PICTURES: NBA WESTERN ZONE HOLDS HUMAN RIGHTS SUMMIT IN IBADAN
Focus is on the Reform of the Administration of Criminal Justice System in Nigeria.
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JUNE 12: CAPPA TASKS FG ON DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS
CAPPA also warned that Nigeria’s key institutions and basic freedoms are under siege. It said that the country’s anti-corruption agencies, legislature, and even the judiciary continue to wobble under political pressure.
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CP JIMOH invited the various groups to the meeting after the Take-It-Back-Movement revealed that it had sent a letter to the Lagos State Police Command to request protection for the June 12 protesters.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ABORTS NATIONAL BROADCAST TO MARK DEMOCRACY DAY
President TINUBU opted to address Nigerians through the National Assembly in a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: US, UK, CANADA, 2 OTHERS LAMPOON NIGERIAN AUTHORITIES OVER MISUSE OF CYBER CRIMES ACT
The Heads of Mission in Nigeria encourage Nigerian lawmakers to consider reform of the Cybercrimes Act to narrow the definitions of key terms such as “false information,” cyberstalking,” insult,” hatred,” and “harassment,” and ensure those definitions cannot be used erroneously to silence critics.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: GROUP CALLS FOR LIFTING OF EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS STATE
President TINUBU had on March 18, 2025, proclaimed emergency rule in Rivers State, effectively suspending Governor SIMINALAYI FUBARA and other elected officials.
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LAGOS TO HOST GRAND FINALE OF PRESIDENT FEDERATION CUP AT MOBOLAJI JOHNSON ARENA
This year’s grand finale will feature Abakaliki FC of Ebonyi taking on Kwara United FC of Ilorin in the men’s final, while Cup holders Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt will tackle Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia in the women's final.
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NFF APPROVES SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN HONOUR OF LATE GREEN EAGLE, SAMUEL OKWARAJI
SAMUEL OKWARAJI slummed and died at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, during a FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Angola in August 1989.
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Spain will now face Portugal in the Nations League final in Munich on Sunday.
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24 countries, including Nigeria, will take part in the ninth edition of the tournament.
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JUNE 12: CAPPA TASKS FG ON DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS
CAPPA also warned that Nigeria’s key institutions and basic freedoms are under siege. It said that the country’s anti-corruption agencies, legislature, and even the judiciary continue to wobble under political pressure.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ABORTS NATIONAL BROADCAST TO MARK DEMOCRACY DAY
President TINUBU opted to address Nigerians through the National Assembly in a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives.
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The Heads of Mission in Nigeria encourage Nigerian lawmakers to consider reform of the Cybercrimes Act to narrow the definitions of key terms such as “false information,” cyberstalking,” insult,” hatred,” and “harassment,” and ensure those definitions cannot be used erroneously to silence critics.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: GROUP CALLS FOR LIFTING OF EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS STATE
President TINUBU had on March 18, 2025, proclaimed emergency rule in Rivers State, effectively suspending Governor SIMINALAYI FUBARA and other elected officials.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ADDRESS NIGERIANS IN NATIONAL BROADCAST ON DEMOCRACY DAY
A member of the committee, ABDULHAKEEM ADEOYE, said there will be no Democracy Day parade.
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LAGOS AFFAIRS: GOV SANWO-OLU SAYS NO RIFT WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU
Aafter solidarity visit in the company of members of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council, Governor SANWO-OLU told reporters that the President was happy to receive them.
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7 AFRICAN COUNTRIES FACE VISA RESTRICTION, AS U.S. TRAVEL BAN BEGINS
The travel restriction affects Chad, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Congo-Brazzaville and Equatorial Guinea.
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"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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WOMEN HISTORY MONTH: US CELEBRATES NIGERIAN-BORN BRIGADIER-GENERAL AMANDA AZUBIKE
The US Mission in Nigeria says her journey demonstrates how dedication and perseverance can achieve the American dream.
