Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today Sunday 18th October 2026
Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 18/10/26
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target=_blank>Investment, industrialisation will be my priorities this second term —Oyebanji
Ekiti State governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, in this interview with selected journalists, including ‘YOMI AYELESO, speaks on his administration’s second-term priorities, including industrialisation, transportation, women’s development and security. AS you begin your second term, what will be your focus regarding infrastructure, particularly road connectivity between major roads and inner roads. Also, what is responsible for
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target=_blank>We recruited wrong people to govern Nigeria —Oba Olaitan
Oba Oladipo Olaitan, a lawyer, member of the National Assembly between 1999 and 2003, served as Special Adviser in the Second Republic to the late Governor Lateef Jakande in Lagos State. In this interview with KUNLE ODEREMI and RUQQUAT AKINWANDE, the leader of Afenifere talks about preparations for the 2027 elections, his role in the
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target=_blank>Residents raise alarm over alleged illegal activities, vandalism on NCRI land
FOR residents living around the premises of the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), what was once regarded as a valuable government research environment has, in recent years, become a source of growing concern. The sprawling facility, according to members of the surrounding community, was once associated with agricultural research, plantations and opportunities for local residents,
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target=_blank>How ethnicity, religion, region are fuelling Nigeria’s crises —Turaki
ISAAC SHOBAYO, North-Central Bureau Chief, engages a prominent Middle Belt leader, Yusufu Turaki, a professor of Theology and Social Ethics and former vice-president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Professor Turaki speaks on the state of Nigeria at 66, including the challenges facing democracy, insecurity, the current administration’s economic reforms, among other issues. SIR,
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target=_blank>Banks have raised N4.65trn in fresh capital, inflation dropped to 14.63%, says CBN gov
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday said Nigeria’s banking sector raised N4.65 trillion in fresh capital through its recapitalisation exercise, while headline inflation declined to 14.63 per cent in September. The CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said this at a news briefing following Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary
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target=_blank>‘I won’t be everywhere’ as chichidodo, maggots-loving bird
THE ancient wisdom of our forefathers we grew up to meet is that, no one delegates the very personal task of emptying one’s bowel to their closest acquaintance. Not even your child. «A kì í fi iṣé ìgbònsè rán ọmọ ẹni” was the ancient Yoruba wisdom in this regard. But that was when life was
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target=_blank>Forget return of fuel subsidies, multiple exchange rates, FG tells Nigerians
The Federal Government has ruled out restoring fuel subsidies and multiple exchange rates, reaffirming its commitment to economic reforms in spite of concerns from international investors and development partners. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, revealed its stance at a news briefing following Nigeria’s participation in the International Monetary
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target=_blank>Still on the conversion of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic to a university…
THERE is this saying that what is worth doing at all is worth doing well. What this means is that if a task has real value, that is, if it means something important to you, then you should put in all your efforts – proper time and care – to execute it diligently and to
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target=_blank>Nigeria must move from consumption to production —Adoyi
Agricultural entrepreneur and philanthropist, Paul Oche Adoyi, is the Chief Executive Officer of Fama Giant Nigeria Limited and is seeking to represent Oyo South Senatorial District in the Senate on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, he speaks on his legislative agenda, agricultural mechanisation, among others. Excerpts:
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target=_blank>Arewa and 2027 sucker theory
EVEN before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Wednesday, during the inauguration of his armada-esque campaign council for his re-election, that he would be making just a cameo appearance on the soapbox this election cycle, Nigerians were already chewing on the rumour that his surrogates (mostly governors) would largely be asking for votes from the
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