Sikiru Obarayese

Nigeria

Editor | Award-Winning Journalist with @nigeriantribune — f-write @IJNet, ex @DailyPostNGR || @cijournalism Source Protection Programme alumnus ~ suffix FFPS •

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Articles

Man arraigned in Calabar for escaping Police custody, damaging handcuffs

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

A 33-year-old man, Mr. Obi Amba-Ojong, has been charged in a magistrate court in Calabar, Cross River State, for allegedly escaping from police custody and willfully damaging a pair of handcuffs belonging to the Nigeria Police Force. The suspect was brought before Magistrate Mercy Toney, on Tuesday, May 27, under Charge No. MC/215c/2025.
SWDC: Fayemi hails Tinubu over Adetunmbi, Akinola’s appointments

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, on the appointment of Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi as Chairman of the South West Development Commission (SWDC) and Dr Charles Akinola as Managing Director of the same Commission, saying that the president’s decision on both appointments was synonymous with putting a round peg in a round hole.
2027: Amaechi, Obi, others eyeing presidency inside Atiku's coalition — Babachir Lawal

2 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

As political manoeuvring intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has shed light on the dynamics within the nascent opposition coalition.
Analysts demand independent probe into NCC's promotion exercise

2 weeks ago | wp.me | Sikiru Obarayese

There is growing concern at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) regarding the ongoing conflict between its leadership and some top staff members. Media reports indicate that the management and certain staff members are at odds due to allegations of staff victimization and what many employees are labeling as nepotism.
Why my father was jailed - Atiku

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

Former Vice President and founder of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Atiku Abubakar, has opened up about how his father was jailed — his early struggles and the pivotal role education has played in shaping his life, during a heartfelt address to the AUN graduating Class of 2025. In a podcast series produced by the university’s Communications and Multimedia Design department, Atiku shared that his father was once jailed for opposing his enrollment in school.
'Why ISWAP killed 50 farmers in Borno community'

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

At least 50 farmers have been gruesomely killed by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Malam Karanti village, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, according to local reports. The brutal attack took place on Thursday, just nine kilometres from Baga town, in an area known to be under ISWAP control. “They have papers of the commander. They enjoyed his protection for months before this incident,” a resident said.
North may soon need more refineries - Buhari’s ex-aide

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has suggested that northern Nigeria may soon require additional refineries due to ongoing developments at the Kolmani oil fields. In his post on X, Ahmad stated: “Yes.
NIWA boss calls for tech-driven teacher training to meet global standards

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

The Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has called on stakeholders in Nigeria educational sector to invest more on technological innovations in teachers’ training for Nigeria to compete globally in education. He also advocated periodic review of Nigeria Colleges of Education Curriculum to accommodate modern Information and Communication Technology teaching innovations to improve the quality of teachers training in Nigeria.
Health administrators push for increased funding, better infrastructure

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

The Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN) has advocated for an increase in budgetary allocations to health by both federal and state governments in order to effectively meet the health needs of citizens.
VIDEO: Trump appears to decline coffee drink offered in Saudi Arabia

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

A video circulating online appears to show the U.S. president, Donald Trump declining to drink coffee offered to him by Saudi officials during a royal welcome ceremony in Riyadh. The U.S. president arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a significant Middle East trip and was greeted with a lavish welcome by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, including the playing of the national anthems of both countries.