A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Mr Sam Ohuabunwa, has promised to make Nigeria a great nation that can compete favourably with other developed countries of the world. Ohuabunwa said this on Thursday at the PDP secretariat in Kaduna, where he declared his interest to feature in the 2023 presidential election.He said that in…
Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, on Wednesday commended former U.S. President Donald Trump for attributing the Ukraine conflict to efforts to admit Kyiv into the NATO military alliance. Trump has repeatedly blamed the war on his successor, Joe Biden, insisting that the nearly three-year conflict would “never have started” had he been in office in…
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…
The police in Ogun have arrested an 84-year-old man, Stephen Jack, for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of an eight-year-old girl. Police spokesman in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, stated in Abeokuta on Saturday that the suspect resides at Okun Owa area of Ijebu-Ode and was “a well-known paedophile”. He added that Jack’s latest escapade was…
In a moment of profound reflection, U.S. President Joe Biden is set to address the nation on Thursday, vowing a smooth transition of power to his longtime rival, Donald Trump, following Trump’s decisive election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden, 81, will speak from the White House Rose Garden at 11 a.m. (1600 GMT)…
The youngest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant in the lead up to the 2023 general elections, Dr. Ugochukwu Williams, has dumped the PDP. The aspirant who threw his hat in the ring for the PDP ticket at age 38 disclosed this in a resignation letter he addressed to the Chairman of Chokoneze/Akpodim/Ife Ward of…
I walked into a hotel and after going through the menu, I ordered some food. After about 20 mins, a group of guys and ladies walked in & ordered theirs. To my dismay, these folks got served first. I watched as they began to eat & laugh heartily. I even overheard one of them bragging…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced plans to secure multi-billion-dollar funding agreements during its 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025), scheduled for June 25–27 in Abuja. According to a statement by Vincent Musumba, Afreximbank’s Manager of Communications and Events, the event will serve as a platform for memoranda of understanding (MoUs), investment partnerships,…
•Says Budgetary Process Must Be Real, Implementable, Actionable • Minister, Taraba Commissioner Commend Lagos Economic Planning Sustainability Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday urged Commissioners for Economic Planning and Budget across the 36 states to be disciplined, fair, firm and prudent in their budget planning and implementation…
