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Fintiri Appoints Prof. Tukur DG Of Adamawa Renewed Hope 226 Movement
Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has appointed Professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur as the Director-General of the Adamawa Renewed Hope 226 Movement (ARH 226 M). The movement is a political mobilisation platform established to drive support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State and at the national level ahead of the […]
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How Safe Migration Will Benefit Nigeria – Dabiri-Erewa
The Chairman/ CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has been at the forefront among those championing the cause of regular migration as a significant factor that will bring development to Nigeria. The NIDCOM boss has maintained that the integrity and respect of Nigerians in the Diaspora largely depends on regular […]
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Why Health Sector Remains Critical Focus Of NIDCOM
The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has remained intentional in harnessing the potential of the Nigerians in the Diaspora to transform the country’s health sector through their skills, expertise and investment. NIDCOM has over the years demonstrated its enhanced activities to engage with the Diaspora, in key sectors which have yielded immense benefits for […]
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Town Planners Raise The Alarm Over Loss Of Abuja Green Spaces
Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), FCT Chapter, has called for urgent measures to halt the steady loss of green spaces in Abuja and restore strict compliance with the city’s original master plan. The chairman of the NITP, FCT Chapter, Queen Phillips, made the call at the 2026 Town Planners’ Day, held with the theme, […]
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Police Kill 2 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47, Pump-Action Guns
By Miracle Oluebube Modili Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers during a security operation and recovered an AK-47 rifle, pump-action guns and ammunition from them. The operation was carried out by police operatives as part of the ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes in […]
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Nasarawa Assembly Confirms 8 Commissioner-nominees
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has cleared eight commissioner-nominees forwarded to it by Governor Abdullahi Sule. The speaker, Rt.Hon. Danladi Jatau, announced this yesterday after the screening of the nominees during plenary in Lafia, the state capital. Jatau congratulated the nominees and urged them to live above board when they are inaugurated. Those confirmed are […]
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Commission To Review Obligations To Workers, Inaugurates Committee For Working Conditions
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inaugurated a committee for negotiation and review of the members of staff terms and conditions of service as part of the efforts to improve their welfare and enhance efficient service delivery in the Niger Delta region. At the inauguration of the committee at the commission’s headquarters in Port […]
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Nigeria’s Recurring Doctor Shortage
The revelation by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, that the state is facing a shortage of approximately 40,000 doctors and 40,000 nurses is another troubling indication of the deepening manpower crisis in Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking at the opening of the second Eko Health Convention, the governor disclosed that Lagos currently has only about […]
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Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (2)
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Education: Gov Sani, Ashiru Trade Words
Kaduna State Government has faulted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Alhaji Isa Mohammed Ashiru, over his criticism of Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to education, saying the state has consistently exceeded global funding benchmarks. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, in a statement on Wednesday, said Ashiru is entitled to criticise […]
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Son Sets Mother Ablaze Over Witchcraft Allegations In C’River
A middle-aged man, identified as Emmanuel Akposi, has been declared wanted after allegedly dousing his elderly mother with fuel and setting her ablaze in Ojo community, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victim, identified by family sources as Mrs Atim Akposi, also known as Atim Eyo, sustained severe burns in the incident, […]
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IBB, Osoba, Nwachukwu, Obiagbena, Amaechi, Others Honour Sam Amuka At 91, Vanguard At 40
Former Nigerian military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), on Wednesday described the founder and publisher of Vanguard Newspaper, Mr Sam Amuka-Pemu, as a national treasure and a custodian of Nigeria’s collective conscience. Babangida stated this as the Special Guest of Honour at the newspaper’s 40th anniversary in Lagos, where many prominent Nigerians and media […]
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Afrophobia: Nigeria, Ghana To Drag South Africa To AU
Nigeria and Ghana will present the wave of attacks against fellow Africans (popularly called Afrophobia) in South Africa by misguided citizens of the former Apartheid enclave in the next session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made this known during […]
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Osun Commissioner: Hoodlums Attack Governor Adeleke’s Convoy In Osogbo
Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, yesterday confirmed that hoodlums attacked the convoy of Governor Ademola Adeleke shortly after he left the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji Laaroye II. Adeleke, who had earlier received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in […]
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N15.8trn Subsidy Savings: Analysts Question Impact On Nigerians As Federal Govt Spends N9.39trn On Wages
The federal government spent N9.39 trillion on wage adjustments, minimum wage increases and allowances for public servants between June 2023 and December 2025, almost twice the N5.4 trillion it received as its share of resources generated from petrol subsidy removal. The expenditure has raised questions among economic analysts and civil society activists over whether the […]
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The emotional impact of gambling
GANI started gambling at the age of 14. It started with betting on ram fights. His uncle saw that he was pretty ‘lucky’ and started taking him to the lottery bet shops to pick numbers. The post The emotional impact of gambling appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Apapa Customs records historic N323bn revenue in July
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has posted an unprecedented revenue collection of ₦323 billion in July 2026, the highest monthly figure ever recorded by the Command. The post Apapa Customs records historic N323bn revenue in July appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Prize-giving day in a Big Brother nation: where does our society spend its applause?
