The House of Representatives, on Monday, donated N705m to the Federal Government to support vulnerable Nigerians during the month of Ramadan. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced this when President Bola Tinubu hosted principal officers of the green chamber to an Iftar dinner at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tajudeen presented the…
Today, we celebrate a remarkable woman, a champion of healthy living, and a pillar of support to the people of Anambra State, Dr Mrs. Nonye Soludo, on her birthday! As the Wife of Mr Governor Solution Ndi Anambra, she has been a beacon of inspiration to many, showcasing the power of resilience, compassion, and dedication….
Benson Upah is the spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). In this interview with Weekend Trust, he expressed concern that the price of fuel may increase to N5,000 per litre. He added that the recent increase runs contrary to the agreement the union reached with the federal government. During the week, the price of…
A middle-aged man identified as Odogwu Chibuzor was shot while attempting, along with other fleeing suspects, to siphon diesel from heavy-duty trucks at the Dangote Cement plant in the Ibese area of Ogun State. Our correspondent learnt on Thursday that three other members of the armed gang fled the scene when security guards swooped in…
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the Rivers House of Assembly led by Mr Martin Amaewhule as the authentic and legally constituted lawmaking body in the state. A five-member panel of justices led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji gave the order in a lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim. The apex court also restrained the…
Indications emerged on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu met with suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in London, while on working visit. Although, The Africa Report said that the meeting was at the instance of Governor Fubara, the Presidency kept sealed lips on the matter. Attempts made to get confirmation from the Presidency could…
Five police personnel were killed, while 11 others sustained injuries in a ghastly motor accident along the Zaria-Kano Road on Tuesday. It was learnt that the accident happened at Karfi village in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano in the early hours of Tuesday. The vehicle in which the police officers were travelling was…
A surging Mpox outbreak in Africa, which was declared an emergency by the continent’s health agency on Tuesday, is being driven by a new, more transmissible strain of the virus. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared its first-ever Public Health Emergency of Continental Security for the deadly disease. World Health Organisation experts…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on taking photographs, videos or raising political and sectarian expressions at main Hajj sites. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that pilgrims are prohibited from taking photographs or recording videos within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, and at key Hajj locations including…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that recovered stolen assets are being re-looted or misused, insisting that all proceeds from crime recoveries are duly remitted to the Federal Government. The commission’s statement came in response to recent reports by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, which raised concerns about the alleged…