Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep grief over the passing of prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, saying the country has lost an irreplaceable institution. The late Dantata, an uncle of Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, passed away at the age of 94 in Abu Dhabi in the early hours […]
Read MorePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman and business icon, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing it as a monumental national loss. Dantata, aged 94, passed away in the early hours of Saturday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said Nigeria has lost […]
Read MoreLabour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian leaders battling health challenges to emulate Abdullahi Umar Ganduje by stepping down from office rather than clinging to power. Obi made the call while reacting to Ganduje’s recent resignation as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described the […]
Read MorePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Barrister Ismael Ahmed as the executive chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy said Ahmed will coordinate the operations of the presidential gas initiative, which is designed to alleviate the effects of the removal of fuel […]
Read MoreEmir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has expressed concern that no official delegation from Plateau state has come to Zaria to condole with families of the victims who were murdered in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau while on their way to a wedding. Daily Trust had reported how 31 wedding travellers were attacked […]
Read MoreThe leadership crisis rocking the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has deepened as the state chairmen of the party, who are also statutory National Executive Committee (NEC) members, have endorsed the suspension of the national chairman of the party, Alhaji Shehu Gabam. The head of the SDP Forum of State Chairmen, Mr Femi Adeniyi Ferrari, on […]
Read MorePolice in Rivers State have arrested the principal of Christ Ambassadors Mission International School, Eagle Island, Port Harcourt, Mrs Mirabel Wobo, along with a teacher and the aunt of a 14-year-old girl, for allegedly torturing the student with a hot iron over an accusation of stealing N30,000. The teenager, who sustained severe burns, is currently […]
Read MoreA High Court in Kenya has ruled that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was illegally arrested and extradited from the country by Nigerian officials in 2021. In a judgement on Tuesday, Justice Chacha Mwita of the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi City ruled that the government of Kenya violated […]
Read MoreNorthern Governors have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned business magnate and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, who died Saturday at the age of 94. The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, in a condolence message on behalf of his colleagues, described the death […]
Read MorePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Professor Benedict Oramah, the outgoing president of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The announcement was made on Friday at the 32nd Annual Meeting of Afreximbank, where Tinubu praised Oramah’s leadership and impact on the continent’s […]
Read MoreAll roads lead to Lagos, the ever bustling commercial centre of Nigeria, as the final of this year’s Federation Cup competition in the men and women’s categories will be held today at the magnificent Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena. After a gruelling round of matches in the single knockout competition, which kicked off February, four clubs […]
Read MoreArsenal have to play a waiting game if they want to sign Rodrygo. The Real Madrid forward, who plays alongside Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, could be sold for approximately £70million. His wage structure would put him at the top of Arsenal’s wage earners. Real are playing hard to get but my insiders at the […]
Read MoreBad news in Nigerian sports is as constant as the northern star. Even when we manage to win at international competitions, such victories are usually preceded or trailed by one form of controversy or another. So, the sports sector in Nigeria is never bereft of bad news or crisis. There is always something to worry […]
Read MorePriot to his death, elder statesman and renowned business mogul, Aminu Alhassan Dantata, had revealed that he no longer enjoyed life and hoped to depart this world in good faith. His death at age 94 was announced on Saturday, but about two and a half years ago he said life had become boring to him […]
Read MoreThe House of Representatives Committee on University Education has summoned the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, over what it described as alleged indiscriminate sack of vice chancellors and the dissolution of governing councils in many federal universities. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata, issued the summon on Friday during the committee’s […]
Read MoreThe President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the country currently produces 60 million tonnes of cement annually. He made the disclosure while speaking on Friday at the on-going 32nd annual meetings of the Africa Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) taking place in Abuja with the theme: “Building the Future on Decades of […]
Read MoreTributes are pouring in from across political, corporate and religious circles as Dr. Gbenga Joel Hashim, a former presidential candidate and chairman of Transnational Energy Limited, clocks 56. Widely recognised as a bridge-builder in Nigerian politics and a key player in Africa’s energy sector, Hashim’s birthday today has attracted commendations from business associates, political allies, […]
Read MorePerennial governance failures are frustrating Nigeria’s efforts to mobilise development finance despite recent economic reforms, a new 2025 Nigeria Country Focus Report, newly released by the African Development Bank has observed. The report, which was unveiled in Abuja on Thursday was titled “Making Nigeria’s Capital Work Better for Its Development”, paints a bleak picture of […]
