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Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Rivers State is now under emergency rule, and it’s likely to remain so for the next six months, unless a drastic change occurs. If not managed carefully, this could mark the beginning of a prolonged crisis. In situations like this, opinions tend to be divergent. For …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has revealed that the state government is making plans to generate electricity from the 9 Megawatts hydro power plant situated within the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. The announcement was made during Governor Abiodun’s on-the-spot assessment of the facilities …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has cautioned Nigerian security agencies against launching an official investigation into Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting held in New York. He warned that such a probe could cause unnecessary embarrassment for the country. Falana’s warning follows allegations …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MARCH 19, 2025: In a bold step towards sustainability and digital skills empowerment, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen), in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Education District II, has donated a 5KVA solar-powered inverter system to Ikosi Senior High School, Ketu. This initiative provides …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of the sale of petroleum products in Naira. According to a statement e-signed and shared with StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform by Mr. Sunday Esan, Head of Media Relations, Branding, and Communication, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the newly sworn in Olu of Oke-Eri, Oba Babatunde Oredipe, to facilitate more developmental projects in Oke-Eri and its environs to facilitate more dividends of democracy to the grassroot. Speaking during the Installation and Presentation of …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, once again showcased its dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by conducting a raffle draw at the prestigious Silverbird Man of the Year 2024 Awards. According to a release e-signed and shared with …

… A Decade Of Legal Excellence, Championing Justice Against All Odds BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Justice doesn’t always prevail when confronted by power, bias, or bureaucracy. Yet, Barrister Olakunle Abiodun Afolabi has emerged as a powerful advocate for the unheard, consistently standing up for those marginalized by the system. With ten …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said his government will make Olumo Rock the best tourism destination in the country. He also stated that his administration will now shift its focus to tourism as a deliberate policy to benefit from the potential inherent …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and appointed Vice Adiraml Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as the Administrator to take charge of the state’s affairs. This decision was announced during a nationwide broadcast aimed …