Trendbrio.com

News and Entertainment Update

Live
Soccer
Sports
Chelsea Beat Burnley 2-0 At Turf Moor With Goals From Pedro Neto And Enzo Fernandez 01
02
News
Mentally Unstable Man Fatally Stabs NSCDC Officer In Oba Ile, Ondo State
03
News
Peter Obi Calls Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction A Costly Leadership Failure That Deepens Tension
04
Business
News
Trump Calls Nigeria A Disgrace As He Accuses Government Of Failing To Protect Christians
05
News
CAN Raises Niger Abduction Toll To 315 From 227

Youths Protest Escalating Insecurity in Kwara, Set NDLEA Office, Emir’s Palace Ablaze

Fola Badmus02 mins

Youths in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, staged a massive protest on Monday, decrying the worsening insecurity plaguing their communities. The demonstration turned violent as the office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) was set on fire, and the palace of the Emir of Lafiagi was vandalized by irate protesters. The demonstrators, carrying placards and chanting protest songs, accused the government and local authorities of neglecting their duty to protect lives and property. They cited repeated kidnappings, killings, and terrorist attacks that have left residents living in fear. “We have been crying and dying in silence,” one protester said in a widely circulated video clip. “People are being kidnapped every week. We don’t sleep with both eyes closed anymore.” The situation reportedly escalated as protesters targeted key public structures. Witnesses confirmed that windows were smashed and parts of the Emir’s palace were damaged, while the NDLEA building was completely engulfed in flames. Local sources said the protest was the result of accumulated frustration over the government’s failure to respond to the frequent abductions and violent attacks in the area. In recent weeks, multiple residents have been kidnapped, with some families paying huge ransoms for their release. As of press time, there has been no official response from the Kwara State Government or security agencies regarding the incident. Tensions remain high in the area.

Read More

Mission X: Madugu Assures Super Falcons Will Continue to Improve After Win Over Ghana

Fola Badmus03 mins

Head Coach Justine Madugu insisted on Monday that Nigeria’s Super Falcons must continue to improve in several areas, despite an emphatic 3-1 win over Ghana’s Black Queens in a friendly in Casablanca on Sunday evening. Goals by Mexico-based Chinwendu Ihezuo, Asisat Oshoala and captain Rasheedat Ajibade affirmed the Falcons’ supremacy over the Queens, at a closed-door game played at the Ziaida Palace Benslimane field. “The match gave us the opportunity of having the full squad together to really assess our strength as a team, and build on team cohesion, coordination and on various combinations. “It will always be work in progress, but we are very focused on our realisable and achievable target of Mission X. The girls are ready and are showing real hunger for victory and team spirit is high. We are looking forward to our first match on Sunday against Tunisia.” The victory over Ghana’s Black Queens extended Madugu’s stellar record with the Super Falcons. He was in charge when the Falcons easily surged past Ethiopia in the qualifying race for the 2024 Olympics, and also led the team to crush Cape Verde to secure qualification for the 13th Women AFCON, which kicks off on Saturday. Last year, Madugu led the Falcons to rout Algeria’s senior girls in two friendly matches in Ikenne and Lagos, and restricted France to an odd-goal victory in another friendly match in France in November. This year, Madugu has led the Super Falcons to a 2-0 win over Cameroon in a friendly game in Cameroon, and on Monday last week, picked a team that fought hard against Portugal in a 0-0 draw in Lisbon. “We will continue to work on our weak areas, and I believe that by the time of our first match, we will be ready,” Madugu added.

Read More

UK court rejects bid to halt transfer of F-35 parts to Israel

Fola Badmus01 mins

A London court has ruled the UK government’s decision to allow the export of F-35 fighter jet components to Israel during its war on Gaza is lawful. The human rights group Al-Haq argued at a hearing last month that the decision was unlawful because it was in breach of Britain’s obligations under international law, including the Geneva Conventions. Tens of thousands of Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been killed by Israel in its bombardments of Gaza. But the High Court dismissed the group’s challenge in a written ruling. The United Kingdom contributes components to an international defence programme that produces and maintains the F-35s. Defence Secretary John Healey said a suspension would impact the “whole F-35 programme” and have a “profound impact on international peace and security”.

Read More

Lagos Pastor Missing for Three Weeks Without Trace, Wife Raises Alarm

Fola Badmus02 mins

A woman in Lagos, Mrs. Motunrayo Nnaemeka, has cried out over the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Pastor Christian Nnaemeka, who has been missing since June 6, 2025. According to Mrs. Nnaemeka, her 43-year-old husband left their Lekki home to attend a church prayer session but vanished after stepping out around 8 p.m. for a brief walk in preparation for an all-night vigil. He never returned. Recounting the troubling days before his disappearance, she said her husband had been restless and troubled, unable to sleep and deeply immersed in prayer. On the day he went missing, the family had visited their pastor for spiritual guidance, where he was advised to stay behind for the vigil. However, events took a strange turn. Mrs. Nnaemeka revealed that her husband became increasingly unpredictable, choosing to stay back at church with their daughter and later refusing to leave the baptistery, where the child was playing in water. “He said it was what she wanted,” she recalled. “I was shocked.” The last time she saw him was when he ran off unexpectedly after trying to cross the expressway with their daughter, whom she had to forcibly retrieve. Since then, Pastor Nnaemeka has not been seen or heard from. Efforts by the family and church members to locate him have so far yielded no results. The family is appealing to the public for information or assistance in finding him.

