No fewer than nine fire outbreaks have been recorded in markets and commercial centres across Oyo State between February and October 2026, destroying shops and goods and leaving several traders with financial losses. Among the affected locations are Ogunpa Market, where about 10 shops were reportedly affected in February; Bode Market, where several shops, particularly […]

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed through second reading a bill seeking to amend the National Health Act, 2014, to eliminate operational delays in emergency medical care and establish mandatory triage, stabilization, and referral protocols across all healthcare institutions in the country. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, the Chairman […] The post Reps move to end emergency treatment delays, pass National Health Act amendment bill appeared first on Tribune Online.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the sudden death of Mrs. Imoh-Owo Udoh Veronica, an Administrative Officer in the Party’s Directorate of Administration. In a press statement issued on November 4, 2026, and signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, CON, the Party said Mrs. Veronica died on Monday, November 2, 2026, in […]

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on international financial institutions and foreign lenders to suspend fresh loans to President Bola Tinubu’s administration until the Federal Government provides full details of its borrowing terms, repayment plans and the benefits of previous loans. Atiku made the call while reacting to President Tinubu’s request for Senate […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Southwest Zone D, has condemned the invasion of a hostel occupied by students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, by armed police officers allegedly attached to the Zone 11 Cybercrime Unit. In a statement signed on Wednesday by its Coordinator, Comrade Kayode Adeyemo, a copy obtained by OSUN DEFENDER, […] The post NANS Condemns Invasion Of Federal Poly Ede Hostel By Armed Policemen, Demands Probe appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has identified policy inconsistencies, inadequate data, poor coordination and productivity challenges as major obstacles to rice production and food security in the country. Director-General of the NGF, Dr Abdulateef O.T. Shittu, disclosed this at the launch of the Northwest Rice Diagnostic Report, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum […]

…world leaders hail outcome as rejection of Trump’s policies The Democratic Party’s victory in the 2026 United States midterm elections has drawn reactions from world leaders, with several describing the outcome as a rejection of President Donald Trump’s policies and a possible turning point in international relations. The Democrats secured control of both chambers of […] The post US midterms: Democrats’ victory draws global reactions, puts Trump under pressure appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Victor Edet Yellow Duke, over the alleged attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Calabar.

“In a major disciplinary sweep, 16 officers have been reduced in rank, 21 officers received severe reprimands and two officers were issued ordinary reprimands.

Residents in Enugu State  are now using Firewoods as an alternative to gas. Our investigation revealed that one Kg of gas is now sold at N1400 at gas stations, while retailers sell at between N1500 and N1700 in diffrent areas. Some residents who spoke to our correspondent said they are finding it difficult to afford […]

The disciplinary action, which affected 42 officers, was approved at the Commission’s plenary meeting presided over by its Chairman, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd.), at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall, the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The post PSC Cracks Down on Police Misconduct, Fires Three Senior Police Officers, Demotes 16 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The disciplinary action, which affected 42 officers, was approved at the Commission’s plenary meeting presided over by its Chairman, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd.), at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall, the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The post PSC Cracks Down on Police Misconduct, Fires Three Senior Officers, Demotes 16 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Former national leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have intervened in the escalating rift between the two labour centres over the Federal Government’s ₦70,000 transport allowance for public sector workers. The high-level mediation followed a contentious public spat between NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and his […] The post N70,000 transport allowance: Labour veterans intervene in NLC, TUC rift appeared first on Tribune Online.

Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has declared that “vagabonds” have no place in Sokoto, urging residents to support former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tambuwal made the remarks on Wednesday at the opening campaign of the ADC in Sokoto, where he described the state as a place […]

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, disclosed on Wednesday that the harmonised State Police Bill, 2026—which seeks to decentralise policing architecture between the Federal and State Governments—will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu today for presidential assent. Hon. Kalu, who made the announcement during plenary, expressed satisfaction over the endorsement […] The post NASS to transmit State Police Bill to Presidency today — Kalu appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish momentum on Wednesday as renewed buying interest in banking and power heavyweights lifted the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) by 0.2 per cent to close at 254,762.81 points. The trading rally, driven by bargain-hunting in Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Transpower, Zenith Bank, and United Bank […] The post GTCO, Transpower, Zenith Bank lift NGX as equities gain 0.2% appeared first on Tribune Online.

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to reinstate the petrol subsidy regime, reopen Nigeria’s land borders for legitimate cross-border commerce, and curb nationwide insecurity if elected president in 2027. Atiku made the commitment on Wednesday during the official flag-off of his presidential campaign in Sokoto, where thousands […] The post Again, Atiku promises to restore fuel subsidy, reopen land borders if elected appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has urged schools to ensure that the adoption of digital technology improves the quality of education and produces better learning outcomes. He gave the advice at the launch of SchoolTra, a digital school management software for public and private schools in Kaduna State. The Emir, who was […]

Nigeria has secured a strategic leadership position within the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG), following the appointment of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as Vice-Chair of the ministerial body. The appointment was announced at the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, where heads of […] The post Nigeria secures key role in Commonwealth body on democracy, human rights appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Senate on Wednesday issued a November 15 deadline to six State Houses of Assembly to formally declare their positions on the proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of state police. The affected state legislatures that have yet to officially transmit their resolutions on the landmark bill to the National Assembly are Kano, Benue, Oyo, […] The post State Police: Senate gives Kano, Oyo, Benue, three others Nov 15 deadline on report appeared first on Tribune Online.