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Owners of arms import firm uncovered – Daily Trust
Have Houses in Abuja, Lagos Registered Business in 2011 with residential Addresses Three individuals with residences in Abuja and Lagos own the company that has been fingered for the illegal importation of arms into the country earlier in the week, investigation by Daily Trust on Sunday has shown.
BCO hails Gambari’s appointment as Chief of Staff – Daily Trust
Home News BCO hails Gambari’s appointment as Chief of Staff ADVERTISEMENT The Buhari Campaign Organization has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Gambari on his appointment as the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. The organisation in a statement by its North East Coordinator, Dr Abiso Kabir, expressed optimism that Gambari would bring his experience of decades to bear in his new national assignment.
Ex-agitators urge Buhari to appoint amnesty committee coordinator – Daily Trust
Home Abuja Ex-agitators urge Buhari to appoint amnesty committee coordinator ADVERTISEMENT President Muhammadu Buhari A coalition of Niger Delta ex-agitators has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint a substantive coordinator for the Niger-Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme. The coalition also kicked against the prolonged stay of members of the Interim Committee following the suspension of its coordinator in February.
‘I threw soul, spirit into media and always looking over my shoulders’ – Daily Trust
Lady Ejiro Umukoro’s passion for the media dates back to a very young age and still blossoms. Now, General Manager, Mega FM, Warri in Delta State, she tells Daily Trust on Sunday her inspiration and award-winning investigation stories, among others. Give a brief background about yourself. I was recently nominated for International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) Awards and named Cultural Leader (British Council UK), Code for Africa MPV as well as an Award Recipient and Fellow of Wole Soyinka.
Nigeria can be world power – former CBN deputy gov – Daily Trust
Home News Nigeria can be world power – former CBN deputy gov ADVERTISEMENT A former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Obadiah Mailafia A former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Obadiah Mailafia, has expressed optimism that Nigeria can become a world power in the next half of the century if things are done correctly.
Nigeria: COVID-19 - Sterling Bank Offers Free Medicals
Sterling Bank is offering Nigerians free access to quality healthcare service through digital channels for a period of 90 days in response to calls by the World Health Organization (WHO) to maintain social distance in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. A statement by the bank said that the service is part of the Bank's social intervention plans, aimed at cushioning the effects of the Covid19 and keep people safe at this critical period.
COVID19: Sterling Bank offers free medicals – Daily Trust
Home News COVID19: Sterling Bank offers free medicals ADVERTISEMENT Sterling Bank new logo Sterling Bank is offering Nigerians free access to quality healthcare service through digital channels for a period of 90 days in response to calls by the World Health Organization (WHO) to maintain social distance in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
StarTimes offers more channels for latest COVID 19 info – Daily Trust
Home News StarTimes offers more channels for latest COVID 19 info ADVERTISEMENT Subscribers of StarTimes Nigeria will have access to over 100 international and local channels through its OTT platforms and its streaming mobile app, StarTimes ON. This, according to the company will ensure that Nigerians have access to the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic and also enjoy fabulous entertainment content while they are at home.
Nigeria: Dangote Advocates Made in Nigeria Products
Foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has identified Nigeria's large domestic market as an incentive to import substitution and diversification of the domestic economy. Dangote, speaking in Abuja at the Roundtable parley with the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, with the theme 'Going for Growth 2.0', said the Asian Tigers are focused on exports because of the size of their markets, hence they produce for outside markets.
Dangote advocates made in Nigeria products – Daily Trust
Foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has identified Nigeria’s large domestic market as an incentive to import substitution and diversification of the domestic economy. Dangote, speaking in Abuja at the Roundtable parley with the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, with the theme ‘Going for Growth 2.0’, said the Asian Tigers are focused on exports because of the size of their markets, hence they produce for outside markets.
