The Borno State Police Command on Tuesday said the recent arrest of 103 suspects in a major crackdown on criminal hideouts and black spots across Maiduguri was part of measures to curb election thuggery and other anti-social activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The State’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Nahum Daso, who […]

Kmanagement of Lekki Port, promoters of the Lekki Deep Seaport, in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has awarded scholarships totaling N20 million to 100 indigent students from host communities. This initiative was part of the Lekki Port Educational Support Programme, held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Lekki Port, Ibeju-Lekki. Each student received […] The post Lekki Port, NPA award N20m in scholarships to 100 indigent students appeared first on Tribune Online.

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has dismissed suggestions that the introduction of the N52,500 minimum pension guarantee and free healthcare initiative for retirees was designed to boost President Bola Tinubu’s re-election chances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, said the commission’s pension reforms had been ongoing since July 2024 […]

By Alex Ter Adum, PhD A Rejoinder to Olukayode Ajulo’s intervention on Festus Adedayo’s article, “Atiku, Tinubu, Justice Lifu and the Death of Àà tíí gbọ́?” Olukayode Ajulo’s intervention, presented as a defence of intellectual honesty, constitutionalism and judicial independence, is itself a selective interpretation of the facts. While invoking the respectable principles of judicial […] The post Ajulo’s Defence Of Justice Lifu: An Appeal To Intellectual Honesty That Conveniently Ignores The Most Inconvenient Facts appeared first on OsunDefender.

The federal government has raised concerns over the use of harmful chemicals in food processing and preservation in Nigeria, warning against practices such as using calcium carbide to ripen fruits, paracetamol to soften meat and detergents in cassava processing.   The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, also identified the treatment of […]

The leadership crisis rocking the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has deepened following allegations by its Chairman, Maman Mike Osuman, SAN, that armed individuals invaded the organisation’s national secretariat in Kaduna, broke into offices and carted away valuables. Osuman, in a petition to the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, accused two individuals, identified as Munir […]

… Champions patriotism, excellence Former Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd.), has called for stronger partnerships between government, the private sector and other stakeholders to unlock Nigeria’s vast economic potential through sustainable investment, stressing that peace and investment are indispensable to national development. Boroh made the call in Abuja on Tuesday […] The post Nigeria’s Pride Awards 2026: Stakeholders call for investment-driven peace appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, setting out a framework for improved operations, stronger coordination and better welfare services for Nigerian pilgrims. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah signed the agreement on Tuesday, 10 November, at […]

The Senate has donated N100 million to Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, in recognition of their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the donation during Tuesday’s plenary while presiding over a motion celebrating the team’s achievement. The motion was sponsored by Senator […]

Speaking on behalf of the Progressive Governors Forum, the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, chronicled previous critical political interventions and relationships that President Tinubu had with men of Northern Nigerian extraction, saying it was time to support a dynamic, focused and determined leader like President Tinubu who has taken bold steps that have now halted the nation's movement to the precipice.

Tinubu played a key role in Muhammadu Buhari’s emergence as president in 2015, campaigning for him and helping to mobilise support across the country. However, their political relationship later became strained, especially during the final months of Buhari’s administration. The post Tinubu Won 2023 Election On His Own, Buhari Didn’t Fully Support Him – APC’s Hassan appeared first on Channels Television.

The Taraba State Police Command has appealed to residents of Takum local government area to remain calm and avoid reprisal attacks following the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, popularly known as D.O.   The police warning came amid concerns that the killing of […]

The Tinubu government has revived the 13.5km Karshi-Apo Abuja, Road after sixteen years of dust, potholes and broken promises for residents of the area. For the residents of Jikwoyi-Karshi, Wasa and Apo communities in Abuja, it means shorter journeys, cheaper transport, and an escape route from the daily gridlock on the Nyanya-Mararaba road. In recent […]

Suspected gunmen have killed the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Takum local government area of Taraba State, Alhaji Ibrahim Dio, in a fresh attack that has heightened security concerns in the area. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident occurred on Monday evening in front of the deceased’s residence at […]

President Bola Tinubu has again ruled out the possibility of restoring the petrol subsidy, insisting that his administration will not sacrifice the future of coming generations by returning to the policy. The president, however, assured Nigerians that prosperity was coming, announcing plans to subsidise agriculture, reward small-scale farmers and provide interest-free loans to boost food […]

The campaign council for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has announced plans to begin ward-to-ward mobilisation across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council disclosed this after its first stakeholders’ meeting since its inauguration, held behind closed doors at the Taraba State Internal Revenue Service […]

…US makes second visit in two months as Nigerian envoy canvasses support for UN reforms The United States, Russia and France have visited Nigeria’s Permanent Mission House in New York in separate diplomatic engagements on the same day, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to secure international support for its aspiration to occupy a seat on the […] The post Jimoh Ibrahim seeks US, Russia, France’s support for Nigeria’s UN Security Council bid appeared first on Tribune Online.