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1 week ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu and his Ondo State counterpart, Lucky Aiyedatiwa have underscored the potential of Public-Private Partnerships in driving growth and addressing development challenges. According to them, Public-Private Partnerships offer a viable solution to bridging infrastructure gaps, enhancing service delivery, and stimulating economic growth, thereby improving the lives of citizens and fostering sustainable development.
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1 week ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
A fire outbreak aboard a cargo ship, ‘CHANG MIN’ berthed at the ENL Terminal of the Apapa Port, Lagos, was successfully contained on Friday evening, by a coordinated multi-agency emergency response, with no casualties reported. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Saturday, confirmed in a preliminary report that it received a distress call at 5:55 pm and immediately activated the state’s Cobra Emergency Response Plan from its Onipanu base.
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1 week ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
Hajiya Zainab Hussain, the mother-in-law of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd) has passed away. She died in the early hours of Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Abuja, at the age of 76. Hajiya Hussain was the mother of Hajiya Munira Marwa, the wife of the NDLEA boss. Her death has drawn condolences from family, friends, and well-wishers across the country.
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1 week ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has nullified a 2013 judgment by the Federal High Court that permitted Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) to foreclose on a N30 billion Ikoyi property belonging to Alhaji Agboola Abiola, the son of the late business mogul and acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, Chief M.K.O. Abiola.
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1 week ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
The Delta State Police Command has arrested and arraigned two men seen in a now-viral video smoking what is believed to be marijuana inside a police patrol van while making obscene gestures at law enforcement officers. The suspects, identified as 34-year-old Patrick Asini and 20-year-old Tega Ojo, are facing a three-count charge, including cyberbullying and cyberstalking, contrary to Sections 24 and 27 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act.
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3 weeks ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
The Inspector -General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Thursday, commissioned 31 newly acquired operational gun boats for the police Marine Unit in Lagos State. The commissioning signifies a major step in the strategic efforts of the police to combat crime on Nigeria’s waterways and enhance the safety of maritime operations. The new fleet is part of a broader initiative by the police to address evolving threats in the maritime sector and protect critical national infrastructure.
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3 weeks ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command Public Relations Office, (PPRO), Josephine Adeh has emerged as the Best Public Relations Office of the Year, winning the prestigious Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Award. The honour was conferred during the IGP’s Honours and Award Night in Abuja on Wednesday, a prestigious event that recognizes outstanding contributions to modern policing, strategic communication, and public engagement across the Nigeria Police Force.
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3 weeks ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recalled an entire patrol team following a viral report by Premium Media alleging bribery and misconduct by some of its operatives. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed ordered the immediate withdrawal of the officers for a full investigation and possible disciplinary action, including dismissal and prosecution if found guilty.
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3 weeks ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
In a decisive move to recover billions of naira in unpaid import duties, the Federal Government has grounded at least 60 private jets across Nigeria through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The clampdown, which began quietly on Monday, has affected aircraft owned by influential individuals, multinational oil firms, and top bank executives. It comes after months of verification exercises and multiple deadline extensions granted by Customs.
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1 month ago | 
thetrumpet.ng | Nicholas Ojo |Stephen Jombo
Personnel of the navy’s Forward Operating Base Escravos have successfully deactivated eight illegal refining sites, seizing over 16,000 litres of stolen crude oil and curbing significant economic sabotage. The operations, conducted under ‘Operation DELTA SANITY II’, were revealed by the Commanding Officer of FOB Escravos, Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, during a media briefing in Warri.
