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The Chairman and Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King has extended warm wishes to the Muslim community as they celebrate the annual Eid-Al-Adha festival throughout the country. He emphasizes the importance of peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance, and prayers for the country’s development, urging all religious leaders to embrace these values. In a statement signed by His Special Adviser on Media, Oladapo Sofowora; Aare Adetola encouraged all Muslims to stay committed to their faith and utilize the celebration as an opportunity to contribute to Nigeria’s development during these challenging economic times. Additionally, he calls on opinion…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna, Chairman/CEO of Wadoye Express Ltd., extends warm felicitations to Muslim faithful around the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement sent to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online from, the Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, urged Muslims to reflect on the lessons of love and kindness that the season symbolizes. He emphasized the importance of using this special time to offer prayers for Nigeria. Wadoye, as he is fondly known, urged the Muslim community to not only reflect on the festival’s significance but also to promote the virtues and love that Islam…
The Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN) has joined Nigerians across the world to felicitate with Muslim faithful in the country with the distribution of Rice to its members particularly Muslims in the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Distributing the item at the SWAN Secretariat in Abeokuta, Chairman of the Association, Comrade Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji said the distribution of the Rice was part of the welfare programmes for members of the association. Ogunsiji who used the occasion to felicitate the Muslims faithful on the EID-EL-KABIR festival reminded members of the association on the need to remain focused and…
With the recent cholera outbreak in the 30 states of the federation, including neighbouring Lagos, and considering the Eid-el-kabir festivities, the Ogun State Government has announced certain precautionary measures to residents to prevent any possible outbreak in the state. Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade made this known in a statement on Saturday. He explained that the Governor is seriously concerned about the development and the need to protect the people in the State considering the proximity of Ogun to Lagos and the degree of interactions between the two states. According to the…
A former legislator in Ogun State, Hon. Isiaq Sunday Akamo has empowered over hundred members of All Progressives Congress, APC in Abeokuta South Local Government with cash. The beneficiaries were selected from ward 1 to 15 in the local government. Dapo Abiodun Traders Association also benefited from the kind gesture of Hon. Akamo. Akamo while presenting them the cash gifts at his S A Outreach office at Arinlese, Abeokuta promised to continue to remember his people for good, saying that he has enjoyed their full support. He added that the kind gesture has been his tradition, saying that he has…
Nigeria’s 6th largest bank, Fidelity Bank Plc will on Thursday, June 20, 2024 open its public offer and Rights Issue. As part of this capital raising process, Fidelity Bank will same Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the NGX hold a Facts Behind the Offer presentation. According to an article posted on the Businessday website and authored by Iheanyi Nwachukwu, 3.2 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each will be offered in the ratio of 1 new ordinary share for every 10 ordinary shares held as of 05 January 2024, at N9.25 per share under the Rights Issue, For the public…
Africa, 12 June 2024: Airtel Telesonic, the wholesale arm of Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa, is delighted to announce the successful activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system, marking a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity across the African continent.The initial phase of activation connects Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, heralding a new era of high-speed, reliable internet access. The 2Africa cable system is one of the largest subsea projects globally, designed to interconnect Africa, Europe, and Asia. This activation is part of a broader initiative to deliver faster and more…
The European Championship has returned, bringing excitement for what promises to be a thrilling experience for football fans worldwide as 24 national teams compete for the coveted trophy. All 51 EURO 2024 matches are set to be broadcast live on GOtv. Today, three-time winners and hosts for the 17th UEFA European Championship, Germany, will take on Scotland under the bright lights of the Allianz Arena in the opening game of the tournament, setting the stage for a month of world-class football. Tune in to GO Football (channel 61) at 8pm to watch the match. As Germany aims to reclaim the glory of their…
Odunlami Seun O – Abeokuta The Ogun State Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, has inaugurated Team Selection Committee for the 2024 National Sports Festival tagged “Gateway Games Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival”, the inauguration which took place on Friday June 14, 2024 at the sports council, Ijeja, Abeokuta was witnessed by stakeholders and members of committee for the “Gateway Games Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival”. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, charged the newly inaugurated Team Selection Committee for the Gateway Games Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival to pick athletes based strictly on competence. Speaking during…
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, in partnership with ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, recently hosted a high-profile customer engagement session at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The event which highlighted the role of both companies in the development of the African payment ecosystem, also showcased various cutting-edge payment solutions aimed at further transforming the financial ecosystem across the continent.The session focused on boosting digital payments by exploring transformative strategies and leveraging innovative solutions to enhance business development and revolutionize the payment landscape.Industry experts at the…