Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, has said Governor Uba Sani is rebuilding Ahmadu Bello Stadium to a world class sports facility that will host international competitions. Maiyaki said Governor Sani is determined to make Kaduna State the preferred sports destination in Nigeria, by rebuilding facilities, upgrading infrastructure and developing local talents that […]

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that collaboration between members of Fityanul Islam First Aid Group and security agencies across the country has enhanced peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. At the national seminar and award ceremony of the group yesterday, he also noted that members of the First Aid Group are always the first […]

Lagos State deputy governor and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos for the 2027 elections, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace integrity, discipline and responsibility. Hamzat, who spoke at the 2026 youth programme of The Lord’s Charismatic Revival Ministries, themed, “The Youth That Knows The Lord,” held […]

Nestoil Group said it has reactivated a drilling rig that had been idle for about eight years and deployed it to complete workovers on two producing wells in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 42. The company said the rig, Pathfinder 500, was mobilised to the site by its Scorpio Drilling International unit and completed the workovers […]

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I Jibrin, in Accra, the capital of f Ghana, has urged youth to promote and preserve cultural heritage. He made the charge as a guest of honour at the World Hausa Day 2026 celebration organised by Hausa Youth Ghana at the Forecourt of the State House, Accra, at the weekend. […]

DOES President Bola Tinubu know that Alhaji Aliko Dangote says the cement he exports from Nigeria is cheaper than the cement he sells to Nigerians at home? If he does, has anyone in his government satisfactorily explained to him why? We, the people, demand an explanation. These questions have become necessary following disturbing findings by […] The post Can Tinubu explain why Nigerian cement is cheaper abroad than at home? appeared first on Tribune Online.

Revenue generated by agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy rose by 160 per cent to N1.83 trillion in 2025, from N700.79 billion recorded in 2023, as the federal government intensifies reforms to transform Nigeria’s maritime sector, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has said. Oyetola disclosed this […]

Leading fintech company OPay Digital Services has dismissed as false and malicious a viral social media publication claiming that it would embark on a prolonged break starting 1st September, 2026, urging its customers to withdraw or move their funds. The fabricated publication, which gained traction across social media platforms yesterday, purportedly warned OPay customers that […]

Troops of Sector 2, “Operation Fansan Yamma”, have foiled an attempt by terrorists to advance into Ghandi town, Rabah local government area of Sokoto State. The operation, conducted on yesterday evening, led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, the military said. This was contained in a statement by the acting deputy director, Army Public […]

The University of Reading has identified Africa’s growing population, expanding economic opportunities and increasing South-South trade as key drivers of its next phase of global engagement, as the institution marked its 100th anniversary in Lagos. The university, which recently celebrated its centenary, used the Nigerian leg of its global anniversary programme to reaffirm its commitment […]

The Presidency has said that ongoing economic reforms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are restoring confidence in Nigeria’s business environment and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to expand their businesses. The technical assistant on Regional Development Programmes in the Office of the Vice President, Dr Nafia Abdullahi, stated this yesterday during the commissioning of […]

Troops also received the surrender of a suspected female ISWAP member and her two children at Mafa in Borno.

Nigeria’s economy faces a critical challenge: output is growing, but productivity has failed to keep pace, limiting the extent to which economic expansion translates into higher incomes and improved living standards. CHIMA NWOKOJI writes on why focus must shift from simply creating more economic activity to enabling workers and businesses to produce more value from […] The post Nigeria’s growth dilemma: Why productivity must catch up with output appeared first on Tribune Online.

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old man, Usman Abubakar, over an alleged defilement of an eight-year-old girl in the Tsakanin Bayara area of Bauchi metropolis. The case was reported at the ‘E’ Division, Yelwa, by the victim’s 48-year-old father, who alleged that on Sunday, August 24, Abubakar, a resident of the same area, […]

The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Katsina State Chapter, has canvassed stronger collaboration between Muslims and Christians as part of efforts to address insecurity and promote lasting peace in the state. The call was made during an interfaith security summit in Katsina, attended by religious leaders, government officials, security stakeholders and […]

Motorists and residents of communities on the Bauchi-Kari Road have commended the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) for its routine and preventive maintenance work programme (RPMWP). They said the agency’s intervention has improved road safety and motoring in the state. The programme, which involved the patching of potholes, clearing of overgrown grasses, shrubs and trees, […]

The North Central region of the country has witnessed some disturbing security incidents in recent times. This is aside from its conflict trajectory that has spanned decades in the country. One of the recent notable incidents is the mass killings that claimed the lives of over 200 people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of […]

Heavy rainfall and a windstorm have brought down  three towers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Chibike Village, Arewa Local Government Area, Kebbi State. An indigene of the area, Malam Aliyu Mohammed Chibike, disclosed this to Our Correspondent in a telephone interview on Sunday. He said the affected towers were destroyed by a […]

Abdullahi said Nigerians were gradually adapting to the new economic realities and beginning to appreciate their potential benefits.

THERE is something fundamentally wrong when retired members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria must protest at the Ministry of Defence to demand what they consider their rightful pension adjustment, while the State responds by deploying armed security personnel. These are not strangers to the Nigerian State. They are former soldiers. They served the country, […] The post Military pensioners’ clamour for pension adjustment appeared first on Tribune Online.

Three persons have been injured while another was rescued unhurt after suspected bandits attacked Garun Mallam town in Garun Mallam Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm on Saturday when the hoodlums stormed the town and began shooting sporadically into the air before abducting the Sarkin Noman(farmer’s leader), Alhaji Yusif […]

By BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO and DEBORAH BELLO, Lagos Despite a sharp increase in revenues available to Nigeria’s state governments following the removal of the petrol subsidy and other economic reforms, 25 states recorded fiscal deficits in 2025, raising fresh concerns over the sustainability of subnational finances. A new report by BudgIT, titled “What Has Changed Across […]

President Bola Tinubu has formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence. Specifically, he requested prompt collective action by the continent’s leaders, including placing this matter on the agenda for the […]

Zulum urged Islamic scholars to embrace moderation and humility in their preaching, promoting peace, unity and responsible citizenship.

BY GODWIN ENNA and LONGTONG YAKUBU Two to three out of every 10 diphtheria patients admitted to the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina (FTH Katsina) may die from the disease, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned. The chairman of the NMA, Katsina State branch, and Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine at FTH Katsina, […]

Alleged Petition Against National Secretary, Former Dep Gov Fuels Lingering Feud As Ex-Senator Pays Congratulatory Visit To Adeleke All is not well within the Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun following its loss in the August 15 governorship election in the state. OSUN DEFENDER reliably gathered that the re-election of […] The post Fresh Crisis In Osun APC As Basiru, Omisore, Others Shun Oyetola’s Stakeholders’ Meeting appeared first on OsunDefender.

D’Tigers secured a dominant 100-84 win over Cape Verde, reviving their 2027 FIBA World Cup hopes. Caleb Agada led with 26 points in this crucial victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigers-crush-cape-verde-100-84-revive-world-cup-hopes/

Several shops and stores selling building materials have been destroyed after an early-morning fire gutted Eda Plaza, a building-materials market opposite Chida Hotel in Jabi, Abuja. The fire, which started at about 3am on Sunday, destroyed goods reportedly worth millions of naira, leaving traders and shop owners counting their losses. The Federal Capital Territory Emergency […]