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OGUN RESTATES COMMITMENT TO CITIZENS’ WELFARE

ABEOKUTA: The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele has restated the present administration’s commitment to the welfare of its residents and their personal prosperity. According to a release signed and made availa!e to StarTrend Int’l magazine & www.startrendinternational.com by Oluwaseun Boye, Press Officer, Office of the Deputy Governor, …

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Access Bank, Barclays, Others Launch Global Principles For Responsible Banking

NEW YORK, USA: Access Bank Plc., the Nigeria’s sustainability champion, on Monday September 23, 2019 launched the Global Principles for Responsible Banking as one of the Founding Signatories alongside other global banks. This is a further commitment to strategically align its business with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris …

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Best FIFA Football Awards 2019 Winners: Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe Win Top Prizes

The Barcelona striker, Lionel Messi has won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award on Monday September 23, 2019 for a record of sixth time, while Megan Rapinoe won her first at a lavish ceremony at Milan’s iconic Teatro all Scala on Monday September 23, 2019. Messi, the Argentina …

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How Floods Wreck Havoc In Kogi, Submerge 150 Communities

LOKOJA: The Kogi Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Sanusi Yahaya, has said that over 150 communities have been submerged following a recent flood in nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State. Yahaya disclosed this while addressing newsmen after a stakeholders meeting at the State Emergency Operation Centre …

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You Are A Sheep In The Midst Of Wolves, UK-Based Pastor Akinmade Tells Osinbajo

Pastor Ken Akinmade of Christ Church, London, UK on Sunday September 22, 2019 said there is a concerted effort by some people in power to bring down the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Pastor Akinmade said that some of the people who were working frantically to drag the name and …

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It’s Painful To Note That Some Nigerians Choose Profits Over Patriotism – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that it is regrettable there are traders in Nigeria and African sub region who simply do not play by the rules. Buhari stated this recently when a delegation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry from Nigeria and West Africa paid him a courtesy visits in …

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Buhari Reacts To UN Report; Says, Many Conflicts In Nigeria Are Intra-Group Violence

ABUJA: President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that many of the conflicts in Nigeria are caused by intra-group violence, but was disappointed that the UN rapporteur on violence in Nigeria was silent on the intra-group violence across the country. According to the President’s spokesman, Garba ShehuShehu, in a statement, said ShehuSheh, …

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Day NSCDC, SPSP Marked International Peace Day, Advocate Peace In Ogun

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: As part of activities lined up to celebrate the International Peace Day in Ogun State, the Society for Peace Study and Practice (SPSP), Nigeria Civil Defense Corps and the Peace Corps came together on Saturday September 21, 2019 to celebrate the day with different activities, including …

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Oluomo Invites APM Members Back To APC As Tribunal Declares Him Winner Of March 9 Election, Nullifies Owolabi’s Petitions

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: Justice Josephine Coker of the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta Ogun State on Friday September 20, 2019 dismissed the petition, challenging the victory of the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo as the winner of Ifo 1 State Constituency …

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Abiodun Declares Education Free In Ogun State, To Restor Running Cost For School Headteachers, Principals

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: Payment of N3,700 education levy in both Primary and Secondary Schools across the State has been suspended. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who decried the public outcry generated by the fee, said his administration did not introduce it as it was a proposal by Parents …

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