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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED SAGAMU, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has praised the people of Remoland for their remarkable progress in agriculture, education and industrialisation. Speaking on Friday, December 28, 2024, during the maiden edition of the Remo Day Celebration held at the Gateway International Stadium, …

ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Yewa Youth Association has officially announced the composition of the planning committee for the much-anticipated Yewa Youth Unity Cup 2025. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform by Com. Fayomi Yinusa Gateway, Secretary-General, Yewa Youth Association, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Police Force has expressed strong disapproval of the misuse of the name and office of the Inspector-General of Police by a few unprofessional officers, which continues to undermine the reputation and standards of the force. In a statement e-signed by ACP …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, HRM Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, FNIVS, FNIM, RSV, D.Sc., D.Litt., FFPI (Asade Agunloye IV), has expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the people of Yewaland to Governor Dapo Abiodun for appointing Dr. Toyin Taiwo as the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Nigerians to# rise above current economic challenges and remain hopeful for a better and brighter tomorrow. In his Christmas message, Governor Abiodun extended heartfelt greetings to Christians celebrating the festive season. He reassured the people of Ogun …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Manchester, UK) ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Yewa People Development Council (YPDC) has shed light on its decision to intervene in a proposed unauthorized convention by a faction of the National Association of Yewa Students (NAYES) scheduled for Friday, December 27, 2024, in Ebute …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Southern Governors Forum (SGF), led by its Chairman and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended heartfelt condolences to Jigawa State Governor Umar# Namadi over the devastating losses of his son, Abdulwahab Namadi, and his mother, Hajia Maryam Namadi. Abdulwahab tragically passed away …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Manchester, UK) LAGOS, NIGERIA – The management of Air Peace has strongly denied recent reports about a supposed plane crash involving one of its aircraft. In an official statement signed by Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Head of Corporate Communications at Air Peace Limited, the airline addressed …

ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo as his Chief of Staff. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Taiwo was the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) to the governor. The Chief of Staff’s letter of appointment was handed over to him by Governor …

Opinion: BY LANRE OGUNDIPE  Leadership isn’t about power; it’s about influencing and inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and taking responsibility to guide a team towards a shared goal; true leaders empower their people rather than exerting control through authority – Laura Weakley. Why is it that Nigeria is regarded as a …