West Africa: Nigeria At 64 - Promises, Progress and the Gap Between Hope and Reality

As Nigeria marked its 64th Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's speech echoed the familiar tones of hope, resilience, and progress. He applauded strides in security,… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Donates 30 Desks, Exercise Books to Bauchi School

A Bauchi-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Kairos Initiative, has donated desks and other learning materials including books, pencils and cleaners to a primary school in… Read more »

Nigeria: Thunder Wreaks Havoc in Abuja Community

Residents of Jiwa community in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of FCT were on Saturday thrown into a shock following a devastating thunder in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Welder's Apprentice Electrocuted in Lagos

An apprentice welder identified simply as Adedeji has died of electrocution at a construction site in Lagos Island. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Assembly Recalls 2 Suspended Lawmakers

After five months of suspension, the Edo State House of Assembly has recalled two suspended lawmakers, Donald Okogbe and Adeh Isibor. Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Fixes Nov 6 for LG Poll As Campaign Kicks Off Oct 18

We're still in race for plateau poll -- LP Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Boat Mishap - Death Toll Rises to 24 As Divers Recover 8 More Bodies

Divers, on Thursday, recovered eight more bodies from the river where a passenger boat conveying Mawlid Celebrants capsized at Gbajibo, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirship Tussle - Court Fixes Date for Ruling On Nasarawa Palace Renovation

The Chief judge of Kano State High Court, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has fixed October 10, 2024 for ruling on interlocutory application seeking to restrain the 15th Emir of Kano,… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Returning to UK for Annual Leave

President Bola Tinubu is set to proceed to the United Kingdom on annual leave. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria @ 64 - Take a Good Look!

One of his best-known songs of legendary Jamaican musical icon Jimmy Cliff was titled "Take a look to yourself". It started with the words, "When you look in the mirror, tell me… Read more »

Nigeria: Enoh Tees-Off Nigeria @64 Cup Tourney At IBB Golf Club Abuja

The Minister of Sports, Sen. John Owan-Enoh and other top government functionaries are expected to participate in today's ceremonial tee-off of the 2024 IBB Independence Cup… Read more »

Nigeria: Dorcas Elisha - Woman On a Mission to Redefine Rural Education

In the heart of Nigeria's rural communities, where the echoes of ambition often fade into the silence of inadequate resources, Dorcas Elisha stands as a beacon of hope. She is a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria@64 - We Can Still Make the Country Work

Nigeria clocks 64 years as a self-governing nation today. Our nation gained its freedom from the British colonial masters. We at Daily Trust congratulate every Nigerian for… Read more »

Nigeria: Pastor Who Went to Pray for Nigeria On Abuja Mountain Found Dead

An Abuja pastor identified as John Ogbonna, who had gone to pray and fast against the hardship in Nigeria has been found dead on top of mountain along Arab Road in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: We've Liquidated Depositors of 20 Failed Banks - Ndic

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says as part of fulfilling its mandate to ensure safety of bank deposits, it has successfully liquidated bank customers of 20… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo - FRSC Decorates Newly Promoted Officers

The Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cyril Mathew, has decorated two newly promoted officers of the command. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Male Backing Is Crucial for Exclusive Breastfeeding

Over the years, there have been increasing campaigns for exclusive breastfeeding practice for newborns worldwide, and it has equally resonated in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: UBA Earnings Hit N1.7trn, Declares N2 Interim Dividend

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced an interim dividend of N2 per share for the first half of 2024 (H1 2024), as the bank's gross earnings grew by 40 per cent… Read more »

Nigeria: Unsold Goods Hit N1.24trn in First Half of 2024 - Man

The value of unsold finished goods inventory has surged by 42.93 percentage points in the first half of 2024, reaching 1.24 trillion against 869.37 billion recorded at the close of… Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Summit Runs Essay Contest to Dispel Hpv Vaccines Misinformation

The Stakeholders' Summit on Cervical Cancer Elimination in Nigeria (SSCCEN) has launched a national essay competition as a strategy towards addressing misinformation about the… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Confirm Labourer Dead At Lagos Construction Site

The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a 45-year-old labourer, Nwanneka Ogbonaya, after some blocks fell on him at a construction site. Read more »

Nigeria: Why You Should Avoid Excessive Salt Consumption

Maryam Ahmed (not her real name) , 50, never imagined that a time would come when she would use very little or no salt in her food because of the way she loves it so much. She had… Read more »

Nigeria: Independence / Nigeria On Brink of One-Party Dictatorship - Atiku

Afenifere vows to resist 'absolute unitarianism' Barau, govs advocate patience, patriotism Read more »

Nigeria: My Aim Is to Help the Economically Disadvantaged - 26-Year-Old Shamsudeen

Muhammad Shamsudeen Umar is passionate about sharing his knowledge. He wants to make a change and he is doing that by providing free computer classes to students of Kadaure… Read more »

Nigeria: Credit to Government Surges By N11tr in One Month

Credit to the government surged by over N11 trillion in the month of August 2024, as high interest rates make government securities more attractive to investors. Read more »