The gunmen reportedly stopped the vehicle, which was carrying nine passengers, and dragged Emmanuel and Dipak out.

When the king of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, died on August 2, 1997, the world stood still. He had conquered the music world from Africa, reinventing African jazz in his own unique way and wielding his lyrics as a weapon of social emancipation. Michael Jackson’s death on June 25, 2009, also shook the world, especially considering […]

President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has urged practitioners to strengthen mentorship, professional development and institutional relationships. He made the call yesterday in Kaduna at the maiden Bashir Adamu Chedi Annual Memorial Lecture and Annual General Meeting of the NIPR Kaduna State chapter, according to the News Agency of […]

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has disclosed that more than 200,000 Southern Kaduna residents were displaced across communities in the region by bandits and terrorists. Speaking with LEADERSHIP Sunday yesterday, MBF spokesman, Luka Binniyat, said apart from the displacement, the bandits also sacked no fewer than 245 communities and villages. Binniyat said those affected communities […]

Last week we commented on the scandalously high price of cement in the country vis-a-vis our neighbouring countries which import the commodity from Nigeria but where, incredulously, it is cheaper! What kind of voodoo economics accounts for this? The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), a Federal Government agency charged with protecting consumers against […] The post Still on FCCPC and the cement monsters… appeared first on Tribune Online.

Following the upgrade by Moody’s Ratings which changed Nigeria’s outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the country’s B3 long-term foreign currency and local currency issuer ratings, analysts has said it is good development that would see the country’s borrowing costs decline in the near future. This is as the federal government has welcomed the […]

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK NIGERIA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Official Members – 21 in all: (1) The Governor who was President, with original and casting votes; (2) Chief Secretary to the Government; (3) 3 Chief Commissioners; (4) 3 Senior Residents, one each from the three groups of Provinces; (5) Attorney-General; (6) Financial Secretary; (7) Development Secretary; (8) […] The post The People’s Republic: How they rule appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe has warned  that the federal government will impose sanctions after energy theft along the Ikorodu–Sagamu corridor caused about N120 billion in losses over the past year, and pledged tougher enforcement and targeted investigations to stop meter tampering and restore market integrity. The federal government  warned against the widespread energy […]

Acting managing director/CEO of Belema Fintech, Michael Adesola, has said Africa’s fintech revolution can only achieve sustainable growth if the infrastructure powering digital transactions is resilient, reliable and capable of earning customers’ trust. Speaking at the Nigeian Fintech Forum, Adesola challenged stakeholders across the continent’s financial technology ecosystem to look beyond user growth, transaction volumes […]

The executive director of LEAP Africa, Kehinde Ayeni, has said young African women hold the key to the continent’s leadership future, stressing the need for sustained investment in their leadership development and empowerment. Ayeni made the assertion over the weekend at the conclusion of the fifth cohort of the Leadership Accelerator Programme (LAP) for Young […]

Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo has expressed the federal government’s readiness to support the review and ratification of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Germany. Keyamo stated this in Abuja when he received a delegation from the Lufthansa Group, which visited his office to discuss the strengthening of Nigeria-Germany […]

Deekay Group of Companies, in partnership with the Aksara Foundation, has donated essential electrical appliances and educational materials to the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), as part of efforts to improve the welfare and working environment of healthcare professionals. The items donated include tubular batteries, inverter equipment, a television set, […]

A civil society organisation, Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has decried  environmental challenge caused by flooding in  communities in Nigeria. This is contained in its “State of the Nigerian Environment Report” presented by Dr. Vivian Njemanze, during the organisation’s hybrid session in Port Harcourt yesterday. The report noted that recurrent floods had destroyed farmlands, displaced communities […]

The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi has approved the appointment of Dr. Usman Yusuf Dutse as the new deputy Rector of the institution, effective from September 1, 2026. The Council also approved the appointment of two directors to head key directorates of the polytechnic. According to a statement issued yesterday by the director […]

