…party. “We are now one big and happy family. ADC is going to form the next government of Nigeria, and Atiku will be the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the grace of God,” he said. The post Peter Obi’s ‘unceremonious’ exit from ADC left Southeast disadvantaged, confused – Okonkwo appeared first on V…

…Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has defended the proposed State Police Bill, assuring Nigerians that adequate constitutional safeguards have been included to prevent governors and political actors from using state police as private security outfits.Abbas spoke on the issue on Wednesday, July 15 at the National Security Roundtable…

Police arrest 35-year-old Nigerian man over m8rder of his girlfriend in Gambia The Gambia Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian man, Audu Williams in connection with the m8rder of his girlfriend, Esther Tango. Esther's body was discovered on July 7, 2026, in a bush between Kitty and Siffoe villages in the We…

…before. Despite the huge losses, the goalkeeper continued playing, and even represented Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, before leaving Chippa United by mutual consent in February.Mohammed Lawal has now offered insight into the player's personal struggle and how it affected his game. Speaking with…

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria entered the second half of 2026 with its strongest macroeconomic fundamentals in several years, but the gains have yet to translate into broad-based improvements in the real economy, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr. Muda…

…price is still significantly lower than the level we had during the war,” he said. For Nigeria, the elevated crude prices come as the country records its strongest oil production performance in more than six years, raising expectations of higher export earnings, stronger foreign exchange inflows and improved government…

Nigeria has intensified efforts to tackle the growing challenge of drug misuse while ensuring that patients who require controlled medicines for pain relief, mental health treatment and palliative care continue to get safe and timely access to them, the World Health Organisation has said. WHO disclosed this in a statem…

…Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering football and sports in Nigeria and Africa.Atlanta, USA - Thomas Tuchel's decision to set England up in a deep defensive block has drawn sharp criticism following the team's failure to contain Lionel Messi, with public commentators arguing the tactical approach…

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has maintained a safe and stable air navigation environment during the first half of 2026, recording operational improvements, sustained safety standards The post NAMA posts mid-year operational gains, seeks greater funding appeared first on Tribune Online.

…development. The post OGITECH @20 tasks industry, academia on innovation to drive Nigeria’s growth appeared first on Tribune Online.

…three years of sweeping economic reforms by the Federal Government, about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty, highlighting the country’s deepening social and economic challenges, new World Bank documents obtained by The PUNCH have shown. The findings are contained in the World Ba…

…of so-called minnows in African women’s football is over, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. As Nigeria intensify preparations for the tournament in Morocco, the reigning African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year believes every team is capable of causing an upset and has urged her teammates to approach every game with maximum re…

Domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, at the weekend, supported young talents who took part in a singing competition organised for people living with disabilities. The airline co-sponsored the blind segment of the ‘Henrotion in Expression’ event, held in Port Harcourt, on Sunday, which saw Sarima Owhur (Sari Wonde…

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has announced a new welfare measure that allows members of staff to proceed on study leave with pay, as part of efforts to improve employee development and motivation. The post NCAT assures ATSSSAN of better workers’ welfare appeared first on Tribune Online.

…fuel and, by extension, reduce airline ticket prices. However, that has not happened in Nigeria, and according to an energy strategist and entrepreneur, Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, the reason lies in how the country’s Jet A1 market is priced. Ogungbangbe, who is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of CITA Energies,…

…report, police operatives, in collaboration with the military, the Vigilante Group of Nigeria and community policing members, swiftly mobilised to the scene and commenced bush-combing and rescue operations. “The abandoned vehicle and casket were recovered, while the casket was evacuated to Elemona Mortuary, Ejule,” the…

…the candidacy of Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association, citing her leadership qualities, experience and vision for reform ahead of the association’s July 18, 2026 election. Among those who publicly backed her were Senior Advocates of Nigeria Funke Adekoya, Yinka Omorog…

…consultation, information sharing and mutual respect,” he said. According to him, Nigeria’s inter-agency collaboration involving the EFCC, SCUML, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Corporate Affairs Commission and civil society organisations enabled the cou…

There is no well-meaning Nigerian who is not relieved that the Oyo State kidnap saga ended happily despite the eight fatalities and the 56 agonising days it took to embrace the light at the end of what was, to all intents and purposes, a very dark chapter in Nigeria’s beleaguered history. The mass abduction, which took…

…of Calabar; His Lordship, Prof. Nneoyi Egbe, has rejected alleged attempt to Islamise Nigeria and integrate sharia laws and financial systems into the country’s economy. He stated this at the end of the three-day third session of the 12th Synod of the diocese at the Holy Trinity Anglican Communion in Calabar, Cross Riv…

…to a statement issued by the commission on Wednesday. PUNCH Online reports that Nigeria has increasingly deployed technology to improve the credibility of elections through innovations such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and the INEC Result Viewing Portal. Identity verification has also remained a key compon…

Former Nigerian International, John Obi Mikel, has raised a question about Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semi-final fixture with England. The former Chelsea midfielder raised the question while warning England that they will have to do more to try and stop Messi when they face Argentina on Tuesday night.…

…Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Among the forfeited properties are Rayhaan University, Kebbi State, including the Rayhaan University Permanent Site, Rayhaan University Temporary Site, Rayhaan University Third Site, the Rayhaan University Vice Chancellor's…

The United States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons to their communities. The call was made by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, during a visit to Abuja, where he held talks…

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu has confirmed his attendance at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September. This was as a source familiar with the discussions told our correspondent that a chance meeti…