By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said leadership is about sacrifice, service and contribution, rather than privilege and personal acquisition. Akume spoke on Saturday at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, where the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) honoured him with its Christian Icon […] The post Leadership is about sacrifice, not privilege — Akume appeared first on Vanguard News.

The association called on the Nigerian Medical Association, security agencies, and relevant medical regulatory authorities to investigate the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable is held accountable in accordance with the law.

Oba Oladipo Olaitan, a lawyer, member of the National Assembly between 1999 and 2003, served as Special Adviser in the Second Republic to the late Governor Lateef Jakande in Lagos State. In this interview with KUNLE ODEREMI and RUQQUAT AKINWANDE, the leader of Afenifere talks about preparations for the 2027 elections, his role in the […] The post We recruited wrong people to govern Nigeria —Oba Olaitan appeared first on Tribune Online.

Enugu youths under the aegis of Ugwuaji Youths for Peace have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Commander of the National Forest Guard in Enugu State, Dr. Akinbayo O. Olasoji, to explain the alleged presence of unknown gunmen wielding AK-47 rifles alongside his personnel in Ugwuaji forests. They also demanded explanations over his alleged repeated […] Enugu youths give Forest Guard Commander 72-hour ultimatum over alleged AK-47-wielding men 

FOR residents living around the premises of the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), what was once regarded as a valuable government research environment has, in recent years, become a source of growing concern. The sprawling facility, according to members of the surrounding community, was once associated with agricultural research, plantations and opportunities for local residents, […] The post Residents raise alarm over alleged illegal activities, vandalism on NCRI land appeared first on Tribune Online.

ISAAC SHOBAYO, North-Central Bureau Chief, engages a prominent Middle Belt leader, Yusufu Turaki, a professor of Theology and Social Ethics and former vice-president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Professor Turaki speaks on the state of Nigeria at 66, including the challenges facing democracy, insecurity, the current administration’s economic reforms, among other issues. SIR, […] The post How ethnicity, religion, region are fuelling Nigeria’s crises —Turaki appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday said Nigeria’s banking sector raised N4.65 trillion in fresh capital through its recapitalisation exercise, while headline inflation declined to 14.63 per cent in September. The CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said this at a news briefing following Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary […] The post Banks have raised N4.65trn in fresh capital, inflation dropped to 14.63%, says CBN gov appeared first on Tribune Online.

LOKOJA – The Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, is set to host its 4th Annual Colloquium in honour of Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The programme is being organised by the University in collaboration with its Department of English and Literary Studies. It will hold at 12 noon at the Multi-Purpose [...]

THE ancient wisdom of our forefathers we grew up to meet is that, no one delegates the very personal task of emptying one’s bowel to their closest acquaintance. Not even your child. «A kì í fi iṣé ìgbònsè rán ọmọ ẹni” was the ancient Yoruba wisdom in this regard. But that was when life was […] The post ‘I won’t be everywhere’ as chichidodo, maggots-loving bird appeared first on Tribune Online.

The inspiration to pen this came as I began filming the breathtaking view from the passenger window of a bus gliding down the iconic Lenin Road, nestling the equally legendary Black Sea, this Friday morning (October 16, 2026) in the coastal city of Sochi, Russia. It is my third day in the tranquil and tranquillising […]

The Federal Government has ruled out restoring fuel subsidies and multiple exchange rates, reaffirming its commitment to economic reforms in spite of concerns from international investors and development partners. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, revealed its stance at a news briefing following Nigeria’s participation in the International Monetary […] The post Forget return of fuel subsidies, multiple exchange rates, FG tells Nigerians appeared first on Tribune Online.

The announcement of Death of Ambassador Michael Olusegun Ononaiye on 14th October 2026. was Shocking, sad and painful. Very painful. He died at 89.Amb Ononaiye was a unique personality and Nigerian unique and brilliant Nigerian Diplomat in several ways. So it is necessary to draw attention to some of his achievements while he was in [...]

Peter insisted that he neither purchased a governorship nomination form nor authorised anyone to act on his behalf. The post Ogun PDP chieftain denies obtaining governorship form, seeks probe appeared first on Tribune Online.

In an interview with select journalists, Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, explains why Tinubu’s reforms must continue beyond 2027. He also speaks on economic recovery, the $1 trillion economy ambition and some other issues. JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH presents the excerpts. You speak enthusiastically about President Tinubu’s economic achievements, yet millions of Nigerians […]