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OSOGBO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Ademola Adeleke has taken swift action to address the case of a young man sentenced to death by hanging in Osun State for stealing a fowl. The Governor has directed an immediate investigation and steps toward granting a prerogative of mercy. In a statement …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Manchester, UK) MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Imam Wasiu Adeniran Alao, a prominent Islamic scholar, spiritual leader and lead Imama at Nasirulahi Waii Fathu, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, has advised Muslims to use every opportunity to help those in need. The Islamic scholar emphasized this during …

…Emphasizing Kindness and Support for Others BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Manchester, UK) MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Imam (Ustaz) Al-Mufadol Olasehni Junaid, Chief Imam of Nasirulahi Wali Fathu Islamic Centre in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, has reminded Muslims that prayer alone is not sufficient to secure their place in Aljanat …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government has announced that the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport stands out as the best in Nigeria and the West African sub-region, thanks to its exceptional infrastructure, including the longest runway in the region. The state government emphasized that the airport’s unique features …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – 21 December, 2024 – The second edition of the Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA) celebrated creativity, excellence, and lifetime contributions to the entertainment industry on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Hosted live on The Vintage Talk Show on Top Radio FM 90.9 by Veteran Journalists Femi Akintunde-Johnson and …

… Celebrating Peace and Diplomatic Relations BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Manchester, UK) MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – The Chairman and members of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM) have extended their warm greetings to the President of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the UK High Commissioner, Ministers, Governors, Commissioners, and …

BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE I recently had the honour of visiting Ekiti State, where I embarked on a self-guided tour to explore the projects completed or underway by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. From the bustling streets of Ado-Ekiti to the quaint towns of Ikere-Ekiti, Ikole-Ekiti and Oke Ako-Ekiti, Oyebanji’s transformative initiatives have …

…Advocates Unity Among Members, Good Ambassadorship BY ABU-SATAR HAMED MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Alhaji Abiola Kumoye, Chairman of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM), has emphasized the organization’s pivotal role in showcasing the diversity, resilience, and unwavering spirit of Nigerians both at home and abroad. During an interview with StarTrend …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barrister Ukeyima Akutah, has highlighted Ogun State as a leader in Nigeria’s industrial revolution. Speaking on the state’s impressive performance in the Ease of Doing Business Index, Akutah emphasized that Ogun is setting …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Refinery Company has addressed widespread inquiries from the media and concerned stakeholders following a report attributed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The report suggested that a $1 billion loan, secured by NNPCL and backed by crude, played a crucial …