GOV FUBARA PLEDGES LOYALTY TO PRESIDENT TINUBU IN POST-EMERGENCY RULE STATE BROADCAST
"To those who have expressed genuine fears, frustrations, and uncertainty over the nature of the peace process, I assure you that your concerns are valid and understood. However, nothing has been irretrievably lost; there remains ample opportunity for necessary adjustments, continued reconciliation"
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EFCC ARRAIGNS MAN FOR $500,000 FRAUD
Justice OKPE adjourned the matter till September 25, 2025, for the hearing of the bail application and ordered that the defendant be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre.
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POLICE DETAINS NOTORIOUS LAGOS ISLAND UNION LEADER FOR MUTLTIPLE ASSAULT, MURDER
OLADITI, also known as SHAMELON, is being detained at State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti-Yaba, for discreet investigation.
Read More →EDO COURT JAILS 10 INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN BENIN CITY
Justice ITSUELI, however, gave each of the convicts an option of fine of Two Hundred Thousand Naira and a written undertaking to be of good behaviour.
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NDLEA MOURNS CROSS RIVER COMMANDER, OGBONNA MAURICE
Narcotic Commander UZOMA slumped and died in a hotel where he had taken up temporary residence, one month he resumed duty in Calabar on August 18, 2025.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE VIDEO OF LAGOS SCHOOL BOYS IN DRINKING, SMOKING, DANCING FRENZY
The police spokesperson said the school proprietor, whose name was not mentioned in the statement, admitted that the individuals seen in the video had already graduated from the school and left the institution.
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ABIA STATE JUDICIAL PANEL ON RECOVERY OF PROPERTIES, FUNDS SUBMITS REPORT
Chairman of the panel, retired Justice FLORENCE DUROHA-IGWE, said the Judicial Panel received about three hundred and fifty petitions and memoranda, out of which two hundred and seventy-eight were considered.
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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 →WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament: Golden Eaglets off to Yamoussoukro
In preparing for the tournament, the Nigerian Under-Seventeen team played a total of thirteen friendly matches, winning ten, drawing two and losing only one.
Read More →24th FIFA U20 World Cup Finals: Flying Eagles Travel to Chile for 12-Day Camping
The 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals will be played across the cities of Santiago, Rancagua, Valparaiso and Talca. The competition, which started as the FIFA World Youth Tournament, was launched in 1977 and was first hosted by Tunisia.
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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: SUPER EAGLES TRAVEL TO SOUTH AFRICA IN HIGH HOPES TO FACE BAFANA BAFANA
The Nigerian side are in third place in their group, after picking up three points from their 1-zero win against Rwanda on Saturday, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Read More →2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matches: Chelle Picks Ekong, Iwobi, Osimhen, 28
Nigeria takes on Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, September 6 in a Matchday 7 encounter, before flying to Bloemfontein to confront South Africa in a potentially explosive Matchday 8 encounter on Tuesday, September 9.
Read More →FOOTBALL: Liverpool Open Talks With Palace Over Marc Guéhi Deal
Liverpool are also said to be interested in 18-year-old Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni, who is also on the radar of Inter Milan.
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ABIA STATE JUDICIAL PANEL ON RECOVERY OF PROPERTIES, FUNDS SUBMITS REPORT
Chairman of the panel, retired Justice FLORENCE DUROHA-IGWE, said the Judicial Panel received about three hundred and fifty petitions and memoranda, out of which two hundred and seventy-eight were considered.
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ATIKU KNOCKS TINUBU OVER RIVERS EMERGENCY, SAYS IT'S SIGN OF DICTATORSHIP
Writing in a post on his social media handle, ATIKU ABUBAKAR maintained that President BOLA TINUBU acted in violation of the when he initially imposed a state of emergency in Rivers.
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GOV FUBARA RETURNS, AS PRESIDENT TINUBU LIFTS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE
The Governor, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, the deputy governor, Her Excellency Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and the speaker, Martins Amaewhule, will resume work in their offices from 18 September 2025.
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2027 CONSULTATIONS: PETER OBI VISITS OBASANJO, LADOJA
He said he used the opportunity of the visits to discuss the state of the Nigerian nation and the need for Nigerians to live in unity, fairness, and justice.
