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PRE-WAFCON TEST: SUPER FALCONS WON'T PULL PUNCHES AGAINST CAMEROON - MADUGU
The Super Falcons will be up against Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana in group B of the 13th Women AFCON in Morocco.
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IGNORE THE FAKE NEWS OF ABIA GOVERNMENT ENGAGING ESN TO FIGHT CRIME
"For the records, the government of Abia State under the leadership of Dr. Alex Otti could not have contemplated embracing the services of none-state actors to fight criminals and insecurity of any kind in any part of the state."
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CLIMATE CRISIS NO EXCUSE TO PRIVATISE PUBLIC WATER – SAYS WATER JUSTICE COALITION
In a statement, the coalition called on African governments to protect water as a public good, warning against the growing trend of treating water as a market commodity, just as it decried attempts to justify water privatisation under the guise of climate adaptation.
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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.
Read More →POLICE ARREST 5,488 SUSPECTED CRIMINALS IN 2 MONTHS, AS IGP ATTENDS CONFERENCE WITH SENIOR OFFICERS
In a statement, the Force PRO said that operatives also recovered three hundred and sixteen assorted firearms and two thousand, eight hundred and eighty-four rounds of ammunition.
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SOLE ADMINISTRATOR SACKS ALL POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS AND APPOINTEES IN RIVERS STATE
Those affected include the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff to the Governor, All Commissioners, Chairmen and members of boards, councils, commissions, institutions, and parastatals, Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants.
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AIR-VICE MARSHAL UBADIKE BECOMES FIRST-EVER SERVING PROFESSOR OF NAF
Air Vice Marshal Ubadike holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Vehicle Design from the Cranfield University in the United Kingdom.
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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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PHOTO NEWS: PDP SOUTHWEST ZONAL CONGRESS IN IBADAN
Congratulations to all elected officials at the PDP South West 2025 Elective Zonal Congress, which we held in Ibadan - Gov Seyi Makinde
Read More →SPORTS: ROCKETS AGREES LONG-TERM EXTENSION FOR IME UDOKA
Udoka's extension marks another major piece of business for the Rockets this month. They re-signed center Steven Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract last week.
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FMR FALCONS CAPTAIN, ONOME EBI, RETIRES AMIDST GLOWING TRIBUTES FROM TEAMMATES
ONOME EBI was part of the Super Falcons teams that won four Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles, plus six appearances in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Read More →POLICE COMB BENUE FOREST FOR 12 KIDNAPPED TRAVELLERS FROM OGUN STATE
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP UDEME EDET, told reporters that one of the abducted passengers, identified as PAUL TERNS, was rescued during a joint security operation.
Read More →JUDICIAL WORKERS SUSPEND STRIKE AFTER 2 DAYS
JUSUN directed its members to resume work, Wednesday, June 4, 2024.
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AFENIFERE MIDTERM REPORT SCORES TINUBU LOW ON PERFORMANCE
Only selfless and empathetic leadership can serve the people, not Prebendalist and hedonistic lifestyle. If this Midterm Report was an academic exercise, the student will receive an Advice to Withdraw from the examiner, but we believe there is still room for redemption.
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DR NWAEKE RESIGNS AS RIVERS STATE HOS, AS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTS PROF WORIKA NEW SSG
The Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator who made the announcement, said Dr Mrs Iyingi Brown was the Permanent Secretary Welfare, Office of the Head of Service, and she is to take charge as Interim Head of Service.
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22ND NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL: FLAMINGOS REACH FINAL, AS TEAM OGUN DEFEATS GOLDEN EAGLETS
The Golden Eaglets and Flamingos are participating in the 22nd National Sports Festival as part of the praiseworthy Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) initiative of the National Sports Commission.
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COURT SLAMS FIFTY MILLION NAIRA FINE OR JAIL TERMS AGAINST CONVICTED DRUG KINGPINS
The convicts are 37-year-old AJETSIBO EMAMI, popularly known as ‘Warri Kinsman’, and 51-year-old SOLOMON AKPOMUAI.
