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target=_blank>PHOTOS: The Unveiling of Project Evolution, West Africa’s first AI-powered Newsroom
Media Trust Group, publisher of Daily Trust, Weekend Trust, Aminiya, Trust TV and Trust Radio, has officially launched its Digital Newsroom, aimed at improving quality and independent journalism. The AI-powered newsroom was launched on Wednesday at the Corporate Headquarters of the company in Abuja. See the pictures below: Editorial Director Ibrahim Shehu, Executive Director Corporate
target=_blank>My son not the father of your child, Davido’s dad tells ‘strange’ woman
Dr Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has clarified the family’s position and steps it has taken regarding the claim of a child, Anuoluwapo, that Davido is her father. Adeleke made the clarification on Wednesday during a news conference in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports
target=_blank>UN Building Bombing Trial: How I Joined Al-Barnawi in Boko Haram – Suspect
One of the suspects standing trial alongside alleged Boko Haram operative Khalid Al-Barnawi over the August 26, 2011 bombing of the United Nations building in Abuja has told a Federal High Court in Abuja how he became a member of the terror group. The suspect, Mohammed Bashir Saleh, who is the second defendant in the
target=_blank>Digital Newsroom: We’ve Built an Institution That Will Outlive Us – Kabiru Yusuf
Chairman of Media Trust Group, Malam Kabiru Yusuf, says the company has built a strong institution that will endure beyond its founders. Yusuf spoke as the company transitioned into a new era of digital journalism via its Project Evolution, unveiling of its Digital Newsroom. He described the development as a major milestone in the company’s
target=_blank>Media Trust Digital Newsroom goes live
Media Trust Group, owners of Daily Trust, Weekend Trust, Aminiya, Trust TV and Trust Radio, has unveiled Project Evolution, its Digital Newsroom aimed at improving quality and independent journalism. The AI-powered newsroom was launched on Wednesday at the company’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. Declaring the event open, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Malam Ahmed
target=_blank>FG launches free technical college admissions, textbook reforms
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of applications for admission into Federal Technical Colleges nationwide, reaffirming its commitment to free technical education, skills development and youth empowerment. The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Education following the approval of the initiative by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa. In a
target=_blank>Man jailed for stabbing, pouring hot oil on wife
A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting at Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has handed a 30-year-old man, Kazeem Solola, three years imprisonment for stabbing and pouring hot oil on his wife. Solola was convicted on a two-count charge of assault and causing grievous bodily harm. The prosecutor, Lawrence Olu-Balogun, had told the court that the offence was
target=_blank>Court issues bench warrant against alleged Turji’s allies
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of five suspects linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji. Justice Emeka Nwite on Wednesday gave the order after the federal government’s lawyer, David Kaswe, moved the oral application to the effect following the absence of the defendants in court
target=_blank>Lagos gives quit notice to squatters under Obalende bridge
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday handed an immediate quit notice to all squatters operating under the Obalende bridge/motor park to vacate the place. The government said the park is to be redesigned into an environmentally sustainable and functional space. Addressing journalists after an inspection tour of the area, the Commissioner for the Environment and
target=_blank>Payment delays undermine economic development— Contractors
Members of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) say the continued denial of payments for executed Federal Government projects undermines national economic development. The contractors, who resumed protests in Abuja on Monday, demanded the release of about N4 trillion allegedly owed them for projects executed under the 2024 Federal Government budget. The protesters
target=_blank>Bello Turji in ‘panic mode’, restless — Nigerian military
The Nigerian military says bandit leader Bello Turji is currently in panic and confusion as intensified operations close in on him and other armed group leaders in the North-West. The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Warrah Idris, made this known on Wednesday. Idris revealed this while
Bello Turji in ‘panic mode’, restless — Nigerian military
target=_blank>Alleged love child: We conducted multiple DNA tests to settle paternity claims – Davido’s father opens up
Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian music star Davido, has opened up on how the family coordinated several DNA tests to determine whether 12-year-old Anuoluwapo is the singer’s daughter. DAILY POST recalls that the paternity controversy involving Davido and the alleged daughter surfaced mid-January. In an Instagram post shared on January 15, Anuoluwapo alleged that she
Alleged love child: We conducted multiple DNA tests to settle paternity claims – Davido’s father opens up
target=_blank>Man regains freedom two months after abduction in Edo
A kidnapped victim identified only as Mr Segiru has regained his freedom, Two months after his abduction in Edo State. DAILY POST gathered that the victim and his wife, identified as Mrs. Zainab, were kidnapped on November 22, 2025, at Aviele community, near Auchi, in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The abductee
Man regains freedom two months after abduction in Edo
target=_blank>Strike: Kano Electricity Company accuses union of plunging millions into darkness
The management of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has queried the actions of the Electricity Workers Union over the withdrawal of power supply and the shutdown of the company’s operations, which affected millions of people across its franchise areas in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states. The Managing Director of the company, Dr Abubakar Shuaibu
Strike: Kano Electricity Company accuses union of plunging millions into darkness
target=_blank>Alleged N4 trillion debt: Contractors’ protest escalates as CSOs join call for minister’s resignation
Over 1,000 civil society organisations (CSOs) have thrown their weight behind the ongoing protest by indigenous contractors against the Federal Government. The groups, operating under a broad-based coalition, accused the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite.of frustrating efforts to settle outstanding debts owed to local contractors and warned that her continued stay in office
Alleged N4 trillion debt: Contractors’ protest escalates as CSOs join call for minister’s resignation
target=_blank>Defeating Tinubu in 2027’ll be easier – Aisha Yesufu
Prominent activist, Aisha Yesufu has expressed confidence that defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election will be easier than it was in the 2023 polls. Her remarks reflect growing criticism of the current administration and suggest that public sentiment may shift further against the president as the next election approaches. Yesufu, who was
Defeating Tinubu in 2027’ll be easier – Aisha Yesufu
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: CAF sanctions Algeria after post-match incidents against Super Eagles
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has sanctioned Algeria following series of incidents that occurred after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. CAF’s disciplinary board imposed both sporting and financial penalties on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF). They cited misconduct by players, officials and supporters during and
AFCON 2025: CAF sanctions Algeria after post-match incidents against Super Eagles
target=_blank>Kaduna kidnap: It is shameful – PDP slams police denial
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has strongly condemned the Federal Government and the Kaduna State Police Command over their initial denial of the reported abduction of about 163 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the development as “shameful and unacceptable.” This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the
Kaduna kidnap: It is shameful – PDP slams police denial
target=_blank>UN chief berates leaders subverting elections, international law
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday strongly denounced the subversion of elections and international law by some world leaders. In a post on X, he stressed that the UN Charter remains the foundation of international relations, the bedrock of peace, sustainable development and human rights. Guterres said leaders are “undermining global order and setting
UN chief berates leaders subverting elections, international law
target=_blank>Europa League: Aina added to Nottingham Forest squad
Ola Aina has been added to Nottingham Forest’s UEFA Europa League squad, DAILY POST reports. The Tricky Trees included Aina in their squad ahead of the final two league phase fixtures of the competition. Aina is now available for selection in Forest’s away fixture against SC Braga on Thursday. The 29-year-old returned from a long-term
Europa League: Aina added to Nottingham Forest squad
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