African and Caribbean nations have demanded formal apologies from countries that benefited from transatlantic slavery, as well ​as debt relief and financial compensation, as part of an increasingly forceful push for reparations. Reuters reports that the demands were part ‌of a 19-point reparations plan endorsed at the end of a three-day conference in Accra, Ghana, […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has sentenced a woman, Raya Haruna, to 10 years imprisonment for transporting arms and ammunition to bandits operating in Kano and neighbouring areas. Justice Simon Amobeda handed down the sentence after finding Haruna guilty of three counts bordering on unlawful transportation of firearms and providing logistical support to […]

The ECOWAS Parliament has taken significant steps to increase rural electrification projects in West Africa by leveraging the abundant renewable energy resources of the region to boost economic productivity and the regional integration process. This was the focus of a meeting of the Joint Committee on Energy and Mines, Infrastructure, and Agriculture, Environment and Natural […]

Philosophers and political theorists have attempted to define the state through different prisms. There is the evolutionary theory, which posits that the state is a natural, gradual development spanning centuries The post Nigeria: This state is not the state appeared first on Tribune Online.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the passing of Audu Sule Katagum, the Wazirin Katagum and a former deputy governor of Bauchi State yesterday at the age of 69. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the deceased as a dedicated public servant, accomplished architect and loyal son of Bauchi […]

The celebration of this year’s Day of the African Child drew attention to the numerous challenges confronting children across Nigeria and the African continent. This year’s commemoration is particularly significant as it marks 50 years since the historic Soweto Youth Uprising of 16 June 1976, when courageous South African students protested against an unjust educational […]

“Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the deployment of additional security forces to secure lives and property,” he added.

“I am Sunday Igboho. I am calm because my fathers asked me to be calm with you. Let this be the last time such a thing will happen,” he said.

The last batch of 278 pilgrims returned to Birnin Kebbi from Saudi Arabia yesterday after the conclusion of 2026 hajj. Speaking with journalists at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi, the amirul-hajj, Alhaji Jafar Ahmad Jega, said this year’s exercise was conducted successfully in accordance with the state pilgrims’ welfare agency’s schedules […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has clarified that 10,005 of its personnel sat for the 2026 promotion examination. The clarification came after an earlier report that 10,000 personnel got new ranks. The corps’ public education officer, Osondu Ohaeri,  explained yesterday that sitting for exams does not guarantee promotions. Ohaeri had said in a statement […]

Member of the elders caucus and governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have raised the alarm over an alleged plot to coarse traditional rulers in the state to back the speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon .Yakubu Danladi- Salihu, as the party’s governorship candidate. The aggrieved aspirants and elders […]

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the newly launched National Compendium on the Economic and Tourism Profiles of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would serve as a strategic tool for attracting investment, creating jobs, promoting tourism, and driving inclusive national development across the country. Speaking at the […]

NORTHERN Nigeria is angry. This anger is not strictly borne from the unremitting, horrific spillage of blood on its soil. Rather, Northern Nigeria is angry because it has been rightly called by the name it gave itself. The post Northern Generals’ anger at ‘North as Nigeria’s mortuary’ appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Ademu Idakwo, Abuja , Alo Abiola, Ado-Ekiti The All Progressives Congress (APC) opened a commanding lead in the Ekiti State governorship election on Saturday as results from polling units continued to appear on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Result Viewing (IReV) Portal amid ongoing collation across the state. Data aggregated from results already […]

Police in collaboration with other security agencies in Kebbi State yesterday said they had killed a kidnap kingpin, Jijji Majugu, in Bagudo local government area of the state. Police spokesman SP Bashir Usman disclosed this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi yesterday. He said the success followed a firefight between a gang of eight kidnappers […]

ICT specialists say government lacks will, list factors inhibiting surveillance By OLAMIDE OJUOKAIYE, Lagos and INNOCENT ODOH, , Abuja For more than 30 days, abducted children and teachers from Yawota in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been languishing in terrorists’ captivity. During this period, the terrorists have continued to release footage of […]

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, announced the results on Sunday at the collation centre in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area […] The post INEC declares APC’s Faduyile winner of Ondo South senatorial by-election appeared first on Tribune Online.