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NNPP NWC MEETS IN LAGOS, BERATES INEC OVER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS VIOLATION
The party leaders further resolved that all presidential aspirants on the platform of the NNPP would have to undergo the mandatory primaries.
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NNPP SECURES COURT LEAVE TO COMPEL INCLUSION OF ITS AUTHENTIC LOGO FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS
According to the party, Pursuant to the said action, on Aug. 15, 2025, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory graciously granted our client leave to bring an application for an order of mandamus, compelling INEC's compliance.
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WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS PRESIDENT TRUMP IS TREATING CHRONIC VEIN CONDITION
The White House Press Secretary KAROLINE LEAVITT, said President TRUMP underwent a comprehensive exam, including a diagnostic vascular study, after recently experiencing swelling in his legs.
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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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Tanzanians on social media reported that access to X was blocked due to rising political tensions.
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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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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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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.
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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.
Read More →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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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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FG GAZETTES NEW TAX LAWS, PREPARATORY FOR IMPLEMENTATION 2026
This comes less than three months after President BOLA AHMED TINUBU signed into the tax reforms laws on June 26, 2025.
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LAGOS BALOGUN MARKET VIOLENCE: ONE PERSON KILLED, ANOTHER HOSPITALISED
The Police spokesman said that the incident at the Balogun Market, which occurred at about 11am, had nothing to do with tribe or ethnicity.
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COURT FREEZES BANK ACCOUNTS OF FORMER NNPLC GMD, MELE KYARI
Part of the revelations in the affidavit indicate that the sum of over Six Hundred and Sixty-Six Million Naira found in the bank accounts are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.
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RAISE TOBACCO TAX TO 100 PERCENT, SAVE LIVES, HEALTHCARE COSTS - CAPPA
“We urge the government to act fast and raise the taxes on tobacco and related products to 100 percent. This is a proven way to not only discourage tobacco and e-cigarette use, but also save billions in healthcare costs.”
Read More →NAFDAC SEIZES N1.5B ILLICIT PRODUCTS IN LAGOS TRADE FAIR MARKET
He said the NAFDAC’s enforcement operations are ongoing simultaneously nationwide, with the aim of safeguarding public health by removing hazardous items from the market.
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Meta noted that most of the six-point-eight million blocked Whatsapp accounts were operated from Southeast Asia.
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EXPLORING THE INTRICATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE BENCH
If we want to improve this relationship, all judges should be allowed to come back to the Bar with full privileges then we will see some substantive positive changes in attitudes and behaviors .
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BEYOND PRAISE AND PLEASANTRIES: SUCCEEDING AS BAR LEADER
The legal profession in this country must rise to it's rightful status as the protector of the rule of law.
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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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GOVT SUSPENDS RECLAMATION PROJECTS ACROSS LAGOS STATE
The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources says reclamation projects were being done indiscriminate, without requisite Environmental Impact Assessment approvals and Drainage Clearance.
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NCC ATTRACTS $1B NEW TELECOM INVESTMENTS, AS MAIDA-LED MGT UNVEILS SCORECARD
Dr AMINU MAIDA equally used the opportunity to dispel insinuations about the newly introduced 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance for operators, saying it was in line with standard practice to ensure the rotation of management for transparency, accountability and sustainability.
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Meta noted that most of the six-point-eight million blocked Whatsapp accounts were operated from Southeast Asia.
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NNPC DONATES 35 CNG BUSES TO PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE ...Restates Commitment to Cleaner, Sustainable Fuel Alternative
“I am proud that NNPC Ltd is playing a pivotal role in driving the Federal Government’s gas agenda towards energy transition,” the GCEO stated.
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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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POLICE INVESTIGATE VIDEO OF LAGOS SCHOOL BOYS IN DRINKING, SMOKING, DANCING FRENZY
The police spokesperson said the school proprietor, whose name was not mentioned in the statement, admitted that the individuals seen in the video had already graduated from the school and left the institution.
Read More →LASU WORKERS CALL OFF STRIKE, 2ND SEMESTER EXAMS FIXED FOR AUGUST 18 - SENATE
The LASU management said the Joint Action Committee took the decision to suspend the strike after meeting with the Lagos State Deputy Governor, OBAFEMI HAMZAT, which held on Thursday last week.
