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· Jun 16

Nigeria to Launch New National Industrial Policy to Revitalize Manufacturing Sector

Senator John Owan Enoh, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, announced the upcoming launch of a new National Industrial Policy aimed at revitalizing the industrial sector by addressing key challenges like unreliable power supply and high logistics costs. The draft policy will be revalidated with input from industry stakeholders to...
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Business
Tribuneonlineng
Tribuneonlineng
· Jun 16

Osun Court Remands Suspended Ede Chief Over Defamation Allegations

A Magistrate court in Ede, Osun, has ordered the remand of Jimoh Abdulkabir, the suspended Loogun of Edeland, over allegations of defamation against Adam Akindere. Abdulkabir faces four charges including defamation, cyberbullying, and threats for allegedly posting defamatory statements on WhatsApp about Akindere’s land sales. Though he pleaded not guilty,...
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Crime
Tribuneonlineng
Tribuneonlineng
· Jun 16

Naira’s Value Collapses: N100 in 1960 Now Worth Over N1.1 Million, Experts Warn of Economic Crisis

Over 65 years, Nigeria’s naira has lost nearly all purchasing power, with N100 in 1960 equating to N1.1 million in real terms by 2025, according to World Data. This decline is attributed to persistent inflation, currency devaluations, and economic mismanagement, with inflation spiking to 32.5% in 2024 and an average...
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Business
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Tribuneonlineng
· Jun 13

US Judge Blocks Trump’s Unlawful National Guard Deployment to Los Angeles

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s deployment of California’s National Guard to Los Angeles was unlawful and must be reversed, temporarily restoring control to Governor Gavin Newsom. The state had sued, arguing President Trump acted without the governor’s consent, citing that the protests did not constitute a rebellion...
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Law
Tribuneonlineng
Tribuneonlineng
· Jun 12

APC’s Mumuni Urges President Tinubu to Deploy Drones and Biometric Tech to Secure Nigeria’s Porous Borders

Ambassador Abayomi Mumuni, an APC leader, has advised President Bola Tinubu to use drones, biometric systems, and modern technology to secure Nigeria’s porous borders amid rising insecurity. Mumuni highlighted that terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, and illegal migration exploit border vulnerabilities, worsening security challenges. He emphasized robust border surveillance, increased security...
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Politics
Tribuneonlineng
Tribuneonlineng
· Jun 12

Gombe Police Exempt Essential Service Workers from Motorcycle Ban Amid Safety Measures

The Gombe State Police Command has revised its motorcycle restriction policy to exempt providers of essential services who use motorcycles for transportation. The exemption applies to workers in healthcare, emergency response, utilities, journalism, and public safety with valid identification and employment proof. The restriction remains in effect for the general...
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Crime
Tribuneonlineng
Tribuneonlineng
· Jun 10

Prof. Elelu Warns Nigerians on Meat Quality, Urges Joint Human-Animal Health Strategies to Prevent Disease

Professor Nusirat Elelu of the University of Ilorin highlighted the significance of diet quality on life, emphasizing the risks posed by animal diseases to human health during her 283rd inaugural lecture on veterinary public health. She stressed that over 70% of recent emerging human diseases originate from animals and urged...
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Education
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Tribuneonlineng
· Jun 9

Indian bride arrested for allegedly hiring assassins to murder husband on honeymoon in Meghalaya

Indian police arrested 25-year-old Sonam Raghuvanshi, who disappeared after her husband Raja Raghuvanshi was found murdered during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Authorities allege Sonam hired assassins to kill her husband, with four men arrested in connection with the case, though her father insists she is innocent. The couple married in...
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Crime