Russian volunteers are being sought to reinforce separatist forces in eastern Ukraine over social media networking sites such as VK, the Russian-language equivalent to Facebook which has hundreds of millions of subscribers. Pinned to the top of a VK page titled “Army of the DPR”, which refers to the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), one…
There was tension at the Shehu of Borno Palace in Maiduguri when a yet-to-be-identified policeman gunned down Donatus Vonkong, a Warrant Officer of the Nigerian Army. Multiple sources confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, on Wednesday, saying the policeman was under the influence of alcohol. The development caused pandemonium in the area as aggrieved youths…
A leader of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Borno State has died from an explosion suspected to have been triggered by mines planted by Boko Haram insurgents. Five other persons sustained injuries in the incident which happened in Biu Local Government Area of Borno. Until his death, Ibrahim Maliya Saidu, the deceased, was the…
Former presidential candidate and Revolution Now convener, Omoyele Sowore, has described as dead on arrival the presidential ambition of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. Recall that Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, had in January…
•Publisher commends Governor, LASG EXCO for delivering on promises Trust Africa News.By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said completion of the Lekki Port will put an end to the intractable Apapa gridlock, the congestion along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, port access roads and Apapa environs. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement at the…
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government remains committed to honouring promises made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). This, he said was to prevent disruptive strikes, engender uninterrupted academic programmes and improve funding of education institutions. The President made the pledge when he received members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) led…
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has granted the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba total management of its Internally Generated Revenues (IGR). This followed the judicious use of funds and accountability of resources of the institution’s current leadership. Mr Onogwu Muhammed, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists…
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Smoke-Free Nollywood and the National Film and Video Censors Board(NFVCB) have launched a digital media campaign to discourage smoking scenes in home movies watched by children. The Creative Director, Smoke Free Nollywood, Ms. Esther Aghotor, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to her, a visual Public Service…
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has hailed the Federal inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for effectively using technology to improve its productivity and exceed its 2021 collection target of N6.04trn despite global economic challenges. BMO said in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke that it shows the level of creativity…
