Trust Aferica News, By Ayomide Otitoju A lightning strike has killed at least four youths in Ago Dada village, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Wednesday evening during a rainfall. The four youths who were struck by the lightning during the light rain in their homes died on the spot before…
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, has declared his intention to run for president in 2023 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor made his intention official on Saturday at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Bello, who is completing a second term as governor, highlighted the achievements of his government and…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Saturday confirmed the safety of about 170 passengers that were onboard the attacked AK9 Abuja to Kaduna train on March 28. The NRCs Managing Director, Mr Fidet Okhiria, in a statement on Saturday, said the corporation was collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of the other passengers….
n Ibadan chief, Oloye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke, has advised Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to, without wasting more time, involve traditional chiefs and rulers in the process of tackling the menace of hooliganism and thuggery in the state. Adegoke made this disclosure shortly after his promotion from the Bada Balogun of Ibadanland to Aare…
The Federal Government has revealed that intelligence had revealed that there was an impending attack on the Abuja-Kaduna rail track prior to the Monday incident. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who spoke with BBC Pidgin, said the security report stimulated his move to seek approval of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, for the procurement…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has felicitated Muslim faith as they commence the annual Ramadan fast. Vice President Osinbajo wrote on his verified Facebook page; “As another new moon ushers in the blessed month of Ramadan, I send my warmest greetings to all Muslims in our country. “The month of Ramadan is a wonderful reminder of…
Trust Africa Newsm, By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal and Chief Whip of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Miranda, on the death of their mother, Alhaja Muinat Abeni Lawal-Akapo Alhaja Lawal-Akapo, died early Wednesday, March 30 at her residence…
•Governor visits incident site, orders unhindered movement on alternative routes •Chance of traders returning to site slim Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government’s seven-day ultimatum issued to occupiers of open stalls under the razed section of Eko Bridge at Oke Arin Market in Apongbon will not be extended, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu warned…
…Says APC National Leader is visionary, consistent, enigmatic, master strategist Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on his 70th birthday. He described Asiwaju Tinubu as “visionary, consistent, loyal, enigmatic and master strategist” whose democratic credentials are…
