By Ayomide Otitoju Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated his son, Seni Saraki, on winning his first Grammy at the 67th Grammy Awards. Seni earned the prestigious accolade for his contributions to the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which won Best Reggae Album. Expressing his pride in a post on X, Saraki lauded his…
A gunman opened fire at an Israeli military checkpoint in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, killing two soldiers before being shot dead by Israeli troops, the military said. The attack occurred in the morning at a military post in Tayasir, in the northern West Bank. “A terrorist fired at the soldiers at a military…
Trust Africa News Editor, Mr. Ayomide Otitoju, has paid tribute to Mrs. Amina Brai Omoike as she marks her 44th birthday today, February 4. With nearly two decades in the media industry, Omoike has worked with top publications, including The Comet, National Mirror, and Marketing Edge magazine. Renowned for her expertise in brand and marketing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The power struggle over the leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly has deepened as the influential Governance Advisory Council (GAC) challenges the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, signaling a shift in political control within the state. At a crucial meeting held on February 3 at the Lagos Marina State…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian music star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has received accolades from Afrobeats sensation Davido and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi following her win at the 67th Grammy Awards on Monday. Tems clinched the Best African Music Performance award for her hit song Love Me Jeje, beating strong competition…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 67th Annual Grammyconcluded with a night of dazzling performances and historic wins, recognizing the industry’s most outstanding talents. Among the prestigious “Big Four” categories, Chappell Roan was crowned Best New Artist, while Kendrick Lamar took home both Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his hit “Not Like…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ruled that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) must cease collecting excise duty on non-alcoholic carbonated sweetened beverages from members of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), including Nigeria Bottling Company Limited (NBC) and Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited (SBC). The ruling, delivered on January 30 in…
A small private airplane crashed in northeast Philadelphia on Friday, igniting a massive fireball and sparking fires in a densely populated neighborhood, officials said. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that six people were aboard the Learjet aircraft, but there has been no confirmation of casualties or survivors. The aircraft, which had departed from Northeast…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P Joint Venture (JV) has carried out its 2025 health outreach program across eleven KEFFESO communities in Bayelsa State, reinforcing its commitment to improving healthcare access for residents. According to Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the initiative is part of the company’s…
