Nigerian Tribune

The Nigerian Tribune is an English-language newspaper based in Ibadan, Nigeria. Founded in 1949 by Obafemi Awolowo, it holds the distinction of being the oldest privately-owned newspaper still in operation in Nigeria.

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Reps, stakeholders back bill to establish vocational training centres in 774 LGAs

1 day ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Members of the House of Representatives and other stakeholders have backed a bill seeking to establish vocational training centres in 774 Local Government Areas of the Federation. Speaking at a public hearing on the proposed legislation and seven related bills, Chairman, House Committee on Alternative Education, Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha, underscored the need to equip Nigerian youths with relevant skills in today’s fast-changing world, shaped by technological progress.
LP loses another Reps member to APC

2 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Member of the House of Representatives, Chimaobi Sam Atu, representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency on Thursday formally defected from Labour Party (LP) to All Progressives Congress (APC). The Reps member announced his defection to APC in a letter addressed to the Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, which was read during plenary on Thursday.
Imo: Reps seek FG's intervention over devastating erosion in Ideato federal constituency

2 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The House of Representatives on Thursday declared Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo state as an erosion and road disaster zone, calling for urgent intervention from Federal Government and relevant agencies intervention to save Ideato from total collapse. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, who solicited for the House intervention. Leading the debate, Rep.
Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG

2 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Rep. Saidu Musa Abdullahi, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to recognize and declare the first day of Muharram, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, as a public holiday. Rep. Abdullahi, in a statement signed by his Senior Legislative Aide, Dodo Mustapha Alhaji, congratulated Muslims across Nigeria and beyond on the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH.
Colleges of Education on life support, COEASU boss warns

2 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Tunbosun Ogundare

Dr Smart Olugbeko is the National President of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU). In this exclusive interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, he raises the alarm on how government policies at both the federal and state levels are gradually killing colleges of education in Nigeria and the implications, among other issues. Excerpts:HOW do you react to government policies on teacher education, especially at the level of colleges of education?
Reps pledge resolve to address gaps in health sector

2 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Wednesday pledged 10th Assembly’s resolve towards addressing gaps in the health sector.
Nigeria Customs to recruit 3,927 cadets under 2025 N1.13trn budget plan

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is expected to recruit no fewer than 3,927 cadets in its efforts to strengthen its operations across the country. To facilitate the upcoming recruitment exercise, funding has been allocated in the personnel cost according to the revised Nigeria Customs Service salary structure.
Reps to probe killings of over 200 in Benue community

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled plans to investigate the massacre of over 200 indigenes of Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The Reps resolution to probe killings was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Hon. Dickson Tarkighir, who solicited for the House intervention. In his lead debate, Hon.
OPC reformed leader hails Tinubu for honouring Late Fasehun

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

Leader of Oodua People’s Congress Reformed (OPC R), Ambassador Oludare Adesope, has commended President Bola Tinubu for honouring the Founder of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Late Dr. Frederick Isiotan Fasehun, the national honour of the Commander of the Niger (CON). Adesope in his remark said he appreciates the president on the gesture shown towards some nationalists like Late Dr. Fredrick Fasehun, Prof Wole Soyinka, Hon Wale Osun, Barr Femi Falana and others.
Stakeholders harp on legislative support for Nigeria-China bilateral trade relations

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Bioluwatife Akinyemi

In a bid to enhance bilateral trade and investment between the Nigerian and Chinese governments, stakeholders have stressed the need for a robust support from the Nigerian legislature. The call was made on Monday, during the Nigeria-China bilateral summit, which held in Lagos.