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PCN OKOTA PARISH CELEBRATES INDUCTION SERVICE FOR RT. REV. VICTORIA TOCHUKWU MBA AS MINISTER-IN-CHARGE
The special church service was at the instance of the Lagos South Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, with the Presbytery Moderator, Right Reverend Anthony Obim as the officiating minister. NewsTrendsNG was at the ceremony and captured the special moments.
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Fatal Road Crash: Court Adjourns Anthony Joshua Driver's Trial to Feb 25
The Ogun State Police Command dragged ADENIYI KAYODE before the Sagamu Magistrate’s Court on January 2, 2026, on four counts, including dangerous driving causing death.
Read More →RESIDENTS OF LEKKI, IKORODU, AJEGUNLE IN LAGOS GET FRESH FLOOD ALERT
The Commissioner for the Environment, TOKUNBO WAHAB, said those around the Ajilete axis, Ikorodu coastline and parts of the Lekki corridor should move to avoid the hazards of flooding,
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7 CHINESE NATIONALS JAILED 20 YEARS EACH FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING, FORCED LABOUR IN SOUTH AFRICA
Nineteen-one Malawian nationals, including thirty-seven children, were rescued during the raid after they were found working in appalling conditions.
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SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES 'SILVERBIRD GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR AWARD'
Governor Sanwo-Olu bagged the award during a ceremony Sunday night, March 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotels and Suite in Victoria Island, Lagos.
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UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO UNDERGO DRUG INTEGRITY TESTS, AS DRUG EDUCATION ENTERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM
These were the outcomes of a meeting between the Minister of Education, OLATUNJI ALAUSA, and the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, retired Brigadier General MOHAMMED BUBA MARWA, at the Ministry of Education in Abuja.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ASKS NIGERIANS TO KEEP HOPE ALIVE IN SALLAH GOODWILL MESSAGE
He reaffirmed his commitment to the same values and expressed his deep appreciation for the faith, patience, and perseverance of Nigerians.
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TRADE FAIR DEMOLITION: LASG DEFENDS ACTION, ACCUSES OBI OF DISINFORMATION
The Commissioner of Information and Strategy said owners of the demolished buildings shunned invitation of the state government to discuss the situation, adding that their defence was that the Management Board of the Trade Fair had granted them permits to build the structures.
Read More →Police Burst Gang of Cameroonian Traffickers, Kidnappers Operating in Mowe, Ogun State
During the operation, the detectives rescued a woman, identified as KENGNE MAEVA, and also arrested a male and female suspects whose names were given as TINGUE STEPHEN and NDZANA KAMGA ISIDORE.
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JAMB-UTME OUTRAGE: LET'S NOT MAKE GLITCHES BECOME NATIONAL CRISIS - PETER OBI
While JAMB’s swift response and willingness to own up to its shortcomings are worthy of recognition, the incident has brought to light a far more troubling reality: the persistent fragility of our institutional systems.
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NDLEA Secures US-AFRICOM Support, Partnership Against Illicit Drug Trafficking
NDLEA Chairman expressed appreciation for the visit and commended ongoing support from US-AFRICOM to NDLEA, while congratulating PHILIP ESCH for his years of meritorious service to the US government.
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Brazil Returnee Arrested for Cocaine Smuggling in MMIA, Lagos
The suspect disclosed during a preliminary interview that he intended to sell cocaine in Nigeria to raise capital to boost his business and also finance the naming ceremony of his newborn child.
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President Tinubu Replaces Service Chiefs Amidst Coup Speculation
Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Public Communication, announced the new appointments in a statement, saying the appointments are with immediate effect.
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CHESS JUNIORS SHINE AT MAIDEN ROYAL REX CHESS EVENT IN LAGOS
The event, which held on March 22, 2025, was organised by veteran Chess player, Mr. Olurotimi Dasaolu, and sponsored by the management of Royal Rex Hotel.
