Joshua Odeyemi

Abuja, Nigeria

Digital Reporter and Editor at Daily Trust

I'm a Multi-media Journalist working with Media Trust Ltd (Daily, Weekly & Sunday Trust newspapers) Abuja. I report sports, Paramilitary activities & disasters.

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JUST IN: FG declares public holidays for Easter

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 18th April and Monday, 21st April, 2025 as public holidays to mark the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. Announcing this on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country.
Gaza War: No end in sight as Israel bombards hospital

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

An Israeli air strike early Sunday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, as the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas “command and control centre” operating from within the facility. Since the outbreak of war, tens of thousands of Gazans have sought refuge in hospitals across the territory, many of which have suffered severe damage in ongoing hostilities.
UN, MMF, Emir Sanusi gather in UK for Chibok girls

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, the Emir of Kano, His Highness Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the Chief Operation Officer (COO), Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF), Dr Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode will join other global speakers at 11th year program of the Chibok Girls abduction with photo exhibition and commemoration in London, United Kingdom, today.
Nigeria to investigate claims of religious intimidation

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The Nigerian government, on Friday, assured the United States of its commitment to upholding freedom of religion and expression, among other freedoms. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave this assurance in a statement signed by its acting spokesman, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, saying any reports of threats or intimidation against religious leaders would be investigated and appropriate actions would be taken.
As Gabon elects a new president today

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

Gabon votes today to pick a president, 19 months after the end of more than five decades of the Bongo dynasty. The Bongo dynastic rule was widely viewed as corrupt before junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema hijacked power in the August 2023 coup. Voters are expected to head to the polls between 7.30am and 6pm (0630 and 1700 GMT) today. SPONSOR ADThe central African nation’s interior ministry has promised to release the results by April 16 at the latest.
Nigeria begins e-visa policy implementation May 1

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The federal government has announced that the implementation of its new electronic visa (e-Visa) system will commence on May 1st, 2025. The Minister of Interior, Tunji Ojo and his Aviation and Aerospace Development counterpart, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting on implementation and enforcement of immigration protocols.
How US-China trade war will impact Nigeria

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The trade war between China and the US is escalating with the latter slamming an unprecedented 125 per cent tariff on its Asian rival on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo of tariffs came into effect on dozens of trading partners earlier Wednesday. In one of the most serious tests of China-US ties in recent decades, Trump ramped up the duties he had originally prepared for Chinese goods, finally raising them to 125 per cent after Beijing retaliated against its earlier tariff.
ECOWAS to reward outstanding regional journalists

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has disclosed that its Media Excellence Award will be held annually. Joel Ahofodji, ECOWAS Commission Head of Communications, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday.
West Africa: Nigeria's Mixed Diplomatic Outlook Under Tinubu

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Joshua Odeyemi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will mark two years in charge of Nigeria next month with a lot of landmark achievements as well as "failed reforms" to look back at. One of the cornerstones in shaping his global standing and advancing Nigeria's strategic interests across the world is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), but it has not always been smooth for the ministry in the last two years.
Brewing diplomatic rift between AES countries and Algeria

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

Relations between Algeria and the military alliance of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger plunged to historic lows Monday as the two sides severed diplomatic ties in a spat over a downed drone last week. Algeria said it shot down the Malian drone on March 31 when it crossed into its airspace near the border town of Tin Zaouatine.