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ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has tasks journalists in the country on the need to focus more on responsible and developmental journalism, and avoid sensational reportage as well peddling of unsubstantiated news, noting such is capable of causing crisis in the country. Abiodun made this call on Tuesday, …

Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has been awarded the 2021 ‘’Retail Banking CEO of the Year Nigeria’’, ‘’Most innovative Retail Banking App Nigeria’’ and ‘’Best CSR Bank Nigeria’’ awards by Global Banking and Finance magazine. According to a release e-signed by Folake Ani-Mumuney, …

ABEOKUTA – In their bids to ensure a wholesome development of the two states, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, May 24, 2021, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Lagos Ogun Joint Development Commission. The signing of the MoU …

Opinion By H.E Goodluck Jonathan I begin this write-up by saying that I mean no ill-thought towards the Biafran struggle or Igbos in general. What I’ve written here are mainly my personal reflections concerning the Niger Delta, especially with regards to non-Igbo groups and their stake in the Biafran movement …

LAGOS – Leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South West in a communique read by former Interim National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, endorsed the resolutions of Southern Governors who met recently in Asaba, Delta State on restructuring, state police and the ban on open grazing. …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party in Oyo State has won 32 out of the 33 local government areas of the state. This was announced by Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Mr. Isiaka Olagunju after the presentation of results by the returning officers for …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga LAGOS – Arrangements have been concluded for the Juju maestro, Witty Wale Thompson to release a new Album titled: “My Destiny” The album launch alongside a concert is been packaged by Da King Music Entertainment at Sinatra Lounge and Bar, opposite Chelsea House, 16B, Ladipo Oluwole Street, …

ABUJA – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has received the news of the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers in an air crash on Friday, May 21, 2021 with great sadness. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The new South West Zonal Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) deprived itself by neglecting the local government election in Oyo State. The former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, disclosed this while addressing …

LAGOS – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN, has noted that while passionate debates over the place and future of our country can often become tense, care should be taken for them not to polarize or become toxic. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online …