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ABUJA, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 – In furtherance of the resolution of an emergency meeting of the National Economic Council last week, the Ad-Hoc Committee set up to engage with youths, civil society organizations, and different strands of leadership across the nation in the wake of the recent protests have swung …

LAGOS NOVEMBER 3, 2020 – The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has expressed sadness at the level of destruction in Lagos, during the #EndSARS protest, while condemning the bastardky act of destruction of properties in Lagos and other parts of the country. The IGP stated this during a visit to …

By AbuSatar Hamed ABUJA – As the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan progresses, the payment of N30,000 one-time grant to 333,000 artisans across the country is now in progress. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Laolu Akande, Senior Special …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Alado of Ado-Awaye, Oba Ademola Folakanmi has said that the abandoned Iyake lake in Ado-Awaye of Oyo State has the potentials of generating more revenue for Oyo State and Nigeria if fully gets necessary supports. Oba Folakanmi stated this on Monday, October 26, 2020 …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga SAKI-OYO – The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai on Friday, 23 October 23, 2020 commissioned many projects at Asabari Barracks, Saki, in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State. Lt.-Gen. Buratai who was ably represented by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division of the …

By Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu I heavily grieve for those who have lost their lives or been injured during the period of these protests. My deepest sympathies go to their families and loved ones for none should have been made to pay such a dear price. My career as an …

ABUJA – President of the Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deep regret over the loss of !ives and properties as a result of the ongoing EndSARS. Buhari stated this on the evening of Thursday, October 22, 2020 during his address to Nigerians in a national broadcast, saying, …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered immediate nationwide deployment of anti-riot police unit – the Police Mobile Force (PMF), to protect lives and property of all Nigerians and secure critical national infrastructure across the country. The IGP also ordered massive …

JEBU-ODE – No fewer than 2,000 youths have successfully completed skill acquisition training programme in different vocations initiated by Necessary Measures Against Poverty and Perversity (NEMAPP), a Non-Government Organisation in collaboration with the authority of Ijebu-Ode Local Government. In his welcome Address, at the graduation ceremony, Transition Chairman, Engr. Olugbenga …

  By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The Olubabadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji Ogunguniso 1, has described “Agbekoya”, a drama play based on the Farmer’s tax uprising of 1968/1969, as a project that will inspire and make the Yoruba children not to forget their heritage and culture. Oba Adetunji stated …