…needed but it’s battling fear ahead of the 2027 elections. He was reacting to an X user @Abdulrah_maan who claimed that the opposition in Nigeria is lacklustre. He posted: “I do not like how very disconnected I have become with this country’s politics. “Major political events keep happening without me being aware. I wo…
…died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State, dismissing claims that her death was caused by breast cancer, poisoning or maltreatment. The post Fiance speaks on Temitope Osoba’s death, denies poisoning, cancer claims appeared first on Tribune Online.
"The man you are marrying is a married man, my husband" - Nigerian woman calls out bride on her wedding day A Nigerian woman, Tina Iengem Tindi, has called out a bride on her wedding day, accusing her of marrying her husband. The bride, Aondo Kadoon Rita and her husband had their traditional wedding on Saturday, August…
…his marriage. He announced the end of their marriage in a Facebook post on Saturday, August 8, 2026, their 5th wedding anniversary. Jeff revealed that the marriage ended because his wife vowed not to forgive him after he "mistakenly followed another woman." He also revealed that she was still hurt by his past mistake;…
Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has seized a container concealing parts of more than 140 pump-action rifles and cannabis-infused products worth N373.8 million at the Tincan Island port, Lagos. The Public Relations Officer of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday. Maiwada stated that the rif…
…Auren Gata mass wedding programme, urging the couples to exercise patience and uphold justice, fairness, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence in their homes. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the disclosure during […] The post Mass wedding: Kano govt spends N1.5bn for 1,500 couples appeared first on Tribune Online.
…me too. When they left for there, I told them that I wasn’t chanced to go that day because of church programmes. “The hairdresser that Tope was sleeping in her place was the person that went with her. We maintained communication and she even posted ‘Ogo tun tun’ until I heard that she died in the police station,” he sa…
…The Nigerian Army said the rescue operation was conducted at about 8:15 a.m. on August 8, 2026, following credible intelligence on the abduction. According to the Army, the troops swiftly mobilised to the area and made contact with the terrorists, who were moving the abducted passengers to an undisclosed location. The…
…said she turned to the platform after reaching "a point of complete desperation" because of a lack of acting opportunities.The actress, who shares four children with longtime partner Alfie Brown, said the financial pressures of childcare also made traditional employment difficult. "I couldn't go and, say, work in a sup…
…su!cide at Lagos hostel A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has d!ed in a suspected su!cide incident at the school's hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the deceased, identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, was found d3ad within the hostel…
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…could not be restricted by a traditional ruler. The lawyer, in a statement dated August 9, 2026, obtained by our correspondent, said the declaration effectively sought to prevent presidential candidates, including African Action Congress candidate Omoyele Sowore, African Democratic Congress candidate Atiku Abubakar, La…
…that APC members and leaders of the Accord Party were being intimidated ahead of the August 15 poll. Speaking in Yoruba, Oyetola said Adeleke’s complaints were an indication that the governor had realised he was losing his grip on the state. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola He said Adeleke’s…
…WNBA players and coaches have publicly advocated for."The debate over transgender inclusion in women's basketball intensified last month after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said she wanted "to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."The Wome…
By: Angel Igere Music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has dismissed widespread speculation that singer Ayra Starr has parted ways with Mavin Records. The Mavin Records founder set the record straight after rumours circulated on social media claiming that the award-winning singer had quie…
…activities marking Adeboye's 83rd birthday. She said she jokingly asked for triplets because she wanted the " three" on Adeboye's 83 years. She said, "Last year when Daddy GO, Pastor Adeboye, was celebrating his 83rd birthday, they asked us to request from God whatever we wanted. "So I jokingly said, 'Daddy GO is celeb…
…out-of-school crisis, child labour, early marriage, radicalization By Nnamdi Ojiego, Musa Ubandawaki, Umar Yusuf, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Peter Duru, Ndahi Marama, Golok Nanmwa, Haruna Aliyu, Yauziyya Lawal & Maryam Usman At least 65 secondary and primary schools have been shut or rendered non-functional by insecurity acr…
…The statement read, “Echoing the recent statements of CONMEBOL and CAF, as well as discussions with FIFA Member Associations and Confederations from around the world, FIFA will not support, facilitate or tolerate any process concerning the election of the FIFA President that is inconsistent with FIFA's Statutes, democr…
…will officially commence in Lagos on Sunday (today), marking the first time the prestigious senior championships are being hosted on African soil. With delegations from 20 nations now in attendance, Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City, Victoria Island in Lagos, has become the vibrant stage for six days of world-class…
…hangs on the outcome of their fight, insisting the added prize means little to how seriously he takes the Croatian, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 21-year-old will become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in history behind Mike Tyson, who was 20 when he won the title, should he defeat Hrgovic at the O2 Ar…
…and the Ooni of Ife. Their guidance has also influenced my leadership style. Tell us about your journey through military training? I joined the Nigerian Military School at a very young age, around 12 years old. That experience defined my life. From there, I progressed into a professional military career. The discipline…
Fear has gripped Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with residents and even politicians avoiding caps, T-shirts and other items bearing party colours or insignia amid a wave of politically motivated killings. The Nigeria Police Force documented at least 30 politically motivated killings in the sta…
…investors looking at Nigeria. There are hyperscalers that are interested in Nigeria because they see the opportunities in this market,” the executive stated. The CBN’s data localisation directive is expected to increase demand for domestic data centres, cloud services and secure digital infrastructure as financial inst…
Christian leaders and Nigerians affected by religious violence are increasingly becoming part of efforts to deradicalise and reintegrate former extremists, amid continuing insecurity in the country’s northern region. The post Nigerian Christians join efforts to deradicalise Terrorists appeared first on Tribune Online.
…on Saturday as residents conducted a mass burial for 16 persons allegedly killed by suspected armed herdsmen. The victims were reportedly killed when the attackers invaded the community in the early hours of July 28, throwing residents into panic and forcing many to flee for safety. According to residents, the assailan…