…their bus. I kept asking why because I had done nothing wrong." She alleged that bystanders intervened and questioned the officers, preventing them from taking the women away. The lady further claimed that when her younger sister began recording the incident on her phone, one of the officers allegedly sprayed pepper sp…

…labour standards: governance, labour inspection and the protection of migrant workers, underscores the link between robust enforcement mechanisms and fair competition, productivity and cross-border labour mobility. The meeting, hosted in Ballina, marks one of the first events of the Irish Presidency of the Council of t…

…of the council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, declared his readiness to cooperate fully with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC to unravel how the "ghost" agency secured a whopping N1.3 billion allocation in the 2026 budget. Adeyemi's declaration came on the heels of a 30-day ultimatum iss…

…being transported without the mandatory End User Certificate (EUC), a requirement under extant regulations issued by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) governing the acquisition and use of drones in Nigeria. The Service said Sodiq admitted she was not in possession of the required authorization when que…

…When pressed on whether he would definitively be on the ballot in 2027, Obi responded bluntly: "Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I'm telling you. Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything. So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opport…

…I found myself in an ambush, facing something akin to a Spanish Inquisition. I had attended the wedding of a friend's daughter in London. There I met some old Nigerian friends, some based in Nigeria, who I hadn't seen for several years. We exchanged pleasantries and banters. Then, one of them said: "I read your newspap…

…After receiving emergency treatment and being stabilised by doctors, Kindness remained under medical care until June 21 when she safely delivered a baby girl. At a ceremony held at LASUTH, Ikeja, Lagos State formally handed over the mother and her newborn to officials of the Plateau State Government for rehabilitation…

…engagement, and practical […] The post LASWA, Interferry advance seamanship training under ferry safety development programme appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Agency, NIMASA, and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance regional maritime governance, and promote the sustainable development of the Blue Economy across West Africa. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Lagos, Direct…

A University of Ibadan study has revealed that while many caregivers of under-five children in Oyo State have poor knowledge of the malaria vaccine, nearly all are willing to vaccinate their children once it becomes available. The research, presented at the Ibadan International Public Health Conference by a Master's st…

…to ensure timely response to fire outbreaks and other emergencies, particularly in underserved communities. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting government policies and initiatives aimed at safeguarding lives and property through improved public infrastructure and emergency services. Mr Anka also comme…

…challenges through intelligence sharing and collective responsibility. CP Bello commended the Emir, traditional institutions, and community stakeholders for their continued support to security agencies. He emphasised that sustainable peace can only be achieved through unity, vigilance, and active community participatio…

…courtrooms to missing case files, the judiciary faces operational hurdles that render timely justice a herculean task. As observed, over 90 per cent of judges in the country take records of proceedings in their courts in longhand. However, it appeared that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun…

…as investigations continued. Chairman of the NMA Lagos State branch, Dr. Babajide Kehinde Saheed, disclosed that the association intervened after the Director of the DSS Lagos State Command informed him about the arrest. "I was called by the Director, DSS Lagos State Command, who informed me about the arrest of Prof. M…

…addiction, stressing that criminal networks involved in drug trafficking continued to undermine national security and exploit societal vulnerabilities. According to him, the summit provides an opportunity for stakeholders to renew their commitment, strengthen partnerships and develop coordinated strategies to address d…

GistReel A large search and rescue operation is underway for a Boeing 737 cargo plane that disappeared off the Arabian Sea with five crew members on board. The event occurred on Tuesday evening, July 7, while the airliner was flying from Sharjah International Airport (United Arab Emirates) to Jinnah International Airpo…

…showed the woman carrying her baby wrapped in a blanket while smiling colleagues surrounded her with excitement. In a touching display, some of the traders presented fresh peppers from their stalls to celebrate the arrival of the newborn, while others took turns admiring and carrying the baby. Market women rally around…

…The exact location of the incident and whether the woman was later identified or apprehended have not been confirmed. It also remains unclear if the salon owner reported the matter to the authorities. The clip has since gone viral, attracting thousands of views and generating mixed reactions from social media users. Wh…

…on Monday by her coworker Destiny Etiko that she was diagnosed with cancer in 2023 and underwent surgery, but the disease reappeared and has since spread to her bones and breast. She revealed that her monthly treatment expenditures now surpass N600,000 and asked Nigerians to help her raise N20 million for radiation, su…

…Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Midfielder Declan Rice, defender Marc Guéhi and full-back Reece James did not take part in the session at Swope Soccer Village, instead working individually as they continue to manage fitness concerns. Rice has reportedly been dealing with a hamstring issue s…

…£1.3 million home in an affluent area of Bedford, central England, after police responded to concerns raised on July 6. Detective Lee Martin confirmed that authorities believe Tshuma has travelled to Zimbabwe and said efforts are underway to locate him. “We know that Mark Tshuma left the country on Saturday and is now…

Ace Nollywood producer, Funke Akindele has shared details of the numerous jobs she did to support herself as a student at the University of Lagos, including a painful experience when a dissatisfied customer slapped her over a nail job. Speaking in a recent interview with Bella Naija, the award-winning actress and filmm…

…Abbas Araghchi and Qatar’s prime minister had spoken over the phone on Wednesday and “underscored the importance of using diplomatic means to resolve regional issues.” Both the United States and Iran said they had hit dozens of targets in the initial wave of attacks, which Iranian state television said had killed eight…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State attended the inaugural State House Press Corps Presidential Dinner at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. At the event, Governor Lawal had the honour of decorating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Grand Patron of the State House Press Corps. The presidential dinner aimed to strengthen e…