By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: Public school teachers in Ogun have demanded provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), infrared thermometers, hand sanitizers, among other conditions for reopening of schools in the state. The state chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Mr Titilope Adebanjo gave the conditions on Tuesday, July, …
Read More »Construction Of Owode/Ilaro Road: LG Boss Lauded Gov. Abiodun For Recalling Contractors
By Abiola Rufai ILARO-YEWA: The Transition Chairman of Yewa South Local Government in Ogun State, Alhaji Ramon Bode Fagbenro has commended the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for recalling contractors back on Owode/Ilaro road in the local government to complete the construction earlier abandoned by the past administration. The Council …
Read More »Ijebu-Ode LG Organises Free Registration For N-Power Applicants
IJEBU-ODE: The authorities of Ijebu Ode Local Government has organised a free online registration exercise for Batch C applicants of the Federal Government N-Power programme. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine & www.startrendinternational.com by Kayode Ibikunle, Information Officer, Ijebu Ode Local Government, the Flag-off …
Read More »You Definitely Need A “Godperson” Somewhere To Live Your Dreams Easily In Nigeria
Opinion: By Olukayode Salako Traditionally, to attain high level of success or achievement in anything in Nigeria, it is most times always about who you know; where you belong and the high level of your socio-political connections. Nigeria is a ‘man-no- man’ culturally inclined system. If you don’t want to …
Read More »TB Joshua Offers To Pray For COVID-19 Patients In Isolation Centre
Founder of the Synagogue Church of Christ (SCOAN) Pastor TB Joshua has signalled his readiness to virtually offer prayer for COVID-19 patients in isolation centres around the world. In a special announcement posted to Joshua’s YouTube channel Emmanuel TV, the cleric called on relevant government and medical authorities to “organise …
Read More »Buhari Suspends Ibrahim Magu As EFCC Chairman
ABUJA: The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has been reportedly suspended from office. Magu was suspended on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 by the Buhari administration amidst allegations of gross misconduct, two senior EFCC officials familiar with the development. The suspension was also confirmed …
Read More »UBA Group Announces Appointment Of Deputy Managing Directors For Nigeria, Africa
LAGOS: United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), the leading pan-African financial services group, is pleased to announce the appointments of Ayoku Liadi and Oliver Alawuba as Deputy Managing Directors in charge of UBA’s Nigeria and Africa businesses, respectively. The creation of the new positions, reporting to Group CEO, Kennedy Uzoka, …
Read More »Both Rapists And Political Rapists On Rampage In Nigeria
Opinion By: Ademola Orunbon There is no doubt that rapists are really on rampage in Nigeria. More worrisome is the frequent news of children and teenagers being raped almost in every nook and cranny of the country almost on a daily basis, with most of the cases going unreported. The …
Read More »I Did Not Endorse Obaseki – Dangote
LAGOS: The Chairman & Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has denied endorsing Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo state, for a second term. According to a release e-signed and made available to the media by Anthony Chiejina, spokesman to Dangote, the Africa’s richest man described the reports that …
Read More »E-Commerce’s Contribution To Nigeria Economy, The Challenges And Need For Government Intervention
Opinion By Ezedi Udom E-commerce platforms have proven to be critical enablers of economic growth and social development for Nigeria in spite of the myriad challenges occasioned by the tough operating environment. A key player, Jumia is fostering cashless and financial inclusion by encouraging Nigerians to move from brick-and-mortar malls …
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