By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade LAGOS – Some motorists and road users have alleged that officials of the Lagos State Motorcycle Operators Association and law enforcement personnel engage in extortion along major roads in Lagos, calling on the state government to strengthen oversight and accountability. Speaking to Trust Africa News, Durotoye Akinyemi alleged that some officials frequently…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade LAGOS – Rising house rents across Lagos State continue to place significant financial pressure on residents, with many tenants expressing concern over frequent rent increases amid the country’s challenging economic conditions. Several students living in different parts of Lagos told Trust Africa News that the rising cost of accommodation has become a…
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has said Iran’s pledge not to develop nuclear weapons will require “very strong” international verification as Tehran and Washington negotiate a permanent agreement aimed at ending their months-long conflict. Speaking on Friday, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said Iran had repeatedly…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Ikenna Enekweizu, has alleged that political opponents are seeking to prevent the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from appearing on the ballot in the 2027 general elections because they fear his electoral strength. Enekweizu made the assertion while reacting to Friday’s ruling by…
The United States has announced the deployment of military assets and a $150 million humanitarian aid package to support relief efforts in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes that have killed at least 188 people and caused widespread destruction. The back-to-back earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck near Venezuela’s Caribbean coast on Wednesday, bringing…
South Africa says it has processed more than 15,000 Malawian nationals for repatriation ahead of planned anti-immigration marches scheduled for next week, amid growing concerns that the demonstrations could trigger fresh xenophobic violence. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi disclosed on Friday that 15,162 Malawian nationals had so far been processed for deportation and voluntary repatriation, while…
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela has risen to 589, with more than 50,000 people still missing as international rescue teams intensify efforts to locate survivors beneath collapsed buildings. United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher, disclosed the latest figures on Friday, warning that the number of fatalities is…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system and accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement on Friday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling setting aside an earlier judgment that compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party, insisting it remains legally recognised and has not been deregistered. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its…