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KENYA REQUEST TALKS WITH IMF ON NEW LENDING PROGRAMME
This comes after both sides abandoned the ninth review of current $3.6 billion loan programme. The authorities in Nairobi are now contending with rising debt servicing costs.
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FACEBOOK WHISTLEBLOWER BARRED FROM RELEASING NEW BOOK CRITICISNG ZUCKERBERG, OTHERS
The author of the book, Sarah Wynn-Williams, was fired from her position as a global policy director for Facebook in 2017. Wynn-Willaim made scathing comments about chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, former chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg and the company.
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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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OJUDE OBA FESTIVAL: CAPPA ADVOCATES SMOKING BAN
This year’s Ojude Oba festival, themed “Ojude Oba: Celebrating Our Roots, Preserving Our Future," will be held on Sunday at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu Ode.
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Jude Chigozie Okoye is the elder brother of the due of Paul and Peter Okoye, formerly known as P-Square on stage.
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COURT JAILS KANO TIKTOK USER SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE, WITH OPTION OF N50,000 FINE
Justice Amobeda also issued a consequential order appointing the convict as an Ambassador of EFCC and CBN in online advocacy campaigns against Naira Abuse due to her substantial following across various social media platforms.
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CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY
The NGO called for transparency about the deal, saying the Lagos State government owed its taxpayers a duty of disclosure and accountability.
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2BABA, MAKHADZI, STONEBOY, EDDY KENZO, NIKITA, OTHERS FOR UNVEILING OF AFRIMA 2025
Eyob Alemayehu, AFRIMA’s Country Director in Ethiopia, said the excitement surrounding the hosting rights bid will hit its peak when the winning city is officially announced and awarded a certificate during the event.
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COURT ADJOURNS N1.38BN FRAUD TRIAL OF FORMER P-SQUARE MANAGER, JUDE OKOYE
Jude Chigozie Okoye is the elder brother of the due of Paul and Peter Okoye, formerly known as P-Square on stage.
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MICROSOFT FOUNDER, BILL GATES, BAGS NIGERIA'S CFR NATIONAL AWARD
The philanthropist arrived in Nigeria to discuss health and development initiatives.
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PETROL SUBSIDY FRAUD: LAGOS COURT JAILS 2 CONVICTS 14 YEARS EACH, ISSUES BENCH WARRANTS FOR 2 OTHERS
They were initially standing trial before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. However, Justice Onigbanjo withdrew from the case, thereby prompting the re-assignment of the case to Justice Dada.
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ONITSHA DRUGS MARKET SAGA: OBI FAULTS NAFDAC OVER PROLONGED CLOSURE
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party said the level of insensitivity being displayed by NAFDAC is both disturbing and uncaring.
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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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Findings show that through aggressive marketing, cultural co-optation, celebrity endorsements, and deceptive labelling, corporations entrenched ultra-processed, high-sugar, and high-sodium products in Nigeria's food environment—targeting children, youth, low-income communities.
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JUNE 12: CAPPA TASKS FG ON DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS
CAPPA also warned that Nigeria’s key institutions and basic freedoms are under siege. It said that the country’s anti-corruption agencies, legislature, and even the judiciary continue to wobble under political pressure.
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OJUDE OBA FESTIVAL: CAPPA ADVOCATES SMOKING BAN
This year’s Ojude Oba festival, themed “Ojude Oba: Celebrating Our Roots, Preserving Our Future," will be held on Sunday at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu Ode.
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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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BUILDING A NEW NIGERIA, ENGAGING FOR PROGRESS AND UNITY – PETER OBI
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party declared that a new Nigerian is becoming possible, after he held a meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
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FOR 50 YEARS, WE WERE SPENDING THE MONEY OF GENERATIONS YET UNBORN: PRESIDENT TINUBU
He made these remarks at the State House in Abuja while receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic, during which he served as a Senator representing Lagos West.
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COMMISSIONER DOWNPLAYS CONCERNS OVER SAND-FILLING AROUND MAKOKO END OF LAGOS LAGOON
The project is under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Works, with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) secured from the Ministry. Lagos State Environment and Water Resources Commission assured that findings indicate that there was no negative impact.
