Military widows in Borno State have decried the hardship facing them after losing their husbands in the line of duty. The post We are suffering, military widows beg FG, Borno govt appeared first on Tribune Online.

Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), was clearly flying a kite when he invoked an alleged North-South power-rotation pact to argue that no northerner should contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking to supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s zonal rally in Lafia last week, Akume […]

THE protest by support staff of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) over seven months of unpaid salaries and the delayed implementation of a new remuneration package has once again exposed the contradictions at the heart of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The post Port Harcourt refinery workers’ strike appeared first on Tribune Online.

A tyre can spend years on the road, carrying heavy loads through potholes, scorching asphalt and flooded streets. But when its useful life ends, it is often dumped and forgotten. The post From road to feet: How old tyres become sandals, shoes, furniture appeared first on Tribune Online.

The estimated billing gap in Nigeria’s electricity sector has narrowed further after distribution companies metered 301,726 customers in July and August 2026, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said. The commission, in its latest factsheet, said the installations raised the national metering rate to 63.10 per cent in August, up from 62.37 per cent in […]

Days after the federal government introduced a fuel discount at all NNPC stations nationwide, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged the government to consider targeted bus fare support rather than blanket subsidies. The Fund said using public resources to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on vulnerable Nigerians would be more effective than subsidising […]

Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved N230.62 million for the purchase of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals shares for 43,928 vulnerable women across the state’s 17 local government areas. The initiative is designed to promote financial inclusion, asset ownership and economic empowerment among women affected by poverty, displacement and insurgency. The approval followed […]

Mining industry stakeholders have called for stronger engagement with host communities and increased local processing of gemstones to promote sustainable mining, create jobs and maximise the economic benefits of Nigeria’s mineral resources. They said mining companies must build trust with host communities from the exploration stage, while investing in skills development, gemstone processing and branding […]

The Nigerian equities market closed yesterday on a bullish note, with gains in 31 stocks pushing the overall capitalisation higher by N104 billion. The All-Share Index rose by 0.06 per cent to close at 247,673.65 points. Similarly, the overall market capitalisation value gained N104 billion to close at N160.812 trillion. The market’s positive performance was […]

Nigeria’s drive to close its housing deficit faces major obstacles as restrictive land administration, expensive mortgages and high construction costs continue to shut millions of citizens out of homeownership, prompting renewed calls for sweeping reforms by federal and state governments. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib M.L. […]

A personal reading challenge has grown into a wider conversation about culture, identity and Nigeria’s reading habits, as the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) builds a community around Korean literature in Abuja. Culture Event Assistant and Admin, Habiba Sharon,  began her journey in December 2025 to read 200 books in a year. Han Kang’s The […]

Youths across Nigeria and Africa have been urged to actively participate in politics, decision-making and governance to strengthen democracy and promote accountability across the continent. The call was made yesterday in Abuja at the 2026 #FixPolitics Africa Conference, which focused on the future of elections in Africa and the role of citizens in shaping political […]

NIGERIA’S history offers several examples of exceptional leadership amid profound national difficulty. General Yakubu Gowon presided over post-war reconciliation; General Murtala Muhammed revitalised the public service, despite lacking an electoral mandate; The post Why President Tinubu is building serious claim to greatness appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigeria’s quest for home-grown technological solutions and sustainable economic development is placing renewed emphasis on the capacity of tertiary institutions to transform academic research into practical innovations, marketable products and viable enterprises. At the centre of this effort is the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), which is strengthening research capacity, promoting collaboration among academics and […]

The inspector-general of police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has challenged officers and men of the Rivers State Police to embrace professionalism and discipline. Disu gave the charge yesterday to officers of the command at the Police Officers’ Mess, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. He said a police officer’s inability to return to a community where […]

Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has congratulated the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on its 50th anniversary. It called for stronger interfaith cooperation to address insecurity, poverty, injustice and other challenges facing the country. The council, led by its president-general and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, described CAN’s golden jubilee as […]

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has faulted claims that the institution’s lecturers are the highest paid in Nigeria. The union insisted that salary comparisons with other universities revealed significant disparities in remuneration across universities nationwide. The chairman ASUU-TSU branch, Dr Joshua Garba Mbave, in a statement he issued in […]

