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Ayinde

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[uh-yin-day, ah-yin-day] / 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

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

With 19-year-old Deborah Abiodun suspended for two games as a result of her dismissal against Canada, Nigeria have started Halimatu Ayinde in a defensive midfield pairing with Ucheibe.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023

Ayinde Hikim scored 15 points with six assists.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2023

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