On November 1, 1886, the Baptist Academy, widely recognized as the first Baptist secondary school in Nigeria, was officially opened in Lagos on the Mission Compound, Broad Street. The opening was led by Rev. William J. David, pastor of First Baptist Church, Lagos. According to Mission records, the Academy traces its origin to 1855, when […] The post November 1 in History: Nigeria’s First Baptist Secondary School Opened in Lagos appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, the lesser Hajj, comes at an auspicious political moment as his re-election campaign gathers momentum. While the Presidency describes the pilgrimage as an opportunity to pray for Nigeria and seek divine guidance, the opposition has seized the occasion to question the President’s health and the […]

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general election have suffered another credibility setback following the discovery of suspected AI-generated photographs and questionable entries in the voters’ register published by the INEC. Will fictitious identities and improperly registered individuals find their way into the final register and potentially vote? INEC has acknowledged the irregularities. On October 30, […]

By Ado Oyeyemi Four young men have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly abducting and gang-raping a 12-year-old girl in Zaki Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Badamasi Mohammed, 18; Bello Mohammed, 18; Mustapha Bappah, 18; and Bashiru Sha’tubu, 22, were arrested following a complaint by the [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A security guard has been killed after suspected bandits launched two successive attacks on Ribah community in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, despite resistance from joint security forces. The 47-year-old victim, identified as Hassan Boder, was reportedly struck by a stray bullet during a gun battle between the attackers and [...]

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In his welcome address, the Olowu expressed his appreciation for the visit, describing it as an honour to receive the Council for the fourth consecutive year. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NUJ and its members, reiterating his belief in the power of the media to shape society positively.

For millions of Nigerian workers, payday increasingly feels less like relief than a brief pause before the next financial struggle. Now, a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months has sharpened the question: can a country keep adjusting minimum wages without confronting the cost of living? Christian APPOLOS reports on the unfolding crisis The post N70,000 transport allowance: Why Nigerian workers need more than wage increases appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Ado Oyeyemi African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Ekiti State Government of complicity in the attack on him and his team, demanding an explanation over an alleged security warning issued hours before the incident. Sowore, in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Sunday, dismissed the state government’s [...]

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By Ado Oyeyemi US President Donald Trump has agreed to facilitate an emergency visa for the mother of a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy shot dead while walking to school in New York, as Ghana intensifies calls for justice over the killing. New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, disclosed Trump’s intervention on Saturday following a telephone conversation [...]

Kola Ologbondiyan is the Director of Media and Publicity, the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC), and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark. In this exclusive interview with MUIDEEN OLANIYI, he speaks on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), current developments and the build-up to the 2027 elections. The post Tinubu govt has failed to achieve 70% project implementation — ADC-PCC spokesperson appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has said that the Igbo entrepreneurial model The post Airline operator calls for collaboration, reform of Igbo business model appeared first on Tribune Online.

Actress Temi Kosoko has offered a glimpse into her relationship with her elder sister, Bidemi Kosoko, highlighting some of her personality traits as she celebrated her 40th birthday. Bidemi marked the milestone with a party in Ikeja, Lagos, attended by several Nollywood stars and members of the Kosoko family. Among those present were veteran actor [...]

In this piece, recent investigation of medical organisations and medical experts reveals how late-night internet use, alcohol consumption, sleep deprivation and unhealthy lifestyle choices are exposing young Nigerians to hypertension, highlighting doctors’ warnings and the urgent need for preventive measures. The post How internet, alcohol, others fuelling high blood pressure among youths appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The association said the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development had given pastoralists and livestock farmers hope after decades of neglect. Speaking at a rally in Kaduna on Saturday, MACBAN National President, […] The post 2027: Miyetti Allah holds rally for Tinubu, declares re-election support appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that anyone The post Threats against INEC staff, corps members will be punished – Amupitan appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Veteran actress Joke Silva has thanked Nigerians and others who supported her family following the death of her husband, veteran actor Olu Jacobs. Silva expressed her appreciation in a statement shared on Instagram on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as the family marked the completion of the 40-day mourning period. Writing on behalf of the Jacobs [...]

ONE of the fundamental diagnoses of the Nigerian state is that its constitutional framework for governance is at variance with its plural reality. In other words, the Nigerian Constitution recognises Nigeria as a federation with three tiers of government—federal, state and local. The post President Tinubu and unfinished business to restructure the federation appeared first on Tribune Online.