On Saturday, 8 August 2026, Oranyan Grammar School, Oyo, my alma mater, held this year’s valedictory and prize giving service. I have been involved in this event for several years now, The post Prize-giving day in a Big Brother nation: where does our society spend its applause? appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Listing fintechs on the Stock Exchange
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United Nigeria Airlines pledges 10-year funding for Chinua Achebe prize
United Nigeria Airlines has pledged N20 million to sponsor the annual Chinua Achebe Prize for fiction, administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) for the next 10 years. The post United Nigeria Airlines pledges 10-year funding for Chinua Achebe prize appeared first on Tribune Online.
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A response to Suyi Ayodele’s reading of the Ekiti election
THERE is a difference between reporting an election and interpreting it through personal feelings, assumptions and political preferences. The post A response to Suyi Ayodele’s reading of the Ekiti election appeared first on Tribune Online.
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LAAC sets stage for debate on govt revenue demands, aviation sector growth
The 30th Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) is set to provide a major platform for stakeholders in the aviation industry to examine the delicate balance between government revenue demands The post LAAC sets stage for debate on govt revenue demands, aviation sector growth appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Osun election: Matters arising, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
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Obasanjo-Atiku’s ding-dong battle: Who is fooling who? By Olu Fasan
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Stroke can leave one in two survivors with cognitive problems — Prof Akinyemi
THE President of the African Stroke Organisation (ASO), Prof. Rufus Akinyemi, has warned that as many as one in every two stroke survivors may develop cognitive impairment, including problems with memory, attention, language and executive function. The post Stroke can leave one in two survivors with cognitive problems — Prof Akinyemi appeared first on Tribune Online.
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NSIB boss cautions on TSC share reduction, cites safety risks
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt Alex Badeh Jnr, has warned that any reduction in the bureau’s allocation from the five percent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) could undermine aviation safety and weaken Nigeria’s accident investigation capability. The post NSIB boss cautions on TSC share reduction, cites safety risks appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Nigeria’s Mental health system under siege, Prof Obindo warns
NIGERIA’S worsening insecurity, economic hardship, poverty and weak access to healthcare are taking a heavy toll on citizens’ mental health, Professor Taiwo Obindo has warned. The post Nigeria’s Mental health system under siege, Prof Obindo warns appeared first on Tribune Online.
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‘Single window processed N11.27bn payment in five months’
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The politics of devious faith
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NAMA sponsors 21 BAIMO-17 trainees at NCAT 
Management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has graduated 21 participants of the Basic Aeronautical Information Management Officer’s Course No. 17 (BAIMO-17). The post NAMA sponsors 21 BAIMO-17 trainees at NCAT  appeared first on Tribune Online.
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2027: Peter Obi and opposition’s search for strongest path
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The most expensive communication mistake professionals make, by Ruth Oji
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World Energy Council: Why Nigeria’s membership matters
By Gabriel Tanimu Aduda Nigeria’s return to the World Energy Council, WEC, is as significant as the formal announcement of the constitution of a new National Member Committee and Governing Board. At a time when the country is struggling to translate its enormous energy resources into reliable electricity, industrial growth, affordable energy and sustainable development, rejoining […] The post World Energy Council: Why Nigeria’s membership matters appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigeria’s future depends on deliberate choices
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Hepatitis B burden: Cerba Lancet takes screening to Mushin, screens 247
WITH Nigeria carrying a substantial burden of chronic hepatitis B, Cerba Lancet, in partnership with Mushin Local Government Area, has provided free medical screening and support to residents, underscoring the importance of prevention, early detection and timely treatment. The post Hepatitis B burden: Cerba Lancet takes screening to Mushin, screens 247 appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Writers urged to promote inclusive maritime sector
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