Tragedy struck Mayo Kam community in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday when a mining pit collapsed on illegal miners, leaving more than 20 people, including women and children, feared dead. The incident occurred in the afternoon while the miners were reportedly working inside the pit, triggering panic and plunging the community […]

No fewer than 33 suspected illegal miners apprehended by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have died. The miners, who were arrested in Niger State, died in the custody of NSCDC following a suspected disease outbreak. In a statement on Thursday by NSCDC Niger State Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, the security agency disclosed […] The post 33 miners die in NSCDC custody appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Kwara State government has rescued 30 children from the Iranlowo Oluwa Orphanage and Children Home. The government said that the facility was operating illegally in Ilorin, the state capital. The rescue operation was carried out on Thursday by the Kwara State Ministry of Social Development following the discovery of irregularities and concerns relating to […]

The senate has passed two key health financing bills seeking to increase funding for primary healthcare and generate additional domestic revenue for disease prevention and health promotion. Chairman, Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo, disclosed this at the National Convergence on Sustainable Health Financing, organised by the Senate Committee on […]

President Tinubu commended former President Olusegun Obasanjo and late President Muhammadu Buhari for their patriotism and support, noting that both testified in the case.

The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Thursday mounted a spirited defence of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, dismissing claims of monopoly and challenging detractors to mobilise the estimated $22 billion required to build a competing refinery. Sanusi spoke at the Dangote Refinery “People’s IPO” roadshow in Kano, […]

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja operations office, in collaboration with the World Bank Group (WBG), has conducted an assessment of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR&R) implementation in Kogi State, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster management systems across the country. The assessment followed the EPR&R workshop held earlier in […] The post NEMA, World Bank Group move to strengthen emergency readiness capacity appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced investigation into an altercation involving personnel of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) and commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, in the Life Camp area of Abuja. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 17, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m., amid enforcement of the ban on commercial […]

Muhammadu Sanusi II, who is the Emir of Kano, said it was not surprising that Kano has produced prominent entrepreneurs, like Aliko Dangote as it has been known to have people who have risk-taking, hard work, and entrepreneurship in their veins. The post Dangote Refinery: Sanusi Cautions Nigerians Against Using School Fees, Selling Homes To Buy Shares appeared first on Channels Television.

The Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, charging members to take the movement’s message and political agenda to Nigerians across the country. The National Leadership of the movement, in a congratulatory message signed by its National Secretary, Saadatu Sani, described the appointment of members of the […] The post NDC: Obi-Kwankwaso movement unveils campaign council appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are set to deepen institutional collaboration, with a focus on youth empowerment, cybersecurity, capacity development and responsible entrepreneurship. Speaking while on a visit to the EFCC office in Abuja, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of SMEDAN, […] The post SMEDAN, EFCC partner on youth empowerment, cybersecurity appeared first on Tribune Online.

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2027 election, Omoyele Sowore, has said his administration will not recognise or maintain the Office of the First Lady if he becomes president of Nigeria. Sowore stated this while speaking on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television, on Thursday. The AAC […]

A former Secretary to the Anambra State Government (SSG), Oseloka Obaze, has testified that he was present when former governor Peter Obi handed over financial documents to his successor, Willie Obiano, containing details of funds and liabilities inherited by the incoming administration. Obaze, who served as SSG under Obi and continued partly in the same […]

The Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo south senatorial district, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide Odidiomo, has taken his 2027 campaign agenda to grassroots community leaders in Ido and Ibarapa-East local government areas, unveiling a “social pact” focused on education, agriculture, healthcare, technology, employment and infrastructure development. Odidiomo made the declaration on thursday, during […] The post Odidiomo woos Ido, Ibarapa-East community devt council, unveils ‘social pact’ for Oyo South appeared first on Tribune Online.

Chelsea announced late Wednesday that Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, would acquire the stakes of Boehly and director Mark Walter. The post Chelsea Ambition ‘Very Clear’ After End Of Boehly Era appeared first on Channels Television.

…welcomes 112 Enugu returnees …77 returnee families get N77m Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, welcomed home 77 Enugu State families made up of 112 indigenes forced home by the unabating xenophobic attacks in South Africa, assuring them that the state would stand in solidarity with them every step of the way. […] The post Xenophobia: Gov Mbah doles out cash to Enugu returnees from South Africa appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered a high-powered probe into the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners in its custody in Niger State, directing investigators to unravel what happened to the detainees before their deaths. The Corps has also ordered medical examination of the bodies to establish the actual cause of […]

Albert tied his directive to Governor Monday Okpebholo's vow to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that all commercial drivers must key into the agenda.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced 38-year-old South African national, Will Ann, to 25 years in prison for importing 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria. Justice Obiora Egwuatu imposed the sentence on Thursday after Ann pleaded guilty to the charges filed against her by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Ann was […]

The filmmaker said the partnership allowed the production company to focus more on creating content rather than constantly searching for funding. The post Netflix Relationship One Of Best Things To Happen To KAP Group — Kunle Afolayan appeared first on Channels Television.

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has struck out a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking to forfeit properties allegedly linked to former Minister of Power, Engr. Saleh Mamman. Mamman is also asking the Court of Appeal to quash his conviction. The court struck out […]

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has declined Nigeria’s request for an upward review of its 2027 Hajj allocation. The decline, according to the management of the Hajj commission, meant Nigeria’s earlier quota of 50,000 slots remained unchanged despite growing demand from intending pilgrims across the […] The post 2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia declines Nigeria’s request for additional slots appeared first on Tribune Online.

The market capitalisation opened at N158.714 trillion and increased by N1.178 trillion, closing at N159.892 trillion.

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has assured the Nigerian Army that his administration will do everything within available resources to ensure that the newly created Army formations in the state begin operations without further delay. Inuwa Yahaya gave the assurance when he led representatives of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3rd Armoured Division, Jos, […] The post Gombe gov pledges support for accelerated take-off of new Army formations appeared first on Tribune Online.