The Federal Government has announced the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University in honor of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who recently marked his 90th birthday, Trendi News 24 Nigeria reports. According to Trendi News 24 The decision was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing at the State House on Monday. The announcement followed a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Idris stated that the proposal to officially change the university’s name would be forwarded…
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2023 Presidential candidate Peter Obi visitsM adonna College of Health Technology, Olokoro. A statement shared by Peter Obi on his social media handle. He said: Following my visit to the Women Fellowship Pastoral Project, Umuahia, and my commitment to supporting the critical sectors of health, education, and fighting poverty, I visited Madonna College of Health Technology, Olokoro, Abia State, where I donated N10 million to the institution. Madonna College of Health trains health professionals who will contribute, in many ways, to a better health sector in the nation. With our health sector in Nigeria suffering from a severe shortage…
Top Leaders of JBS S.A., a leading global meat processing company based in Brazil, arrived in Kebbi State on December 9, 2024. The delegation, led by Mr. Fabio Maia and Mr. Osario Dal Bello, was accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission led by its Executive Secretary and CEO, Hajiya Aisha Rimi. Their mission is to explore investment opportunities in livestock development, meat processing, and animal health. This visit reflects the sustained efforts of the Kauran Gwandu-led administration to attract international investors and position Kebbi State as a hub for agricultural and livestock innovation. …
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to present the N47.9 trillion 2025 budget to the national assembly on December 17. Trendi News gathered that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the development at a plenary on Thursday. “The president has made his intention known to the National Assembly to present the 2025 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on the 17th of December, 2024,” Akpabio said. On November 14, the federal government proposed N47.9 trillion as the total expenditure in the 2025 budget. Tinubu later submitted the medium-term expenditure framework and fiscal strategy…
News Reach Trendi News 24 that A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the remand of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in the Kuje correctional centre until January 29, 2025. The erstwhile governor’s trial has also been adjourned till February 25, 2025. The development comes after the court rejected Bello’s bail application, citing procedural irregularities in the filing of the application. According to Justice Maryanne Anenih, the bail application was premature as it was filed before Bello was present in court or in custody. Bello, alongside two others, is facing charges brought by the…
Security operatives have arrested a notorious kidnapper, Terry Tinate Augustus, popularly called “Black” in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Trendi NEWS24 Gathered that Augustus, an acclaimed pastor from Ajapa community in Ese Odo LGA of Ondo State, was arrested by the Amotekun Corps in collaboration with the Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Pipeline Surveillance and Waterways Security, Engr. Alore Omosuyi. The suspect was arrested on December 8, 2024 following a tip-off from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police Special Squad. The media team of the Office of the SA to the Governor…
Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, the newly appointed Edo State Commissioner for Health, assumed office on Wednesday, 20th November, 2024, and has embarked on a familiarization tour of the Ministry’s facilities at the State Secretariat Complex as well as other key health facilities in Benin City. Trendi NEWS24 reports that The Commissioner who was accompanied during the tour by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Stanley Ehiarimwian, and directors of various departments, assured that he will operate an open-door policy. He pledged to align his work with the agenda of the State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo. …
In a commendable feat, President Bola Tinubu has fulfilled his promise to revive the Port Harcourt refinery, a monumental achievement that showcases his unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s development. This significant milestone, accomplished in under 18 months, demonstrates the President’s vision for Nigeria’s prosperity. Chief Emeka Molokwu, Deputy Chairman South of APC USA, praised President Tinubu for delivering on his campaign promise, which four previous Presidents couldn’t achieve throughout their tenure. This achievement is a testament to the President’s dedication to Nigeria’s growth and development,” Chief Molokwu said. The successful revitalization of the refinery is expected to have a…
Renowned Christian filmmaker and evangelist, Mike Bamiloye, has raised concerns about the challenges some pastors face in their marriages, attributing these struggles to the behavior of their wives. Bamiloye shared that many pastors are unable to fully enjoy their marriages because their wives use their husbands’ pastoral roles against them. He explained that some pastors’ wives feel secure in the knowledge that their husbands, being men of God, are unlikely to consider divorce or other drastic measures. This, according to Bamiloye, emboldens them to act in ways that strain the marital bond. He pointed out that such behavior not only…
Pastor Femi Lazarus has stirred widespread reactions with a bold claim about billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. During a recent sermon, Pastor Lazarus alleged that Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), is not only a prominent supporter of global philanthropic efforts but also a key partner of Rhapsody of Realities, a popular Christian devotional authored by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. According to Pastor Lazarus, Musk has donated over $10 million to the devotional project, a contribution he claims demonstrates Musk’s alignment with impactful Christian initiatives. The statement came as a response to ongoing debates about whether the world’s…