Read MoreThe Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has posted N28.9 billion as revenue in the 2024 financial year. This was contained in the 2024 Annual Report presented by the board and management of SAHCO at its 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on Thursday. The report indicated that the revenue represented 74.8 per cent […]
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been urged to implement policies that promote non-oil exports and attract diaspora investments in an effort to strengthen the Naira. This was part of the recommendations presented in the State of Enterprise 2025 Report released by EnterpriseNGR. According to the firm’s head of research, Tayo Muritala, the report […]
Read MoreThe Yobe state government and the federal government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on long term electrification strategies. The Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and the Secretary, Kashim Ibrahim signed on behalf of the Federal government while the Secretary to Yobe state government Baba Malam Wali and the Commissioner […]
Read MoreExecutive Secretary/CEO, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Kamar Bakrin, has updated critical stakeholders on the progress made by the council in addressing impediments to improved local sugar production in the country. Speaking at a tripartite meeting of the agency, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and investment and the major BIP operators, in Abuja, the NSDC […]
Read MoreThe Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has called on human resource professionals to take a frontline role in safeguarding organisational data and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations. This message was central to discussions at the 17th Special Human Resource Forum (SHRF) of the institute, which was held virtually on Thursday, June 19, […]
Read MoreThe Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has developed a new project management framework aimed at tackling persistent cases of abandoned, delayed and poorly executed projects in the country. CIPMN said the framework is tailored specifically for Nigeria’s complex development environment as part of sweeping reforms aimed at improving the success rate of […]
Read MoreCarloha Nigeria, the franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has partnered with Lifemate for the retailer’s 19th anniversary celebration promo, running from June 1 to June 30, 2025. This landmark collaboration brings together two industry leaders committed to delivering outstanding value and experiences to Nigerians. To commemorate this milestone, Lifemate is rolling […]
Read MoreNigeria currently has fewer than 30 qualified actuaries, the Executive Secretary/CEO, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Dr Rabiu Olowo, has disclosed . Olowo said the capacity gap that directly affects the country’s ability to manage pension funds, price risk, value liabilities, and attract investment. He spoke in Lagos while delivering a keynote address at the […]
Read MoreThe Kwara State government has shut down Harmony Holdings and ordered the return of all public assets under its control. The government cited over a decade of losses, mounting liabilities, and zero returns on public investments. The decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Ilorin. According to […]
Read MoreDirector-General, Budget Office of the Federation, Dr Tanimu Yakubu, has provided an insight into why the country is running multiple budgets. According to him, Nigeria is currently operating three budget instruments at once. These include the 2024 Main Appropriation Act, the 2024 Supplementary Budget, and the 2025 Appropriation Act. Daily Trust reports that the National […]
Read MoreJulius Berger Nigeria PLC has clinched the Quality Assured Construction Company of the Year Award with the engineering construction firm promising to always maintain its globally acclaimed quality standards. At last weekend’s 11th edition of the Nigeria Transport Lecture and Awards event in Lagos, the Editor-in-Chief of Transport Day Newspaper, organisers of the event, Frank […]
Read MoreOando, one of Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions providers, has posted N933 billion revenue in its Q1 2025 unaudited results. This performance comes in the wake of its recent release of its 2024 FY Audited Financial Statement, where it reported a 44% year-on-year revenue increase to N4.1 trillion compared to N2.9 trillion in FY 2023 […]
Read MorePreparations are in top gear for the second Nigeria’s auto industry summit as stakeholders in the automotive industry converge on Lagos to discuss the imperative of local content in boosting the automotive economy. Organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), the Nigeria Association […]
Read MoreNew Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti considers Neymar “a very important player” and has urged the injury-prone star “to prepare well” for the 2026 World Cup. “He must prepare well and he has the time to do that,” the Italian said in an interview with the South American football federation on Thursday. “He’s a very important […]
Read MoreFive-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek is one match away from her first ever grass-court final after downing Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in Thursday’s quarterfinals at Bad Homburg. The former world No 1 will now face last year’s Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini in the semis on Friday, the Italian progressing with a 7-5, 7-5 […]
Read MoreEnyimba of Aba and Shooting Stars of Ibadan have resumed camp in preparation for the forthcoming Eko International Cup football tournament taking place in Lagos. The pre-season football tournament will run between July 6 and 13, at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium with two matches to be played on a daily basis. SKI-Hi Entertainment, in collaboration […]
Read MoreNigeria’s Oluwafolayemi Akinyosoye delivered one of the most remarkable performances of the 23rd African Fencing Championships, pulling off a stunning upset in the men’s individual sabre event. The 20-year-old defeated top seed and Olympic silver medallist Fares Farjani of Tunisia 5-4 in a tense preliminary-round duel that sent shockwaves through the competition and sparked jubilant […]
