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Ake Festival, celebration of culture, not idolatry: Onigede, Nigeria’s longest-reigning monarch – Tribune Online

Nigeria's longest reigning monarch, the Onigede of Igede Ekiti, Oba James Adelusi Aladesuru II, has dismissed claims that the community's Ake festival has its roots in idol worship. Addressing journalists at his palace as part of the week-long event marking...

Official collapses during Trump’s Oval Office announcement – ​​Tribune Online

A pharmaceutical executive collapsed inside the Oval Office on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's administration announced a new deal for weight-loss drugs. The man, who was close to Trump during the live event, suddenly lost his balance and fell...

Immigration warns Ogun residents against dangers of illegal migration – Tribune Online

The Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has warned residents of the state to avoid illegal migration. He described it as a growing threat that leads to “stories of pain, avoidable heartbreak and death.” NIS Comptroller General Kemi...

CAS Aneke reaffirms its commitment to operational excellence – Tribuna Online

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing operational effectiveness, professionalism and safety in all formations of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) across the country. Air Marshal Aneke stated this...

South Africa investigates recruitment of 17 citizens trapped as mercenaries in Ukraine – Tribune Online

The South African government has stated that it received distress calls from 17 citizens who joined mercenary forces in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and are now stranded in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Government spokesman Vincent...

Soyinka criticizes Trump and says the US president did what he predicted – Tribune Online

Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has described US President Donald Trump as a “mean dictator” whose rule worsened racial tensions and encouraged hate-fuelled violence in the US. In an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Wednesday, Soyinka said Trump's presidency...

NYSC warns against fraud in mobilizing graduates for national service – Tribune Online

As preparations begin for the 2025 Batch 'C' mobilization, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its zero tolerance for any act of fraud in the mobilization of graduates for national service. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier Olakunle...

Man grabs the president of Mexico while meeting citizens on the street – Tribune Online

The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, while meeting with citizens in Mexico City was grabbed by a man, raising concerns about presidential security and the continued harassment faced by women in the country. A video from Tuesday shows a man,...

Babatola sought people-oriented services throughout his life – Ekiti Elders – Tribune Online

Bisi Akande, Ooni and others will be expected at a series of lectures in his memory THE Ekiti Council of Elders has announced plans to immortalize the late Chief Joel Babatola, a prominent nationalist and close ally of the first...

CP Shogunle meets heads of security agencies – Tribune Online

The Commissioner of Police in charge of Anambra State gubernatorial election, CP Abayomi Shogunle, will on Wednesday host heads of all security agencies in the state for a strategic security meeting aimed at harmonizing and strengthening operational structures already...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...