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INEC CREATES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the initiative puts the Commission in the forefront of institutionalising AI capabilities within its ICT infrastructure.
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BUDGIT DIRECTOR SAYS FAILED DEMOCRACIES CAUSE OF MILITARY COUPS IN WEST AFRICA, AS CIVICTECH CONFERENCE HOLDS IN LAGOS
With participants, mainly young people drawn across Ghana, Cape Verde, Togo, Senegal, among others, the conference explored topics such as Strengthening Democracy in West Africa Through Technology and Democracy in Digital Age.
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ABIA GOVT SETS N120 BILLION IGR TARGET, LAUNCHES STATEWIDE DATA ENUMERATION
This initiative, aimed at capturing detailed data on houses, businesses, and residents, is designed to boost revenue generation, ensure fairness in taxation, and improve access to social services across the state.
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PAVING THE WAY FOR A STRONGER FUTURE: NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION TAKING SHAPE
This was part of the outcome of the Maiden Mid-Term Review Meeting convened by the Federal Ministry of Works to assess the implementation of resolutions reached at the 29th National Council on Works (NCW).
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FG SIGNS $174M PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH UNIDO
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said the partnership with UNIDO is for a period of four years, from 2024 to 2028.
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TCN says upon completion of the upgrade, three additional feeders would be radiated from the upgraded transformers, which would enable the Eko Electricity Distribution Company to increase supply to its customers in the area.
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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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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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MICROSOFT FOUNDER, BILL GATES, BAGS NIGERIA'S CFR NATIONAL AWARD
The philanthropist arrived in Nigeria to discuss health and development initiatives.
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The latest increment represents a 100% hike from the existing ₦400,000, and a 300% total increase since February 2024, when the doctors’ salaries were first reviewed from ₦200,000 to ₦400,000.
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"This strategic move aligns with global best practices and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), to safeguard the health and well-being of Ekiti residents.” CAPPA Executive Director.
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RAINSTORM TOPPLES COMMUNICATION MAST ON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN AJUWON, OGUN STATE
The PPRO said the owner of the building, who was inside the house at the time of the incident, survived with minor bruises.
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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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This repair has been in the works for over three years, carefully planned to avert a potential disaster. The structural integrity of the bridge had deteriorated, and delaying this intervention any further would have put lives at risk.
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BUDGIT DIRECTOR SAYS FAILED DEMOCRACIES CAUSE OF MILITARY COUPS IN WEST AFRICA, AS CIVICTECH CONFERENCE HOLDS IN LAGOS
With participants, mainly young people drawn across Ghana, Cape Verde, Togo, Senegal, among others, the conference explored topics such as Strengthening Democracy in West Africa Through Technology and Democracy in Digital Age.
Read More →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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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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MICROSOFT FOUNDER, BILL GATES, BAGS NIGERIA'S CFR NATIONAL AWARD
The philanthropist arrived in Nigeria to discuss health and development initiatives.
Read More →IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA INCREASES DOCTORS' SALARIES TO N800,000, AS RECONSTRUCTION OF PHC NEARS COMPLETION
The latest increment represents a 100% hike from the existing ₦400,000, and a 300% total increase since February 2024, when the doctors’ salaries were first reviewed from ₦200,000 to ₦400,000.
Read More →WNTD 2025: CAPPA HAILS ADO-EKITI SMOKE-FREE CITY DECLARATION ...URGES FG TO BOOST TOBACCO CONTROL FUNDING
"This strategic move aligns with global best practices and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), to safeguard the health and well-being of Ekiti residents.” CAPPA Executive Director.
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RAINSTORM TOPPLES COMMUNICATION MAST ON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN AJUWON, OGUN STATE
The PPRO said the owner of the building, who was inside the house at the time of the incident, survived with minor bruises.
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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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This repair has been in the works for over three years, carefully planned to avert a potential disaster. The structural integrity of the bridge had deteriorated, and delaying this intervention any further would have put lives at risk.
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