By Aherhoke Okioma A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved ruling till today on the bail application of Ugochukwu Ibekwe, an alleged oil thief whose arrest followed intelligence gathered by PINL and other security agencies on the eastern corridor of the TNP. Ibekwe is facing charges of conspiracy, tampering with oil pipelines, unlawful dealing […] The post FG opposes bail for alleged oil thief arrested by PINL on TNP appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge, has donated an ambulance to add value to the healthcare system and complement government efforts in that sector in Delta State. Making the donation to the proposed Asaba Community Free Ambulance Service, the traditional ruler reaffirmed his commitment to improving healthcare delivery and emergency response in Asaba Kingdom. The […] The post Traditional ruler donates ambulance to improve healthcare in Asaba appeared first on Tribune Online.

A call for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s anti-drug laws, including a national conversation on the introduction of capital punishment for convicted kingpins in drug trafficking, has been made. Consequently, members of the national and state houses of assembly should commence processes aimed at strengthening existing drug laws and relevant provisions of the National Drug Law […] The post Declare state of emergency on substance abuse, NYCN urges Oborevwori appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in partnership with Frontyard Group, today announced the release of The State of Nigeria’s Creative Economy 2026. This comprehensive, data-led diagnostic report transforms the national conversation surrounding Nigeria’s creative economy from mere celebration to hard evidence, mapping the exact structural barriers currently inhibiting the sector’s explosive potential. Capturing the lived […] The post NECLive and Frontyard Group release state of Nigeria’s creative economy 2026 report appeared first on Tribune Online.

Leading stakeholders from Nigeria’s creative industry, financial institutions, government agencies, development partners, and private sector organisations convened at the 2026 Business Day Creative Entertainment Summit held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, to examine the structural reforms required to unlock the sector’s long-term growth and economic potential. The summit provided a platform for robust discussions on […] The post Stronger creative ecosystems key to sustainable growth —FCMB appeared first on Tribune Online.