December 26, 2023
Nigeria: APC Non-Serving Senators Celebrate Ganduje At 74
The 108 APC Non Serving Senators have extended birthday wishes to the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who marked his 74th anniversary saying over the years,… Read more »
Nigeria: Yuletide - Police Commissioner Bans Procession, Religious Ceremony in Plateau
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Okoro Alawari, has banned any form of procession, religious and traditional ceremonies in the name of celebration in public places in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-LG Chairman, 10 Others Abducted in Taraba
A former chairman of Yorro LGA, Hon. Ishaya Dimas Dila, has been abducted along with 10 other people at Dila village and Kunini, on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 4 Missing Children, Arrest Abductors in Abia
The Abia Police Command on Sunday said it has rescued all four missing children allegedly stolen in Umuahia. Read more »
Nigeria: Tasks Before the New ICPC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu on December 13, 2023 administered the oath of office on Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Overcome Challenges, Build a Strong, Prosperous Nigeria - Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said the country under the leadership of his party will overcome the challenges bedeviling… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwaso Holds Special Prayer in Kano Ahead of Supreme Court Judgment
The leader of the Kwankwasiyya political movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Monday held a special prayer session at his Kano residence. Read more »
Nigeria: The Many Silver Linings of Tinubu's 7 Months in Office
The removal of fuel subsidy and the move to merge foreign exchange rates, two headline reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration since late May, triggered problems such as… Read more »
Nigeria: 145 Killed As Bandits Attack 23 Plateau Villages
No fewer than 145 persons are said to have been killed in bandits' attacks on 23 villages in Plateau State. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Nigeria: Gloomy Christmas - Death Toll in Plateau Attacks Now 113
Following attacks by assailants on some communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State between Saturday night and Monday morning, the death toll from… Read more »
Nigeria: Christmas - How Food Wastage Worsens Climate Change - Expert
Climate and Environmental Advocate and Team Lead for Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), Mr Michael David, has said food waste during seasons… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: Christmas - How Subsidy Removal, Inflation Dwarfed Shoppers' Optimism
Prices of goat, rice, cloths hit rooftop 'I wanted 4 chickens but ended with 2' Read more »
Africa: Readying for an Interesting 2024
'May you live in interesting times.' - Ancient Chinese curse. Read more »
Nigeria: Rema - the Benin Boy Making Waves
Rema has grown to become one of the most popular and influential artists in the Nigerian music scene. In this Weekend Magazine feature, Daily Trust Saturday highlights Rema's… Read more »
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery - New Hope?
The news that a section of the Port Harcourt Refinery is set to commence operation after the Christmas holidays came to many Nigerians as a ray of hope. Read more »
Nigeria: I Never Knew I Would Be Recognised By a Prestigious Outlet Like Zuma - - Daso
Saratu Gidado has been a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry. She is an active pioneering member of Kannywood. Daso, as she is known in the industry, was among the… Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: Avoiding Another P&ID Debacle for Nigeria
The current administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has made promises to bring more foreign investments into Nigeria. The president has been travelling the world to attract foreign… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: We'll Solve Out-of-School Children Menace By 2027 - Govt
The Federal Government has expressed commitment to return the over 15 million out-of-school children to the classroom by 2027. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyetola Sets Up Committee to Clear Apapa, Tin-Can Gridlock, Review E-Call-Up
As part of efforts to reduce the Apapa gridlock and strengthen the e-call-up system, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, has set up a committee to… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Trains Go Free, Bus Fares Halved for Holiday Season
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC ) has declared a free train ride from Thursday on all its passenger services. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Lack of Irrigation Facilities Hindering Farming in Southern Nigeria - Govt
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, has said lack of irrigation is hindering all-round-farming in the southern part… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Davido Replies Fans Dragging Him for Promoting Wizkid's New Song
Popular singer, David Adeleke, well known as Davido, has replied his fans who expressed outrage over his decision to promote Wizkid's new song. Read more »
Nigeria: Life Has Been Meaningless Since I Lost My Mother - Wizkid
Renowned Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that life has been meaningless to him since he lost his mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun. Read more »
Nigeria: You're APC's Biggest, Most Destructive Threat, Amosun Blasts Oshiomhole
Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Wednesday lampooned Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, over his role during the All Progressives Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: Full List - NFF Releases 40-Player Provisional Squad for Afcon
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the provisional squad for the Super Eagles ahead of the forthcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »