In 2013, the story of a teenage boy who hid inside the wheel well of a commercial aircraft departing Benin City for Lagos stunned Nigerians and made international headlines. That boy was Daniel Ohikhena. More than a decade later, now 26, the Edo-born first son speaks candidly about the hardship, …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In continuation of his sustained educational support initiatives and in keeping with his established tradition of empowering young scholars, Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi (APC, Ogun West) has successfully sponsored and registered 4,000 indigent students for the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, MFR, has commended the Inspector General of Police, IG Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, for promptly rewarding diligence and outstanding performance among officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force. …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – When the final runner crossed the finish line at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM), the applause began to fade. But for hundreds of workers across Lagos, the real work was just beginning. Major highways had been closed to facilitate the event. …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians for forgiveness, declaring, “If I have sinned against you, forgive me”, during a Ramadan Tafsir held at the State House Mosque in Abuja. The President made the remark on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as part of the ongoing Ramadan …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED KANO, KANO STATE, NIGERIA – The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), chaired by Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) valued at N1.5 billion with Bayero University Kano (BUK) to support postgraduate students of the Dangote Business School in the institution. The landmark …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA – The Delta State Police Command has announced plans to intensify the enforcement of traffic laws and other related revenue offences across the state with immediate effect. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l Magazine and other online platforms …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – 17 February 2026 – Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank), the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, Africa’s leading financial services group, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, an innovative digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime …
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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has strongly condemned the reckless driving habits of some truck operators plying the Sango-Ota corridor, following a fatal accident at the Ota Toll Gate area that claimed seven lives. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …
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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved cash rewards totalling over ₦450 million for athletes and officials of Team Ogun following the state’s outstanding performance at the just-concluded National Sports Festival. The governor announced this on Monday, February 16, 2026, during the cash award …
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