Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano State have rescued a five-year-old boy, Muhammad Haruna, who was abducted in Minjibir Local Government Area, and arrested a suspect in connection with the crime. The post DSS rescues kidnapped five-year-old in Kano, arrests suspect appeared first on Vanguard News.

There is a haunting dissonance between the history of Nigeria and its current reality. We often speak of our “Founding Fathers” as ancient, grayhaired sages, forgetting that when they wrestled…

Dapo Adesina, popularly known as Dapo Lam, is a former member of the House of Representatives and son of the late Oyo State governor Lamidi Adesina. The post Being close to Tinubu not about immediate appointment — Dapo Lam-Adesina appeared first on Tribune Online.

Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, has called for coordinated and market-driven investments across the Northwest to tackle insecurity, revive agriculture and secure the future of internally displaced persons across the country. He spoke in Lagos at the closing of a two-day conference themed “Securing Futures: Market-Based Solutions for Internal Displacement.” The event was organised by […]

 In Nigeria, we don’t just say “I love you”—we cook it. Whether you’re trying to impress a new babe or keeping the spark alive in a ten-year marriage, the way…

CeraVe has announced the opening of registration for CerAwards 2026: The CeramoVE Edition, a creative initiative aimed at spotlighting Nigerian digital storytellers and celebrating the evolution of Nollywood in the global content landscape.

INEC has responded to concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the timing of the 2027 general elections, explaining that the... The post Ramadan: INEC reacts to concerns over 2027 election dates appeared first on Tribune Online.

Fresh facts have emerged that commercial cargo flight operations are set to commence at Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ikenne local government area of Ogun State, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation and economic development drive. The development builds on the airport’s earlier achievement, as passenger flights officially began on October 7, 2025, […]

FC Barcelona's president Joan Laporta has rallied the club's supporters behind manager Hansi Flick and the team following a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, insisting a "historic" comeback remains possible at the Spotify Camp Nou on March 3.

 In the world of Nollywood, many stars are made by the companies they keep, but Oyindamola Sanni is proving that she is a galaxy all by herself. From her standout…

Nigeria is a country with the ambition of a global power and the electricity output of a small town in rural America. For decades, we have tolerated a power sector…

Maryam Ibraheem is the overall best-graduating student of Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State, for the 2024-2025 academic session. She graduated with a First Class from the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, finishing with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.92 on a scale of 5.00. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about […] The post My valedictorian feat symbolises transformation from average student to leader, innovator — Maryam Ibraheem, Fountain Varsity’s overall best-graduating student appeared first on Tribune Online.

 Fresh off his electrifying run on the tenth season of Nigerian Idol, the first runner-up, Raymu recently toured Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for an intensive promotional radio tour. The…

A chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Abubakar Yesufu, has hinted on possible reasons the US Congress blacklisted former presidential candidate of the party, Rabi’u Kwankwaso. Speaking on Arise Television during an interview on Friday, Yesufu said the American lawmakers may be trying to checkmate the profile of Kwankwaso because he commands support. […] Why US lawmakers blacklisted Kwankwaso – NNPP Chieftain, Yesufu

The House of Representatives Technical Committee investigating the NNPCL Pension Fund has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Pension Fund to transfer all pension assets to Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), in line with regulations issued by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Assembly.

 In a move set to redefine the boundaries of African literature, Print Doctor Africa, a rising force on the African continent in self-publishing and creative print services, has officially launched…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it will ensure that everyone has fair and equal access to vote. Recall that INEC announced on Friday that the Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on February 20, 2027, and the governorship and state assembly elections will be held on March 6, 2027. The commission […] 2027: INEC reacts as Atiku, others kick against general election dates ​

Stakeholders including the former national secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former Southwest chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Oladiipo and former Osun State chairman, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade, have met to chart a new course for the party in Osun State. Members of the party drawn from across the state who witnessed the meeting were […]

 If you have ever sold a bag on a WhatsApp status, explained a recipe on a TikTok Live like Chef Raja, or convinced your friends to try a new “Amala…

Tension is escalating in Isiophumini Ishieke, Mbeke Autonomous Community, Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, following allegations of unlawful demolition of residential buildings and market stalls reportedly linked to the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi. In a press statement issued on Friday, aggrieved residents disclosed that they have formally petitioned […] Ebonyi community petitions Nwifuru, others over alleged demolition of ancestral homes