Commonwealth launches guide to tackle election cyber threats – Daily Trust
Home News Commonwealth launches guide to tackle election cyber threats ADVERTISEMENT The Commonwealth Secretariat has said though technology brings both benefit and risk to elections, there are solutions that can defend the process from cybersecurity threats. This is contained in a Commonwealth best practice guide to cybersecurity in elections.
Chancellor intervenes in ABU VC crisis – Daily Trust
Home News Chancellor intervenes in ABU VC crisis ADVERTISEMENT The Obi of Onitsha and Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has intervened in the apparent crisis at the institution over the selection procedure for a new vice chancellor. The chancellor urged the Federal Ministry of Education and National Universities Commission (NUC) to take urgent steps to resolve the impasse.
Should the president’s family members use the presidential jet? – Daily Trust
Home Vox Pop Should the president’s family members use the presidential jet? ADVERTISEMENT Should the president’s family The daughter of the president recently used the presidential jet for her personal engagement, and this elicited outcry from the public. Daily Trust asked a few Nigerians what they think about the president’s family members being allowed to use the presidential jet.
Author Chukwuemeka Ike dies at 88 – Daily Trust
Home News Author Chukwuemeka Ike dies at 88 ADVERTISEMENT Chukwuemeka Ike Renowned author, Professor Chukwuemeka Ike, is dead. According to a family source, he died on Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, after a brief illness. ADVERTISEMENT He was born on April 28, 1931. Ike was a former Registrar of the West African Examination Council (WAEC).
BEDC connects Oke-Irhue community to national grid – Daily Trust
Home News BEDC connects Oke-Irhue community to national grid ADVERTISEMENT The management of BEDC Electricity PLC (BEDC) says for the first time last Sunday it connected Oke-Irhue, an agrarian community in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State to the national grid.
Ogoni leaders urged to unite, form common front – Daily Trust
Home News Ogoni leaders urged to unite, form common front ADVERTISEMENT Leaders of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) and KAGOTE, a socio-cultural organisation in Ogoniland, have been urged to unite and form a common front. The Executive Director, Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC), Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface made the remark in a statement yesterday to mark the 28th anniversary of Ogoni Day.
Why I built a diagnostic centre for my community - Dr. Sabo Tanimu – Daily Trust
Dr. Sabo Tanimu is Founder and President, Tanimu Foundation. He has a strong passion for philanthropy having grown in an environment where he saw people in dire need. A 1995 graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, he moved to the United States in 1998 for more academic pursuits.
NCC: Yoruba youths commend Buhari on Akande’s appointment – Daily Trust
Home News NCC: Yoruba youths commend Buhari on Akande’s appointment ADVERTISEMENT The Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Professor Adeolu Akande as Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC).
Sun challenges EFCC’s ‘sealing of head office’ – Daily Trust
Home News Sun challenges EFCC’s ‘sealing of head office’ ADVERTISEMENT The management of Sun Publishing Limited has expressed dismal why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sealed its corporate headquarters in Lagos. In a statement yesterday, the management said it did not understand the legal basis for the EFCC action.
BBC’s Zeinab uncovers stories in new series of History of Africa – Daily Trust
Home News BBC’s Zeinab uncovers stories in new series of History of Africa ADVERTISEMENT History of Africa has returned for a highly anticipated second series, taking BBC World News presenter Zeinab Badawi on a prolific journey across the continent to uncover its rich and complex past.
How 60 years of television in Nigeria have shaped discourse – Daily Trust
From a humble beginning 60 years ago, the television industry in Nigeria has lived up to expectations. No doubt, it is not all rosy in the 60 years history of television broadcast in Nigeria. On October 31, 1959, from Agodi, in Ibadan, present Oyo State, the first television station not only in Nigeria but in tropical Africa, the Western Nigeria Television (WNTV), berthed. Mr Olapade Obisesan was the first Chairman.
Daily Trust editor, Hamza loses father – Daily Trust
Home News Daily Trust editor, Hamza loses father ADVERTISEMENT The late Alaramma Idris Hamza The father of the editor of Daily Trust newspaper, Hamza Idris, Alaramma Idris Hamza Daura, has died at the age of 77 years after a brief illness. He died yesterday in Kano where he was taken for treatment and had been buried around 6:30 pm.
