Those who voted for President Donald Trump and handed the Republicans a majority in the US Congress two years ago cannot claim it was a mistake. Twenty-two years ago, Dick Stoken wrote in The Great Game of Politics that there’s a psychology that explains why we elect whom we elect. The midterm results just re-echoed […]

The Nigerian equities market closed yesterday’s session sharply lower, as intensified selling pressure in heavyweight stocks dragged the overall capitalization down by N3.28 trillion. The NGX All-Share Index shed 1.98 per cent to close at 249,710.59 points, moderating its year-to-date return to 60.47 per cent. Consequently, market capitalisation shed N3.28 trillion, closing at N162.13 trillion. […]

A developer programme in Lagos has highlighted a growing business priority: turning AI training into engineering capability that organisations can use to deliver real solutions. Andela, an enterprise AI adoption and delivery partner, worked with OpenAI and Miva Open University to bring together 200 developers and engineers for Codex in Action: Engineering the Future of […]

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Al-Hasad in Arabic word comes from the root ha-sa-da which means to wish for the removal of something. Al-Hasadu is defined by Imam Al-Ghazali and other scholars as: “Wishing for the removal of a blessing that Allah, the Most High, has bestowed upon another person, whether […] The post The concept of Al-Hasadu (envy) in Islam appeared first on Tribune Online.

The 2027 presidential election campaign was thrown into fresh controversy, yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, declared its emergence illegal and nullified all actions taken by the leadership, including the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s […] The post High Court Ruling: ADC heads to A’Court, insists Mark, Aregbesola remain party leaders appeared first on Vanguard News.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fulfilling the promise he made to Nigerians in 2023 to rescue the nation’s economy. Shettima said the commitment to turning the country’s fortunes around was beginning to yield results. He spoke in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Thursday during the Ekiti […]

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned the attack on the convoy of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, by suspected political thugs on Wednesday in the state capital, Calabar. In a statement released by his chief press secretary, Mr. Linus Obogo, Governor Otu expressed sadness and concern over […]

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed joining the rainbow coalition led by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, stressing that it is committed to fielding candidates and contesting the 2027 general elections independently. However, the party said it is open to collaborating with other opposition parties of like-minds to protect the country’s […]

New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has disowned the purported withdrawal of its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in Oyo State, insisting that Mr. Adebiyi Adedapo remains its authentic governorship candidate, while Alhaja Muibat Folasade Durojaiye remains its duly nominated deputy governorship candidate. The party made its position known in a formal petition addressed to the […]

Recent revelations by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, that some Nigerians have been borrowing to feed themselves are not just confounding but heart-rending. Speaking at an event at Chatham House in London, the minister stated the obvious but depressing truth: surveys conducted by the current administration confirm […] The post FG’s worry about Nigerians borrowing to eat appeared first on Tribune Online.

The camp of Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has rejected the Nasarawa State Government’s attempt to link the former governor to the violence that marred the APC presidential rally in Lafia, describing it as reckless and politically mischievous. In a press release signed by the Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, Dr Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, […]

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has donated a N250 million administrative block to the College of Health Sciences of Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS), Sokoto. The facility, named Abdul Samad Rabiu Admin Block, was commissioned on Tuesday at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) complex in Sokoto. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, […]

The midterm election in the United States of America is ongoing even as early results proved polls accurate to the effect that the Democratic Party would win. But the pollsters did not anticipate what analysts are beginning to describe as tsunami that will give the Democratic Party a sweeping majority in both the House of […]

Kano State Police Command has recovered a Hyundai motor vehicle stolen at the premises of St. Thomas Church on Airport Road, Kano, and handed it over to its owner. The vehicle, a golden-coloured Hyundai with registration number LAGOS AA 444 BL, was reportedly stolen on October 25, while its owner, Mr Uchenna Emmanuel, was attending […] The post Kano police recover stolen vehicle at church premises, hand it over to owner appeared first on Tribune Online.

Leaders from the Middle Belt region have explained the reasons behind their meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, saying the visit was aimed at expressing solidarity with the President, discussing challenges facing their communities and mobilising support for his administration. The leaders also discussed the security situation in the region, efforts […]

Amid electricity supply disruptions in Lagos State, the state government on Thursday unveiled plans to accelerate its energy transformation through increased private-sector investment, industry-wide collaboration, and clean-energy innovation. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this at a press conference organised to unveil the vision, objectives and key areas of focus […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lamented that Nigerians have continually harassed it because it is yet to conclude some of the high-profile cases it is pursuing in different courts. The commission appealed to Nigerians not to blame it for the delayed resolution of some high-profile cases pending in court. The EFCC spokesman, […]

Residents of eight communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State are reportedly living under the control of suspected bandits who have allegedly restricted their movement, looted their property and threatened to kill anyone who reports their activities to security agencies. The affected communities, which share boundaries with Plateau and Bauchi states, are Kommodoro, […]

A Lagos trader, Ibeh Nkemakonam, has pleaded guilty to possessing, storing and selling expired Mosto Tinto wine, in breach of food safety laws before the Federal High Court in the state. Nkemakonam, 48, who operates as Magkem Investment, changed his earlier not-guilty plea before Justice Yelim Bogoro to the three-count charge brought against him by […]

BUSINESS activities in Nigeria strengthened in October as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.2 points from 53.0 points in September, extending the private sector’s expansion for the fifth consecutive month. The latest PMI report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), released on Thursday, showed that 24 of the 32 subsectors surveyed recorded […] The post Business activity strengthens as PMI rises to 53.2 points appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has reiterated its demand for a sustainable salary increase for Nigerian workers, insisting that another wage award would not provide a lasting solution to the worsening economic challenges confronting employees. The congress said the federal government had failed to fully implement the 10-month wage award palliative agreed with […]

By JIBRIL MOHAMMED NABIL, IBRAHIM OBANSA, AZA MSUE, ADEBAYO WAHEED, Nnamdi Mbawike, Francis Okoye, Abdullahi Olesin, ABU NMODU, SOLA OJO, KABIR WURMA, ACHOR ABIMAJE Rising cooking fuel prices are forcing households across Nigeria to abandon cooking gas in favour of cheaper alternatives such as charcoal, firewood and sawdust, LEADERSHIP Friday reports. Findings across several states […]

ADC: Judgement will be challenged through every available judicial process Nafiu Bala rules out reconciling with Mark Lawyers urge caution By OLAKUNLE OLASANMI, Abuja, and BABAJI USMAN BABAJI, Gombe Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday continued his presidential campaign in Kebbi State despite a Federal High Court judgement in Abuja nullifying the leadership of the […]

As the cost of living and competing financial responsibilities continue to shape household spending in Nigeria, PalmPay is highlighting the importance of consistent savings and providing customers with digital financial solutions to support their long-term financial goals. The growing focus on financial inclusion is increasingly shifting towards how individuals can make better use of available […]

THE founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gemsbok Technologies, Charles Awuzie, has emphasised that Nigeria needs cross-border payment solutions with a face, an address, a strong technological innovation, and a solid reputation behind it. Awuzie stated that many Nigerian and African businesses have lost millions and billions of funds due to engagements with people […] The post Why Nigeria needs cross-border payment solutions with a face —Awuzie appeared first on Tribune Online.