Daniel Munoz’s late strike sent Colombia into the FIFA World Cup knockout stage as Los Cafeteros secured a deserved 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Guadalajara. Backed by a passionate crowd, Colombia dominated large spells of the Group K encounter and were finally rewarded in the 76th minute when Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz broke […]

The Oyo State Police Command has debunked a false social media claim that abducted school children and teachers from Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota Communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been moved to Kaduna State via a helicopter. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said in a statement on Tuesday […]

By Ejike Ejike, Samson Elijah and Henry Tyohemba, Abuja Security experts have called for the establishment of state police, saying this would be a critical step towards addressing Nigeria’s persistent security challenges, particularly terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. They contend that the country’s centralised policing structure has become overstretched amid growing security threats nationwide. One of […]

By Innocent Odoh and Tarkaa David, Abuja Nigerian security experts and those versed in international relations have expressed concerns over the United States’ designation of a Nigerian national and other individuals and entities as alleged financiers of the Islamic State’s (ISIS) operations around the world. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by […]

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has set a new milestone by becoming the African artiste with the highest number of appearances on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Afrofusion star, born Damini Ogulu, now holds nine entries on the chart, moving ahead of fellow Nigerian singer Tems, who previously shared the record with eight [...]

Ghana produced a disciplined defensive display to hold England to a goalless draw in their FIFA World Cup Group L encounter, frustrating the Three Lions and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. England entered the match seeking a second consecutive victory after their opening win over Croatia, but Gareth Southgate’s side found it […]

Nollywood actress and producer Ruth Kadiri has opened up about her views on marriage, saying she never grew up feeling pressured to settle down and never spent time imagining what married life would look like. Speaking in an interview with Ifedayo Agoro, Kadiri explained that marriage was never something she actively desired or planned around. [...]

ON the night of June 15, 2026, Nigeria received a warning that did not become a national catastrophe. Around 11:00 p.m., armed attackers reportedly attempted to breach the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State. Two soldiers and one police officer paid the ultimate price while defending the institution. […] The post The assault on NIPSS appeared first on Tribune Online.

The United States government has sanctioned Mukhtar Muhammad, Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator and three firms allegedly controlled by him over claims that they served as financial conduits for the West Africa franchise of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The post US sanctions Lagos-based BDC operator, firms over alleged terrorism financing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Gbenga Adigun is the founder of Scrella, an insurtech platform redefining smartphone insurance in Nigeria. With over a decade in banking and finance at leading institutions, he combines financial expertise with a passion for innovation. Through AI-powered remote device inspection and inclusive pricing, he is driving access to affordable insurance and advancing digital protection for […] The post Nigeria’s digital age drives new era of insurance protection with Scrella —Adigun appeared first on Tribune Online.

Trucks Transit Parks (TTP), the firm handling the operation of the Electronic Call-Up system otherwise referred to as Eto has attributed the recent ranking of Apapa and Tin-Can Ports by the World Bank to the digitised and coordinated truck access system being enjoyed at both port corridors. In a statement on Tuesday, TTP stated that […] The post How Eto helped improve Apapa, Tin-Can ports ranking —TTP appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Onyike Kelechi Patience Tucked away in the sleepy, historic Ìgbómìnà-Yorùbá town of Èsìè in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State lies a secret carved in stone. Long before our contemporary borders were drawn, and even before Western archaeologists arrived with their measuring tapes, a silent assembly of over one thousand human-shaped figures sat […] The post The silent stone assembly of Èsìè: Nigeria’s most enduring cultural mystery appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Ondo State Branch, has sought a strategic partnership with the Ondo State government to advance human resource excellence within the state’s public service. A statement by CIPM said the institute made the appeal during a recent courtesy visit to the newly appointed Head of Service in […] The post CIPM seeks partnership to advance HR in state’s public service appeared first on Tribune Online.

Approximately 200 students from across departments, faculties, and levels gathered at the University of Ibadan recently, not merely to observe, but to be transformed. At the centre of it all stood Ambassador Idara Michael, Executive Vice President of JCI Nigeria, delivering a keynote address, “Igniting Leadership: From Vision to Execution”. “The world does not need […] The post Idara Michael inspires students at University of Ibadan appeared first on Tribune Online.

In a strategic move to dominate the Nigerian culinary sector, Unilever Nigeria has officially entered the ‘experience-to-product’ market with the launch of its Knorr ‘Smokey Party Jollof’ seasoning. Unveiled at the Knorr Jollof Fest 2026 in Lagos, this product represents a calculated case study in leveraging deep cultural consumer insights to drive product development and […] The post Scaling culture: How Knorr turned culinary mystery into a mass-market innovation appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has praised the Federal Government for releasing the General Guidelines for the Transition and Implementation of the Tax Acts 2025. This move is seen as a milestone that reinforces confidence in the ongoing tax reform agenda. The guidelines offer crucial clarity on the implementation of the new tax framework, […] The post NECA commends FG on tax implementation transition appeared first on Tribune Online.

LEADING construction and engineering firm Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth, operational excellence and regional expansion, following the presentation of its 2025 financial results and strategic outlook at its 2026 Investors’ Forum. Speaking during the virtual event, Managing Director, Peer Lubasch, and Executive Director, Finance, Christian Hausemann, highlighted the company’s […] The post Julius Berger reaffirms growth strategy, reports strong financial performance appeared first on Tribune Online.

Lagos became the epicentre of digital innovation recently as TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), officially convened for the inaugural Digital Commerce Labs (DCL) community event. This flagship initiative is designed to accelerate economic inclusion […] The post TikTok and ICC launch digital commerce labs to bolster Nigerian small businesses appeared first on Tribune Online.

Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has unveiled a new corporate identity, signalling what the organisation described as a new phase of growth and readiness to support the future of digital governance in Nigeria. The unveiling of the identity was part of activities marking 20 years of providing critical digital infrastructure and services to government institutions. According to GBB, the rebranding signals the organisation’s strategic evolution from a core government ICT infrastructure provider to […] The post Galaxy Backbone unveils new identity appeared first on Tribune Online.