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Opinion: BY WOLE OLADIPO The two erstwhile Lagos State Military Governors, before 1999 – Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a retired general, (later, became the Osun State civilian governor), and Buba Marwa, a retired brigadier general, (the present performing NDLEA Chairman), were diametrically sterling, and excellent, but opposites, in that Oyinlola created wealth …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has said supplies from Nigeria-based world’s largest single-train Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will put pressure on the performance of Europe’s oil industry, especially the Northwest Europe (NWE) Gasoil. OPEC in its newly released monthly Oil Market Report …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 said the establishment of farm labs (settlements) across the country is the only panacea to ensure food sufficiency for the people. The governor stated that with the current situation in the country, it …

… Praises PSDN, Kwara, Katsina, Benue State Governors, Others BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Nigerian students who excelled and won trophies at recent international debate competitions, held in Indonesia, Singapore, and Dubai. Three Nigerian students – Rahmatullah Jato, Uchara Samuel and …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. In various states, governors have received endorsements from diverse groups …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – A video of Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky has surfaced on the internet, where he’s beng enthusiastically welcomed by fans who had gathered to greet him after his release from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, Lagos. The popular crossdresser and social media personality was freed on the …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. According to release e-signed and made available to the media on Saturday, August 3, 2024 by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), television, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government, on Saturday, described as a total fabrication the claim that Governor Dapo Abiodun called Nigerians sore losers over the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest. Rather, it said, the governor was talking about certain losers of the 2023 elections who were cashing in on the …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Coca-Cola Nigeria, has provided clear, accessible nutrition information on its packaging, in line with national regulatory requirements and is committed to transparency for consumers. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online by The Coca-Cola Nigeria Management Team, the release …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – As part of its efforts to serve humanity, the Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metropolitan, Abeokuta has donated Infant Weighing Scale, mosquito nets, baby diapers and baby lotion/baby care ranges to Ijaye Health Centre (Ward 7), Oke Ejigbo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The gift items, as part …