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Presidential Panel On Police Reforms Swings Into Action, Okays 5-Point Demand Of Protesters

ABUJA – Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari on dissolution of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and immediate response to yearnings of citizens, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, convened a meeting with stakeholders, agreeing to meet demands, which include halting use of force against protesters and unconditional release of …

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IGP Orders All Defunct SARS Personnel To Report At Force Headquarters For Debriefing, Psychological, Medical Examination

ABUJA – The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, NPM, mni has, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, ordered all personnel of the defunct SARS to report at the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examination. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & …

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Agbekoyas, Legends That Can Never Be Forgotten – Olubadan

  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 …

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Akeredolu Says, “My Victory Is An Eloquent Testimony To Degree Of My Acceptance By People”

OWO – Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, has described his re-election for a second term in office as an eloquent testimony to the degree of his acceptance by the people of the state. Akeredolu while expressing his gratitude to the people, said his victory at the poll affirmed …

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NAWOJ, GENDI To Celebrate Int’l Day Of Rural Women

ABEOKUTA – The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Ogun State Chapter in conjunction with Gender Development Initiative (GENDI), will be celebrating the International Day of the Rural Women on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Idi-Ori Village, Beside Baale’s House, Via Ilese-Awo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to a release e-signed …

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ARG Commends Ondo State People For Rewarding Akeredolu’s Development Stride

By AbuSatar Hamed IBADAN – Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), on behalf of Yoruba people at home and in diaspora, has commended the people of Ondo State over the peaceful conduct of the just-concluded gubernatorial election. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com …

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Ogun Lawmakers Charge Information Commissioner Nominee To Revive Decaying OGBC

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA – Ogun State House of Assembly on Monday, October 12, 2020 charged the Commissioner nominee for information, Alhaji Waheed Odusile to put in place innovation to revamp and strengthen the operations of Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC), through technological advancement. The lawmakers made the charge while …

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Akeredolu Showers Encomiums On Amosun, Other Governors For Standing By Him Like “Rock Of Gibraltar”

By Wole Elegbede ABEOKUTA – Ondo State governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has eulogized APC governors and particularly he singled out the immediate past governor of Ogun State and current Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, for standing by him in the …

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Buhari Congratulates Rotimi Akeredolu On Re-Election As Ondo Governor

ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Barr. Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, on his re-election as Governor of Ondo State for another four-year term. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Buhari …

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IGP Dissolves Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Emplaces Other Measures To Protect Citizens

ABUJA – In the finest spirit of democratic, citizen-centred and community policing, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has today, (October 11, 2020), dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) across the 36 State Police Commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where they hitherto existed. According to …

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