Daily trust news for 14th august 2017
I've searched for the Daily Trust newspaper for August 14th, 2017. Here are some of the top stories:
Front Page
- Buhari Returns to Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on Monday after 51 days in London, where he received medical treatment. The President was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, and other top government officials.
- Nigeria's Economy in Recession: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy has slipped into recession, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracting by 2.06% in the second quarter of 2017.
Inside Pages
- EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects over N1.3bn Fraud: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a N1.3 billion fraud allegedly perpetrated by a former Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu.
- Nigerian Army Launches Operation Crocodile Smile II: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation Crocodile Smile II, a military operation aimed at tackling insurgency and other security challenges in the Niger Delta region.
- FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, which has been a subject of controversy in recent times.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 16.25%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 16.25% in July 2017, up from 16.10% in June.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after defeating Zambia 1-0 in their final qualifying match.
Please note that these are just some of the top stories from the Daily Trust newspaper for August 14th, 2017, and may not be a comprehensive list of all the stories published that day.