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Baale Bisi Akinola, Respected Community Leader Goes Home Dec. 15

ILARO-YEWA – The final rites for the late Chief Julius Olubisi Akinola, the Baale of Ijado in Yewa South Local Government of Ogun State, will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, marking a farewell to a respected community leader. The ceremonies will commence on Thursday, December 14, 2023 between …

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Police Arrest Five Robbery Suspects, Recover Two Cars

ABEOKUTA – Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested five new suspects in connection with the recent robbery attacks and killings in some parts of the state, particularly at the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade. The Command also announced that it has recovered two Lexus cars stolen during the recent …

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Ogun To Provide Shelter For Victims Of Gender Based Violence – Abiodun (+photos)

ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Government on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 said it would provide a befitting accommodation for victims of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, when he received his wife and other women, who were …

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Gospel Sensation Sade Akingbade Unveils ‘Great Love’ Album – A Gospel Music Marvel

Minstrel Sade Akingbade, a Gospel artist known for her distinctive style, is set to launch her highly anticipated album, “Great Love”. Displaying remarkable prowess in both composition and vocals, a sneak peek of the five-track album reveals a blend of excellence and the essence of modern gospel music. Akingbade’s release …

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Minister Assures Ogun Of More Developmental Projects

AYETORO-YEWA – The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Isiaq Salako has assured the people of Ogun State of more developmental projects, to further improve the socio-economic well-being of the people. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend In’l Magazine and online – startrendinternational.com by Lateef Akintunde, …

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Truth From Inside Michael Omolayole Hall, UI

….Fall-outs from the 8th NBC/Yemi Sonde Broadcast Stakeholders Forum              BY OLOYE ‘LEKAN ALABI The above-named annual ceremony took place on Thursday, November 23, 2023 inside the  University Of Ibadan Alumni International Michael Omolayole Hall.  The hosts, since 2015, were the Nigerian Broadcast Commission (NBC) …

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24 Years Ago     

BY OLOYE ‘LEKAN ALABI On November 26, 1999, I hosted Ambassador Ibironke Vaughan-Adefope, a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia and Malawi and King Sunny Ade, MFR, to a luncheon at our home, “ODUNOLA HOUSE”, Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State, on the appointment of  Ambassador Adefope as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to …

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UBA Dominates The Bankers Awards 2023, Clinching Nine Prestigious Accolades, Including Bank of the Year Africa (+photos)

LONDON; Dec.1, 2023; Africa’s Global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has again demonstrated its prowess on the international stage as it clinched nine prestigious awards at The Bankers Awards 2023, organized by The Banker Magazine – a publication of Financial Times of London, the world’s leading business newspaper. …

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Today’s Information For Tomorrow’s Use

BY OLOYE ‘LEKAN ALABI Above was the theme of the launch of my book, “100 DAYS AGO”, on Thursday, 3rd November, 1988, by the then old Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Culture, the late Alhaji Adegboyega Arulogun, inside the THEATRE of the OYS Ministry of  Information and Culture, Secretariat, …

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FirstBank UK Adopts Bloomberg TOMS to Optimize Fixed Income Workflow 

LONDON, 28 November 2023 – Bloomberg has announced that FirstBank UK Limited (FirstBank UK), the UK subsidiary of First Bank Nigeria Limited, the premier West African bank, has adopted Bloomberg’s Trade Order Management System (TOMS). By integrating TOMS into its workflow, FirstBank UK will have access to a comprehensive suite …

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