Enugu: From NBA Conference to Detty December By Dan Nwomeh Tribune OnlineSeptember 12, 2025 When over 20,000 lawyers, jurists, and global leaders trooped into Enugu for the just-concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference, the Coal City came alive in a way not seen in recent memory. For one week, Enugu became a hub…
The Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., a foundational architect of the modern American civil rights movement and a legendary orator who transformed the landscape of U.S. politics, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning. At 84, Jackson’s death marks the sunset of a monumental era of activism that spanned from the front lines of…
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, formally decorated Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs with their ranks in a ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event, which commenced shortly after 2pm, saw the President joined by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the spouses of the officers, each dressed in full service…
In a move stirring national debate, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted presidential clemency to Maryam Sanda, the woman convicted of murdering her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2017. Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, was among 175 individuals listed in the president’s latest exercise…
The Mexican Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) has confirmed the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, famously known as “El Mencho,” the ruthless leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The 59-year-old kingpin was killed on Sunday, February 22, during a high-stakes military operation in the mountain town of Tapalpa. According to official statements, a fierce shootout…
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has publicly shut down malicious misinformation circulating on social media regarding his career. A now-deleted post from an X user falsely alleged that the forward had received a two-year football ban from FIFA following a supposed positive test for performance-enhancing substances. Boniface swiftly addressed the baseless claim, firing back at…
An ancestral tree known as “Ukwu Akou Awhum” fell on a fully loaded 18-seater commercial bus, k!lling all occupants. The incident occurred Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, during a thunderstorm and heavy rainfall in Awhum community, Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State. Commuters on the bus were traveling from Ukehe in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area to…
Gabon’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), announced a nationwide, indefinite suspension of social media platforms on Tuesday, citing a rise in content that allegedly threatens national stability. In a televised statement, HAC spokesperson Jean-Claude Mendome explained that the decision was a direct response to the spread of “defamatory, hateful, and insulting content”…
The Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., a foundational architect of the modern American civil rights movement and a legendary orator who transformed the landscape of U.S. politics, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning. At 84, Jackson’s death marks the sunset of a monumental era of activism that spanned from the front lines of…
The Taliban government has officially enacted a 119-article penal code that systematically strips Afghan women of their legal personhood and formalizes a system of state-sanctioned abuse. Under the new legislation, husbands are explicitly granted the authority to physically punish their wives, with legal consequences only triggered if the violence results in “broken bones or open…
A chilling health alert has been issued by the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), identifying a direct link between locally fabricated food grinding machines and the alarming surge in cardiovascular diseases and organ failure across the nation. Dr. Jummai Adamu Tutuwa, Director-General of FIIRO, revealed that extensive research into food items processed by…
The countdown has begun for what is set to be the biggest football tournament in history — the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the first time ever, the global showpiece will be hosted by three nations: United States, Canada, and Mexico. Scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, the tournament marks…
Every year on February 14, millions of people across the world exchange gifts, flowers, chocolates, and heartfelt messages in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Widely known as a day of love and romance, it has become one of the most commercially celebrated occasions globally. But beyond the red roses and candlelit dinners lies a deeper story…
As of today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have officially suspended their planned nationwide protest and industrial action. The decision followed a marathon meeting that began late Monday night and ended at approximately 3:51 AM today. The meeting involved labour leaders, the Minister of the…