Read More →PSC DISOWNS ADVERTISEMENT FOR ADMISSION INTO POLICE ACADEMY
The spokesman said that the Police Service Commission would continue to resist and condemn any action by any person, body or authority that is in contravention of the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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CAPPA FIRES BACK AT LAGOS WATER CORPORATION, FAULTS PLAN TO PRIVATISE WATER SUPPLY
The nongovernmental organisation warned that such pronouncements reveal with chilling clarity what Lagosians can expect under privatisation. “Water will no longer be recognised as a human right but will instead be reduced to a financial asset securitised for the comfort of investors,” it said.
Read More →SHOOTING STARS ASST. COACH SLUMS, DIES DURING TRAINING
Club sources said that OLOWOKERE was rushed to a hospital after he slumped on the pitch during the team’s morning training session on Monday.
Read More →RAISE TOBACCO TAX TO 100 PERCENT, SAVE LIVES, HEALTHCARE COSTS - CAPPA
“We urge the government to act fast and raise the taxes on tobacco and related products to 100 percent. This is a proven way to not only discourage tobacco and e-cigarette use, but also save billions in healthcare costs.”
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GOVT SUSPENDS RECLAMATION PROJECTS ACROSS LAGOS STATE
The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources says reclamation projects were being done indiscriminate, without requisite Environmental Impact Assessment approvals and Drainage Clearance.
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He further disclosed that the FCT Administration currently has a monthly wage bill of over N12b (Twelve Billion Naira), which he said is far above about N10b (Ten Billion Naira) it gets from the Federal Allocations.
Read More →LEKKI ‘SHIT WATER’ BOREHOLES: EVIDENCE OF GOVERNMENT FAILURE, SAYS CAPPA
CAPPA argued that rather than mock residents for drilling boreholes, the government must first confront the root cause, which is the chronic neglect of the Lagos State’s public water infrastructure.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE VIDEO OF LAGOS SCHOOL BOYS IN DRINKING, SMOKING, DANCING FRENZY
The police spokesperson said the school proprietor, whose name was not mentioned in the statement, admitted that the individuals seen in the video had already graduated from the school and left the institution.
Read More →LASU WORKERS CALL OFF STRIKE, 2ND SEMESTER EXAMS FIXED FOR AUGUST 18 - SENATE
The LASU management said the Joint Action Committee took the decision to suspend the strike after meeting with the Lagos State Deputy Governor, OBAFEMI HAMZAT, which held on Thursday last week.
Read More →PSC DISOWNS ADVERTISEMENT FOR ADMISSION INTO POLICE ACADEMY
The spokesman said that the Police Service Commission would continue to resist and condemn any action by any person, body or authority that is in contravention of the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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CAPPA FIRES BACK AT LAGOS WATER CORPORATION, FAULTS PLAN TO PRIVATISE WATER SUPPLY
The nongovernmental organisation warned that such pronouncements reveal with chilling clarity what Lagosians can expect under privatisation. “Water will no longer be recognised as a human right but will instead be reduced to a financial asset securitised for the comfort of investors,” it said.
Read More →SHOOTING STARS ASST. COACH SLUMS, DIES DURING TRAINING
Club sources said that OLOWOKERE was rushed to a hospital after he slumped on the pitch during the team’s morning training session on Monday.
Read More →RAISE TOBACCO TAX TO 100 PERCENT, SAVE LIVES, HEALTHCARE COSTS - CAPPA
“We urge the government to act fast and raise the taxes on tobacco and related products to 100 percent. This is a proven way to not only discourage tobacco and e-cigarette use, but also save billions in healthcare costs.”
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GOVT SUSPENDS RECLAMATION PROJECTS ACROSS LAGOS STATE
The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources says reclamation projects were being done indiscriminate, without requisite Environmental Impact Assessment approvals and Drainage Clearance.
Read More →WIKE TALKS TOUGH AGAINST FCT SHANTY DWELLERS FACING DEMOLITION THREAT
He further disclosed that the FCT Administration currently has a monthly wage bill of over N12b (Twelve Billion Naira), which he said is far above about N10b (Ten Billion Naira) it gets from the Federal Allocations.
Read More →LEKKI ‘SHIT WATER’ BOREHOLES: EVIDENCE OF GOVERNMENT FAILURE, SAYS CAPPA
CAPPA argued that rather than mock residents for drilling boreholes, the government must first confront the root cause, which is the chronic neglect of the Lagos State’s public water infrastructure.
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