BY PETER OLANIYAN  LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna (Wadoye), alongside his gracious wife, Alhaja (Chief) Mrs. Memunat Haruna, have shared heartfelt Eid-el-Fitr wishes with Muslim faithful around the world in celebration of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festival. In a statement e-signed and made available to …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt congratulations and that of the people of Ogun State to President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In his message, Governor Abiodun described President Tinubu as a thought leader of inestimable value, …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Seyi Tinubu has refuted claims that he made any statement regarding his father, President Bola Tinubu, completing eight-year tenure in office. Recall, a recent report from an online newspaper (not StarTrend Int’l) alleged that Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, declared that nothing – neither …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Plans are in top gear as the United International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC) prepares to honor the Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Engr. Oto-Obong Okon Essien, with the prestigious Commander of Peace (COP) Award. UNIPGC-AFRICA operates as an integral part of the International Peace and …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABIGI, IJEBU WATERSIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Muslim faithful and all lovers of God have been urged to support the Abigi Muslim community in renovating the Ese-Ebute Central Mosque, a historic place of worship in urgent need of repair, located in Abigi, Ijebu Waterside Local …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, decorated the newly promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Gyogon Augustine Grimah, psc, FCAI, alongside other senior officers on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. According to a …

…Ogun State Government Urges Traditional Rulers To Combat Land Grabbing LISA TOWN, IFO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has reiterated its call for traditional rulers to actively support the fight against land grabbing. The government emphasized the need for proper measures and mechanisms to curb …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MARCH, 2025 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦1.266trilion, …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Ayo Aluko-Olokun, a veteran journalist and communication consultant, was recently elected as the National President of St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State (SPACO) Alumni Association. A member of the 1975/1980 set, Aluko-Olokun, formerly known as Ayodele Aluko in his secondary school days, took over from …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a bold move to drive industrial growth and enhance food security, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ambar Energia, a leading Brazilian energy company. As part of the collaboration, Ambar Energia will establish power plants across the state. …