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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to his elder sister, Princess (Mrs.) Oluwabusola Abiade Bailey, née Olugbenle, on her retirement from …

… NNPC Trucks Begin Lifting Petrol From Dangote Refinery BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LEKKI, LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has announced that the start of petroleum lifting from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals marks a significant return to industrialisation and local refining in Nigeria. This milestone is seen as …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – September 06, 2024 – Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“GTBank,” or “the Bank”), flagship subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of the largest financial services institutions in Africa, has been named Best Bank in Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for …

For the record: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED HRM Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to IGP Kayode Egbetokun on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a congratulatory message, e-signed and released to StarTrend Int’l Magazine and …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – For the seventh consecutive years, Dangote Industries Limited has again emerged as most valuable brand in Nigeria, leading other top brands like MTN, Airtel, Access Bank, Globacom and many others. The latest report of the TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA® rankings, an annual celebration of …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – August 28, 2024 – Pastor Deji Alabi JP, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has described Chief (Mrs.) Adenike Omolara Akintade JP, the Iya Eto of Ilaro-Yewa, as an Amazon and a kind-hearted woman. Pastor Alabi made this commendation on …

For the record: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, Olu Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Chief (Mrs) Akintade Omolara Adenike (JP) on her 65th birthday. Chief (Mrs) Akintade, the Iya Eto of Ilaro-Yewa, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metropolitan, District 9111, has installed Rtn. Abiodun Ogundaini as the 23rd Rotary President at the installation ceremony, held at The Event Tower, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. Speaking at his installation ceremony, Ogundaini stated that the board and members of …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Recreation Club, Ilaro (RCI), a prominent organization in Ogun West, honoured its surviving founding members and induct new members. The ceremony celebrated the club’s rich history and ongoing success, focusing on Oba Nathaniel Sunday Olawunmi Fasina-Elegbede JP, FCPA, the Onitoro of Itoro-Yewa, …

…A Beacon of Democratic Values and Committed Leadership Tribute BY ABU-SATAR HAMED True leadership transcends mere titles and positions; it’s about genuinely transforming lives. This tribute celebrates Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, the Aremo of Yewaland, on his 55th birthday, observed on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Fondly known as Yayi, …