Daily Trust

574 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• David Umahi Mocks Peter Obi, Predicts His Defeat in 2027 · Nigerian Minister David Umahi dismisses Peter Obi's safety fears, predicting his defeat in 2027.
• El Kanemi Wins Fourth President's Federation Cup, Qualifies for CAF · El Kanemi defeated Ikorodu City 1-0 to claim their fourth President's Federation Cup title.
• Nigeria's U17 Women's Team Qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup · Nigeria's U17 women's national team, the Flamingos, qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a record 13-goal aggregate win over Benin.
• South African World Cup Star Jayden Adams Found Dead in Cape Town · Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies unexpectedly during 2026 World Cup
• Ondo Police Arrest Man Who Staged Own Kidnapping to Collect Ransom · Ondo State police arrested a man who faked his own kidnapping and collected ₦50,000 from his family.
• Edo Governor Okpebholo Casts Vote, Declares Local Elections Peaceful · Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo cast his ballot and described the local government elections as peaceful and orderly.
• Low Voter Turnout Marred Saturday's Edo State Local Government Elections · Low voter turnout and late material arrivals marred Saturday's local government elections in Edo State.
• Former INEC Director Defends Candidate Substitution Amid Placeholder Abuse · Nick Dazang argues candidate substitution is vital for democracy despite Nigerian placeholder corruption.
• Nigeria's North-East Development Commission Faces Scrutiny Over Recovery Progress · The North-East Development Commission is evaluated for its ability to overcome decades of neglect and insurgency-driven devastation.
• Nigerian National Assembly Faces Criticism for Allowing Illegal PFIPC in 2026 Budget · Nigerian lawmakers face scrutiny for approving an illegal agency in the 2026 budget amid corruption allegations.
• Nigeria's CSOs Face Funding Gaps as USAID Exits, New Initiatives Emerge · Nigeria's civil society organizations struggle with funding gaps after USAID's exit, despite new global initiatives aiming to support local development.
• Teenage Girls in Potiskum Launch Snacks Business to Fund Weddings · Young women in Nigeria's Yobe State sell homemade snacks at highway checkpoints to save for marriage dowries and household items.
• Nigeria Aviation Minister Demands Apology, Fine from Obi Over Airport Parking Incident · Festus Keyamo demands public apology and N25,000 fine from Peter Obi after airport parking dispute.
• Nigerian Security Forces Rescue Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren After Months of Siege · Nigerian joint task forces successfully rescued pupils and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State.
• Spain Beats Belgium 2-1 in Late Winner to Reach 2026 World Cup Semi-Final · Mikel Merino scores late winner as Spain defeats Belgium 2-1 to advance to the 2026 World Cup semi-final.
• Zamfara Governor Lawal Supports State Police as Solution to Insecurity · Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal argues state police will empower governors to secure their states.
• Gombe Governor Orders Probe After Assembly Complex Canopy Collapse Kills One · Gombe State Government launches investigation into construction site collapse that killed one worker.
• Opposition Parties PDP and APM Welcome Safe Return of Oyo Kidnapped Students · PDP and APM praise security agencies and Governor Makinde for rescuing Oyo students after 50 days.
• Nigeria Fact-Checker Urges Local-Language Verification to Stop Electoral Disinformation · Alhassan Bala argues strengthening fact-checking in Nigeria's 250+ local languages is vital to combat election misinformation.
• Barcelona Secures €210m Loan to Fund Transfer Market and Operations · Barcelona borrows €210m to finance player acquisitions and cover operational costs for the upcoming season.
• Lagos Court Remands DJ Chicken to Kirikiri Jail Over Death Threat Allegations · DJ Chicken arraigned in Lagos over death threat against Seyi Tinubu, remanded to Kirikiri Correctional Centre.
• Nigerian Schoolchildren and Teachers Released After 56-Day Kidnapping · Security agencies rescued 46 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State after 56 days.
• Edo Governor and Senator Mourn Passing of Catholic Archbishop Akubeze · Governor Okpebholo and Senator Oshiomhole honor Archbishop Akubeze's legacy of faith and justice following his death.
• Zamfara Farmers Urge Government to Curb Devastating Bird Invasion · Zamfara farmers report massive crop destruction from bird invasions, demanding government intervention to prevent economic and food security crises.
• Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu's Leadership Capacity Amid Security Crisis · Peter Obi argues President Tinubu's best is insufficient due to leadership capacity deficits.
• Nigeria Police Arrest Suspect in Alleged ₦3 Billion Cyber Fraud · Lagos police arrest Adeleke Hafees for alleged ₦3 billion cyber fraud against a financial institution.
• Zamfara Police Rescue Abducted INEC Staff, Recover Cattle After Bandit Attacks · Zamfara State Police rescued an abducted INEC official and other hostages after repelling bandit attacks in Gummi and Gusau.
• Nigeria's State Police Bill Shifts Security Power to Governors · Nigeria's historic State Police Bill decentralizes security authority to state governors to combat regional crime.
• Katsina Elders Demand Unconditional Release of Security Analyst Dr. Bashir Kurfi · Katsina elders urge state government to immediately release detained security analyst Dr. Bashir Kurfi.
• Nigerian Official Claims Migrants in UK Face 'Modern Day Slavery' · President Tinubu's adviser claims many educated Nigerians in the UK are worse off than low-income earners at home.