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Tribute: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED True leadership transcends titles and positions; it is measured by the lives touched and the transformations brought about. On the occasion of his 56th birthday, celebrated on Saturday, August 10, 2024, this tribute honours Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, Aremo of Yewaland, popularly known as Yayi. …

…Describes It A Milestone Achieved For Ogun West BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, FNIVS, FNIM, RSV, DSc, DLitt, FFPI (Asade Agunloye IV), has expressed …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Dr. Doyin Abiola, the widow of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola and a trailblazer in Nigerian journalism. Dr. Abiola, former Managing Director of National Concord newspaper, reportedly died on Tuesday …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has been nominated by the Olubadan-in-Council as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland, following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on July 7, 2025. The council has formally submitted Ladoja’s name to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State …

As part of its growing commitment to environmental sustainability, Hydrogen Payment Services has launched a bold e-waste initiative focused not just on responsible disposal, but on environmental renewal – turning discarded devices into trees. With Nigeria generating over 500 tons of electronic waste annually – making it the largest e-waste …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED In an exclusive interview with StarTrend Int’l Magazine and Online Platform, Elder (Chief) Felix Bamidele Ajibode, the President of Odua Cooperative Conglomerate Limited and the Jagunmolu of Iran, in Ogbomoso area of Oyo State, shared deep insights into the establishment of his new pride – an ultra-modern …

… Odua Cooperative Conglomerate Earns Praise For South West Initiatives BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Alhaji Ademola Balogun, has reiterated the state government’s unwavering support for the cooperative movement. Representing Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun at the commissioning of …

A Nigerian couple has sparked widespread attention online after including a bold and unconventional clause in their wedding invitation. The invitation, which has since gone viral on social media, clearly stated that there would be a church ceremony in the morning – but no reception to follow. In fact, the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Recreation Club Ilaro (RCI) is set to hold a Zoom programme in honour of its late Elder Council Chairman, Chief (Engr.) Adewale Idowu Adejumo, the Ajiroba of Ilaro-Yewa. The event will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said it is time for the state to strengthen economic collaboration with Oyo State in the area of food production and ensure adequate security in both states. Governor Abiodun had a meeting with his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi …