The late Alhaji Sani Dangote, the younger brother to Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, was not only a brother and friend but also a collaborator in some of the decisions taken by the Buhari administration, especially in the agricultural sector, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in Kano…
The World Bank says the increase in food prices could push additional six million Nigerians into poverty — calling on the government’s attention for short-term policies to support welfare. The Washington-based institution stated this in its latest report titled ‘COVID-19 in Nigeria: Frontline Data and Pathways for Policy’. In June, the World Bank said an…
A prominent supporter of the baseless QAnon conspiracy has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in the US Capitol riot. Jacob Anthony Chansley was among the Trump supporters who tried to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election on 6 January. He earlier pleaded guilty to one felony count of…
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says the contractors handling the Lagos-Ibadan expressway construction would be held accountable for accidents on the road for failing to provide safety signs. Abiodun, while conducting an on-the-spot assessment of the Ogere toll gate end of the reconstruction work on Wednesday, read the riot acts, saying the failure of…
Davido revealed earlier today that he newly opened a bank account just so his “true friends” will have a channel to bless with him with money to prove the genuineness of their friendship. He posted the account number on his social media page and quite a number of people gifted him with millions of Naira…
Trust Africa news, By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it is awaiting a response from the government on the report of the judicial panel of inquiry on Restitution for victims of SARS related abuses and other matters. “The Lagos State Government has noted the various reactions that have followed the submission…
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon Annex, Lagos, is investigating a prince and two others (names withheld) for alleged $38,200 (about N22.5 million) fraud. “The said suspect (prince) was arrested because he introduced the actual suspect who is out of the country. “The said suspect (prince) has been released while the investigation continues,” the…
Traders at Oyingbo market, downtown Lagos, have raised their voices against the prolonged closure of the market by Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, leader of markets association in Lagos. The traders allege that the lockdown of the market, which has gone on for 13 days, is due to their failure to pay a N5 million fine demanded by…
A political support group, Niger Delta Coalition for Governor Bello 2023 (NDCGB 2023), has urgedthe Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, to declare his interest to run for the presidency in 2023. In the recent months, a number of support groups, hitherto unknown, have been touting the presidential aspiration of Mr Bello. Political jobbers from Kano, North-Central and also…
