Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today Thursday 17th September 2026
Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 17/09/26
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target=_blank>Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others pay tributes as veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, dies at 84
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, among others, on Wednesday, paid tributes to the late veteran actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji, in a post released on his Instagram page. “It is with gratitude to God
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target=_blank>Remi Tinubu, TETFund unite to bridge skill gaps, translate classroom theory into practical skills
CLEMENT IDOKO writes that with nearly 80 million Nigerian youths reportedly unemployed and concerns growing over the skills gap among graduates, the need to reposition tertiary education from certificate-based learning to practical, technology-driven training has become increasingly urgent. At a time Nigeria is grappling with a youth unemployment crisis and growing concerns about the employability
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target=_blank>Researchers develop herbal nail polish for fungal nail infection
Fungal nail infections, known medically as onychomycosis, represent one of the most widespread and frustrating nail disorders facing modern medicine. Beyond the physical discomfort, the discolouration, thickening, and brittleness of infected nails can cause visible disfigurement, often resulting in psychological distress and social embarrassment. A range of treatments currently exists for onychomycosis affecting both fingernails
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target=_blank>Why bother about suicide prevention?
Suicide was classified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2012 as a public health emergency for several reasons. It is a PREVENTABLE tragedy where an individual intentionally takes their own life. In many instances, it is on account of treatable situations such as mental disorders, commonly depression, or life stressors that can be mitigated.
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target=_blank>Revisiting Niprisan: Knowledge is not power until you own it
While I was in Nigeria few weeks ago, on 31 August 2026, I had a fascinating conversation with Professor Kunle Idowu, Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Ibadan. Our conversation wandered into the subject of polypharmacology, a term increasingly prominent in contemporary pharmaceutical science. Stripped of its seemingly intimidating nomenclature, the idea is
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target=_blank>Young people, men increasingly vulnerable to suicidal distress, Sheikh warns
Professor Taiwo Sheikh, Coordinator of the Nigerian Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group and Consultant Psychiatrist, in this interview with Sade Oguntola, examines Nigeria’s suicide crisis and the urgent need to change the narrative from criminalisation and stigma to prevention, compassion and public health intervention. The theme of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day is changing
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target=_blank>Post-SSC era:Tasks before the NCAA
Nigeria’s vacation of the Significant Safety Concern (SSC) status by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) was a milestone for the country’s aviation industry. But the real test begins now. Aviation experts have warned that the removal of the SSC should not be treated as the conclusion of a regulatory crisis, but as the beginning
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target=_blank>The baby traffickers paradedby Oyo police
THERE must be something inherently wrong with the minds of those who engage in stealing and selling children. It is especially troubling now that investigations have revealed that they not only abduct and exchange other people’s children for money, but also sell their own children! It was once unimaginable, but that is the reality the
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target=_blank>Dangote N2.15trn IPO: Banks mobilise digital platforms as investors flood offer
Leading Nigerian commercial banks have deployed extensive digital and physical channels to facilitate subscriptions to the N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The offer, which opened on September 14 and closes on October 13, 2026, is priced at N525 per share, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares costing
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target=_blank>APM Terminals Apapa to strengthen exports with 24-hour operations
APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, is stepping up efforts to ease persistent bottlenecks in the country’s export logistics chain, targeting a significant increase in rail evacuation and introducing round-the-clock barge operations in Q4 2026. The initiatives were announced during the third edition of the APM Terminals Apapa Exporters Forum, themed “Exports – Voice
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