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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Europe can’t be well if things go wrong in West Africa – EU ambassador - Daily Trust

5 days ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The European Union’s ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, spoke with the Daily Trust Newspaper as the organisation celebrates its 75th anniversary in Abuja. He spoke on a range of issues, including the misconception of the EU’s interest in Nigeria and West Africa in general. He emphasised the importance of the relationship between the EU and Nigeria, disclosing that at least 28% of Nigeria’s foreign trade is with the EU.
FG unveils innovators’ challenge to foster economic growth

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The federal government has launched a flagship initiative, the 2025 NextGen Innovators Challenge, aimed at unlocking the creative potential of young Nigerians and promoting innovation across the country. The challenge will cover various sectors, including agriculture, renewable energy, healthtech, fintech, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Foreign missions under burden of infrastructure decay, poor staff welfare

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad have been facing significant challenges, including infrastructure decay and poor staff welfare, particularly in the United States. Lawmakers in the House of Representatives recently raised concerns about the deteriorating state of Nigerian embassies and consulates, citing issues such as infrastructural decay, financial distress, and mismanagement.
‘China has no hidden agenda in Africa’

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

Stakeholders in diplomacy, academics, and the media have dismissed claims of China’s ulterior motives in Africa, stating that the Asian power remains a key development partner on the continent. This stance was made clear at the Media Executives Forum and Book Launch held at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja. Participants at the event called for greater collaboration between African and Chinese media to present more balanced narratives and foster mutual understanding.
Highs and lows of ECOWAS @50

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

ECOWAS is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of regional cooperation, economic integration and collective progress across West Africa. ECOWAS was founded on May 28, 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos by 15 West African nations. Over the years, ECOWAS has played a crucial role in trade, security, democracy, and development within the region.
How car ramming in Liverpool’s victory parade put 4 children, 23 others in hospital

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

A car rammed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title victory on Monday, leaving 27 people hospitalised, but police said they were ruling out terrorism. “We believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it,” Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims told a press conference, adding a 53-year-old white British man had been arrested. “The incident is not being treated as terrorism,” she added.
ECOWAS, AES agree to jointly fight insecurity in West Africa

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (Alliance des États du Sahel, AES) have agreed to work together to tackle the security challenges bedevilling the region. This was disclosed in a joint statement released by the two bodies after consultations between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the AES Confederation and the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, on May 22, 2025, in Bamako, Republic of Mali.
Nigeria, China implementing 10 partnership actions to deepen China-Africa cooperation – Amb Dunhai - Daily Trust

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

Nigeria and China are currently implementing three-year partnership actions for modernisation to deepen China-Africa cooperation, the Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has disclosed. Dunhai disclosed this on Saturday while speaking at the 2025 ‘Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon, tagged: “Tea in Nature’s Whisper, Aroma of Picturesque Jiangnan” at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja, Nigeria.
7 inmates escape from custody in Osun

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said it has launched an expansive manhunt for seven fleeing inmates following the rainfall that breached the security of its facility at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun State. The spokesperson for the Service, Umar Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night. The force majeure which occurred at about 0200hours on Tuesday, 20th of May 2025 led to the escape of seven inmates.
Sudan army in final push to oust RSF from capital outskirts

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Joshua Odeyemi

Clashes erupted on Tuesday in the outskirts of Sudan’s capital as the army launched a “large-scale” offensive to dislodge the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from its last positions in the area. Explosions were heard in eastern Omdurman, an AFP correspondent reported, where the RSF still hold some positions after losing control of the capital, Khartoum. The army said it began the push on Monday to retake the holdouts, where health authorities reported a deadly cholera outbreak.