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SEXUAL OFFENCES TRIAL: DIDDY TO REMAIN IN PRISON TILL OCT 3 FOR SENTENCING, AFTER ACQUITTAL OF MORE SERIOUS CHARGES
After an extensive deliberation that lasted over thirteen hours, the jury found COMBS not guilty of sex racketeering and sex trafficking of two women.
Read More →EFCC SECURES FINAL FORFEITURE OF ABANDONED MULTIBILLION NAIRA GALAXY COMPANIES, HOSPITAL, PETROL STATIONS, LANDS, BANK DEPOSITS
The forfeited assets include: Galaxy Hospital, Plot No. BO/12340, Bolori Layout, Maiduguri, Borno State; a duplex, BO/12340, Maiduguri, Borno State; residential apartments, Plot 12, Equilibrium Estate; No. 7, Cadastral Zone DO2, Karsana District, Abuja; and Plot 12 (820.99sqm); ...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS THE PASSING OF BUSINESS ICON PASCAL DOZIE
The President prays for the peaceful repose of Chief Dozie's soul and extends his condolences to his wife, children, and extended family. He calls upon the Nigerian private sector to honour Chief Dozie's memory by upholding the values of integrity, innovation, and nation-building.
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NDLEA INTERCEPTS N5.3B AUSTRALIA-BOUND COCAINE AT LAGOS AIRPORT, ARREST 3 KINGPINS
NDLEA spokesman said investigations revealed that one ADEBISI ADEMOLA OMOYELE, who is currently hiding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the ringleader of the criminal network and coordinates their overseas operations.
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COURT JAILS TWO CHINESE MEN FOR ILLEGAL MINING IN KWARA
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement that both men pleaded “guilty” when the one-count charge was read to them.
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NFF CONGRATULATES PHILIP SHAIBU ON APPOINTMENT AS DG, NIS
We wish Comrade Shaibu the very best in this new but certainly-exciting journey in his odyssey and we believe that he has the ability to justify the confidence reposed in him by Mr. President,” President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) said.
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NIGERIA POLICE SHOULD STOP GETTING INVOLVED IN LAND MATTERS - BAYO AKINLADE
As Solicitors to Richard D. Adelu, Eunice A. Adelu and Babatunde Aina of Celestial Church of Christ, Zion Parish, off Freedom Way, Itedo, Lekki, he complained of the unlawful arrest and detention of sixteen members and workmen at the church property on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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IGP EGBETOKUN ORDERS ENFORCEMENT OF BAN ON PUBLIC PARADE OF SUSPECTS
IGP Egbetokun said the decision in line with the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to upholding the fundamental human rights of every citizen and ensure adherence to global best practices in policing.
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COURT JAILS MAN OVER N1.1M EMPLOYMENT FRAUD IN MAIDUGURI
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development in a statement, said the defendant accordingly pleaded guilty to the charge, while counsel to the defendant A. A. Yaro, prayed the court to temper justice with mercy.
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MAN JAILED 3 MONTHS FOR FAILING TO DECLARE $30,000 AT LAGOS AIRPORT
The convict was a departing passenger on Delta Airline to Atlanta, United States, and had declared that he was not in possession of any sum of money in foreign currency but in Naira, while being profiled at the Currency Declaration Desk.
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FAKE AUCTIONEER JAILED SEVEN YEARS OVER N35M FRAUD IN KANO
Bulama Abdulrahman was sentenced to seven years imprisonment without an option of fine after he posed as EFCC auctioneer to sell properties, which the commission caused to be forfeited to the Federal Government.
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APC CHAIRMANSHIP ASPIRANT TREATS IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA CHILDREN TO EASTER FUNFAIR, WITH LOTS OF GOODIES
While addressing the gathering, Mr. Oluwatoyin Oni thanked everyone for the massive turnout and show of love and assured them of his commitment to help guide the children within the LCDA to fulfil their dreams, if given the opportunity to serve in that capacity.
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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