JUST like the country he presides over, President Bola Tinubu looks run-down. The saying “like father, like son” is mainly pejorative but it will be factual saying “like Nigeria, like its leader”.  The post Let’s pray for the president! appeared first on Tribune Online.

Sample 1: “…the suspect slashed the hand of the victim leading to the cut of one of the arteries resulting to her bleeding to death.”(How woman was stabbed to death by mother of son’s girlfriend, Sunday Vanguard, 21 July, 2019) The post Prepositions Revisited appeared first on Tribune Online.

The by-election was conducted following the appointment of Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. The post APC’s Faduyile wins Ondo South Senatorial by-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The governor said the people of Ekiti had spoken with one voice in support of continuity, stability and development. The post Oyebanji Hails ‘Humbling’ Re-Election, Promises Greater Impact Across Ekiti appeared first on Channels Television.

A family that was reportedly kidnapped in Igboho, Oyo State, has regained freedom after Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding the release of abducted victims in the community. The reported release sparked celebrations across the town, with residents taking to the streets to welcome the victims, […] The post VIDEO: Kidnap victims from Sunday Igboho’s hometown released after his two-hour ultimatum appeared first on Tribune Online.

Speeches by political leaders generally create an inroad into their mind and give those they lead an insight into what to expect as policies or government actions. The post Interrogating Tinubu’s Democracy Day 2026 address… appeared first on Tribune Online.

Ekiti State often becomes a focal point whenever election season approaches in Nigeria, not because of its size but because of how tightly contested its political environment tends to be. As preparations intensify for the June 20, 2026 governorship election, attention has shifted toward the security arrangements designed to shape movement, voting access, and overall […] The post Full breakdown of the Ekiti 2026 police vehicular movement restriction appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Major ownership changes within financial institutions rarely happen overnight, especially when they involve companies whose history stretches across generations. Developments surrounding First HoldCo have gradually drawn attention within Nigeria’s banking industry, with fresh disclosures adding momentum to a story that has been unfolding over several months. As regulators push banks toward stronger capital positions, recent […] The post The Significance of Femi Otedola crossing the 20% stake mark in First HoldCo appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Nollywood got off to a strong start in 2026, with several movies drawing large audiences to cinemas across Nigeria and earning impressive box-office figures. From romantic dramas and family stories to historical epics and thrillers, filmmakers explored different genres while delivering some of the year’s biggest cinema hits. The first six months of the year […] The post 10 highest-grossing Nollywood movies of the first half of 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

As Nigeria advances efforts to digitise public services and economic activities, access to the internet has become increasingly essential for participation in modern life. From education and healthcare to banking, employment, communication and identity verification, many services now rely heavily on stable internet connectivity. While the country continues to invest in digital infrastructure, growing concerns […] The post DIGITAL DIVIDE: Rising data costs threaten access to Nigeria’s online future appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The emergence of Damilola Sonayon-James as the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress has added a new dimension to the political calculations ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The ruling party formally unveiled the 41-year-old politician on Monday as the running mate to the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, […] The post LAGOS 2027: How Sonayon-James moved from grassroots politics to APC deputy governorship ticket appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A month after terrorists abducted pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, uncertainty continues to define daily life for families, residents and authorities involved in efforts to secure their release. What began as a shocking security incident on May 15, 2026, has evolved into a prolonged […] The post TIMELINE: One month after Oriire abduction, families cling to hope appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to require its candidates to sign indemnity bonds aimed at discouraging post-election defections has ignited widespread debate among political stakeholders, legal experts and analysts ahead of the 2027 general elections. The measure, introduced by the opposition party, is designed to ensure that elected officials who secure victory […] The post ACCOUNTABILITY: NDC indemnity bond sparks debate over defections, party loyalty appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.