By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: Public school teachers in Ogun have demanded provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), infrared thermometers, hand sanitizers, among other conditions for reopening of schools in the state. The state chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Mr Titilope Adebanjo gave the conditions on Tuesday, July, …

By Abiola Rufai ILARO-YEWA: The Transition Chairman of Yewa South Local Government in Ogun State, Alhaji Ramon Bode Fagbenro has commended the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for recalling contractors back on Owode/Ilaro road in the local government to complete the construction earlier abandoned by the past administration. The Council …

IJEBU-ODE: The authorities of Ijebu Ode Local Government has organised a free online registration exercise for Batch C applicants of the Federal Government N-Power programme. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine & www.startrendinternational.com by Kayode Ibikunle, Information Officer, Ijebu Ode Local Government, the Flag-off …

Opinion: By Olukayode Salako Traditionally, to attain high level of success or achievement in anything in Nigeria, it is most times always about who you know; where you belong and the high level of your socio-political connections. Nigeria is a ‘man-no- man’ culturally inclined system. If you don’t want to …

Founder of the Synagogue Church of Christ (SCOAN) Pastor TB Joshua has signalled his readiness to virtually offer prayer for COVID-19 patients in isolation centres around the world. In a special announcement posted to Joshua’s YouTube channel Emmanuel TV, the cleric called on relevant government and medical authorities to “organise …

ABUJA: The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has been reportedly suspended from office. Magu was suspended on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 by the Buhari administration amidst allegations of gross misconduct, two senior EFCC officials familiar with the development. The suspension was also confirmed …

LAGOS: United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), the leading pan-African financial services group, is pleased to announce the appointments of Ayoku Liadi and Oliver Alawuba as Deputy Managing Directors in charge of UBA’s Nigeria and Africa businesses, respectively. The creation of the new positions, reporting to Group CEO, Kennedy Uzoka, …

Opinion By: Ademola Orunbon There is no doubt that rapists are really on rampage in Nigeria. More worrisome is the frequent news of children and teenagers being raped almost in every nook and cranny of the country almost on a daily basis, with most of the cases going unreported. The …

LAGOS: The Chairman & Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has denied endorsing Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo state, for a second term. According to a release e-signed and made available to the media by Anthony Chiejina, spokesman to Dangote, the Africa’s richest man described the reports that …

Opinion By Ezedi Udom E-commerce platforms have proven to be critical enablers of economic growth and social development for Nigeria in spite of the myriad challenges occasioned by the tough operating environment. A key player, Jumia is fostering cashless and financial inclusion by encouraging Nigerians to move from brick-and-mortar malls …