‘70% of cancer deaths in developing countries’ – Daily Trust
Home Abuja ‘70% of cancer deaths in developing countries’ ADVERTISEMENT Cancer contributes to one in six deaths globally with 70 per cent in developing countries like Nigeria due to late detection. Also, over 18 million people are said to develop cancer annually with 9.6 million deaths from every year. ADVERTISEMENT The data was rolled out by the International Agency for Research on Cancer which noted that one out of every three persons in the world will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
Baze university kidnap victim donates to IDPs – Daily Trust
Home News Baze university kidnap victim donates to IDPs ADVERTISEMENT A lecturer at Baze University, Abuja, Dr Abubakar Alkali, recently kidnapped, has donated food and clothing items to the internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Durumi Abuja. Dr Alkali who is a former Presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 elections called on the government to step up efforts to bring an end to the current insecurity in the country.
Code of Conduct, immigration reinforce collaboration on asset declaration – Daily Trust
Home News Code of Conduct, immigration reinforce collaboration on asset declaration ADVERTISEMENT The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) are collaborating to ensure public officers declare their assets as at when due. Both organizations agreed that asset declaration was necessary before the country can be free from corrupt practices through non-challant attitude of political and public office holders.
‘I want to impact the community through writing’ – Daily Trust
ADVERTISEMENT Oma Nnorom Oma Nnorom is a 2015 Mass Communication graduate of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and Publisher of O Magazine, an all glossy quarterly tourism publication. She is a member of the International Travel Writers Alliance, a network of travelers’ writers and photographers. The Imo State-born speaks on why she started the tourism publication among others. ADVERTISEMENT What is your work background before starting your publication?
President Buhari urged to do more for youths – Daily Trust
Home News President Buhari urged to do more for youths ADVERTISEMENT President Muhammadu Buhari. The Northern Youth Peace and Reconciliation Initiative (NYPARI) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to do more for Nigerian youths especially in job creation. The National Chairman of NYPARI, Sir Auwal A. Lawan Uba, made the remark in a statement. ADVERTISEMENT He also appealed to the federal government to provide functional incentives that would motivate youths to take education seriously.
Two Kano-based online publications merge – Daily Trust
Home News Two Kano-based online publications merge ADVERTISEMENT The publishers of the two online publications, Maude Rabiu Gwadabe of “Kano Today” and Nazifi Dawud of “Daily Focus”, have announced their merger to be known as “Kano Focus.” In a statement, the publishers announced that the merger is to provide a credible and viable medium for investigative journalism on issues and events in Kano State.
Kogi APC guber primary, daylight robbery – Audu – Daily Trust
Home News Kogi APC guber primary, daylight robbery – Audu ADVERTISEMENT An aspirant in the concluded Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, Prince Yahaya Audu, has rejected the outcome of the polls, describing the exercise as “Kangaroo and a daylight robbery.” Incumbent Governor Yahaya Bello emerged winner of the election held in Lokoja on Thursday for the state’s governorship poll scheduled for November 16, 2019.
Eid-el-Kabir: Glo urges Muslims to dedicate selves to service of Allah – Daily Trust
Home News Eid-el-Kabir: Glo urges Muslims to dedicate selves to service of Allah ADVERTISEMENT Telecommunications company, Globacom, has felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging them to continue to dedicate themselves to the service of Allah.
Japan: Using school feeding programme to make better citizens – Daily Trust
In Japan, school feeding programme is well structured, and it is turning young people into better citizens. Daily Trust on Sunday reports. In most restaurants and hotels in Japan, when customers or guests finish their meals, they gather plates, cutleries, disposables and other used items to a designated area for the workers to carry into an inner section to wash. This is done without any fuse or bad feeling whatsoever.
