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 22, 2023
West Africa: No to Alliance of Sahel States
At a recent meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in Bamako the capital of Mali, the idea of creating a confederation of the three states was recommended… 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 »
Nigeria: NGE to Launch Trust Fund for Media Sustainability
In line with the resolution of the All-Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC), recently held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) intends to establish the… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: FG to Automate Export Permit Processes
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Anite said the federal government will automate the process of issuing export permits in Nigeria, particularly in the oil… Read more »
Nigeria: North's Out-of-School Children Population Time Bomb - FG
The Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, yesterday described the number of out-of-school children, especially in northern Nigeria, as a time bomb that must be addressed. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Rivers State Leaders Agree on Resolutions to Restore Peace
Stakeholders in Rivers State have agreed on eight resolutions to restore peace to the troubled oil-bearing state, following the face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his… Read more »
Nigeria: More Nigerians Migrated Abroad in 2023 - IOM
The United Nations migration body, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has disclosed that more Nigerians migrated abroad in 2023. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: HPV Vaccine - a Beacon of Hope to Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2030 - Expert
A renowned expert, Prof. Ibrahim Yakasai of Bayero University, Kano, has urged parents to take advantage of the free Human Papiloma Virus(HPV) vaccine for cervical cancer and get… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: We'll Soon Address Liquidity Issues in Power Sector - Minister
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the federal government will direct policies to tackle the liquidity issues facing the power sector. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Creating Stable Economy, Says Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance and the coordinating minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, says the federal government is working towards creating a stable economy through the creation of a… Read more »