Politics

FRN V Jokolo: Deploying law to curb terrorism (1)

INTRODUCTION Nigeria is facing multi-dimensional attacks from various terror groups across the Sahel region, ranging from banditry, armed robbery, cattle rustling, land grabbing, kidnapping to brute terrorism. There are different versions of the philosophy underpinning this global menace, from supposed economic imbalances to political alliances, mines and minerals, territorial conquests and even religion. The important […] The post FRN V Jokolo: Deploying law to curb terrorism (1) appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Picketing: Lessors, creditors apprehensive over uncertainties in Nigeria’s aviation industry

Reports about the picketing of Air Peace operations last week by aviation unions have triggered skepticism and apprehension among lessors read more Picketing: Lessors, creditors apprehensive over uncertainties in Nigeria’s aviation industry

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Fadahunsi’s comment

THERE are moments in the life of a nation when a single utterance becomes more than careless talk, but a mirror held to the face of society, revealing how desperate and dangerous the political class can be in its pursuit of power. The reported comment by Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing the Osun East Senatorial District, […] The post Fadahunsi’s comment appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Hichilema wins second term as president of copper-rich Zambia

Hichilema wins Zambia’s election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.

JSCCIB Joins Forces with Public Sector and World Bank to Launch “The Bangkok Business Summit 2026: Reinvent Thailand, Resilient ASEAN”

Driving the Thai Economy and Charting New Strategic Pathways for the Future of ASEAN BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB), comprising the Thai Bankers’ Association, the Board of Trade of Thailand, and the Federation of Thai Industries, in collaboration with [...] Source from InfoStride News

The InfoStride•8/18/2026

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NUHPSW, IDWF urge FG to ratify ILO Convention 189 as domestic workers bill advances

The National Union of Hotels and Personal Services Workers (NUHPSW), in collaboration with the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF), has renewed its call on the Federal Government to ratify the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention 189 (C189) on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. The union made the call during the capacity-building workshops for domestic workers, […] The post NUHPSW, IDWF urge FG to ratify ILO Convention 189 as domestic workers bill advances appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Neconde/Nestoil Respond to ‘Malicious, Despicable’ Report on Alleged $60 Million EFCC Recovery

• Say lender angry over oil firms’ refusal to sell shares to it •Reveal meeting with EFCC not a probe, done in convivial atmosphere with all parties present •Describe ‘sponsored’

This Day Live•8/18/2026

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FGN/IFAD-VCDP Distribute Farm Equipment to Farmers to Boost Food Security in Kogi, Empower 33 PWDs

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja The Federal Government/IFAD Assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State, has distributed agricultural equipment to farmers and provided start-up packs to 33 Persons With

This Day Live•8/18/2026

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USSEC convenes global soybean conference

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has increased its emphasis on global market diversification as the competitive focus for U.S. soy exports. As the USSEC’s flagship Soy Connext conference opens with record attendance of over 800, the data shows that strategy is delivering results. U.S. soy exports (whole soybeans, soybean meal and soy oil) are […] The post USSEC convenes global soybean conference appeared first on Tribune Online.

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‘Pragmatic’ Prabowo Calms Weary Investors, Stocks Enter Bull Run

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s annual speech on Friday was a rare uneventful affair, and that’s exactly what investors wanted to hear. Stocks entered a bull market, while bond yields fell.

NNPCL/First E&P JV launches ‘Impact First: Heritage’ to scale proven social impact across Nigeria

The NNPC Limited/FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) Joint Venture (JV) has launched ‘Impact First: Heritage’, a new multi-year grant programme designed to provide sustained funding and long-term partnership support to outstanding Nigerian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that have demonstrated exceptional impact, accountability, and governance. The inaugural Impact FIRST: Heritage Grant Presentation Ceremony […] The post NNPCL/First E&P JV launches ‘Impact First: Heritage’ to scale proven social impact across Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.