Read MoreThe Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has announced that the league board, in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has shortlisted 10 computer-literate indigenous referees for VAR training in Morocco. Elegbeleye explained that the initiative is aimed at enhancing officiating standards and aligning the league with modern global practices […]
Read MoreThe representatives of Niger and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have emerged as the winners of both the male and female categories of the 2025 Milo Schools basketball championship. In the male category, Father O’Connell Science defeated Bishop Diemetri 66-64 while in the female category, Government Secondary School Gwarinpa outclassed Lanreleke Academy, 55-42 to emerge champions. […]
Read MoreBy Sylvester Ojenagbon A substantial portion of the global population is reported to experience loneliness, and a subset of that experiences it chronically. Sadly, loneliness is particularly rampant among young adults aged 19-29, with rates going up to as high as 27% in some surveys. About one in four adults experiences loneliness, and around one […]
Read MoreTeenager Gout set a new Australian record with victory in the men’s 200m on his senior international debut at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava. The 17-year-old clocked 20.02 seconds in a highly anticipated first European meeting in the Czech Republic. The sprinter powered past Portuguese-based Cuban Reynier Mena, who had to settle for second […]
Read MoreThe 23rd African Fencing Championships began with flair and fierce competition on Wednesday, June 25, at Charterhouse Lagos, with top African nations displaying their dominance in the sport. Egypt claimed the tournament’s first gold medal, reaffirming their reputation as a continental fencing powerhouse. Team Nigeria made an encouraging start, with young prospects Wisdom Okanlawon and […]
Read MoreThough Dawule Baba has taken his final bow, his legacy continues to gallop across the fields of Nigerian and international polo. In a fitting tribute to one of the sport’s most iconic figures, Senator Hadi Sirika unveiled the Dawule Baba Memorial Trophy at a moving event held to honour the late legend. “Dawule Baba may […]
Read MoreEmma Raducanu succumbed to defeat by teenager Maya Joint in an edgy second-round match at Eastbourne. The 22-year-old lost 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-4) to the Australian 19-year-old, who secured just the second grass-court win of her career. Former US Open champion Raducanu rallied from 5-2 down in the deciding set to force a tie-break. But […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) says about 17 States have indicated readiness to host the 2025 Olympic Day celebration across the country. Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of NOC disclosed this in a Statement yesterday. Nezianya said Habu Gumel, President of NOC would kickoff the event at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on […]
Read MorePeople living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Nigeria have lamented that the high cost of medication and poor access to comprehensive care are weighing heavily on them and their families. They also decried the lack of access to new and advanced medical therapies that have been proven to cure the disease in other countries […]
Read MoreMovie title: Mi Yi Dima Year: 2024 Producer: Phebe Tosan Atsemude Nollywood’s come a long way, hasn’t it? It’s not just about loud comedies or those shiny Lagos dramas anymore. Lately, some filmmakers are digging deeper, heading out to Nigeria’s quieter corners, where the stories feel heavier, more real. Think Eyimofe or The Milkmaid. That’s […]
Read MoreAfrica bears an excessively high share of the global malaria burden, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) African Region accounting for 94% of cases and 95% of deaths in 2023. Specifically, there were an estimated 246 million malaria cases and 569,000 deaths within the region. A little over half of the deaths occurred in four […]
Read MoreJamilu Abdussalam Hajaj is the founder of the first Hausa film streaming platform Northflix. In this interview, the entrepreneur and businessman talks about sundry issues concerning the entertainment industry, as well as the recent suspension of 22 Hausa films by the Kano State censorship board. What is your view on Kannywood? Kannywood was, at […]
Read MoreMicrosoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has pledged the continuous support of his Gates Foundation to improve health innovations in Africa despite dwindling foreign aid to the continent. He stated this during a roundtable discussion with a group of journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, acknowledging the global crisis is challenging the progress of healthcare. “We […]
Read MoreActress Magdaline Adamu Shinne is one of the few northern Nigerian actresses in Nollywood who recently made it to Hollywood, probably the first actress of northern extraction to be there. In this interview, she talks about her career and an incident that nearly ruined her acting career. Who is Magdaline Adamu Shinna? I am […]
Read MoreWith a career spanning over a decade, Uti Nwachukwu has evolved from reality TV star to one of Nigeria’s most dynamic entertainers. From winning Big Brother Africa to anchoring eleven seasons of Jara, Uti’s journey has been anything but ordinary. Known for his bold fashion, and ability to light up any room, he speaks with […]
Read MoreThe quality of service by public hospitals and primary health centres in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has dropped significantly, many residents have lamented. Findings by our reporters revealed that the issues bedevilling the hospitals include inadequate bed spaces, manpower, prolonged and incessant strikes, and dearth of requisite medical equipment, among others. Many doctors are […]
Read MoreThe Kano State Censorship Board has suspended 22 airing of 22 popular Hausa series films for allegedly violating its regulatory guidelines. The board said the move is a strategic one to ensure strict adherence to regulations and uphold professionalism within the Hausa film industry, the Kannywood. According to a statement by the board’s Information Officer, […]
