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LAGOS – Organizers of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards), recently celebrated a renowned socialite, businesswoman and philanthropist – Dr. (Mrs.) Toyin Kolade on her birthday. The African Representative of HAPAwards, Adeola Odunowo led other team members to surprise the Managing Director of Fisolak Global Resources at her palatial …

LAGOS – The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, marked the listing of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc’s (“GTCO Plc”) shares with a Closing Gong Ceremony on the main floor of the exchange. This follows the completion of all regulatory requirements for the corporate reorganization of the …

ABUJA – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that with the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, there is need to drive more inclusive trade initiatives and expand intra-regional trade in the ECOWAS sub-region. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …

Ahead of the coming Sallah festivities, the National Economic Council is urging for strict adherence to the COVID-19 response guidelines across the country, after receiving a regular state performance report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & …

IKENNE LG – As the elections into the 20 local governments of Ogun State draws nearer, the chances of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ikenne Local Government emerging victorious at the poll increases on a daily basis. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & …

IJEBU-ODE – The Awujale of Ijebu-Ode & Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has approved the cancellation of the 2021 edition of the Annual Ojude Oba Festival of Ijebu Ode. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Chief …

ABUJA – Ahead of next week’s Sallah festivities, the National Economic Council is urging for strict adherence to the COVID-19 response guidelines across the country, after receiving a regular state performance report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …

LAGOS – There has been a spate of rumour and sponsored articles making the rounds since the death of the founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), the late Prophet T.B. Joshua, that the ministry is engulfed in a succession tussle purportedly between his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Joshua …

LAGOS – Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has appointed Miriam Olusanya as the new Managing Director/CEO of the Bank. Olusanya, who until her appointment was an Executive Director at the Bank has over 20 years of banking experience across various units, including Transaction, Services, Asset and Liability Management, Financial Markets, Corporate …

BY ABUSATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA – The death has been announced of Prince James Adedeji Olugbenle, fondly called “Double Crown” on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his residence – Aniwura Court, 157, Leslie Road, Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. Aged 84. The Late Prince James Adedeji Olugbenle, …