As part of efforts to tackle indiscriminate dumping of wastes, the Lagos State government yesterday warned the residents against patronising cart pushers, saying anyone caught would face the law. The deputy governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who gave the warning during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in FESTAC Town, Amuwo-Odofin local government area, urged the residents […]

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has issued an executive order establishing a coroner inquest/panel of inquiry into the killings, shootings, injuries and violence reported at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage area of Ikire on Monday, August 24, 2026. The state police command, families of victims and Senator Lere Oyewumi had traded blames over […]

Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has urged senior public relations practitioners to pass on their knowledge and professional experience to younger colleagues, saying one of the greatest measures of professional success is how many people you help become better. Idris spoke yesterday in Kaduna at the maiden Bashir Adamu Chedi Annual Memorial […]

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged legislators to mainstream human rights principles and Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) into every stage of the legislative process. Executive Secretary of the NHRC Dr Tony Ojukwu made the call yesterday in Maiduguri at a training for legislators on mainstreaming human rights and HRIA into legislation. Ojukwu […]

Reverend (Mrs) Bose Ogundimu, Senior Area Pastor, Ikeja Model Area of Decross Gospel Mission, Lagos State, speaks with SEYI SOKOYA on her journey from banking into ministry and the 30th anniversary of the church, the values that have shaped her leadership, and the lessons she has learnt from combining a demanding professional career with pastoral […] The post God taught me ministry in the marketplace— Reverend Ogundimu appeared first on Tribune Online.

Saudi Arabia’s decision to migrate Hajj administration away from government-to-government arrangements toward a business-to-business, private operator model represents one of the most consequential shifts in the pilgrimage’s modern history. That the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has managed to negotiate a phased implementation, rather than an abrupt handover of 98 per cent of the […]

At least four soldiers sustained injuries as troops foiled a terrorist attack on Kukawa town in Borno State and killed 26 fighters. Terrorists had at about 2250 hours on Friday launched an attack on troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion deployed at Kukawa. A statement by the acting military information officer at the headquarters of […]

All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026 election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), yesterday congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Oyebamiji, who spoke yesterday in Osogbo while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters on the outcome of the […]

Niger’s military regained control yesterday after a mutiny in Niamey, the third major instance of unrest at the capital’s airport complex this year, authorities in Niamey said. A group of soldiers  rebelled against officers at a key military base and fired at “sensitive sites” in the capital, Niamey, in an apparent collective mutiny, authorities said. […]

By Ademu Idakwo, Abuja, Abdulahi Olesin, Ilorin, Àhmed Tahir , Lafia , Abu Nmodu, Minna, Babaji Usman Babaji, Gombe, AZa Msue, Kaduna The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday released the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections, with prominent politicians, including Niger […]

Party may name Abia senator Akobundu as Atiku-Amaechi campaign DG By Ademu Idakwo and James Kwen,  Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) entered the 2027 race promising to reshape Nigeria’s opposition politics and emerge as a formidable challenger to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, three governorship elections have now offered the party an […]

Abuja-based content creator and entrepreneur, Fauzia Muhammad, better known online as Fauzahxo, has announced the end of her marriage to her husband, Danilo Popovski, accusing him of physical abuse, substance use, betrayal and threats. In a detailed social media post shared on Friday, Fauzah said she had long projected the image of a loving family Read More: https://punchng.com/content-creator-fauzia-muhammad-ends-marriage-alleges-abuse/

By Tunde Rahman Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s new policy shift toward bringing back the fuel subsidy is a welcome return to proper political debate and the path of rectitude. It contrasts sharply with his futile search for forged certificates and drug indictments in the run-up to the 2023 election and his latest goof about President Tinubu’s […] The post Atiku’s subsidy push & echoes of desperation appeared first on Vanguard News.

For more than two decades, pupils of Clementine Schools in Agbado Oke, Lagos resumed each morning beneath the shadow of twin high-voltage electricity transmission lines. The post Millions licensed to die under power lines: How govt planning failures put lives, investments at risk appeared first on Vanguard News.