How thousands of guns were seized in 2019 – Daily Trust
Police recovered 1,350 firearms in past 7 months With the sharp rise of violent crimes across Nigeria, obviously comes arms proliferation. From hi-tech guns to local pistols, the number of firearms in circulation is stirring apprehension. By way of an investigation, Daily Trust Saturday takes a look at the worrisome trend.
Munition nation: In Nigeria, it looks like guns, guns everywhere! – Daily Trust
Nigeria’s entry points are vulnerable, as caches of arms have been discovered by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) mostly at the ports. The Customs in 2017 recorded the seizure of shipments of 2,761 pump action rifles, and it said all the four shipments intercepted from Turkey were false declarations on the bills of landing, showing a case of smuggling. In January 2018, a container loaded with 49 boxes of 661 pump action arms was intercepted.
5 security threats Buhari ‘carried over’ to 2nd term – Daily Trust
Insecurity was one of the many issues campaigned to solve in his 2015 elections. Four years on, it remains unresolved, with President Muhammadu Buhari carrying a number of them over to his current tenure. Though Nigeria has been plagued by many crises, it still forges ahead. From the decade-old Boko Haram insurgency, to the latest face-off between the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and the police, one crisis seems to make way for another, darkening the landscape.
Why Shiite crisis persists – Daily Trust
Slowly, the protests, and the resultant face-off between the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and security forces, worsens. The recent one resulted in the deaths of some policemen and Shiites. Daily Trust Saturday takes a look at the issue.
Continuing street protests is only option for us – IMN – Daily Trust
Ibrahim Musa is the President Media Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). He speaks on the recent protests in Abuja and continuous detention of its leader, among others. Daily Trust: Why is the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) blaming President Muhammadu Buhari for the continued detention of its leader Ibrahim El-Zakzaky when it is a judicial matter?
Nigerians killed around the world – Daily Trust
24 in one year, 6 countries From murder to executions, many Nigerians have been killed around the world in the past one year. Daily Trust Saturday takes a look at the disturbing trend. ADVERTISEMENT The recent deaths of two Nigerians in foreign lands have again triggered concerns in circumstances that might be xenophobic. In South Africa, Mrs.
Making wishes at Sensoji, Tokyo’s centuries-old temple – Daily Trust
Every year, thousands of people from across the world visit the Sensoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan, seeking fortune, health and spiritual understanding. ADVERTISEMENT The stream of visitors seemed unending along the stretch of the walkway from the Kaminarimon Gate (or Thunder Gate) with a giant hanging lantern, to the inner part of the Sensoji Buddhist Temple of Asakusa in Tokyo. The lantern was painted red and black. It is also the insignia of Asakusa.
‘That I get Nigerian food in Japan excites me’ – Daily Trust
Emmanuel Jesuyon Dansu is a Mathematics Biology doctoral student at the Tohoko University, Sendai, Japan. He is from Badagry, Lagos State. He is also the Secretary-General, African Association of Miyagi (AFAM) in Sendai. He speaks to Daily Trust Saturday, about how life has been for him since he arrived the Asian country, two years ago. Daily Trust: How long have you been in Japan and for what purpose? ADVERTISEMENT Emmanuel Jesuyon Dansu: I came to Japan on the 4th of April, 2017.
‘Japan investment attitude too slow’ – Daily Trust
Home Business ‘Japan investment attitude too slow’ ADVERTISEMENT Japan’s industrial investing business attitude has been described as too slow but with long term benefits. Professor Kenichi Ohno of the National Graduate Institute of Policy ADVERTISEMENT Studies, Tokyo, Japan, made the remark Tuesday at an interaction with a select group of visiting African journalists. “Slowness and hesitation are in our genes. Japan business decision is too slow but when they come in, it is good and long-standing.
‘African countries must learn dynamics of implementing dev’t methods’ – Daily Trust
Home Business ‘African countries must learn dynamics of implementing dev’t methods’ ADVERTISEMENT The President, Graduate School, International University of Japan, Niigata, Japan, Professor Hiroyuki Itami, said Africans must learn the dynamics of Japan development methods and try to implement them in their countries.
