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AYETORO-YEWA – The Rotary International through Rotary Action Group on Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health has said that it would continue to complement Ogun State Government in reducing Maternal and Child Mortality rates in the state. It added that the organization had organized a Community dialogue for stakeholders on Maternity …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State government has said that it is committed to ensuring every child is immunised against preventable infections and diseases, as it begins Routine Immunisation Intensification Programme (RIIP) and Integrated Medical Outreach Programme (IMOP). The Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola made this known …

ABUJA – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that in dealing with the disruptions caused by COVID-19 on economies and livelihoods, stronger international cooperation and collaboration among countries will be crucial in addressing the situation and expediting economic recovery. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State government has donated wheelchairs and medications to people living with Spinal Cord Injury, to mark this year’s Spinal Cord Injury Day, just as they were assured of equity and inclusiveness. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs, Olufunmilayo Efuwape made this known during the year …

LAGOS – First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, will host an SME webinar themed “Rebuilding your Business” by 10am on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 via Zoom meetings. According to a release e-signed by Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications and made …

By Folasade Oduwale IBADAN – All road leads to the acient city of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on January 3, 2021 when the media gurus in entertainment industry would gather for the upcoming popular comedy show known as “Yoruba Comedy Show” and “Ogo Yoruba Awards (OYA)”. “OYA” is an …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Ajia Balogun of Olubadanland, Oloye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke has declared that it is dangerous for Nigeria to rely on oil and gas as the only source of its revenue. Ajia Balogun disclosed this to journalists in Ibadan at the weekend, charged President Muhammadu Buhari, …

Opinion By: Sakirudeen Bashiru On not a few occasions, questions have arisen as to the relevance of traditional institutions in Nigeria today. And you won’t look far to appreciate these concerns, especially given the realities of leadership and the crisis therein, rocking the Nigerian federation. But, it is worthy of …

IJEBU ODE – The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will on Thursday, November 12, 2020, commission some projects embarked upon by the authorities of Ijebu Ode Local Government. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Tope Oyekan, Director, Information, …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Lanlehin Media Bureau has called on members of the public to disregard the recent comments made by a former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, on Lagelu 96.7fm’s popular socio-political programme, “Bosenlo”, against its principal. In a statement signed by the Bureau, the …