The most important resource for any organisation or nation is her human resource—the people. It should therefore be a no-brainer that any organisation or nation that desires to be successful and productive will invest in her human resources. The post Nigeria at 66: Mental health state of the nation appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Senate has appealed to the executive arm of government to provide urgent relief to communities devastated by flooding and erosion in Anambra, Imo and Ebonyi States. The Upper House also demanded immediate intervention to protect lives, restore damaged infrastructure and prevent further environmental destruction. The Senate further called for emergency repairs and comprehensive reconstruction […]

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has directed the renovation of Government Science Secondary School, Lokoja, as part of his commitment to improving educational infrastructure and creating a conducive learning environment for learners across the state. The school was relocated from the main town to the Zone 8 axis by the administration of the […]

Recently, the public space has been inundated with allegations regarding the $1 billion earmarked for the procurement of arms for the security services. There were claims that the money was not used for the purpose for which it was approved and disbursed. Or at least, not all the money was spent on arms purchases, leading […]

There is a peculiar irony in asking a machine to help us write, only to discover that it has helped us sound like everybody else. The sentences arrive polished. The post Smarter machines, weaker humans? AI and the future of the human worker appeared first on Tribune Online.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he will not visit every state to campaign for his re-election in 2027, insisting that governance must continue while the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council takes his message to Nigerians across the country. Tinubu said Nigeria needed his attention more than ever, adding that the responsibilities of […]

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has directed strengthened flight safety oversight across the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), following the tragic accident involving NAF ATR 42-500 aircraft NAF 931 on 5 October 2026. A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, said the directive reaffirms the Service’s commitment […]

By Damilola Origbemisuyi And Tarkaa David Medical experts have warned that fumigation alone may not be sufficient to prevent an epidemic outbreak in Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State in the face of reports of decomposing human remains in the river where a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crashed. The experts urged […]

A former International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank expert, Dr Ifediora Amobi, has urged the Federal Government to turn the gains from its economic reforms into tangible improvements in Nigerians’ living standards. Amobi also described the expertise of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, as a national blessing. […]

Five villagers have been killed, more than 18 abducted, and houses, vehicles and a market set ablaze by bandits in Fanga village, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, for refusing to pay levies imposed on farming communities ahead of the harvest season. LEADERSHIP findings revealed that the bandits, who have established camps in Mashegu, […]

The national  chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed confidence in the ruling party’s ability to secure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, urging party leaders and members to unite behind a coordinated campaign. Yilwatda spoke on Tuesday at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council at the State […]

The federal government has taken a $78.5 billion investment pitch to global investors, unveiling 65 projects across priority sectors, with oil, gas, power, transport and maritime ventures accounting for $61.4 billion, or nearly four-fifths of the total capital requirement. The government is offering investment incentives, capital repatriation guarantees and assistance with setting up businesses in […]

AS Nigeria approaches the end-of-year travel season, domestic airlines are once again confronted with the familiar challenge of balancing rising passenger demand against limited operational capacity, escalating costs, infrastructure constraints, amongst others. The post Domestic airlines and the challenges of Owerri airport closure appeared first on Tribune Online.

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said his nomination for the LEADERSHIP Newspaper Governor of the Year 2026 award will spur him to intensify efforts towards the development of the state and improve the welfare of its people. Okpebholo, who expressed appreciation for the recognition, said his commitment to transforming Edo was a way […]

Thirty student union leaders from six tertiary institutions across Kwara State have received training on disability inclusion, inclusive leadership and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in student union governance. The post Kwara Student Union leaders trained on disability inclusion appeared first on Tribune Online.

Mobile Screens and Sound Limited (MSS), an event technology and production company, in partnership with KolaDaisi University, has graduated more than  over 60 students from the inaugural MSS Event Tech Academy. The post MSS, KolaDaisi University graduate 60 students in event technology appeared first on Tribune Online.

Acting Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI), Dr Mukail Aremu Akinde, speaks to MODUPE GEORGE about his achievements after four years at the helm of the institution The post How our transition from polytechnic to university is progressing — Ag. VC appeared first on Tribune Online.