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Drama, Quiz Identified As Means Of Reviving Reading Culture

ABEOKUTA – In a bid to impart and nurture youngsters, to enable learners to develop a capacity for oral communication, the Permanent Secretary in the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST), Mrs. Abosede Ogunleye, has revealed that drama and quiz should be adopted as an avenue to …

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Residents Plead With Governor Abiodun, Senator Adeola, Hon. Ajayi, Others To Address Collapsing Bridges In Ilaro (+photos)

BY ABUSATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA – The residents of Ilaro-Yewa are urgently calling upon Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to extend immediate assistance regarding the recurring tragedies caused by the collapsing bridges within the Ilaro metropolis. This appeal follows recent unfortunate incidents that transpired at the Gbogidi bridge, connecting …

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Flood: FPI Rector Akinde Urges Off-Campus Staff, Students To Avoid Flood-Prone Areas In Ilaro, Calls On NEMA, State Govt, Others To Aid Student Victims

BY ABUSATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA – Dr. Mukail Aremu Akinde FCA ACTI, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government area of Ogun State, has issued a warning to staff and students residing off-campus to stay away from flood-prone areas in the town. Akinde conveyed this caution while conducting …

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Ogun Set To Deliver 250 Units Semi, Fully Detached Duplexes At PMB Estate Before End Of 2023 – Gov. Abiodun (+photos)

…Advises Prospective Buyers To Use Opportunity Of Discount Window To Pay  Now For Their Choices ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration will make available, about 250 semi-detached and fully detached duplex houses at the President Muhammad Buhari (PMB) Estate before the end of …

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Edo Police Misconduct: IGP Egbetokun Disbands Team Responsible For Running Over Citizen At Ekpoma

ABUJA – The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has disbanded the team of Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l Magazine and online – www.startrendinternational.com by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, …

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Ogun Govt To Embark On Aggressive Industrialization

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Government has declared that efforts are in top gear to improve on the achievements of past administrations to build formidable industrial hubs across the state, in line with the dreams of its founding fathers. Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi disclosed this in Abeokuta, …

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2000 Stranded Nigerian Pilgrims In Medinah Issue SOS To President Tinubu, Accuse Arik Air, NAHCON, AHOUN Of Neglects

An urgent distress signal has been sent to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pleading for immediate intervention in a critical situation involving approximately 2,000 Nigerian pilgrims stranded at Medinah Airport. These individuals accuse Arik Air, the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) Chairman, and the Association of Hajj and Umrah Nigeria (AHOUN) executives …

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GTCO AUTISM CONFERENCE 2023: EMPOWERING VOICES FOR AUTISM

LAGOS, Nigeria – July 4, 2023 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed: “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange …

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Presidential Tribunal: Tinubu Sets To Defend His Election Victory, Tenders 17 Exhibits

ABUJA, JULY 4, 2023 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, tendered 17 sets of exhibits in evidence to defend his eligibility to contest the presidential election that was held on February 25, 2023. Tinubu, who maintained that he is the bonafide winner of the presidential contest, …

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Ogun Begins Conversion Of Buses, Motorcycles, Tricycles To Gas, Electricity, August

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, July 3, 2023, disclosed that the E-mobility and Gas Mobility Programme of the state will take off in the first week of August this year. The governor also said that his administration would take advantage of the newly signed electricity …

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