Former Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Prof. Olufunke Asake Adeboye, has decried the vilification of Efunsetan Aniwura, a powerful 19th-century Iyalode(female chief) in Ibadan, in a play and films. The don was speaking as the 464th inaugural lecturer at the University of Lagos on Wednesday. Speaking under the theme: “The Secular, […]

Abiodun emphasized that the appointees were expected to contribute meaningfully to the continued transformation of the State Civil/Public Service and support the delivery of effective governance for the benefit of the people

An Upper Area Court I sitting in Ganye local government area, on Thursday, convicted and sentenced a man, Jediel Sylvester, to 30 years imprisonment for impregnating his daughter. The upper area court presided by Hon. Kabiru Musa, convicted and sentenced the defendant on the offence of incest to 15 years’ imprisonment with an option of […]

Following a communal clash between Fulani and Kamuku communities that led to the killing of people and burning of houses in Rafi local government area of Niger state, the state Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has offered N1million each  to the families of the bereaved and sued for peace. The Governor, who visited the area yesterday, […]

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for a fundamental transformation of Nigeria’s political culture, urging leaders to abandon the politics of domination in favour of service, accountability and national unity. Speaking at the 2026 Power Shift Africa Conference in Kano, with the theme “Revisiting the Past, Reconciliation and Rebuilding the Future”, […]

The United States House of Representatives has passed a fiscal year spending bill containing provisions that would suspend foreign assistance to Nigeria over allegations of targeted violence against Christians and other vulnerable communities. According to the bill, US foreign assistance to Nigeria would be withheld until the U.S. government certifies that the Nigerian authorities are […]

Aspirants backed by the governors of Benue and Ondo states, Hyacinth Alia and Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have commenced separate legal battles against the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) over the outcome of the party’s National Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The legal actions followed […]

While addressing the prospective headteachers, Chairman of the Board, Olalekan Ifede, noted that their invitation for the screening was based on their qualifications and readiness to assume leadership roles, explaining that the exercise was designed to assess their intellectual capacity and overall suitability, not to witch-hunt anyone.

Former Minister of Transportation and Vice Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has lost his mother. The late Mrs Mary Amaechi departed peacefully on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at the age of 89. A statement issued by the former Governor of Rivers State, Amaechi, said his mother was […]

Appeal Court okays INEC’s guidelines, sets aside FHC judgement By Ademu Idakwo and Olakunle Olasanmi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering conducting a mock presidential election and a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems as part of efforts to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan […]

Nigeria could unlock more than $100 billion in additional economic value by expanding access to credit, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has said, as he unveiled the federal government’s sector driven roadmap aimed at growing the country’s economy to $1 trillion by 2030. Oyedele, speaking at the BusinessDay […]

Governor Uzodimma was applauded for driving an infrastructure revolution that is transforming the state into a major hub for innovation, healthcare, education and economic development.

Wada is called ‘Al-Ahdu’ in Arabic. Al-Ahdu literally means promise, an undertaking, a pledge, agreement, or to give words to someone, or to commit oneself for something. In the Islamic terminology, Wada means to fulfil properly a promise or pledge already agreed upon. In the first verse of Surah al-Ma’idah, Almighty Allah called upon the […] The post The virtues of fulfilling promises in Islam appeared first on Tribune Online.

…As Umahi names Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after president   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved additional 800 kilometres road projects connecting critical parts of the country. The additional road projects include; 400 km on the fourth legacy project and another 400 km on the East West road. The Fourth Legacy Project” is a 700-kilometre superhighway […]

…As REA signs 7 MOUs   The minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said that poor electricity access is a major driver of post‑harvest food losses in Nigeria, urging a shift from counting connections to delivering power that directly boosts farming productivity, preserves crops and expands agro‑processing—moves he called essential to strengthening food security and […]

…packaging can never replace the power, depth of God Ojo Iyanuoluwa Solomon, better known as Iyanuoluwapraise, is a gospel music minister who is becoming one of the most energetic performers on stage. ROTIMI IGE spoke to him about his journey so far and his plan to take his brand of gospel music around the world. […] The post Motives differentiate a gospel minister from an entertainer—Iyanuoluwapraise appeared first on Tribune Online.

  The board of Tantalizers Plc has assured shareholders that the company’s emerging growth trajectory was founded on strong operational foundations that would ensure sustainable long-term profitability and returns to investors. At the annual general meeting, the chairman, Tantalizers, Alhaji Adam Nuru, said the company’s rebound to profitability in 2025 was as a result of […]

Capricorn Concierge Tourism Services, in partnership with the Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, is recruiting the manpower that will manage the Nigeria Domestic Tourism Club (NDTC) across schools in the state. The initiative is designed to equip participants with practical skills and create opportunities within Nigeria’s growing domestic tourism industry. Speaking on the […] The post Oyo partners Capricorn Concierge domestic tourism promotion, empowerment programme appeared first on Tribune Online.

Lagos Continental Hotel has been recognised as the “Best Luxury Business Hotel in Nigeria 2026” at the Hotel Managers Conference Africa 2026, with Group General Manager of Continental Hotels Group, Mr. Karl Hala, receiving the award and dedicating it to the entire hotel team.  The award was presented by the convener of HMC Africa, Mr […] The post LCH wins 2026 Best Luxury Business Hotel in Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.

•Demands urgent review of tourism laws The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has called for urgent federal action to resolve what it described as the worst regulatory crisis in the tourism sector, citing confusion and multiple litigation caused by inconsistencies in the NIHOTOUR Act of 2022 and the NTDA Act. Speaking at a […] The post FTAN charts new pathway for Nigerian tourism appeared first on Tribune Online.

Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited has disbursed N25 million in commissions, rebates and incentives to 46 accredited marketers, referral partners and stakeholders following the completion of its 2026 Hajj operations. The private Hajj and Umrah operator said the payments were made under its referral and commission scheme, which rewards accredited representatives whose referrals complete Hajj registration […] The post Private Hajj operator pays N25m commission to 46 marketers, referral partners appeared first on Tribune Online.