NDLEA IMPOUNDS OVER N1B HARD DRUGS IN LAGOS HOTEL
NDLEA operatives also recorded a major interdiction in Jigawa and Kano, resulting in the seizure of consignments of opioids being moved from Kano to Niger Republic and Yobe state through Jigawa on Wednesday April 23, 2025.
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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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GOVERNOR OTTI DENIES HOLDING MEETING TO PLAN DEFECTION TO APC
His SA on Media, Ferdinand Ekeoma explained that Governor Otti strongly holds the view that though political activities seem to have once again started gathering momentum, it would be unfair to the Abia electorate if the politics of 2027 is allowed to overshadow governance in the state.
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2027 ELECTION: BATTLE BETWEEN NIGERIANS AND BAD GOVERNANCE - ATIKU
He said that the Tinubu administration has no achievements to stand on, no credible record to defend. "Its only strategy is chaos and division, because that’s the last refuge of the incompetent.
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CHARTERHOUSE LAGOS HOSTS ABUJA RECEPTION TO SHOWCASE BRITISH EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Charterhouse Lagos is committed to producing the next generation of global leaders, grounded in the values of integrity, resilience, and service. Its unique blend of heritage and innovation positions it as a trailblazer on the continent.
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THREE SUSPECTS IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR POSSESSION OF HUMAN BODY PARTS IN OGUN STATE
The suspects are 36-year-old Sunday Akintobi, a resident of Itoku area in Abeokuta; 40-year-old Oladimeji Olaniran; and 38-year-old Isaiah Tijani.
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PSC CHAIR LEADS BOARD MEMBERS TO IKOT EKPENE ON 3-DAY INDUCTION PROGRAMME
The ceremony will provide a platform for the PSC board members to engage critical stakeholders on strategies for the strenghtening of the institutional capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and deepening accountability in law enforcement governance.
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TUNDE ONAKOYA SETS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD OF CHESS MARATHON
Onakoya and his partner erased the previous 61-hour record, set by two Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, in June 2024.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NIGERIAN FOOTBALL LEGEND, CHRISTIAN CHUKWU
President Tinubu prays for the repose of the departed sportsman and comfort for his family, hoping they find solace in his enduring legacy.
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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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SPORTS: GABON BEATS KENYA TO QUALIFY FOR 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Gabon finished two points clear of Ivory Coast at the top of Group F.
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SPORTS: TIGER WOODS CONFIRMS RELATIONSHIP WITH VANESSA TRUMP, FORMER IN-LAW OF US PRESIDENT
In what looks like a coordinated social media announcement, Woods declared on X and Instagram that “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side,” and asked for privacy.
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WSL SIDE, MAN CITY, SACK COACH TAYLOR
52-year-old Taylor took charge of City in May 2020 and led them to two major honours.
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GOVERNOR OTTI DENIES HOLDING MEETING TO PLAN DEFECTION TO APC
His SA on Media, Ferdinand Ekeoma explained that Governor Otti strongly holds the view that though political activities seem to have once again started gathering momentum, it would be unfair to the Abia electorate if the politics of 2027 is allowed to overshadow governance in the state.
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2027 ELECTION: BATTLE BETWEEN NIGERIANS AND BAD GOVERNANCE - ATIKU
He said that the Tinubu administration has no achievements to stand on, no credible record to defend. "Its only strategy is chaos and division, because that’s the last refuge of the incompetent.
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ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT REVOKES LAND TITLE AND RECLAIMS ASSETS OF ENYIMBA AUTOMATED SHOE COMPANY (ENASCO)
Shareholding Discrepancies: The shareholding structure recorded at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), as at November 2024 did not reflect ABSG as a shareholder or beneficial owner despite its significant contributions.
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GALE OF DEFECTION FROM PDP: SARAKI SAYS NO CAUSE FOR ALARM
The PDP is merely experiencing a rebirth. Those who want to leave the party should go and let those of us remaining have a clear view of who we are talking to and where their political loyalty lies. All we need is for those who want to stay back in PDP to show commitment... to rebuild the party.
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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.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU REMAINS FULLY IN CHARGE FROM FARAWAY EUROPE - ONANUGA
"His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks."
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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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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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GOV SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES RETURN OF LAGOS FANTI CARNIVAL
"The Fanti Carnival, with roots dating back to the 1800s, was enriched by Afro-Brazilian returnees who brought not only samba beats and intricate costumes but also architectural artistry", he said.
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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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AFRIMA PARTNERS BRIDGEAFRIC, UNESCO FOR LAGOS GLOBAL MUSIC WORKSHOP
The event is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, March 26th to Saturday, 29th, 2025, and it aims to train young creatives, foster international collaborations, and further enhance the capabilities of creators and professionals within the value chain of music production and business.
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FG PARTNERS NESG, UNESCO ON NATIONAL CULTURAL POLICY REVIEW
It noted that the National Policy on Culture was last reviewed in 1988 and has remained in draft form for over 37 years, despite its significance in shaping Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries.
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ONNA COUNCIL CHAIRMAN PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, INI EDO, OVER FATHER’S DEATH
The Nollywood star was personally on ground to receive the visitors, and she thanked the Chairman and Onna stakeholders for their show of love and support as they mourn their departed father.
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GOVERNOR ABIODUN VISITS OLUMO ROCK, PROMISES FACELIFT TO BOOST OGUN TOURISM POTENTIALS
He said "Olumo Rock, being our foremost tourist attraction, will receive the necessary uplift to attact more visitors, adding that “If we are not intentional about restoring, maintaining, and protecting our heritage sites, they risk deterioration.”