 Let’s be honest: Nigerians have a “uniform” for Valentine’s Day, and it’s getting a bit tired. While the intention is always pure, some gifts have become so predictable they’ve lost…

Michael Chinyem Okonkwo is a Nigerian-born, United States-based pharmacist and a doctoral researcher at the University of Houston, where he researches substance abuse disorders. He is an awardee of the National Merit Award by NAPPSA, the umbrella body of the Nigerian pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in the Americas. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he […] The post Abuse of painkillers fueling Nigeria’s growing substance abuse crisis — Michael Okonkwo, pharmacist, doctoral researcher appeared first on Tribune Online.

Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned the alleged destruction of billboards bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu in Gusau. In a statement issued on Friday in Gusau, the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Yusuf Idris, described the development as disturbing and warned that it could trigger political violence […] Zamfara APC condemns vandalism of Tinubu’s billboards

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has thrown his weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for the August 2026 off-cycle election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, describing him as a leader with the competence, experience and vision to reposition the state for sustainable growth and development. […]

Morgan Tsvangirai looked slightly rattled as he spoke to us. But even as he seemed shaken while making his point, he spoke like a man convinced about the chastity of his mission; a man who would forge ahead regardless of the circumstances. The post The Morgan Tsvangirai I knew and served appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

 Following the successful hosting of the 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos, Nigeria, preparations for the symbolic 10th edition have begun in earnest, with the International Committee of AFRIMA,…

Out of the N218 billion capital project funds appropriated for the health sector in 2025, only a paltry N36 million (barely 0.0165 percent) was released to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The post N36m capital budget release: Nigerians slam FG over poor financing of healthcare appeared first on Vanguard News.

 This romance season, forget the chocolates and the predictable dinner dates— Showmax is serving the only “treat” we actually care about: pure, unadulterated African excellence (with a side of world-class…

The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Godfrey Onah, has stated that Nigeria is gradually sliding into a one-party state. This is even as he accused the current administration of using financial inducements to weaken opposition parties. Bishop Onah made the remarks on Friday while officiating the burial mass of late Senator Okey Ezeah in Igbo […] ‘Buhari ruled by intimidation, Tinubu cajoling everybody into one-party state’ — Bishop Onah

 The river at Umuoke had always been generous. For as long as the villagers could remember, it had fed families, supported trade, and provided quiet comfort during long evenings. Fishermen…

The teenage years can be a confusing, intense, and emotionally demanding time. Between puberty, academic expectations, identity formation, peer relationships, and the unrelenting presence of social media, many young people are navigating pressures that are far more complex than adults often recognise. Beneath what may look like ordinary mood swings, a growing number of teenagers […] The post Beyond mood swings: Psychiatrists say teen depression is often overlooked appeared first on Tribune Online.

“How time flies” is a tired cliché. But at United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), time has not only flown, the airline is flying too. In just five years, it has continued to connect cities across Nigeria and begun extending its reach into the West African sub-region, reuniting families, easing business travel, and quietly proving that indigenous airlines can endure. The post Flying to Unite: United Nigeria Airlines at five appeared first on Vanguard News.

 The Body of Banks’ Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment towards strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) towards enhancing the security and resilience of Nigeria’s…

Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (ASUU-MOUAU) branch has clarified that the controversy surrounding staff promotion in the University contravenes the institution’s 2017 Conditions of Service. This was disclosed in a press statement jointly signed by the Chairperson, ASUU-MOUAU, Professor Roseta C. Eneje, and the Secretary, Charles E. Osodeke, […] ASUU rejects controversial promotion at MOUAU, insists on 2017 rules

Both the publisher Accessible Publishers Ltd and the authors, J. M. Itsekure, Mr. Olaitan Olukeye Olajide and Mrs. Taiwo Eucharia Taiwo (who are professional historians as teachers and researchers) have…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently reconsider the February 20, 2027 date announced for the next general elections, citing concerns over its overlap with the Ramadan fasting period. The post Atiku urges INEC to review 2027 election date over Ramadan observance appeared first on Vanguard News.