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Journalist Badmus Picks Second Address, Names It Bio-digester, Biogas Production
Journalist Badmus Picks Second Address, Names It Bio-digester, Biogas Production
… We’ll Use What We Have To Support Him, Pelican Valley CEO
Journalist Badmus has ventured into bio-digester technology and biogas production after about three decades of practice in the noble pen profession.
Badmus whose stint in the nation’s media industry traversed across The National Concord, Business Day among others, said his foray into biogas and bio-digester technology became necessary when it dawn in him that the in thing in the 21st Century is green environment which biogas production and bio-digester promote and support.
He said that biogas and bio-digester involved waste and sewerage management system that allows for recycling water and producing biogas by using environmentally friendly technology, explaining that it helps in conservation and serve as alternative source of power at affordable, durable and convenient way.
According to him, “if you don’t go green, you destroy yourself.”
He described journalism as a social service which does not bring millions or billions of naira to the practitioners, saying if one wants to practice it with integrity as a watch dog and potent voice to hold the three arms of government accountable to the people, one must have a second address to lean on in order to overcome temptations from the “oppressors” in government.
Badmus spoke to our reporter shortly after a guided tour of the Pelican Brief Estate and Pelican Ecostay Apartments situating at Masa – Kobape corridor of Ogun State, where a leading real estate firm – Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, is working to ignite an eco – friendly and zero – carbon emission ‘Smart City’ and ‘Knowledge base’ of the state.
He lauded the man behind the novel project, realtor Babatunde Adeyemo, for his ingenuity, creativity and commitment to the green environment through the Ecostay apartments concept, it would promote good health and longevity in guests, tourists and residents of the planned facilities.
“The location is rare creativity and outright ingenuity. The layout, the settings, upcoming homes and the calibre of people that are to reside here and the naturalness of the environment showed they are on track based on the concept of ecostay.
“The in thing in the 21st century is green environment. If you don’t go green, you destroy yourself. You exchange with plant when plants releases oxygen as its waste, you imbibe oxygen for your own life and when you releases Carbon-dioxide as your waste, plants pick it for food production (photosynthesis). So the initiator got it right by calling it Ecostay. Even with air conditional you can’t compare it with natural air from God.” he said.
Speaking extensively on the biogas, bio-digester and the critical role Mr Badmus is expected to play in Pelican Valley’s scheme of things towards achieving eco- friendly Ecostay Apartments as well as the opportunity created about 25 years ago by former governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba which made the area a suitable location for the planned Smart City, the CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador Adeyemo said, “From the word ecostay you can see that we are really working towards making the environment friendly, and free from carbon emission. In furtherance of that, we brought in Mr Badmus, a colleague a brother and a friend who also has a second address like me, we have tested him at Pelican Valley. He has delivered and he has just concluded a Bio-digester for us at Pelican Valley Estate. I used that as a testing ground for him, and having delivered on that, I now bring him down to Ecostay Apartments and Pelican Brief Estate where we want to ignite a smart city and where we want luxury to meet nature.
“We are combining two things here and we want it to be as natural as possible, instead of us digging a suck away, thereby degrading the environment, we are looking at a bio digester, which can also be converted to biogas to generate electricity. You can see that we have already gotten 500kva transformer, they are fully energized and connected to 33KVA trunk line, that supplies us about 20-22hours electricity per day.
“We just need an alternative power supply that can cover for the remaining 2 or 3 hours averagely. We are also looking at the direction of solar-inverter, then bio digester to bio gas. We want here to be 100percent eco -friendly. It is a well laid out environment, we have a place we can use for lounge, restaurant and we are trying to get about two or three camels, donkeys, we are also looking for peacocks just to create a natural ambience.
“I always like to explore what is around me first. Taking a journalist who is a senior colleague and also the issue most journalists have is that we have the trumpet but we don’t blow it, it is very quite unfortunate, we have been together for almost quite 20years, i never knew that he is into bio digester and bio gas untill recently. I was marveled to know that, so this man is a bundle of talent and creativity like this and he’s not making noise about it.
“Now that we have discovered him, we will put all we have to encourage him. Look at what is happening here, developing here goes beyond Babatunde Adeyemo, i don’t think i can finish developing this place. We are trying to ignite a smart city here. The development here is a continuous project. In the next 30-40 years my children will still add value to what we are doing here,God’swilling.
