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ABUJA: President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that many of the conflicts in Nigeria are caused by intra-group violence, but was disappointed that the UN rapporteur on violence in Nigeria was silent on the intra-group violence across the country. According to the President’s spokesman, Garba ShehuShehu, in a statement, said ShehuSheh, …

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: As part of activities lined up to celebrate the International Peace Day in Ogun State, the Society for Peace Study and Practice (SPSP), Nigeria Civil Defense Corps and the Peace Corps came together on Saturday September 21, 2019 to celebrate the day with different activities, including …

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: Justice Josephine Coker of the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta Ogun State on Friday September 20, 2019 dismissed the petition, challenging the victory of the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo as the winner of Ifo 1 State Constituency …

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: Payment of N3,700 education levy in both Primary and Secondary Schools across the State has been suspended. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who decried the public outcry generated by the fee, said his administration did not introduce it as it was a proposal by Parents …

By Raymond Osho OGUN: It was a black Friday in Ogun State, as five persons were reportedly died while 10 sustained injury in a ghastly auto crash along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The crash which occurred around Onigari, a border town between the State and Oyo State, involved 18 passengers in total. …

LAGOS: Ecobank Nigeria has announced the appointment of key Management Officers across various levels. According to a release signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine & www.star trendinternational.com by Ayomide Oriade, PR Redline, amongst those appointed include Kenneth Okere, who is now the Company Secretary & Chief Legal Counsel; …

OSUN: There was profound jubilation among the people of Ipetu-Ijesha, in Oriade Local Government of Osun State, as Access Bank opened its new branch in the sleepy community. Speaking at the event, which was graced by many dignitaries across the country, the Group Managing Director/CEO of the Bank, Dr Herbert …

By Abiola Rufai ILARO: The developmental strides of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration in the health sector have been given thumbs up by health workers in the State. The Medical Director, State Hospital, Ilaro, Dr Abdulwahab Yusuf gave the commendation during an interactive session with journalists …

ABEOKUTA: The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has said Prince Dapo Abiodun-led government is committed to good governance which can only be achieved if the right process is in place for effective implementation. Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele stated this during a courtesy call to her by the Conference of …

The Vice President of the Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that both National Economic Council (NEC) and Economic Advisory Committee (EAC) are for the benefits of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a release signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & www.startrendinternational.com by Laolu Akande, Senior Special …