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Ayinde

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[uh-yin-dey, ah-yin-dey] / əˈjɪn deɪ, ˌɑ jɪnˈdeɪ /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Yoruba word meaning “we gave praises and he came.”


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Ayinde, a Nigerian businesswoman with British citizenship, said she been encouraged by the west African country's security services to "play along" with those in government who were asking her for bribes.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Two others, Doye Agama -- her brother -- and Olatimbo Ayinde, are also being prosecuted on bribery charges linked to the case.

From Barron's Jan. 29, 2026

Alison-Madueke sat in the dock besides oil industry executive Olatimbo Ayinde, 54, who is charged with one count of bribery relating to Alison-Madueke and a separate count of bribery of a foreign public official.

From BBC Jan. 27, 2026

Two others are also being prosecuted on bribery charges linked to the case: Doye Agama, who appeared in court via video link on Monday, and Olatimbo Ayinde, who was present in the dock.

From Barron's Jan. 19, 2026

Ayinde Hikim pitched in with 11 points, six rebounds and six assists.

From Seattle Times Jan. 22, 2023

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