July 01, 2025
Nigeria: Edo Records 1,426 Fire Incident Cases in 3 Years
The Chief Superintendent of Fire, Federal Fire Service in Edo State, Obasi Ikenna, has disclosed that the agency attended 1,426 cases of fire incidents in the state in the last… Read more »
Nigeria: African Carriers Record 2.1 Percent Drop in Cargo, 9.5 Percent Passenger Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo ton-kilometers (CTK),… Read more »
West Africa: Technology Key to West Africa's Future - Ecowas Parliament
The ECOWAS Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital transformation in West Africa's education sector, declaring education technology and innovation as… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Subsidy Rises to N1.1tr in First Half of 2025
Despite federal government owing over N4trn to electricity utility companies, subsidy payment for electricity consumed in the first half of 2025 has increased to N1.186trn,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Why NCAA Grounded Rano Air Plane'
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered the grounding of Rano Air aircraft with registration number 5N-BZY. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Paid N5.58tr to Government in 4 Months - Report
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has stated that it made N5.58tr statutory payment to the federal government from January to April, 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Lifemate Celebrates 19th Anniversary, Plans for More Nigerian Cities
Lifemate Furniture has marked its 19th anniversary with a raffle draw where customers won prizes including a car, refrigerators, washing machines, mobile phones, and fans. Read more »
June 30, 2025
Nigeria: 2027 - I'm Willing to Spend One Term in Office If Elected President - Obi
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, says he will be on the ballot for the 2027 presidential contest. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 VP - Tinubu's Decision, Shettima's Indecision
The events of the past few weeks make abundantly clear that Tinubu wants to replace Shettima with another running mate. The automatic endorsement of the President by APC without… Read more »
Nigeria: 11km Completed On Section 1 of Abuja-Kaduna Highway - Umahi
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has stated that 11 kilometers on Section 1 of the Abuja-Kaduna highway has been laid with concrete. Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Bus Terminals 'Ll Boost Security in Public Transportation - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the newly constructed bus and taxi terminals by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will address the insecurity associated with public… Read more »
Nigeria: 12 Abducted Benue Links Passengers Regain Freedom
Twelve passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus along the Eke axis of Okpokwu Local Government Area in Benue State have regained their freedom after spending seven days in… Read more »
June 29, 2025
Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Shettima, Atiku, Govs, Barau, Others Mourn Dantata
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen… Read more »
Nigeria: Mangu Killings - Plateau Delegation Visits Zaria, Gives Reason for Delay
A high-powered delegation from Plateau State has visited the Zazzau emirate council over the killing of wedding travelers in Mangu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Be Prepared to Pay Heavy Sacrifice for Peace, Fubara Tells Supporters
The suspended governor of Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara, says there is no sacrifice too big for the peace, stability, and progress of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Abbas Is an Excellent Representative - UBA Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has noted that one key areas that the House of Representatives Speaker, Rt Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, has excelled beyond measure, is constituency… Read more »
Nigeria: Asherkine, Rebecca, and the Dangers of AI
If there is one Nigerian content creator whose work I deeply admire, it is Akinyemi Oluwaseun Omotayo, popularly known as Asherkine. At a time when people do all manner of… Read more »
Nigeria: Insight Into Aminu Dantata As a Family Man, Sportsman and Silent Philanthropist
Refusing to take a "no" for an answer, the Daily Trust Team continued to work round the clock on how to get greater insights into the life of Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The Team reached… Read more »
Nigeria: Alh. Aminu Alhassan Dantata - Profile of the North's Century-Long Legendary Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Sunday, the 19th of May, 2024 marked the 93rd year of the birth of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a Kano-based businessman and philanthropist who is a scion of the late Alhaji Alhassan… Read more »
Nigeria: I Pray Allah Not to Give Me What Would Not Benefit Others - - Alhaji Aminu Dantata
There is only one word to describe Alhaji AMINU ALHASSAN DANTATA: colossus, in height, age and the stupendous wealth he has garnered, as well as experiences, lands and other… Read more »
Nigeria: Dantata's Generosity Second to None - Yakasai
In this interview with Weekend Trust, elder statesman Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, 99, reflects on his decades-long friendship with the Late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, describing him as… Read more »
Nigeria: What Aminu Dantata Meant to Us - Kano Residents
Indeed, the late Aminu Alhassan Dantata's death will surely leave a huge gap not only in the lives of his family members but also for many other people. His philanthropic… Read more »
Nigeria: Aminu Dantata - His Life and Legacy
With the benefit of hindsight, it could be said that prominent business man and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, looked forward to transiting the earthly realm. Read more »
Nigeria: A Tribute to Alhaji Aminu Dantata - Merchant Prince Who Bridged Tradition and Modernity
Today, we bid farewell to one of Nigeria's most remarkable sons, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 94. His death marks the end of an… Read more »
Nigeria: Alhassan Dantata's Business Dynasty
Alhassan Dantata is the father of the late Aminu Dantata and the founder of the Dantata business dynasty. He is also the great-grandfather of Aliko Dangote. Read more »
