LAST week, I raised several lingering questions about the kidnap saga at Ahoro Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. At the time, the victims had spent a little over 40 days in captivity. I had hoped that piece would mark the final chapter in my lamentations about the fate of the toddlers, […] The post Oriire abduction: Still awaiting the good news appeared first on Tribune Online.

WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has announced the appointment of Courage Obadagbonyi as managing director, effective 1st July succeeding Jeethu Jose. This appointment reflects the organisation’s continued focus on developing strong leadership from within its global talent pool while ensuring sustained growth and operational excellence. A seasoned executive with over two decades of international experience, Courage Obadagbonyi […]

Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has challenged young Africans to embrace ambition, discipline and hard work, insisting that the continent’s future rests on a generation willing to dream boldly, prepare diligently and seize opportunities when they arise. Speaking at the Africa and Everywhere Festival in Lagos on Saturday, Elumelu […]

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has affirmed that accountants will adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as a professional tool while upholding core ethical standards, saying AI can enhance work but cannot replace integrity, transparency and accountability. The call was made by the 62nd president of the Institute, Hajia Queensley Sofuratu Segoshime, who said […]

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has said that national development should be measured not only by economic growth but by the strength of institutions, ethical leadership and public trust, urging governance professionals to uphold integrity in both the public and private sectors. The institute made the call during its 25th […]

Monday was a good day to be a headline writer in Abuja. The Federal Executive Council sat, and by the time the ministers finished briefing State House correspondents, Nigeria had approved close to three trillion naira in fresh spending in a single sitting. Roads. Health. Ports. Youth service reform. A financing package running into billions […]

Beyond the food, laughter and jokes at his own table, Thursday’s inaugural Presidential Press Corps Dinner at the State House revealed something about power, the press and the public mood. writes JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH. For once, the State House did not call journalists for a briefing or a press conference to explain a policy. On Thursday […]

HISTORICALLY, there was a man regarded as the world’s first trillionaire in dollars. That was long before his modern version, Elon Musk. After he did nearly all that money could do on earth, including literally filling his conjugal barn with record-setting belles and even experimentally getting drunk to test the inebriating power of alcohol, he […] The post Nasarawa and the que sera sera sermon appeared first on Tribune Online.

A group, the Society for Family Health (SFH) has identified shortages of essential commodities, service delivery tools and provider training resources as major challenges limiting quality family planning services in Abia and Akwa Ibom States. The Project Coordinator of SFH, Dr Eze Nwokoma, said this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, following facility […]

President Bola Tinubu yesterday flagged off the construction of the 49.55-kilometre Dikwa–Gamboru Ngala Road and the 49.15-kilometre Bama–Banki Road, describing the strategic highways as critical to economic growth, regional integration, and national security. The two road projects, regarded as economic lifelines of the North-East, serve as key gateways to neighbouring African countries, which will bolster […]

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has said that effective communication remains a critical component of military leadership and operational success. Aneke stated this yesterday in Abuja, at the unveiling of a book titled, “The Master of Ceremonies Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Excelling in Event Hosting and Public Speaking”, […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gboko Branch, has urged lawyers to live up to their responsibilities to champion the course of seeking practical solutions to the perennial problem facing Nigeria within the ambit of the law. In his welcome address during the 2026 Law Week on Saturday, the chairman of NBA, Gboko Branch, Felix Zahemen […]

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday sought the support of religious leaders, parents and communities for the fight against drug peddling and abuse in the state. The governor and Kwara State Commandant of NDLEA, Hajia Fatima Popoola, made the call at a programme marking the 2026 […]

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi West Senatorial District have stated that the outcome of the APC primary election in the zone must be respected, warning against any attempt to substitute its candidature. Addressing journalists in Lokoja yesterday, the group under the aegis of Kogi West APC Leaders Forum, maintained that the […]

The Plateau Youth Council (PYC), Jos South Chapter, has condemned remarks attributed to the director-general of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Prof Ayo Omotayo, in which he was reported to have described the Berom people as a “militia” on national television. A statement signed by the public relations officer of […]

A pro-ethnic group, Ochetoha K’Idoma Forum Worldwide, has condemned the killing of Fulani leader, Ardo Risku Mohammed and Mr Yakubu Isah in Ohimini local government area of Benue. This was contained in a statement by its president-general, Prof Yakubu Ochefu, and the secretary-general, Chief Paul Edeh, in Abuja, on Saturday. The forum described the killings […]

The Kogi State government in joint operations with the Nigerian Army, security agencies and local vigilante, have  recovered about 1,000 rustled livestock in a sustained offensive against bandits in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Fanwo said the offensive targeted remnants of the late […]

In this interview with Yetunde Ajanaku, politician and former governorship candidate, Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu, reflects on the defining moments of her political journey, the setbacks that tested her resolve, and why she remains committed to public service despite repeated disappointments. YOU have been in and around politics for some time and attempted to contest for […] The post Democracy cannot thrive when money remains determinant of electoral success —Bolanle Sarumi appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has said about 45 million Nigerians are receiving healthcare services across the nation’s healthcare facilities quarterly under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The minister explained that the feat is coming under the efforts of the federal government in collaboration with states in the drive […]

More facts are emerging on the cause of the clash between the Kamukus and the Fulanis in Tashan Bako, Tegina in Rafi local government area of Niger state that claimed several lives. LEADERSHIP Sunday findings revealed that no fewer than 20 people were killed in the clash but the police confirmed 18 deaths in the […]

The Group Managing Director (GMD) of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, Muazu Elazeh, has applauded the efforts of Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State in the prompt payment of monthly salary to civil servants, settlement of pensions and gratuities and the infrastructural drive. The commendation was contained in a statement by the governor’s adviser on Media and Publicity, […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi state, yesterday distributed 323 new motorcycles to its ward chairmen across the state to enhance their mobility. Speaking with the journalists on the distribution of utility motorcycles in Bauchi, the state publicity secretary, Shehu Dauda Mohammed, said one motorcycle was presented to each of the state’s 323 ward […]

Sokoto state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has flagged off the free distribution of fertiliser and other agricultural inputs to farmers across the 23 local government areas of the state, warning that anyone found diverting the items will face the full weight of the law. Aliyu disclosed that the state government procured 157,800 bags of assorted fertilisers, […]

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to reinforcing its “soldier-first” culture through targeted welfare interventions, improved infrastructure and policies that recognise the sacrifices of personnel and their families. Shaibu stated this shortly after inaugurating multiple signature projects initiated and completed by the 6 Division of […]

Pan-African media entrepreneur and nation-builder, Adebola Williams, has called on young Africans to move beyond street protests and channel their civic energy into formal governance and institutional leadership. Williams, who is also the founder of RED Africa and the MITTA Africa Centre, made the call while speaking recently at the 13th Human Rights Forum of […]

A loyalist of President Bola Tinubu, Khamis Musa Darazo, has commended the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her commitment to empowering women, describing her initiatives as a catalyst for economic growth, family stability and national development. Speaking with journalists in Bauchi yesterday, Darazo said the achievements of many Nigerian women have shown that genuine […]