Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has urged the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, not to bother himself over the barrage of attacks from FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and some government officials over his sincere comments on the state of the nation. George, in a […]

With just days to the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola has dumped the candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Adewale Adebayo and declared support for the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. OSUN DEFENDER reports that Oyinlola, a close ally of Oyo State Governor and APM presidential candidate, Engr. Seyi […] The post August 15: Oyinlola, PDP Chieftains Dump Makinde-Backed APM Candidate, Endorse Oyebamiji appeared first on OsunDefender.

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has expressed confidence in the capacity of the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Mohammed Goje, to contribute meaningfully to the administration, while commending his immediate predecessor, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali for his contributions to the development of the state. Governor Buni spoke at the […]

New registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, has cleared about 5,000 complaints within his first five days in office. He pledged to improve service delivery to candidates and other stakeholders. As part of the efforts to deliver on his resolve, Aina has strengthened the Board’s Service Compact with All […]

With less than a week to the Osun State governorship election, the state stands at an important juncture. Elections are ultimately about choices, but the most consequential choices often extend beyond personalities and political calculations to the kind of society citizens wish to build. For Osun, the central question should therefore be: what model of governance […] The post [EDITORIAL] Inclusive Growth: The Case For A New Direction In Osun appeared first on OsunDefender.

Niger State government has hinted that the proposed Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Teaching Hospital will be completed in the next two years even as the initial contract has been revoked. The state commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Muhammad Bagana, who disclosed this at the weekend when he spoke on the ongoing reforms in the […]

The presidential candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general election, Donald Duke, has demanded the overhaul of Nigeria’s financial system. He argued that high interest rates, rising public debt and government spending priorities were affecting businesses and economic growth. The former Cross River State governor said the country needed economic reforms […]

By Eric Teniola Now that we are about to establish State Police in the Constitution, the next step should be the establishment of House of Chiefs in the Constitution too. It is a wish. I am afraid the wish may be dead on arrival. Considering the present set of politicians that we have, I do […] The post PERSPECTIVE: House Of Chiefs Should Be Next appeared first on OsunDefender.

Vice-Chancellor of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JoSTUM), Makurdi, Prof. Isaac Itodo, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, research and scholarship as the university marked of its 100th Inaugural Lecture. The milestone was marked recently at the Aper Aku Auditorium, Makurdi, at an inaugural lecture delivered by Prof. Terver Sombo of the Department of […]

As floods continue to take its toll on the Lagos State built environment, submerging houses, sacking residents, stakeholders in the nation’s shoreline development have urged the state government to immediately develop a 50 to 100-year integrated master plan for the state’s coastline to curb negative effects of flooding. They also warned that indiscriminate shoreline reclamation […]

Ahead Of 2027 general elections, members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kebbi State have offered  prayers for the re-election of Governor Nasir Idris. The prayers was offered on Saturday night at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Leading the prayers, the state chairman of CAN, Bishop Ayuba Kanta Yafi, […]

By Eneole Otorkpa, Abuja The European Union (EU) Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Cohort has launched the Election ReportPoint, a citizen reporting channel that enables Nigerians to report electoral misconduct and incidents that could threaten peaceful participation and the integrity of elections. While the platform is designed for elections more broadly, it will […]

Residents across the Federal Capital Territory are asking a question this newspaper considers entirely fair: why should a road built with taxpayers’ money become the justification for a landlord to raise their rent. That is the complaint now coming out of Karu, Apo, Kado, Gwarinpa, Wuye, Jahi, Wuse and Lugbe, where tenants describe rent increases […]

By Ademu Idakwo and James Kwen, Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has questioned the organisational capacity of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election, following the extension of the deadline for submitting candidates’ names to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, observed in a statement that […]

Commercial Drivers yesterday blocked all entrances and exits from Mokwa, protesting against the spate of abductions by bandits along the Mokwa-Kainji road. The drivers had threatened to block the road since Friday, but the Police Division in the area held a meeting with them to shelve the idea, but they reneged and protested yesterday. The […]

A 16-year-old Nigerian philanthropist, Miss Nadia Zakaria, has built, inaugurated and officially handed over a newly constructed and fully equipped orphanage home to Oyiza-Salem Divine Orphanage Home in Etahi Community, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State. Nadia, daughter of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, undertook the project through funds she […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had fixed 19 October 2026 for the arraignment of Kano-based cleric, Sheikh Adam Zubair Adam (Baffa Hotoro). Mr Hotoro is standing trial for alleged criminal defamation of the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi and Sheikh Munir Adam Koza. The court had set 19 October 2026 for the cleric’s […]

There is palpable fear in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, following a fresh attack by suspected kidnappers that claimed the lives of two persons and led to the abduction of another. LEADERSHIP gathered that the gunmen invaded the Gidan Kaji area, near Command Secondary School in Lafia West and attempted to abduct a resident, in […]

Former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang has attributed the prolonged crisis in the state to unresolved issues of identity, land, justice and citizenship, as well as what he described as failures of leadership and governance. For more than two decades, recurring violence has affected communities across Plateau State, resulting in loss of lives, destruction of […]

At least 15 women among the 163 residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State who were abducted by bandits on February 3, 2026, were married off to some of their abductors, a leader of the  community union has said. The national vice president of the Kaiama Development Association, Dr Yakubu […]

Nigeria would have spent a staggering N53 trillion on petrol subsidy by now, with the naira potentially crashing to N3,500 to the dollar, had the federal government failed to remove the subsidy regime and unify the exchange rate. The executive chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, made this claim in an […]

Nigeria’s cement market has been projected to expand from approximately N3.59 trillion in 2025 to over N5.8 trillion in 2030. According to a report by the Global Cement Group, the market is expected to grow by 12.6 percent on an annual basis to reach N3.9 trillion in 2026. This is coming a few days after […] The post Cement market projected to hit N5.8trn in 2030 appeared first on Tribune Online.

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, urging members to ensure every decision is guided by how it improves the lives and livelihoods of ordinary Nigerians. The ceremony was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Board Chairman, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, REA’s Managing Director/Chief […] The post Minister of Power inaugurates REA Board, urges people-centred appeared first on Tribune Online.

Sahara Upstream is accelerating the next phase of its oilfield services strategy, strengthening Arahas Global Oilfield Services (Arahas) and SGIR Rigs and Energy Limited as integrated platforms designed to support growing demand for world-class upstream services across Africa. As part of this strategic direction, Sahara has appointed Gopi Nath as Director, Oilfield Services, with responsibility […] The post Sahara Upstream deepens investment in African oilfield services appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr. John Nwabueze, has reiterated the Office’s commitment to promoting fairness and transparency within Nigeria’s tax system as it continues to mediate between taxpayers and revenue authorities. Speaking at the third-quarter Breakfast Meeting with business editors in Lagos on Thursday, Dr. Nwabueze highlighted the […] The post Tax Ombud receives 20 genuine complaints, seeks for greater public engagement appeared first on Tribune Online.

High and multiple taxation remains the single biggest challenge confronting businesses across Nigeria, according to a new Central Bank of Nigeria survey, even after the Federal Government consolidated scores of taxes into fewer core statutes. Findings from the CBN’s Business Expectations Survey for July 2026 showed that 70.8 percent of respondents identified high and multiple […] The post Multiple taxation still tops business constraints despite reforms, CBN survey finds appeared first on Tribune Online.