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Firm denies misappropriating police conference funds
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (592+ words) The company also dismissed claims that its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Shina Philips, diverted sponsorship funds and shared them with former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and former Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The allegations were contained…...
Ogoni youths decry non-upgrade of facilities at university by NNPCL
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (214+ words) Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, the President of OYDI, Imeabe Oscar, lamented that the institution had yet to commence academic activities, as it grapples with inadequate infrastructure, including hostels, classrooms, and laboratories, amongst others. He said that Ogoni youths…...
Okpebholo presides over stakeholders’ meeting on power crisis, calls for broader engagement
1+ week, 2+ day ago (629+ words) Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday presided over a crucial stakeholders" meeting with key players in the electricity sector in Edo State, following a peaceful protest in Benin City over power supply and billing concerns recently. Addressing participants, Governor Okpebholo said…...
Edo First Lady urges women to lead grassroots mobilisation as APC Dynamic Women unveil 2027 structure
3+ week, 6+ day ago (348+ words) The First Lady, Edo State, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called for stronger female participation in politics and governance, describing women's inclusion as critical to Nigeria's long-term stability and sustainable development. Mrs. Okpebholo made the call during the inauguration and…...
Dwarfism: Nkubi's wife shares disturbing experience with doctor
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (409+ words) The wife of popular Nigerian actor and comedian Victor Nwaogu, known as Nkubi, Vivian has stirred controversy online by recounting a disturbing experience with a doctor. In a widely circulated video on social media, Vivian shared a comment her doctor…...
NCDMB pledges support for APPO, Africa Energy Bank
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (310+ words) The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Ogbe, made the pledge when the Secretary General of APPO, H.E. Farid Ghezali, paid him a courtesy visit at the Board's Abuja liaison office. Ghezali was accompanied by senior APPO officials, Mr Bakary Traore…...
Shift to organic farming boosts local agriculture in Taraba
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) This was evident over the weekend when the Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF) trained more than 13,000 women farmers in agroecology and organic farming techniques across the state. The training, organised by WACHEF with the support of ActionAid Nigeria,…...
SEDC environs 'Vision 2050' regional plan for South-East
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) The South East Development Commission (SEDC) is set to roll out an ambitious "Vision 2050" regional plan for the South-East. The Trumpet recalls that the SEDC is one of the regional development bodies brought on board by the Tinubu administration. On…...
Gunmen attack Tiv community in Taraba, kill 3 persons
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (133+ words) Reports indicate that the attackers invaded the community on the afternoon of Friday, January 30, 2026, firing shots indiscriminately and causing panic among residents. The deceased have been identified as Faasema Alibo, Mr. Mfavega, and an elderly man from the Chanwa community....
Akwa Ibom Community raises alarm over abandoned drainage project
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (645+ words) Residents of Oku Abak and neighbouring communities in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have raised serious concerns over an impending environmental and infrastructural disaster, warning that large portions of the area could cave in if urgent action…...