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SWAN/Oluwalogbon Electronics Media Cup Reaches Final, Defending Champions, Splash FM To Tackle Family FM SWAN/Oluwalogbon Electronics Media Cup: Defending Champions, Splash FM Set Up Final Encounter With Family FM Splash FM, Family FM Renew Rivalry At Ogun SWAN/Oluwalogbon Electronics Media Cup Final ABEOKUTA – The 2024 edition of SWAN Media Cup tagged SWAN/Oluwalogbon Electronics Media Cup has entered its final stage. Defending Champions of the 2023 edition, Splash FM defeated the OGTV team 3 to 1 on penalty shootout after a stalemate at the duration time. OGTV failed to seal off the match in the first half after many failed…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists Ogun State Council has expressed readiness to host House of Representative Members and Senators from Ogun State on dialogue with journalists on the one year in office. The dialogue will feature stewardship and impact made by all the Nine House of Representative Members in Ogun and the three Senators, respectively, with the theme: Dialogue With Ogun Journalists. This is in line with the core value of the journalism profession, as the fourth estate of the realm, to hold officials on accountability and transparency and ensure full-fledged democracy. According to a letter sent to all the…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has nominated Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the Nobel Peace Prize for saving democracy and eschewing illegality in Rivers State. The group, in a statement on Tuesday, said the governor was brave, decisive and swift to direct Heads of Local Government Administration to assume responsibility for the 23 council areas. Recall that Governor Fubara ordered elected local government chairmen, vice chairmen and councillors to step aside on Monday after the expiration of their three-year tenure. In the statement signed by Dr Markson Martins, the Diaspora group hailed the governor for skillfully avoiding potential criminality and a breakdown…

MultiChoice Group, the parent company of MultiChoice Nigeria, has reported a 30.77 percent decrease in subscription revenue from Nigeria in its full financial year ending March 2024. Revenue fell to $341.72 million (6.3 billion rands at 18.44 rands to a dollar) from $493.59 million (9.1 billion rands) the previous year, despite two price increases, Business Day reports. The company attributed this decline to a combination of factors, including the weakening of the naira, record-high inflation, which has exceeded 33 percent, and increased fuel costs. “Higher fuel costs in local currency also hurting consumers. Power interruptions of 16 hrs /day. Official…

By Funmi Branco AS a church, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) organization is known for its emphasis on holy living, anti-demon fervor, and evangelistic preoccupation. With its investments in the spiritual and social wellbeing of its members, there is no doubt that over the years, it has been placed at a vantage position as one of the churches that God is using to change lives. The church, relying on its divine mandate, has been used to save many people from physical and spiritual challenges. Testimonies abound of people who encountered massive turnarounds through the church, living glorious lives…

It was an exhilarating night of humour and good music at the Funny Bone Live comedy show, tagged “Aina’s Son.” The audience was thrilled and entertained in equal measure as the evening featured side-splitting humour from top comedians across the country, as well as performances by renowned musicians. Held at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites on Sunday, the event was sponsored by Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s premier wealth management and investment immigration giant. This marks the second time in two years that Optiva Capital has demonstrated its immense commitment to bolstering the arts and entertainment industry, especially during these…

A group of 45 civil society groups under the auspices of the Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria for Promotion of Accountability and Transparency in Governance (CCSGNPATG) have thrown their weight behind the proposed Nigeria Shippers Council regulatory agency. Recall that the Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigeria Shippers’ Council Act and enact the Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill and Related Matter passed second reading in the House of Representatives. This crucial legislation aims to empower the Nigerian Shippers Council to effectively regulate the shipping industry, protect the interests of shippers, and promote economic growth.…

Leading payment service bank, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank Limited (MMPSB) will grace the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival in order to promote mobile wallet in the bid to deepen customers’ usage of the payment platform. Moneymaster has been engaged in a month-long market activation, engaging indigenes of Ijebuland to come onboard its digital banking platform – mobile wallet. Moneymaster mobile wallet avails customers the opportunity to transfer or withdraw cash from an agent, buy airtime and pay utility bills. Moneymaster disclosed in a press statement that during this month-long activation, customers in Ijebuland who open an account stand a chance of winning free airtime amongst other…

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Babaloja of Ogun State, Chief Adewale Adesina, has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful in Ogun State and Nigeria at large, on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In his message, Chief Adesina, who is also the Babalaje of Ilaro-Yewa and Chairman/CEO of Western Group, emphasized the importance of reflecting on the significance of this celebration. In a statement released to the press and obtained by StarTrend Int’l magazine and online, Chief Adesina urged Muslims to uphold the virtues of Islam without blemish. Fondly known as Mr. Wale Saranda, urged the Muslim community to embrace the…

Oba Adewunmi Odutala, the Onibudo of Ayetoro-Budo Ota in Ado Odo Ota local government has expressed concern over the state Governors attempts to block the local government’s autonomy. Oba Odutala while speaking with journalists on the occasion of Eid El Kabir said the local government are the closest to the people, adding that the approval will further enhance development. “The federal government is trying to give the local government autonomy, but the state Governors are blocking it, what are they are hiding. Why are the state governors trying to put the local government in their pockets? The closest government to…