‘Why I established Fulani radio station’ – Daily Trust
Usman Shehu worked for the Voice of Nigeria (VON) and Bauchi Radio Corporation (BRC) and is now a senior editor in Duetsche Welle (DW), Germany. He is the chairman/chief executive officer of Koode Radio International (KRI) for Fulani-speaking people. What prompted you to establish Koode Radio International? ADVERTISEMENT Well, there are many reasons. The goal of Koode Radio International (KRI) is to educate, enlighten and entertain the Fulani community in all spheres.
‘What the 9th Assembly should focus on in four years’ – Daily Trust
A former Deputy Senate Leader, Dr. Jonathan Silas Zwingina, in this interview, sets an agenda for the 9th National Assembly. The former parliamentarian, who represented Adamawa South Senatorial District of Adamawa State from 1999 to 2007 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), advised the new assembly members to ensure unity among members and the two chambers, so as to maintain the sanctity of the parliament, among other issues. The leadership of the National Assembly has just been constituted.
British Council celebrates 75 years in Nigeria – Daily Trust
Home News British Council celebrates 75 years in Nigeria ADVERTISEMENT The British Council has said that 117,352 Nigerians benefitted from internationally recognised examinations through its support in 2018/2019 alone, connecting them to worldwide learning opportunities. Also, 2,935 teachers have been trained through its schools and English Language programmes since 2018.
Kidnappers still holding Nigeria ransom – Daily Trust
Despite various measures by security agencies, governments and communities, kidnapping is still a long way from being checked. The abduction of the Magajin Garin Daura in Katsina State, Alhaji Musa Umar Uba, on Wednesday opened a new chapter in kidnapping in Nigeria as high profile personalities are now being targeted. ADVERTISEMENT The traditional title holder was kidnapped from his house in Daura shortly after Maghrib prayers.
Rise of ‘jungle justice’ puts Nigeria on edge – Daily Trust
Frustrated by perceived non-performance of security agencies, Nigerians have been taking the law into their own hands, meting out on-the-spot sentences on alleged violators. Recently, there has been a spike on the deadly trend, causing Daily Trust Saturday to take a look. Only on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, a mob around Opolo area of Yenagoa in Bayelsa State set ablaze a 16-year-old armed robbery suspect, Samuel Abarimua. He was however promptly rescued by the police.
2019 Campaigns Heat Up – Daily Trust
Opposition Amplify Buhari’s ‘Weakness’ Ruling Party Closes in on Atiku Buhari Takes Campaign to ‘Votes Bank States’ Atiku to Woo Voters in President’s Home State, Katsina, Others What APC, PDP Must Do – Dr. Kari With barely a month to the general elections, the 2019 campaign rallies are beginning to intensify, even as the two camps of the major presidential contenders throw jibes at each other.
Reminiscences with Dr. Tom Adaba – Daily Trust
Dr. Tom Adaba could aptly be described as a pioneer; he was the pioneer Principal of the NTA Television College, Jos from 1980 to 1987 and was equally the pioneer Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
2019: As campaigns for titanic battle begin – Daily Trust
Buhari, Atiku Plot to Capture 13 Battleground States President to Hinge Campaign on Projects Ex-VP Launches Policy Statement Tomorrow APC, PDP to Spend Billions on Rallies, Logistics As campaigns for the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly elections commence today, a member of the Muhammadu Buhari Presidential Campaign Organisation in 2015, Osita Okechukwu, said the thrust of the president’s campaigns would be “on-going critical infrastructure projects across the country”.
When ‘off the record’ stirred media discourse in Nigeria – Daily Trust
A news medium, Oak TV, released a video of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed “off the record” statement thereby stirring up issues of media ethics. Just when the global media space is inundated with the issue of fake news and how to contain it, professional ethics was called to question in Nigeria, in a matter involving the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
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