TRENDSMILL - Fresh trends, freshly milled.

Trendsmill
August 21, 2026

Arsenal Begin Title Defence With Comfortable Coventry Win

Arsenal began…

Trendsmill
Banking
Femi Otedola
August 30, 2026

Otedola’s N273.6bn First HoldCo Buying Spree Puts 30% Threshold in Sight

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has raised his stake in First HoldCo Plc to 27.70 per cent after spending N273.59bn on a series of share purchases, bringing him closer to the 30 per cent threshold that triggers a mandatory takeover offer under Nigeria’s capital market rules.

Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Proposal Smacks of Political Opportunism, Tinubu Aide Says

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to subsidise fuel production has drawn criticism from the Tinubu camp, which argues that the plan amounts to a return to the subsidy regime Nigeria abandoned in 2023.

‘They Killed Eight Captives’ — Kwara Farmer Recounts Ordeal in Kidnappers’ Den

A Kwara farmer has recounted how kidnappers allegedly destroyed his family’s homes, farms and other property after abducting him, his brother and two workers.

Trendsmill
Ademiju Ayeni
NANS
August 30, 2026

Police Confirm Death of Osun Poly Student After NANS Convention Stabbing

Ademiju Ayeni, an Estate Management student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, died after being rushed to hospital with a stab wound sustained during a NANS convention.

‘We Have No Authority Over Christians’ — Sokoto Hisbah Denies Worship Restrictions

Sokoto Hisbah Board has rejected claims that it banned mixed-gender worship in churches, saying its statutory mandate covers Muslims only.

Shettima Leaves Abuja for Luanda as African Leaders Meet on Conflict Resolution

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Angola to represent President Tinubu at an African Union summit addressing conflict prevention, resolution and peace in Africa.

Trendsmill
August 29, 2026

Djokovic Targets US Open Glory at 39 as Serbian Eyes Record 25th Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic begins his US Open campaign at 39 with his sights set on a record 25th Grand Slam title and another place in tennis history.

Two Feared Dead as Cutlass-Wielding Man Attacks Filmhouse IMAX in Lekki

Two people have been feared dead after a cutlass-wielding man reportedly attacked a security personnel and another individual at Filmhouse in Lekki, Lagos.

Trendsmill
Adamawa
Boko Haram
August 28, 2026

Mussa, Lassa Abductions: Troops Launch Adamawa Offensive, Kill Over 21 Terrorists

Operation HADIN KAI troops have killed over 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and dismantled their camp during an offensive in Adamawa State.

Trendsmill
₦12bn Fund
EFCC
August 28, 2026

NFF Crisis: EFCC Keeps ₦12bn Probe Alive After Gusau’s Resignation

The EFCC says its investigation into the NFF’s use of a ₦12bn intervention fund remains ongoing after Ibrahim Gusau, Mohammed Sanusi and other federation officials resigned.

Other Story