Read MoreMeet Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, a highly respected social entrepreneur, policy advisor and AI for Development expert in Africa. As founder of Rise Networks and Rise Interactive Studios, Toyosi has dedicated her career to empowering young people across Africa. In this interview with Weekend Trust, Toyosi shares insights into her groundbreaking project, MAKEMATION, a film that showcases […]
Read MoreBy late afternoon on Saturday, the entrance of Eko Hotel and Suites gradually filled with familiar faces from across the entertainment industry. The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was about to begin, and there was a quiet energy in the air — not just of excitement, but of pride. Dressed in […]
Read MoreThe number of young adults suffering from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension in Nigeria, is rising by the day, findings by Weekend Trust has revealed. Often thought to be a disease of older adults or the elderly, studies have shown that younger adults within the ages of 18 to 45 years are increasingly […]
Read MoreWith the recent increase in rates of people slumping and dying in the country, experts say it is important for Nigerians to adopt some preventive measures. They said while exercise is healthy for people of all ages, the elderly need to take certain steps and be mindful of some things before embarking on certain exercises. […]
Read MoreEmerging Afrobeats and R&B singer Drela has released a new body of work titled Rain, a six-track EP now available on all major streaming platforms. The Lagos-born artist, whose real name is Mohammed Salisu, is steadily carving a niche for himself in Nigeria’s music scene. Known for his rich blend of soulful melodies and vibrant […]
Read MoreWinners have emerged at the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with Seven Doors emerging as one of the most awarded productions of the night. The film won Best Lead Actor (Femi Adebayo), Best Lead Actress (Chioma Chukwuka), and Best Score/Music […]
Read MoreThe full list of nominees for the 2025 BET Awards was officially released on Thursday. A quintet of Nigerian Afrobeats stars, Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, and Shallipopi, were among the nominees. Ayra Starr led the contingent with three nominations, including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best New Artist, and Best International Act. Tems bagged […]
Read MoreThe federal government says the country’s medicinal plants remain largely underutilized, undervalued, and insufficiently integrated into the mainstream health and economic systems. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the ministerial committee on the development of the phytomedicine value chain. […]
Read MoreNigerian singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has recounted his first heartbreak experience. Speaking in a recent episode of The Bro Bants show, Ruger said he experienced his first heartbreak at the age of six after he saw an older lady, who had teased him about being his girlfriend in bed with a […]
Read MoreIt’s yet another interesting time for African movie lovers as the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is shaping up to be a celebration of African film at its best. Four standout movies have captured the spotlight this year: Seven Doors, Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, and Christmas in Lagos. These films received the […]
Read MoreTop Nollywood actors and filmmakers have revived cultural storytelling with the new movie Ohioma, a full-scale Igala-language film that recently premiered in Abuja. Speaking at the premiere, veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo shared insights into the preparation and challenges he faced portraying a culturally significant character in the film produced by Kogi-born Nollywood actor, Thompson […]
Read MoreMonths after Rose Idibia, mother of veteran singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, publicly disapproved of his relationship with Natasha Osawuru, she has finally met with the Edo House of Assembly member. The singer posted pictures and videos of his mother hosting Natasha. Other family members were seen in the video, where […]
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Read MoreWhen Mrs Olajide Saviour, 36, and her family members circumcised her first son, they thought they were carrying out a normal and routine cultural practice for male children in most parts of Nigeria. However, two hours later, the eight-day-old baby continued to bleed profusely. He was rushed to the hospital, transfused with blood and the […]
Read MoreBy Sylvester Ojenagbon Chronic kidney disease is a significant public health concern in Nigeria. Studies show its prevalence is high, with some reports suggesting that up to 26% of individuals in some regions of the country may have it. This is further reinforced by the fact that end-stage renal disease, commonly referred to as kidney […]
Read MoreThe National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has directed all its stakeholders on steps to reduce delays in accessing healthcare services for enrollees. A statement from the agency signed by the Acting Director, Media and Public Relations, Emmanuel Ononokpono, said the directives became imperative in view of notable delays in authorisation of treatment and issuance of […]
Read MoreExperts have called for collaborative efforts from government and other stakeholders towards tackling the low awareness about colorectal cancer in Nigeria and other African countries. They made the call y in Abuja during the 5th annual colorectal cancer in Africa awareness workshop hosted by National Hospital Abuja and Asokoro District Hospital. An internationally recognised gastroenterologist, […]
Read MoreResearch based on data from nearly half a million British adults found those who regularly added salt were nearly 40 per cent more likely to develop the conditions than those who never or rarely did. Suggestions for why it could have such an effect range from salt accelerating biological ageing and raising the risk of […]
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