Prophet TB Joshua recently granted intetview to some journalists at the SCOAN Prayer Mountain. The interview was published today in ThisDay Newspapers. Below are the excerpts. What motivated the vision to create this Prayer Mountain, a ‘wilderness’ in an urban area? This is where I started. I must have a …

By AbuSatar Hamed ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that the need for reform in the police must start with the establishment of the state and community police. Abiodun stated this on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at a peace consolidation meeting of stakeholders organised by …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 said that he had signed a document for the immediate recruitment of 1,500 officers to kickstart the Southwest Security Network codenamed – “Amotekun” corps in the state. This was disclosed during …

By AbuSatar Hamed ABUJA – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has said that engagement with the Nigerian youths has to be transparent and honest in order to build a progressive society and nation. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Laolu …

By AbuSatar Hamed ABUJA – As the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan progresses, the payment of N30,000 one-time grant to 333,000 artisans across the country is now in progress. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Laolu Akande, Senior Special …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Alado of Ado-Awaye, Oba Ademola Folakanmi has said that the abandoned Iyake lake in Ado-Awaye of Oyo State has the potentials of generating more revenue for Oyo State and Nigeria if fully gets necessary supports. Oba Folakanmi stated this on Monday, October 26, 2020 …

Opinion: The rabbit hole of uncertainty, confusion and fear that pupils and their parents fell into in the dying days of March when the country was in lockdown was best captured in a Saturday Sun feature of May 16, titled, “COVID-19: Troubles of e-Learning.” The story catalogues the challenges that …

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA – Following the nation-wide protest by the Nigerian youths, Ogun state government on Monday, October 26, 2020 disclosed plan to empower 5, 000 youths in all the 20 Local government in the state, beginning from next week. The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun while addressing journalists …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga. IBADAN – As part of efforts to reduce fire incidences and create jobs for unemployed youths in Nigeria, the Fire Academy of Nigeria (FAN) has promised to train 10,000 fire professionals in three years. The Director-General, Fire Academy of Nigeria (FAN) , Dr. Charles Afolabi told newsmen …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga SAKI-OYO – The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai on Friday, 23 October 23, 2020 commissioned many projects at Asabari Barracks, Saki, in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State. Lt.-Gen. Buratai who was ably represented by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division of the …