•The diverted part at Pleasure bus stop without road sign A viral video circulated on Instagram on Friday showing a motorist lamenting as men in police uniforms seized her car for allegedly driving on the Bus Rapid Transit lane in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. Driving on the BRT corridor is a serious traffic offence […]
In the isolated settlements of the northern regions, you will encounter donkeys, a specie on the verge of extinction. These animals are burdened with loads, and their owners follow them, wielding short sticks to maintain control over any donkey that attempts to stray from the path or impede the pace of the journey. In northern […]
Tomorrow, Saturday, January 25, 2025, a rare planetary alignment will be visible in the night sky. Six planets — Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will appear to align together, forming a line across the sky. However, it’s essential to note that this alignment is an optical illusion, as each planet follows a widely varying [&he...
•Governor Eno (right) and deputy, Akon Eyakeyin Etoro-Obong Inyang, a prominent journalist and activist in Akwa Ibom State, momentarily suspended his unflinching loyalty to one of the opposition political parties in Akwa Ibom State and went public a few days ago to salute Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State for “tickling” the State Council [&h...
•Amb. Dr. Eniola Olaitan Ajayi …Being birthday wishes from Dr Priscilia Imade to her mentor Your Excellency, on this momentous occasion of your Diamond Jubilee birthday, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you. Your incredible journey, spanning more than three decades of dedication, leadership and remarkable achievem...
As 2025 begins, it is crucial to reflect on the significant events that shaped Nigeria’s emergency and response sector over the past year. The year 2024 was marked by numerous tragedies, including devastating floods, building collapses, fire outbreaks, fuel tanker explosions, and droughts. Adding to these were an earth tremor, deadly stampedes...
•Azuta Mbata and Uche Okwukwu The controversy that characterised the buildup to the election of the leadership of Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, seems not to be over as the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has expressed support for Uche Okwukwu, who emerged in a factional election of the group. Okwukwu, an indigene of Riv...
•Bandits MOHAMMED IBRAHIM YABA, Kaduna reporting for Daily Trust The journey began on Thursday, December 20, 2024 when I received a call from my office, instructing me to prepare for a meeting with some bandit kingpins willing to engage in peace talks near the Rijana area of Kaduna State. As a journalist covering insecurity, particularly [&hel...
•Governor Umo Eno ANIETIE USEN, Uyo reporting The atmosphere in the Exco Chambers was festive. If there was any feeling of trepidation, it was not visible. What was glaring was a team of commissioners and other cabinet members pumping hands, backslapping, laughing out loud, and posing for photographs in groups of five, 10, 25, and […]
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, street slang, a...

