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Oba Olugbenle Sponsors Drug-Free Sensitization Campaign Across Ilaro-Yewa Secondary Schools (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has sponsored a far-reaching “Drug Free Dreams” sensitization campaign across selected secondary schools in Ilaro-Yewa. The initiative, held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, underscored the …

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Gateway International Airport: Best Investment of Gov. Abiodun’s Administration – Ogun Elders

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Gateway State International Airport, Ilishan Remo, has been described as the best investment bequeathed to the state by the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration. The Chairman of the Governor’s Elders Advisory Council, Chief Olu Okuboyejo, stated this on Thursday, October 2, 2025, when he led …

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Bombardier Endorses Dangote Refinery for Cleaner Jet Fuel, Celebrates Africa’s Leadership

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The Dangote Refinery achieved a historic milestone on Friday, September 26, 2025, as it exported gasoline from Nigeria to the United States for the first time. A total of 320,000 barrels arrived at the Port of New York, marking a breakthrough that showcased Africa’s ability to meet …

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Losing My Wife Left A Void That Can Never Be Filled – Otunba Wale Ademowo

Otunba (Dr.) Wale Ademowo, former Entertainment and Society Editor of the Nigerian Tribune, spoke with Abu-Satar Hamed of StarTrend Int’l Magazine and online platform on Friday, September 25, 2025, shortly after the interment of his beloved wife, Chief (Mrs.) Bolajoko Beatrice Ademowo (née Senbajo). In the emotional interview, Otunba Ademowo …

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Clerics Describe Chief (Mrs.) Bolajoko Ademowo A Woman Of Inestimable Value, Kind-Hearted Devout Christian (+photos)

…Children Pay Heartfelt Tributes BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Vicar in charge of Adeyinka Adegbite Memorial Anglican Church, behind Town Planning, Oluyole, Ibadan, Ven. Babatope James David, has described the death of Chief (Mrs.) Bolajoko Beatrice Ademowo (née Senbanjo) as not only a great loss to …

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BCOS RATTAWU Pays Courtesy Visit to Baba Oloye Lekan Alabi, Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland Designate, Ahead Of 75th Birthday

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO SATE, NIGERIA – The Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) chapter of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), under the leadership of its chairman, Comrade Adeniyi Faleti, has paid a courtesy visit to Oloye Lekan Alabi, the Abese Olubadan of …

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Veteran Journalist Regina Aderemi Adebiyi Installed As Iyalode Of Ibese-Yewaland

BY PETER OLANIYAN IBESE, YEWA NORTH LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –   In a colourful and culturally significant ceremony, Chief (Mrs.) Regina Aderemi Adebiyi JP, a seasoned journalist and News Editor with Ogun State Television (OGTV), was on Saturday, September 27, 2025, officially installed as the Iyalode of Ibese-Yewaland by His …

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery Reorganisation: Management Reaffirms Safety, Integrity, Workers’ Rights

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified reports surrounding its ongoing reorganisation, stressing that the exercise is driven by the need to protect the facility, ensure safety, and sustain operational efficiency. In a statement, the management explained: “This exercise is not arbitrary. It has become …

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Tinubu Assures Completion Of Projects, Seeks Royal Support As Oba Olugbenle Commends Federal Strides, Reaffirms Backing For 2027

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, of his administration’s commitment to completing ongoing projects and executing new ones in Ogun West, Ogun State, and across Nigeria. This assurance was …

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Tinubu, Atiku, Others To Headline Ladoja’s Coronation As 44th Olubadan

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Former Oyo State Governor and Senator, Rashidi Ladoja, will be officially crowned on Friday, September 26, 2025, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland at the renowned Mapo Hall, Oj’oba, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The highly anticipated coronation ceremony is expected to draw some …

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