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Ruth Band, Ayo Ni O Liberty District Set To Celebrate 30th Anniversary, Dignitaries, Special Guests Expected To Attend

BY SEYIFUNMI ODUNUGA All is now in place for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Ruth Band – the group of Faithful Wives in the Bible – at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Liberty District Headquarters, Ayo Ni O, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. The grand event is scheduled to take place on …

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Tola Adeniyi: A Life Of Words And Wisdom

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE “Wisdom is the supreme virtue, for it is the source of all other virtues.” – Epicurus. As we reflect on the life and legacy of Tola Adeniyi, a man whose words have inspired and challenged generations, we are reminded of the power of journalism and literature …

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Wadoye Felicitates Hon. Kayode Oladele On Appointment As Acting FCC Chairman 

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, in Ogun State, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna, popularly known as Wadoye, has extended warm congratulations to Hon. Kayode Oladele on his recent appointment as the Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In a statement personally signed and made …

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Committee Of Friends Hosts Architect Olusegun Aluko, PhD, In A Grand Celebration Of Retirement, 65th Birthday (+photos)

… Aluko Expresses Gratitude to Royal Fathers and Community BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a well-attended and emotional event, the Committee of Friends of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro came together on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to honour Architect Olusegun Olanrewaju Aluko, PhD – the immediate past …

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Governor Makinde Felicitates New Eleruwa Of Eruwa, Assured Completion Of Ido-Eruwa Road Within One Year

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ERUWA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, Ajobo Olurin I, on his coronation as the Eleruwa of Eruwa. Governor Makinde also extended his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Eruwa during the …

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Sanwo-Olu At 60: Alpha-Beta Consulting LLP Hails Lagos Governor’s Transformative Leadership

…Describes Him As Symbol Of Progressive Governance LAGOS, NIGERIA – Leading revenue administration and consulting firm, Alpha-Beta Consulting LLP, has joined millions of Lagosians and well-wishers across the country in celebrating the 60th birthday of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. In a congratulatory message released …

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Porta-Coeli and Conchita Zyala Celebrate Man Who Raised Them

Beautiful twin sisters Porta-Coeli Zyala and Conchita Zyala have shared a deeply moving tribute to their stepfather, emphasizing that parenthood is not defined by biology, but by love, sacrifice, and emotional connection. “Our father took on a responsibility that wasn’t biologically his. He raised not one, but two little girls”, …

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From Messenger To Senior Executive Officer: The Remarkable Journey Of Pastor Isaac Kehinde Adeosi At Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (+photos)

Pastor Isaac Kehinde Adeosi, a former staff of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, has shared an inspiring account of his life journey – from humble beginnings as a Office Messenger to his rise as a Senior Executive Officer. In this candid interview with Abu-Satar Hamed of StarTrend Int’l Magazine and Online, …

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IBD Dende Marks 2025 Eid-Adha With Gifts, Scholarships For Children, Aged, Celebration Brightens Ebutte-Igbooro Community (_photos)

…A Legacy of Philanthropy and Unity BY ABU-SATAR HAMED EBUTTE-IGBOORO, YEWA NORTH L G, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In his characteristic style of celebrating the annual IBD Eid-Adha (Ileya) Festival Jamboree, the prominent business tycoon and socialite, Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, the Oluomo of Yewaland, once again spread joy …

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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Princess Iyabo Soji-Okusanya, Executive Director of Corporate and Investment Banking at Access Bank Plc, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Omo-Atata Award.  The honour will be officially conferred during the EACDA Awards Night, scheduled for June 20, 2025. A distinguished Nigerian banker and corporate …

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