“Where we are standing exactly is where we want to develop our cooperate headquarters, we are going to have a F. M Radio station here, people like Mr Badmus and people that are fulfilled in their profession will have one or two radio programmes to enlighten people here. We are going to have a Pelican Office here to Gods willing, one of the floors is going to be for Oko Opo Foundation, that’s my NGO that I will be launching soon. So we are going to have a lot of activities here.
By the grace of God, in the next few months, I want to invite the former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, to commission something here because this is part of his handiwork, without him dragging the 35KVA electricity line from the main road to this place I would not have been privileged to have this estate here. Chief Osoba created an opportunity about 25 years ago and one Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo is taking full advantage of that opportunity now.
“We are also planning to appeal to the incumbent governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to honour us with his presence to see what God has been using us to achieve. This is a generational project.
I am really excited to have somebody that has the expertise that could stand the test of time that we need here. We have so many people doing the biogas and bio-digester work but we will want to partner Badmus. He is like our own blood. He is a journalist, he is my family. i will use my power to encourage my colleagues who are already on the part of second addresses.
“I want to encourage other journalists to have a second address and that is why we are collaborating with NUJ to provide some funds with no interest, we will lend to those that already have second address to add to whatever they are doing and when they refund it, we will lend to others. We are doing it for charity God’s willing, we are not expecting extra income or revenue from that. We are going to support Badmus, we just need to push him more to propel his action for future growth and development of our immediate constituency and the nation in general”
Banwo Questions Bwala’s Credibility After Al Jazeera Interview
Public commentator, Dr. Ope Banwo, has criticised Daniel Bwala, the Presidential Spokesperson on Policy Communication for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following a contentious interview on Al Jazeera, describing the appearance as damaging to the credibility of Nigeria’s public communication.
Bwala had appeared on a programme hosted by journalist Mehdi Hasan, where he faced a series of questions about past statements attributed to him. During the exchange, Hasan presented video clips of previous remarks by the government spokesman and asked him to reconcile them with his responses during the interview.
The exchange, which has since circulated widely online, drew attention after Bwala appeared to dispute statements that were subsequently played back during the programme.
Reacting to the development, Banwo said the episode reflected poorly on Nigeria’s representation on international media platforms.
According to him, the availability of digital records and online archives means public officials must be prepared to defend their past statements whenever they appear on global television.
“In the era of instant fact-checking, any public figure going on international television must assume that every previous statement can be easily retrieved,” Banwo said.
He added that the controversy surrounding the interview was particularly troubling because the contradictions presented during the programme were supported with video evidence.
Banwo noted that while political interviews can be confrontational, government representatives should expect tough questioning when appearing before international audiences.
The founder of Naija Lives Matters also expressed concern over Bwala’s reaction during the interview, especially his claim that he was not informed he would be required to defend his personal record.
“A government spokesman should never be surprised by questions about his own public statements,” Banwo said.
During the programme, Bwala also responded to criticism of Nigeria’s governance challenges by arguing that similar problems exist in other parts of the world.
However, Banwo argued that such comparisons do not address the specific issues raised about Nigeria.
According to him, the episode should serve as a reminder of the importance of preparation and credibility when Nigerian officials appear before international media platforms.
The interview has continued to generate reactions across social media and political commentary circles, with observers debating both the conduct of the interview and the implications for Nigeria’s global image.
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THE IMPERIAL GOLD COIN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF ATLANTIS UNVEILED AS SYMBOL OF SOVEREIGNTY AND HERITAGE
THE IMPERIAL GOLD COIN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF ATLANTIS UNVEILED AS SYMBOL OF SOVEREIGNTY AND HERITAGE
_[Atlantis City, United Kingdom of Atlantis – March 2026]_ – The United Kingdom of Atlantis proudly announces the introduction of its *Imperial Gold Coin*, a magnificent emblem of sovereignty, authority, and imperial heritage. The exquisite gold coin has been crafted to represent the nation’s regal tradition, economic strength, and the visionary leadership of its monarch.
The centerpiece of the coin features the dignified portrait of *His Imperial Majesty, Professor Solomon Wining*, depicted in full royal regalia. Crowned with a majestic golden crown and adorned with intricately crafted ornaments, the portrait embodies honor, wisdom, and noble leadership befitting a sovereign ruler. The depiction celebrates the monarch’s reign, which is associated with wisdom, development, and the pursuit of justice.
The golden coin itself signifies *prosperity, stability, and the enduring legacy* of the Atlantis Kingdom. Gold, historically a universal symbol of power, wealth, and permanence, reflects the strength and vision of the kingdom’s leadership and its aspirations for lasting greatness.
