Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today Thursday 16th July 2026
Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 16/07/26
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target=_blank>Mary Habila: NYCN threatens nationwide protest, gives Umahi ultimatum to resign
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has given the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, a seven-day ultimatum to resign over the death of 26-year-old physiotherapist Mary Habila. The group said the circumstances surrounding Habila’s death should be independently investigated, adding that it believes the minister should step aside while investigations are conducted. The NYCN,
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target=_blank>NPERA will transform NSC capacity, protect shippers interest — Anifowose
As he prepares to retire after 34 years of service at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Director of Strategic Planning and Research, Mr. Rotimi Anifowose in this interview with TOLA ADENUBI reflects on a career defined by commitment, strategic thinking, mentorship and a deep sense of ownership. He also speaks on the NPERA Bill before
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target=_blank>Protect children’s hearts to secure Nigeria’s future, Okeniyi, OAUTHC CMD urges
Professor of Paediatric Cardiology at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, John Akíntúndé Òkèníyì, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s child healthcare system,
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target=_blank>Flood crisis: Sanwo-Olu orders overhaul of Lekki development plans
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, ordered a review of the master plans of flood-prone communities, particularly within the Lekki corridor, as part of fresh measures to address persistent flooding and restore natural drainage systems. The governor announced the decision during an inspection of flood-affected communities in Ogombo, Monastery Road in Sangotedo, Chevron Drive, Ajiran
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target=_blank>FULL LIST: Oyo govt honours soldiers, others killed during rescue operation
Oyo State Government has honoured civilians and security personnel who lost their lives during the rescue operation that
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target=_blank>High blood pressure driving stroke surge among young Nigerians, study finds
Stroke is no longer just an older person’s disease. Experts in a new study revealed that high blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke among young adults in Northern Nigeria, raising fresh concerns about a silent health crisis affecting people in their most productive years.
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target=_blank>The children are free; now Nigeria must double down to dismantle the ecosystem of terror
On 10 July 2026, after 56 days in captivity, the remaining pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State finally regained their freedom.
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target=_blank>Nigerians as the world’s most generous givers
TO the pleasant surprise of many home and abroad, an international organisation, the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), recently ranked Nigeria as the world’s most generous country.
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target=_blank>As Air Peace evacuates 1,400 Nigerians from South Africa
By Wednesday, July 15, Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, was expected to complete the fifth government-approved special repatriation flight from South Africa, bringing home another batch of 315 Nigerians affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in the country.
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target=_blank>OGITECH @20 tasks industry, academia on innovation to drive Nigeria’s growth
The maiden edition of the Engineering Summit of Ogun State Institute of Technology, OGITECH, Igbesa, has called for stronger collaboration between academia and industry to drive innovation and national development.
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