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ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT REVOKES LAND TITLE AND RECLAIMS ASSETS OF ENYIMBA AUTOMATED SHOE COMPANY (ENASCO)
Shareholding Discrepancies: The shareholding structure recorded at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), as at November 2024 did not reflect ABSG as a shareholder or beneficial owner despite its significant contributions.
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SANWO-OLU TELLS HARVARD SCHOLARS LAGOS IS INVESTORS' DELIGHT
Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, said the Harvard outing was an opportunity for Governor Sanwo-Olu to share “Lagos’ bold vision and the tangible strides we are making in transportation, housing, innovation, and industrial growth."
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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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COURT REMANDS 2 WOMEN IN PRISON FOR HAWKING NAIRA NOTES IN LAGOS
Folake Adeoti was arrested while hawking Naira notes to the tune of N3.850M, while Modupe Adewuyi was caught in similar act with the sum of N1.6M.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS AYO SOTINRIN AS MD BANK OF INDUSTRY
The new MD of the Bank of Agriculture was the Group Chief Executive Officer of SAO Group, which is an agribusiness company.
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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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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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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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RULAAC ADVOCATES EFFECTIVE PUBLIC COMPLAINT MECHANISM TO BOOST TRANSPARENCY AND EFFICIENCY IN POLICING
The Executive Director of RULAAC, Okechukwu Nwangwuma, said such measures would engender transparency, fairness and independence of the police institution, and ensure timely feedback for police policy formulation.
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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 LOAD SHEDDING EXPECTED AROUND AGBARA, AS 132/33KV AGBARA TRANSMISSION SUBSTATION UNDERGOES UPGRADE
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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GOV. OTTI SIGNS ABIA STATE ELECTRICITY BILL INTO LAW
Governor Otti said that the 64-page law would support the power initiatives of the government and strengthen the plans of his administration to extend power to the rest of the 8 LGAs of the state, which are not covered by Geometric power limited covering 9 LGAs.
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PRIVATE SECTOR UNVEILS AGRIBUSINESS INVESTMENT FUND TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
The initiative takes the form of a private sector-led Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme, which was presented to the Federal Government as a collaborative effort to drive food sovereignty through large-scale investment in industrial agriculture.
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SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES FENE OSAKWE ON HIS UK AWARD AS ‘CYBER PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR’
Fene Osakwe is the first African to receive the prestigious honour. Governor Sanwo-Olu said his achievement reflects the talent, resilience, and global impact of Nigerian professionals.
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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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Charterhouse Lagos is committed to producing the next generation of global leaders, grounded in the values of integrity, resilience, and service. Its unique blend of heritage and innovation positions it as a trailblazer on the continent.
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The mock examination serves as a trial version of the UTME, allowing the Board to test new innovations while helping candidates familiarize themselves with the CBT environment.
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MARWA PUSHES FOR NDLEA DRUG TEST FOR NYSC, OTHERS
Marwa said the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples and others is not punitive but to discourage substance abuse and provide early treatment for those who test positive.
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With 2025 WHD theme as "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures", CAPPA noted that this year’s reflection provides an opportunity for the government to review and strengthen its healthy food systems so it can guarantee Nigerians’ access to nutritious food.
Read More →CUSTOMS INTERCEPT TRUCKLOAD OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE FROM CAMEROON
The suspected smugglers were found in possession of 213 parrot heads, 29 packs of parrot feathers,128 African hornbill heads, 5 eagle heads, 1 pack of eagle feathers, 2 chimpanzee heads, 4 hands, and 4 legs.
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WEDNESDAY LAGOS TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE: GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU VISITS SITE, APOLOGISES TO LAGOSIANS
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.
Read More →LAGOS STATE SECURES MOU TO DECOMMISSION DUMPSITES, OTHERS
With between 13,000 – 14,000 tonnes of waste generated in Lagos daily, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the goal is also to reduce landfill dependency on wastes.
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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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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.
Read More →CHARTERHOUSE LAGOS HOSTS ABUJA RECEPTION TO SHOWCASE BRITISH EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Charterhouse Lagos is committed to producing the next generation of global leaders, grounded in the values of integrity, resilience, and service. Its unique blend of heritage and innovation positions it as a trailblazer on the continent.
Read More →JAMB RELEASES 2025 MOCK RESULTS
The mock examination serves as a trial version of the UTME, allowing the Board to test new innovations while helping candidates familiarize themselves with the CBT environment.
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MARWA PUSHES FOR NDLEA DRUG TEST FOR NYSC, OTHERS
Marwa said the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples and others is not punitive but to discourage substance abuse and provide early treatment for those who test positive.
Read More →WORLD HEALTH DAY: CAPPA DEMANDS IMPROVED HEALTHCARE FUNDING, HEALTHY FOOD POLICIES
With 2025 WHD theme as "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures", CAPPA noted that this year’s reflection provides an opportunity for the government to review and strengthen its healthy food systems so it can guarantee Nigerians’ access to nutritious food.
Read More →CUSTOMS INTERCEPT TRUCKLOAD OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE FROM CAMEROON
The suspected smugglers were found in possession of 213 parrot heads, 29 packs of parrot feathers,128 African hornbill heads, 5 eagle heads, 1 pack of eagle feathers, 2 chimpanzee heads, 4 hands, and 4 legs.
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WEDNESDAY LAGOS TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE: GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU VISITS SITE, APOLOGISES TO LAGOSIANS
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.
Read More →LAGOS STATE SECURES MOU TO DECOMMISSION DUMPSITES, OTHERS
With between 13,000 – 14,000 tonnes of waste generated in Lagos daily, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the goal is also to reduce landfill dependency on wastes.
Read More →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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