BY ABU-SATAR HAMED MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Members of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM) are set to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Nigerian House, 23 Platt Lane, Manchester, M14 5NE, United Kingdom. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …
Read More »Abiodun Makes History, Inaugurates First Commercial Flight At Gateway International Airport (+photos)
IPERU-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, made history as he officially inaugurated the first commercial flight operation at the newly constructed Gateway International Airport, Ilishan-Remo. The milestone event marked a new chapter in the state’s aviation and economic development journey. …
Read More »Eketa-Omo @ 90: Veteran Broadcaster Chief Daniel Idowu Celebrated With Thanksgiving, Grand Reception In Ibadan (+photos)
… Cleric Urges Congregation To Number Their Days BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Children and grandchildren of Evangelist (Chief) Dr. Daniel Olukunmi Idowu, JP, NJP, fondly called Eketa-Omo and former presenter of S’oda Bee at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), celebrated his 90th birthday on …
Read More »Day OGA Progressive Foundation Empowers Farmers, Youths, Students (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – It was a moment of joy and celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as the OGA Progressive Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO), hosted a grand Lecture and Empowerment Programme at the ASUP Hall, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. The event, themed, …
Read More »Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan Strengthens Collaboration with Sasakawa Africa Association (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025: The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB) has received a renewed commitment of partnership and technical collaboration from the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), a foremost international organization devoted to promoting food security, agricultural productivity, and rural development across …
Read More »Nigeria: A Sleeping Giant At 65
Opinion: BY: ADÉMÓLÁ ÒRÚNBON Nigerians mark the 65th independence anniversary of their beloved country this Wednesday, few will disagree that, amidst the myriad of unnerving socio-economic and security challenges facing the nation, Nigeria remains a great country still waiting to happen. October 1, therefore signals another opportunity to ponder on …
Read More »The Access Group Human Map of Nigeria: A Story Forged in the Sun
LAGOS, NIGERIA – On Friday, September 27, the skies over Lagos opened with rain, steady, inconvenient, and for many, discouraging. But for the people of Access Holdings and Access Bank, its flagship subsidiary, it was just another obstacle on the path to making history. By midday, the clouds gave way …
Read More »The Alternative Bank, Kanu Heart Foundation Unite to Save 600 Hearts (+photos)
LAGOS, NIGERIA, OCTOBER 3, 2025 – The Alternative Bank (AltBank), in partnership with the Kanu Heart Foundation (KHF), commemorated World Heart Day with a symbolic 5km walk in Lagos. The walk, which raised awareness on cardiovascular diseases, also marked the kickoff of KHF’s 25th anniversary campaign. Through the campaign, …
Read More »Access Holdings, Coronation Group Partner To Champion Landmark Nigerian Art Exhibition At Tate Modern
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 — Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group Ltd, under the leadership of Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, have announced their joint sponsorship of Nigerian Modernism, the first major UK exhibition dedicated to tracing the evolution of modern art in Nigeria. Set to open …
Read More »How Senator Natasha Kneels To Thank Husband For His Unwavering Support, Says, “I Have Found My Greatest Strength In Your Love”
FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has publicly expressed heartfelt appreciation to her husband, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, for his unwavering love and steadfast support during her most challenging moments at the National Assembly. Senator Natasha resumed duties at the National Assembly on Tuesday, September …
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