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NDLEA UPDATE: Abuja-Based Yinka Agboola, Others Arrested for Drug-Related Crimes
The spokesman said investigation by the NDLEA shows that AGBOOLA produce the cannabis oil in her kitchen and sells same to clients who contact her mainline through online advertisement.
Read More →TANZANIA BLOCKS ACCESS TO X DUE TO PORNOGRAPHY
Tanzanians on social media reported that access to X was blocked due to rising political tensions.
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Police Rescue 76 Children from Traffickers in Kaduna State
The Force PRO said the police also arrested three suspects, identified as JONATHAN JOHN, OLIVER MAGAJI, and BITRUS SAWABA, who are between twenty-three and twenty-seven years old.
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CPC Designation: Security Expert Says Not Expecting Much from Ribadu-Led Delegation to US
KABIRU ADAMU faulted the response of the Federal Government to concerns of Christian genocide in Nigeria, saying that a clear roadmap was required to avert the threat of military intervention by US President DONALD TRUMP.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: FG DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12
Minister of Interior says June 12 represents Nigeria’s historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and the future assured.
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SERAP WARNS, AS 2-WEEK GRACE FOR ABUJA GROUND RENT DEFAULTERS ENDS
President BOLA TINUBU had intervened after the FCTA sealed the PDP National Secretariat and granted a fourteen-day grace period for the affected property holders to settle their outstanding obligations.
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NELFUND DISBURSES LOANS TO STUDENTS OF 3 TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
"Education remains our priority, and we are committed to ensuring financial accessibility for all!"
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WANTED: BLUEPRINT FOR NIGERIA'S WASTE MANAGEMENT CRISIS
To build a sustainable future, we must dismantle the barriers posed by outdated infrastructure and adopt cutting-edge waste management solutions that prioritize environmental stewardship.
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2025: EXPECT ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL - LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT ADVISES RESIDENTS
The rainy season in Lagos State is expected to start as early as the last week of March, while the end of season is expected in the first week of December, saying the average annual rainfall amount predicted is 1936mm which is greater than the long-term 1991-2020 average.
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Edo-Based Internet Fraudster Arrested for Corporate Email Hacking in NPF-FBI Operation
The Force Public Relations Officer, BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, confirmed the development in a statement, identifying the suspect as OKITIPI SAMUEL, who is also known as “RaccoonO365” and “MOSES FELIX”.
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UGANDAN UN JUDGE CONVICTED OVER FORCED LABOUR IN BRITAIN
Prosecutor Caroline Haughey told jurors at Oxford Crown Court that Judge Mugambe used her knowledge and power to deceive the woman into coming to the UK, taking advantage of her naivety to deceive and induce her into working for her for nothing.
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ABIA STATE SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH FG ON NATIONAL MONUMENTS TO BOOST TOURISM
Governor Alex Otti listed the National War Museum, Ojukwu Bunker, the Long Juju of Arochukwu, the cave in Umunneochi, the Azumini Blue River, among tourist sites with huge potentials that require attention in Abia State.
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U.S. SPEAKER PROGRAM FOSTERS COLLABORATION, INNOVATION AMONG NIGERIAN MEDIA LEADERS
U.S. Ambassador Richard M. Mills, Jr noted that for the media to remain truly independent, it must also be economically viable.
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FREE SPEECH: U.S. THREATENS VISA RESTRICTION AGAINST FOREIGN OFFICIALS
"Free speech is essential to the American way of life – a birthright over which foreign governments have no authority." - Secretary Rubio.
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Shettima Celebrates One-Day Vice President, Joy Ogah
In a post on his social media handle, Vice President Shettima noted that during the visit, “I also invited a teenager, Joy Ogah, to take over my seat as the Vice President for a day and address the nation."
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I'M NOT LINKED TO ANY MILITANT GROUP - GOV FUBARA
Already, the communities where these incidents are alleged to have occurred have reacted, dismissing any claims of explosions on oil and gas facilities in their domains, and reassuring that all critical government assets within their areas are safe, secure and efficiently functioning.
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