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Jandor Congratulates Sanwo-Olu, wants Lagos To Review Masterplan

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6 years ago

May 30, 2020

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Renowned Lagosian, successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran has congratulated Nigerians as the most populous black nation celebrates 21 years of uninterrupted democracy.

Mr. Adediran who is the Lead Visioner of Team Jandor, Lagos state-based socio-political group, also used the occasion to congratulate the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he marks his first anniversary in office and advised that he takes a look at reviewing the Lagos Master Plan towards adapting it to the current realities of our time for better impact.

On the state economy, Jandor as he is fondly called, urged the Governor to look into ameliorating the sufferings of those who are most vulnerable and worst hit; those in the informal sector who depend on daily earnings for their livelihood and have been badly impacted by the total lockdown imposed by government to contain the spread of corona virus.
“During the lockdown, majority of our market men and women, traders and artisans had to dig in to their capital for survival as a result of the long stay at home, thereby leaving them with nothing to kick start their businesses again after the lockdown was relaxed” Jandor said.

He also lamented the woes of young Lagosians who through the night life and social nature of Lagos, draw earnings by working at various lounges and beauty salons. “This young Lagosians have had no earnings in the last three months, and I believe government can through the lounges where they work, using the same database upon which government draws consumption taxes to reach out to them with palliatives, till the global economy bounces back”

While celebrating with the duo of Governor Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on their first anniversary in office, Jandor wished them a successful tenure that will take Lagos to greater heights ahead of their hand-over to generation next in 2023.

“A state such as Lagos is very significant as the 5th biggest economy in Africa and requires fresh ideas on a regular basis” Jandor opined.

Assuring of his continuous support to contribute to the greatness of the state, Jandor called on well-meaning Lagosians to come together and ensure that Lagos and indeed Nigeria come out stronger from the raging coronavirus pandemic.

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Mike Adenuga, Emmanuel Macron Hold High-Powered Meeting in Paris

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December 18, 2025

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Accomplished billionaire businessman and Commander of the French Légion d’Honneur, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., GCON, CdrLH, has held a private meeting with the French President, Emmanuel Macron.

The two powerful citizens of the world held the meeting on Wednesday at the historic Élysée Palace in Paris.

The high-level engagement underscores the longstanding relationship between Dr. Adenuga and the French Republic, as well as his continued relevance in global business and diplomatic circles.

A respected industrialist and philanthropist, Adenuga has been widely acknowledged for his contributions to economic development, telecommunications, energy, and humanitarian causes across Africa and beyond.

The meeting adds to Dr. Adenuga’s growing profile as a bridge between African enterprise and international leadership.

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Free at Last: Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Soldiers, Aircraft

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December 18, 2025

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Burkina Faso has released Nigerian soldiers who were detained after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country earlier this month, Nigerian officials said.

The release followed a diplomatic intervention by President Bola Tinubu, who dispatched a high-level delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to meet Burkina Faso’s Military Leader, Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday.

In a statement, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s spokesperson, said both sides resolved the matter amicably and secured the release of the Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew.

The soldiers had been held for nearly two weeks after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) described the aircraft’s landing as an “unfriendly act” carried out in defiance of international law.

The Nigerian Air Force, however, said the crew encountered a technical issue that required a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, the nearest available airfield. It said the landing complied with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols.

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Corruption Allegations: NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed Meets Tinubu, Resigns

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December 17, 2025

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has resigned following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu amid corruption allegations.

Tinubu, on Wednesday, summoned Ahmed to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following allegations of economic sabotage and corruption.

Also caught in the web of resignation was the CEO of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, according to a statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy.

Tinubu was said to have nominated successors to the senate for approval.

“Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),” the statement reads.

“The requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC.

“Both officials were appointed in 2021 by former President Buhari to lead the two regulatory agencies created by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

“To fill these positions, President Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting expedited confirmation of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as CEO of NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as CEO of NMDPRA.”

Onanuga said the two nominees are seasoned professionals in the oil and gas industry.