Encircling the royal portrait is the carefully engraved inscription *“United Kingdom of Atlantis”*, reinforcing the state’s identity any the authority of its sovereign ruler. The lower rim of the coin prominently displays the name *Solomon Wining*, commemorating the monarch whose leadership is linked to noble governance and national advancement.
The phrase *“Gold Coin”* highlights not only the currency’s intrinsic value but also its symbolic significance as a representation of the kingdom’s economic structure and royal treasury. Beyond its aesthetic elegance, the coin serves as a *mark of sovereignty*, a seal of authority, and a reminder of the royal institution governing the United Kingdom of Atlantis.
The Imperial Gold Coin represents:
– *Unity* among citizens,
– *Loyalty* to the crown,
– A vision of a kingdom built upon *justice, prosperity, and noble leadership*.
Every detail—from the engraved crown to the polished golden surface—makes the coin a timeless emblem of imperial prestige and national pride. It stands as both a symbol of wealth and a monument to the legacy of royal leadership, reminding all who behold it of the enduring power and majesty of the United Kingdom of Atlantis.
The United Kingdom of Atlantis is a sovereign nation dedicated to upholding traditions of regal governance, cultural heritage, and economic prosperity, guided by the wisdom of its imperial leadership.
_Notes to Editors_:
The Imperial Gold Coin is intended for commemorative and symbolic purposes, representing the nation’s imperial heritage and royal authority.
Ajadi Visits Ibadan Chief Imam, Receives Blessings
The leading gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Grand Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Imam Abdul Ganiy Abubakir Agbotomokekere, at his Oja’ba residence in Ibadan, where discussions centred on leadership, integrity, and the role of prayers in governance.
Ajadi, who described the revered Islamic cleric as a spiritual pillar in Oyo State, said his visit was to seek prayers and wise counsel as he continues consultations ahead of the 2027 governorship race.
While addressing the Chief Imam, Ajadi commended his consistent prayers for Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria, noting that religious leaders remain critical stakeholders in nation building.
“I have come to seek your prayers and spiritual blessings because of your important role in promoting peace, unity and moral guidance in our society,” Ajadi said.
“I also want to appreciate your continuous prayers for the progress of Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. My prayer is that Almighty Allah will continue to grant you sound health and long life to witness many more Ramadan seasons on earth.”
Speaking further, the PDP gubernatorial aspirant emphasised the need for leadership driven by compassion, fairness and accountability, stressing that his political aspiration is rooted in service to the people.
“My ambition is not just about occupying an office but about serving the people with sincerity and fear of God. We must continue to encourage politics that will bring development and improve the welfare of our people,” he added.
While speaking with journalists after the visit, Ajadi also assured the people of Oyo State and Nigerians at large that the internal crisis and political tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been brought under control by the grace of God. He expressed optimism that the party would emerge victorious in all elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
In his response, Sheikh Agbotomokekere advised the governorship hopeful to remain focused on the principles of good governance, warning against corrupt practices often associated with politics.
The respected Islamic scholar noted that while politics is practised differently by individuals, only leaders with integrity and fear of God can truly deliver the dividends of democracy.
“Politics is practised by different kinds of people. Some play politics in a corrupt way, while others practise it with sincerity. My prayer is that you will be among those who will practise democracy in the right way if you become governor,” the Chief Imam said.
He reminded the aspirant that human ambition can only be fulfilled by divine approval, stressing that ultimate power belongs to God.
“Whoever is seeking a position should know that only Allah can make such an ambition come true. Whether a person becomes famous or remains unknown is also by the will of Allah,” he said.
Offering prayers for the politician, the cleric added: “Many people may be struggling for a position meant for one person, and it is only God who knows the rightful person. I pray that Almighty Allah will make you the chosen one among all the contenders.”
Using a football analogy to further illustrate his point, the cleric advised Ajadi to be wary of political distractions and misleading influences.
“On the football field, sometimes spectators believe they understand the game more than the players themselves. I pray that you will not be misled by so-called political gurus and that God will guide your steps aright,” he said.
Sheikh Agbotomokekere, the 18th Chief Imam of Ibadanland, is widely respected across South-Western Nigeria for his scholarship, spiritual leadership and advocacy for peaceful coexistence among religious and political groups.
Observers say the visit forms part of Ajadi’s ongoing consultations with key stakeholders, traditional rulers and religious leaders as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the next electoral cycle in Oyo State.
The cleric offered special prayers for peace in Oyo State, successful leadership, and continued unity among the people despite political and religious differences.
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