Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State yesterday presented the staff of office to Sen. Francis Alimikhena as the new Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East local government area of the state. Alimikhena was a two-term senator who represented Edo North Senatorial District. The governor in his speech said it was a great honour to […]

By Jonathan Nda- Isaiah, Abuja & Achor Abimaje, Jos President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Mrs. Victoria Hansatu Gowon, the wife of a former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on her 80th birthday yesterday, describing her as a woman whose life has been defined by grace, compassion and selfless service. A statement by his […]

Architect Peter Aveda has emerged the presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) for the 2027 general elections. Agada was declared winner of the party’s substitution presidential primary after securing 71 votes out of 83 votes cast, while 12 delegates voted against his candidature. Declaring the result, the returning officer for the substitution primary, […]

At least 117 Nigerians have died in three separate boat mishaps recorded in northern Nigeria between 1 January 1 and August 21, 2026, LEADERSHIP Sunday has learnt. The incidents, which occurred in Yobe, Jigawa and Sokoto states, have renewed concerns over safety standards on Nigeria’s inland waterways, particularly in rural and riverine communities where boats […]

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential campaign officially begins, setting in motion another contest for the country’s most powerful political office. With the campaign season now open, Nigerians should demand something fundamentally different from what has too often passed for electoral politics: a contest of ideas, programmes and competence rather than a spectacle built around personalities, defections, ethnic […]

By  Ademu Idakwo, James Kwen and Helen Onyemowo Foster, Abuja Despite the launch of campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, major opposition parties, including the Social Democratic Party (SDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP), have yet to unveil their full campaign teams. The parties […]

IT was a rain of prayers and testimonies showered on the founder of Bible Way Crusaders Church International, popularly known as Lesekese, and the brains behind the Care People Foundation, Reverend Paul Tioluwani, and Dr Olubunmi Olamitoye, as beneficiaries of the religious foundation celebrated the duo on their birthdays with emotional testimonies of transformed lives. […] The post Rain of prayers, testimonies as foundation beneficiaries celebrate Tioluwani, Olamitoye appeared first on Tribune Online.

MUSIC icon and General Overseer of Decross Gospel Mission, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, is set to dedicate a newly completed church edifice as the Ikeja Model Area of Decross Gospel Mission marks its 30th anniversary with a celebration of God’s faithfulness. The anniversary and building dedication, scheduled for August 30, will take place at 13 Michael […] The post Ebenezer Obey to dedicate new Ikeja Model Area Decross Gospel Mission as church marks 30th anniversary appeared first on Tribune Online.

By David Sodipe It was a powerful show of love and solidarity as prominent actors and filmmakers in the Yoruba movie industry gathered in Lagos to pray for veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who is battling stage-four cancer. The prayer session, held last Friday at BOS Hall, LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, […] The post Yoruba stars unite in prayer, solidarity for ailing Ogogo appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigerian culture took centre stage in Plymouth, United Kingdom, as popular singer, Jesse King, better known as Buga, Nollywood actor Muyiwa Ademola and other prominent Nigerian entertainers were honoured at the second edition of the Nigerian Cultural Festival. Held recently at Foulston Park, Madden Road, Devonport, Plymouth, the festival brought together members of the Nigerian […] The post Buga, Nicki Carl, Muyiwa Ademola, others celebrated at Nigeria Cultural Festival 2.0 in United Kingdom appeared first on Tribune Online.

Acclaimed female live performer, Dr Oyinlomo Diamond, has delivered a memorable evening of music, culture and entertainment at her much-anticipated live concert. The concert brought together music lovers and entertainment enthusiasts for a celebration that blended indigenous music, live instrumentation, fashion and audience interaction. Taking the stage to enthusiastic reception, Oyinlomo Diamond demonstrated her distinctive […] The post Diamond delivers memorable night of music, culture at live concert appeared first on Tribune Online.

The 11th edition of MAYA Awards Africa has ended with a celebration of excellence, creativity, leadership, enterprise and youth impact across Africa. Held on August 15 at Mauve21 Event Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, the event brought together young innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives, business leaders, public figures, media professionals and other stakeholders. With the theme: “Beyond Applause,” […] The post MAYA Awards Africa 11: A Night of excellence, new chapter for African youth appeared first on Tribune Online.