By Ayomide Otitoju Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed concerns over threats to his safety and that of his family following his New Year message, which criticized the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Obi, during a press conference on Thursday, described Nigeria as one of the “poverty…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation has identified financial irregularities amounting to ₦514 billion in the operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The findings, outlined in the 2021 audit report on non-compliance and internal control weaknesses within Ministries, Departments,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Dinesh Balsingh, has called for tariff adjustments to address the telecom sector’s long-term sustainability amid surging operational costs. In a statement shared with The Trust on Monday, Balsingh revealed that operating expenses have skyrocketed by over 300% in the past 18 to 24 months, necessitating a review…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senate Committee on Appropriations has set January 31, 2025, as a provisional date for the passage of the proposed ₦49.7 trillion 2025 budget. Chairman of the committee, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, disclosed this on Monday during a meeting with the heads of relevant committees to outline the framework for the upcoming budget…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured that those responsible for the tragic stampede that killed 35 minors at a funfair held at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, on December 18, 2024, will be brought to justice. Speaking during the annual interfaith service marking the start of 2025 at the Governor’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc), listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX: GTCO), has announced the successful completion of the first tranche of its equity capital raise programme. The milestone follows the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) capital verification exercise and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of the Basis…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has bolstered its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of citizens through proactive, intelligence-driven strategies. These measures have disrupted criminal networks and significantly reduced incidents of organized and violent crime nationwide. Armed Robbery Syndicate NeutralizedIn a major breakthrough, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response…
By Ayomide Otitoju Adebisi Edionseri, a renowned socialite and businesswoman widely known as “Cash Madam,” has passed away at the age of 89. She died on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, after a brief illness. The announcement of her passing was made in a statement issued on behalf of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Renowned Nigerian comedian and actor-turned-preacher Oluwatoyin Bayegun, popularly known as Woli Arole, has announced the passing of his father. In an emotional tribute shared on social media, Woli Arole posted a touching photo of himself with his late father, alongside heartfelt words expressing his grief and faith. “It has pleased the LORD…
