FRESH data from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) and TheCable Index have highlighted sharp disparities in Value Added Tax (VAT) contributions and receipts across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones The post South-West leads VAT contributions for first half 2026 appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), approving President Bola Tinubu’s nominee following the presentation and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. The confirmation came after the committee’s report […]

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said it recovered N36.6 billion in unremitted pension contributions, with compliance rising by 28 per cent as part of efforts to strengthen compliance and protect workers’ retirement savings. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the PenCom director-general, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, said the commission had intensified enforcement across the […]

A 39-year-old man arrested for allegedly posing as a medical doctor in Cross River State has admitted treating at least 15 patients over the years despite dropping out of medical school. The suspect, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, was arrested by operatives of the Uwanse Police Division in Calabar South Local Government Area following a complaint alleging […] The post Fake Doctor Arrested In Cross River Confesses To Treating 15 Patients appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigerian government has taken a significant step to mobilise Member States of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) to forge a common position on issues that will shape the future of global telecommunications and digital development, which concerns the continent. This was the focus of the ongoing 7th Ordinary Session of the ATU Conference of […]

The managing director and chief executive officer of Heirs General Insurance, Wole Fayemi, has said insurance remains a critical component of addressing Nigeria’s housing challenge, stressing that efforts to bridge the country’s housing deficit will achieve lasting impact only if homes and investments are adequately protected. Speaking at the 12th Africa International Housing Show 2026 […]

Nwoye, who lamented that the party has continued to suffer electoral defeat because of permanent bickering amongst its chieftains, maintained that the time has come to change the narrative in Anambra State. The post 2027: We must change the narrative in Anambra, APC NWC tells members  appeared first on Tribune Online.

Justice is not measured merely by arrests. It is rather measured by lawful convictions secured through credible evidence and fair trials. The recent life sentences prove that Nigeria possesses the institutional capacity to achieve this objective.

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has imposed fresh tariffs on imports from Nigeria and 59 other economies over what it described as their failure to prevent the importation of goods produced through forced labour. The new trade measures, announced on Thursday by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), set […] The post FULL LIST: Trump’s tariffs on Nigeria, 59 other countries over alleged forced labour appeared first on Tribune Online.

  The United States has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of a new trade measure targeting countries it says have failed to prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labour. The measure was announced on Thursday in a statement posted on the website of the Office of […] The post US Imposes 12.5% Tariff On Nigerian Imports From Alleged Forced Labour appeared first on OsunDefender.

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has announced its 16th annual Autism Conference, saying it will focus on inclusion across families, classrooms, workplaces, and public spaces. The event is scheduled to take place from July 27th to July 28th, in Lagos, themed “Acceptance in Action: From Family to Classroom to Workplace to Public Spaces. This will […]

The actor’s brothers, Kevin and Derrick Boseman, have asked a Los Angeles court to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as administrator of his estate.

Nigeria, one of TikTok’s quickest-growing African markets, saw 4.8 million user videos taken down in Q1 2026 amid the platform’s intensified push to curb misinformation, harmful material, and policy infractions The latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report showed that Nigeria recorded one of the highest volumes of content removals on the platform during the period under […]

As the son of the legendary founding father of Nigerian theatre, Hubert Ogunde, Owobo made a breath-taking return to the screens with the ‘Anikulapo’ epic film. The post I left school in form 3, at 14, to join my father’s theatre company — Owobo Ogunde appeared first on Tribune Online.

The United States has lengthened the list of trade penalties against Nigeria by imposing a 12.5 per cent tariff on most Nigerian imports over allegations linked to forced labour. The new measure is part of a wider action against 60 economies that Washington says have not effectively banned the importation of goods produced with forced […]

Governor Ahmed Aliyu said the decision was aimed at providing civil servants with adequate time to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post Sokoto declares work-free day to boost PVC registration appeared first on Tribune Online.

Police have confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the alleged diversion of goods valued at N32m in Oyo town, Oyo State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ayanlade Olayinka, in a statement, gave the names of the suspects as... The post Police arrest two suspects over alleged diversion of goods worth N32m in Oyo appeared first on Tribune Online.

"It is deeply embarrassing that a politician of Atiku Abubakar’s standing, who has occupied the second-highest office in this country, still suffers from a colonial mindset," Adebayo stated.

It was painful to watch him outside No.10 on Monday. Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution. The bespoke podium, which had been in use since David Cameron’s tenure, looked more like a stake, and Starmer’s valedictory like a miserere before […]

They expressed their excitement ahead of the big day, attracting thousands of likes and comments from fans and celebrities who congratulated the couple.

“Before this year ends, Grok Imagine will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer,” Musk wrote on X.