…to reject any same-faith presidential ticket in the interest of unity and sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy. Okonkwo said the Nigerian Constitution frowns at same-faith presidential ticket. He was reacting to comments by an Islamic cleric, Shiekh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who spoke in support of the All Progressives Congress…
Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has accused his former record label boss, Damilola Akinwunmi, CEO of Dapper Music, of forgery and fraudulent sale of his catalogue to a foreign company. In a statement shared via his X page on Saturday, Shallipopi claimed that he signed only a management deal…
Nigerian singer, Teni, has jokingly called out colleague, Burna Boy, after he jumped into the ocean, questioning why he would take such a risk when they are yet to make a song together. Teni reacted in a video while joking about what could have happened to Burna Boy during the stunt. "Burna Boy, baba, I go change am fo…
…on Saturday, said the terrorists suffered several casualties, with none recorded on the Nigerian Army side. The statement read, “The Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI has recorded yet another decisive operational success as troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion decisively defeated an attempted ISWAP terro…
…is highly condemnable and falls far below the standard expected of an officer of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement continued. “The officer involved has been immediately apprehended. A thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the incident and to establish whether there were any oth…
…nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Osogbo, Osun state - Security operatives in Osun state have detained roughly 100 people suspected of being brought in from outside the state to disrupt the 2026 governorship election, with police confirming the a…
…have suffered enough, and enough should really be enough."The party questioned how young Nigerians could be encouraged to pursue academic careers when university professors were struggling on salaries it described as inadequate to meet prevailing economic realities.It argued that the economic realities facing workers h…
Osun Governor Adeleke raised alarm over BIVAS machine failures and slow accreditation at multiple polling units across the stateAdeleke alleged that thugs were disrupting voting in Olorunda and Irewole LGAs, naming a man called Enuku as a key actorThe governor accused security personnel of siding with the APC while urg…
…studio album, Starr Girl, featuring collaborations with some of the biggest names in the Nigerian and international music scene. The 16-track project, released on Friday, August 14, 2026, marks another major milestone in the singer’s growing career. Among the headline collaborations is Wizkid, who appears on Gimme Dat,…
…affected area. “This is unacceptable. Democracy must never become a battlefield, and no Nigerian should have to risk their life simply for exercising their constitutional right to vote. “We call on the security agencies and relevant authorities to immediately investigate this incident, identify those responsible, and e…
…ongoing Osun governorship election. The chieftains, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilesa, Ibokun and Ilase-Ijesa, described the voter turnout as impressive. A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Babatunde Ayeni, commended the peaceful atmosphere in which the election was taking place,…
Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has called out President Bola Tinubu over his alleged involvement in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Accusing the President of sending All Progressives Congress, APC, governors and senators to manipulate the Osun election, VeryDarkMan told Tinubu to allow the “…
…to people across all segments of society. Mosunmoye spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after voting at Unit 3, Ward 9, AUD School Atile in Ikire, Irewole Local […] The post Why I’m participating in #OsunDecides2026 despite my age — 85-year-old voter appeared first on Tribune Online.
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks and kidnappings in parts of Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities, where several r…
…all strata of society to be entrenched in Osun. Mosunmoye spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria after casting his vote at Unit 3, Ward 9, AUD School, Atile, Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, during the ongoing governorship election in the state. “I came out in my old age to vote today for the candidate of my choice…
…incident took place against a backdrop of heightened security across the state. The Nigeria Police Force deployed senior commanders ahead of the poll and issued firm warnings against voter gathering, illegal mobilisation, and any form of electoral malpractice.The discovery of such a large group of voters at a single pr…
…those responsible were authorised officers acting on official instructions.Neither the Nigeria Police Force nor INEC had issued any statement on the reported incident by the time this report was published.Osun 2026: List of 3 major contendersEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Osun State is heading into its most watched po…
…of society to be entrenched in Osun State. Mosunmoye spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after casting his ballot at Unit 3, Ward 9, AUD School, Atile, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of the state. “I came out in my old age to vote today for the candidate of my choice because I want to see better govern…
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the investigation and prosecution of alleged financiers and organisers of vote-buying in the Osun State governorship election. The rights group raised concerns over alleged widespread vote-buying during the election, warning that t…
…residence. The incident occurred amid heightened security across Osun State, with the Nigeria Police Force deploying senior officers for the election and warning against electoral malpractice, voter inducement and unlawful mobilisation. Watch the video of the lawmaker being interrogated below View this post on Instagra…
Nigerian and South African representatives clash at the Commonwealth Conference in Malawi over the xenophobic attacks in South Africa (video) Nigerian and South African lawmakers clashed during a session at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi. The diplomatic dis…
Chadian murder suspect who fled to Nigeria is arrested in Kano and repatriated The Nigeria Police Force, through operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has arrested and repatriated Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, a Chadian national wanted by authorities in N'Djamena in connection with the m#rder of an…
…political parties under the G-100 include the African Democratic Congress, ADC, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, the People Redemption Party, PRP, among others In a statement by one of its conveners, Salihu Lukman, on Friday, the G-100 expressed the optimism of fielding one presidential candidate to wrestle with t…
…into getting his girlfriend, Maryam Muhammad pregnant. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harisu was responding to a petition filed […] The post I want him to provide for our daughter, pay her school fees —Girlfriend appeared first on Tribune Online.
Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has generated conversations among music lovers following the release of his latest single, I Love You Because. The song, released on August 7, has attracted attention from listeners as the singer continues preparations for his forthcoming studio album, OG Forever.…