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Access Holdings, Coronation Group, Tate Modern Showcase Nigeria’s Modernist Masters Globally

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 13, 2025: A new chapter in African art history opened this week at Tate Modern, London, with the unveiling of Nigerian Modernism, a landmark exhibition made possible through a partnership with Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group. The exhibition, which officially began with an opening …

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Primate Ayodele Warns Against Politicizing Awujale Succession, Says Wasiu Ayinde’s Favour May Cause Crisis

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned that making popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) the next Awujale of Ijebuland could trigger serious unrest in Ijebu-Ode and across Ogun State if the rightful royal lineage is not followed. Speaking in a …

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Chief Ibrahim Egungbohun Celebrates Seyi Tinubu At 40, Hails Him As “A Man of Valour and Patriotism”

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, popularly known as IBD Dende, has joined well-wishers across the nation to felicitate Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, …

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Oyo NUJ Visits Adron Homes, Applauds Firm’s Commitment To Affordable Housing Development

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended Adron Homes and Properties Limited for its unwavering dedication to providing affordable housing solutions across Nigeria. The commendation came from the Oyo NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola, during a …

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Dangote Refinery Denies Reports Of Importing Bad Fuel; Clarifies Feedstock Imports

…Reaffirms Commitment To High-Quality Petrol Production BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted recent media reports claiming that it imports finished petrol with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing such allegations as false, misleading, and entirely baseless. In a statement released on Friday, October 10, 2025, …

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Nigerian Community Greater Manchester Holds 65th Independence Anniversary Celebration October 11

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 …

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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. …

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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 known as Eketa-Omo and former presenter of S’oda Bee at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), celebrated his 90th …

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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, …

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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 …

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