Today, the people of Osun State vote to elect their governor for the next four years. It should be another opportunity to demonstrate that democracy is about the power of the ballot, not the barrel of the gun; about persuasion, not intimidation; and about the freedom of citizens to choose their leaders without fear. Unfortunately, […]

For Mr Raphael Chibundu, registering his four-month-old daughter was more than completing an official process. It was a step towards securing her legal identity and protecting her future. Raphael brought the baby to the National Population Commission (NPC) registration point at Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA) because he wanted to ensure she would have the […] The post Birth registration protects children from trafficking, child marriage appeared first on Tribune Online.

For muralist Barnabas Onuche Ajanya, art is about bringing colour and life into spaces—and making people see them differently. Shaped by Kaduna, Lagos, Zaria and Abuja, his work draws from the colours of northern Nigeria, African art and contemporary influences. In this conversation with Adejoke Henry, Ajanya opens up about his creative journey, the realities […]

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old housewife, Aisha Musa, for allegedly attempting to poison her husband in Gwamma Village, Bauchi local government area of the state. The command, in a statement signed yesterday in Bauchi by its spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said the incident occurred on August 12, 2026. According to the […]

At least 14 passengers traveling from Enugu State to Abuja have been abducted by suspected bandits in Ohimini local government area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the commercial bus was ambushed and passengers whisked away into the bush, leaving the bus empty on the road. Confirming the incident in a statement issued by […]

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the Federal Government-approved fares for the 2027 Hajj, with intending pilgrims required to complete their payments ahead of strict deadlines set for the pilgrimage. The approved fares vary by departure zone, with pilgrims from the Maiduguri/Yola Zone paying 7,560,822, those from the Northern Zone paying N7,672,822, […]

Former vice president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has dragged President Bola Tinubu before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging his qualification to contest the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, who personally appeared at the court registry, deposed to an affidavit in support of the suit filed against Tinubu, […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has faulted the conversation of non-teaching staff to academic staff by some public universities in the country. Prof. Christopher Piwuna, the President of ASUU, said this during a news conference on Friday in Jos. Piwuna, particularly faulted the process of the conversation, adding that due process had not […]

BY DAMILOLA ORIGBEMISUYI, ADEBAYO WAHEED, Osun Despite the heavy security presence across Osun State ahead of today’s election, the state remained calm yesterday, even as the electorate made final preparations for the poll. Security operatives comprising the military, police, Civil Defence and other paramilitary agencies had been deployed to the 30 local government areas across […]

It is not only adults who have dreams of travelling to foreign countries for business or pleasure. Children do, too. GIDEON ALABI spoke to some children in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to get their opinions on the country they would like to travel to, what they would do there, and what they would bring […] The post Countries we would like to visit and what we would do there appeared first on Tribune Online.

For decades, Nigerian universities have been assessed primarily by their academic publications, accreditation status and graduation statistics. While these remain important indicators of institutional performance, a more compelling measure is emerging: the ability of universities to translate knowledge into innovative solutions that address societal challenges and create economic value. One institution leading that transformation is […] The post LAUTECH’s growing visibility as hub of innovation, technological excellence appeared first on Tribune Online.

… Atiku’s lobby firm dismisses engagement as “ lots of talk about nothing” By Nkiruka Nnorom  Despite Nigeria’s reported prosecution of hundreds of terror suspects and recruitment of 50,000 police officers, the United States said continuing challenges remained in the fight to remove Nigeria from its Country of Particular Concern, CPC, list. The US noted […] The post US flags civilian deaths, funding gaps as Nigeria pushes for CPC delisting in Washington talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

When Christ said, “Know the truth, and it shall set you free,” perhaps he did not have certain people and places in mind. Award-winning poet and professor of English, Niyi Osundare, in his seminal new book ‘Truth is Trouble’, shows that his country, Nigeria, is one such place where it can be dangerous to talk […] The post In new book, Osundare explains why truth is trouble appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Akindele Adegebo As Nigeria prepares for today, August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, is taking the fight against electoral violence beyond conventional policing. From increased deployment and intelligence gathering to community engagement and youth mobilisation, the IGP’s strategy reflects a deliberate understanding that securing an […] The post Beyond the ballot: IGP Disu’s non-kinetic push to keep Osun election violence-free appeared first on Tribune Online.