Read More

Tension at PDP Secretariat as Heavy Security Presence Blocks NEC Meeting

Fola Badmus02 mins

A significant security presence has been recorded at Wadata Plaza, the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, ahead of the party’s scheduled National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today. According to Channels Television, dozens of armed policemen were deployed around the area, particularly Dalaba Street, which leads directly to the PDP secretariat. Officers were seen cordoning off access routes, effectively preventing the planned Expanded Caucus Meeting from taking place. A party official, who spoke anonymously, suggested that the deployment was a deliberate move to halt internal party proceedings amidst increasing internal tensions. The reason for the NEC meeting’s controversy remains unclear, but the presence of security forces has heightened speculation about possible factional disputes within the party. As of the time of reporting, there has been no official statement from the Nigeria Police Force or the PDP national leadership regarding the purpose of the security deployment or whether the NEC meeting will proceed. More updates are expected as the situation unfolds.

Read More

NELFUND Warns Students Against Fake Loan Portal, Urges Caution Online

Fola Badmus02 mins

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a strong warning to students and the general public about a fraudulent loan application portal and deceptive messages currently circulating on social media platforms. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, clarified that the information suggesting that President Bola Tinubu ordered the reopening of the student loan portal is entirely false. “The attention of NELFUND has been drawn to a fraudulent message currently circulating online, falsely claiming that President Bola Tinubu has directed the reopening of the NELFUND Student Loan portal,” the statement read. The misleading message includes a link to a fake website:https://nelfund-student-loan-2025.po-rt-al.com/NELFUND/“This website is FAKE, and the information contained in the message is false and misleading,” Oluwatuyi emphasized. She urged students, parents, and guardians to only rely on the official portal for student loan applications, which remains:🔗 https://nelf.gov.ng To protect applicants, NELFUND advised against clicking on suspicious links or sharing personal and financial information on unverified platforms. The Fund reiterated its commitment to transparency, safety, and fairness in the loan application process. For complaints or reports of suspicious activity, Oluwatuyi encouraged individuals to contact NELFUND via email at info@nelf.gov.ng or through its verified social media handles: The agency assured the public that all official announcements would be made through these platforms.

Read More

Scores of PDP, Omoluabi Members Defect to APC in Osun Ahead of 2026 Polls

Fola Badmus03 mins

In a major political realignment ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, scores of members from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Rauf Aregbesola-led Omoluabi Progressive Group have defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection ceremony took place over the weekend in Ejigbo Local Government Area, where hundreds of defectors were officially received into the APC at a well-attended event held at Ilupeju Multipurpose Hall. Ejigbo APC apex leader and former senator, Mudashiru Husain, welcomed the new members, hailing their decision as a reflection of the growing appeal of the APC despite being in opposition. Husain, a leading contender for the APC’s 2026 governorship ticket, pledged fairness and inclusivity while describing the defections as a “product of purposeful and collective leadership.” “The defection of these numerous members from the PDP and Omoluabi Tendency shows that our grassroots strategy is working. Our goal is to build a broad-based movement to ensure APC’s victory in 2026 and deliver President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda in Osun,” Husain stated. He added that his ambition to govern the state was driven by a commitment to progressive ideals, party discipline, and grassroots mobilisation. “It’s not a do-or-die affair, but I’m optimistic that I’ll emerge as the APC candidate and lead us to reclaim Osun,” he said. Leaders of the defecting factions expressed their motivations for switching camps. Hon. Wole Olajire, speaking on behalf of the Omoluabi group, said their move was “from uncertainty to certainty,” while PDP defector Hon. Kareem Mubarak decried his former party’s lack of internal democracy and performance. The event also featured remarks from local APC leaders, including Ejigbo LG Chairman Hon. Ayegbayo Gbolahan, West LCDA Chairman Hon. Olayanju Kolapo, and APC Ejigbo Chairman Hon. Lateef Adegoke, who praised the defectors and committed to strengthening the party’s base ahead of the crucial polls. Ask ChatGPT

Read More

Death Toll in Gaza Rises to 45 Amid Intensified Israeli Strikes on Sunday

Fola Badmus01 mins

At least 45 Palestinians have been killed today as Israeli airstrikes intensified across the Gaza Strip, according to local medical sources. Twenty-nine of the deaths occurred in Gaza City and northern Gaza, with the heaviest bombardments reported in the Tuffah neighbourhood and Jabalia. Reports from the ground indicate that at least 10 homes have been destroyed in these areas. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue amid the rubble, and as Israeli military operations show no sign of slowing.

Read More
Share
Copy Link
×