How IGP’s Team Allegedly Stormed Magodo Estate For Chairman’s Arrest

LAGOS – Residents of Peace Valley Zone, Magodo Phase II, Lagos State have condemned the attempt by policemen from the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Team to arrest its Chairman, Mr. Ayobami Olubiyi, on Wednesday 24th of February 2021. It was reliably gathered that no fewer than six policemen, allegedly mobilised …

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Afenifere Warns; Sunday Igboho’s Arrest Will Heighten Tension, Insecurity

The Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has warned against arresting Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, saying it will heighten tension and insecurity in the South-West. According to the Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Kole Omololu, gave the warning in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH. Omololu was reacting …

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Akeredolu, Aiyedatiwa Sworn-In For 2nd Term

AKURE – Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), the 6th democratically elected Governor of Ondo state and his Deputy – Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 took their oaths of office to pilot the affairs of the state for a second term. The oaths was adminstered by Chief Judge of Ondo …

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Jumia Lending Programme Provides Credit Facility For Nigerian Entrepreneurs

By Adedoyin Giwa LAGOS – Small and Medium Enterprises are the key economic drivers in Nigeria. However, access to funds has been one of the issues affecting growth of this essential sector of the Nigerian Economy. While government and relevant agencies have set up credit facilities to mitigate the finance …

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ACCESS BANK COMMENCES ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME, TO EMPOWER STARTUPS THROUGH AFRICA FINTECH FOUNDRY (AFF)

LAGOS – The Africa FinTech Foundry (AFF), an initiative of Access Bank Plc has commenced its accelerator programmes. The initiative is set to empower emerging startups, with mentorship programmes, advisory and has committed N10 million in cash to the top three finalists. The accelerator programme which opened its entries last …

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2023: SWAGA Launches Ogun State Chapter, Pushes For Tinubu’s Aspiration

ABEOKUTA – The supporters of the APC’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 launched the Ogun State chapter of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (SWAGA 2023) in Abeokuta, the State capital. The SWAGA members who showed ardency in their support for the …

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WHY WE MUST CURB CRIMINALITIES, USE INTERNET FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS – BUHARI

ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari has called for an overhaul of the national strategy on cyber security, urging more emphasis on exploring the internet for economic growth opportunities, enhancement of knowledge and mitigation of crime. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com …

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THREE ADC LAWMAKERS MOVE TO APC, AS OGHA SEEKS RENOVATION OF MUDA LAWAL STADIUM

ABEOKUTA – All the three lawmakers elected under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Honourables Jemili Akingbade, Adegoke Adeyanju and Wahab Haruna have defected to the ruling All Progressive Congress ( APC) during the plenary on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Reading their separate letters of defection, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle …

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GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS ON REDUCING HUNGER, DISEASES MUST REFLECT OUR SITUATIONS, OSINBAJO TELLS UN SUMMIT

ABUJA – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that as the global community mobilizes resources towards addressing hunger and reducing diseases, the conversations in Nigeria and other developing countries must be all-inclusive and reflective of the situations that concern us so that meaningful progress can be made towards attaining …

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