LAGOS, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has won the Independent Newspapers Governor of the Year (Tech Innovation) award for the year 2023. The award was presented to the governor, who was ably represented by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, …
Read More »Panic Among Customers As CBN Bans Opay, Palmpay, Others From Onboarding New Accounts
…As EFCC Freezes Over 1,100 Bank Accounts Amidst CBN’s Ban On Fintechs ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent ban on mobile money operators and fintech firms from accepting new customers has sparked concern among bank patrons. This directive, affecting companies like OPay, Palmpay, Kuda Bank, and …
Read More »Yewa Day UK Holds Sept 14 In London
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Preparations are underway for this year’s highly anticipated Yewa Day (UK & Ireland) in London, under the auspices of HRM, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland. Mr. Kayode Amosu, President of the Yewa Descendants Union UK & Ireland …
Read More »How Popular Prophetesses Morenikeji Egbin Orun Died After Praying Against Untimely Death
The death has been announced of Prophetess Morenikeji Bashirat Adeleke also known as Egbin Orun, on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Popular Gospel artiste, Esther Igbekele disclosed this, saying few hours before her death, Egbin Orun posted on her Facebook asking people to pray against untimely death. Prophetess Egbin Orun’s post …
Read More »ELEGUSHI…14 YEARS ON, UNSCATHED, UNSULLIED, UNDAUNTED
Tribute BY TEMITOPE OYEFESO It seemed just like yesterday when he was crowned as the 21st Elegushi and the second to wear a beaded crown. But that was back in 2010; some 14 years ago! Unbeknownst to the kingmakers and council of chiefs of the Ikate-Elegushi kingdom, they were only …
Read More »Legend Twist Gives Consumers Unforgettable Night At Trace Live With D’banj, Alte Culture Festival (±photos)
LAGOS, NIGERIA, April 23, 2024 – Legend Twist pulled out all the stops at Trace Live with D’banj, commemorating his two-decade journey as a stage icon. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online, the electrifying event, held on April 12, 2024, at Terra …
Read More »Opelope Oyinbo Onile K’eji” Screaming Fire Fire Fire – Ebenezer Obey
Each time Obey traveled abroad to perform, he would not travel with his musical instruments, he would buy new instruments there, use the instruments to perform then go back to Nigeria with the new instruments. That was exactly what he did that year. He bought the instruments and stored it …
Read More »Why Annie Stood Out Among The Rest – 2Face Idibia
LAGOS, NIGERIA – 2Face Idibia, in an interview with DJ Anyaloko, was asked why he chose to marry Annie Idibia out of all the women in his life. He leaned back, taking a moment of reflection before responding with sincerity. “You see,” he began, “Perro Adeniyi, who gave birth to …
Read More »Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro Pioneers Entrepreneurship, Innovation Initiatives, Holds 2024 Matric (+photos)
…Embraces Technology, Discipline For Academic Success BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Dr. Mukhail Akinde, has announced the establishment of the Entrepreneurship Development and Skill Acquisition Centre (EDASAC) in alignment with Nigeria’s 2050 agenda for innovation and enterprise. Akinde who disclosed this …
Read More »YYA Hosts NAYES National Leadership For Youth Development Talks In Yewaland (+photos)
toILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Yewa Youth Association (YYA) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 welcomed the National leadership of the National Association of Yewa Students (NAYES) at the Yewa People Development Council (YPDC) Secretariat in Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State. Commencing the dialogue, NAYES National President, Com. Faleru Peter, expressed gratitude …
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