Blog

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has presented the Certificate of Return to the senator-elect for Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following his victory in the recently concluded by-election.

The presentation ceremony took place on Monday, 22nd June, 2026, a day after the commission officially declared Envulu-Anza winner of the poll conducted across Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon and Wamba Local Government Areas of the state.

Envulu-Anza emerged victorious after polling 45,362 votes to defeat his closest rivals, including former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku of the Labour Party (LP), who secured 12,931 votes, and David Emmanuel Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 11,570 votes.

Speaking shortly after receiving the Certificate of Return, the senator-elect expressed gratitude to the electorate for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to provide quality representation to the people of Nasarawa North at the National Assembly.

He assured constituents that he would work tirelessly to advance their interests, attract development projects and contribute meaningfully to legislative efforts aimed at improving the welfare of citizens.

The bye-election was conducted to fill the vacancy created by the death of former Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented the district until his passing on December 31, 2025.

With the issuance of the Certificate of Return, Envulu-Anza is expected to complete the necessary legislative formalities ahead of his inauguration as the new representative of Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the Senate.

INEC issues certificate-of-return to Nasarawa North senator-elect, Envulu-Anza

Chelsea have agreed a €50m deal with Atalanta to sign Palestra.

Inter Milan had been hopeful of sealing a transfer, but the Blues appeared to have successfully hijacked it.

New manager, Xabi Alonso, is believed to be a key part of the deal.

Alonso views the 21-year-old as a versatile two-sided full-back, as he continues to bolster his squad ahead of his first season at Stamford Bridge.

Palestra is keen on the move to Chelsea and is now in negotiations over personal terms.

Inter unable to match Chelsea’s wage proposal, but Palestra still fits within the club’s incentive-driven structure.

The player was also offered to Arsenal and Liverpool as a move to England was explored this summer.

Transfer: Chelsea agree €50m deal with Atalanta for Palestra

​Senator Philip Aruwa Gyunka, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, reportedly escaped an attack by suspected political thugs while travelling to participate in the recently concluded Nasarawa North Senatorial District bye-election.

The allegation was made by a media aide to Governor Abdullahi Sule, Ango Ngharni, in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to him, the incident occurred on Saturday, June 20, as the former senator was travelling to his hometown of Gbuje to take part in the by-election.

Nggarmi alleged that the attackers, armed with machetes and axes, intercepted Gyunka’s convoy and attempted to assault him.

The governor’s aide, however, stated that the APC stalwart escaped unharmed, although his vehicle was reportedly damaged during the attack.

Ngharni condemned the incident and called for a thorough investigation to identify and bring those responsible to justice.

As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to issue an official statement regarding the alleged attack, while the identities and motives of the assailants remain unknown.

Bye election: Gov Sule’s aide alleges attack on Gyunka 

Election is a one-day festival. It is a day that most times ends so fast you wonder if it has 24 hours like other days. And when it disappears, it takes the rice, noodles, ankara and the cash with it. It is like the Masquerade Festival of the Big Ancestors in my hometown. The horned, […]

The post When will the vote seller stop cheating himself? appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Kano State Government has marked over 50 properties, including Azman University, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal structures across the state.

The Director General of the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), Dr. Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, who is also leading the enforcement committee, said the affected property owners have been asked to present their documents or face legal action.

Speaking during the exercise on Tuesday, he explained that the illegal structures include buildings without proper ownership documents or those constructed in restricted areas such as under high-tension power lines or on waterways.

“Some structures have no documents to prove ownership, while others are built in prohibited places like under the national grid or on drainage paths. All these are considered illegal,” he said.

He said the enforcement team visited several locations along Maiduguri Road, Rijiyar Gwangwan, Ladi Makole, Matar Fada road, and other parts of Kano, where many properties were sealed or marked.

“Today alone, we marked more than 50 properties. Our operation is called ‘Operation Show Your Document.’ If you come forward with genuine documents, we will allow you to continue. You will not pay any money,” he said.

Sani stressed that the government is not targeting anyone unfairly, but simply enforcing the law.

“If you do the right thing, you have nothing to worry about. But if you refuse to come forward, then the law will take its course. It is not business as usual,” he added.

At Azman University, the officials did not shut down the institution but placed markings on some structures and asked the management to present all relevant documents.

“We are here at the university. We did not close it, students are still learning, but we have asked the owners to come and present their documents,” he said.

He noted that the university premises include several other facilities such as a filling station and factories, which will also be assessed.

“It is a large property with many structures inside. When they come, they must provide documents for everything, including the filling station and other facilities,” he explained.

The KANGIS boss also emphasized that no one is above the law, regardless of status or political affiliation.

“No exemption in Kano. No matter who you are, you must follow the law. Everyone must go through due process,” he said.

He called on residents to cooperate with the committee, assuring that the exercise is in the best interest of the state.

“In the end, this will benefit all of us. We want a better, more organized Kano,” he added.

Kano govt marks Azman University, other alleged illegal structures for demolition 

Gbenga Adigun is the founder of Scrella, an insurtech platform redefining smartphone insurance in Nigeria. With over a decade in banking and finance at leading institutions, he combines financial expertise with a passion for innovation. Through AI-powered remote device inspection and inclusive pricing, he is driving access to affordable insurance and advancing digital protection for […]

The post Nigeria’s digital age drives new era of insurance protection with Scrella —Adigun appeared first on Tribune Online.

Trucks Transit Parks (TTP), the firm handling the operation of the Electronic Call-Up system otherwise referred to as Eto has attributed the recent ranking of Apapa and Tin-Can Ports by the World Bank to the digitised and coordinated truck access system being enjoyed at both port corridors. In a statement on Tuesday, TTP stated that […]

The post How Eto helped improve Apapa, Tin-Can ports ranking —TTP appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Edo State Police Command wishes to update the general public on its breakthrough into the investigation of the kidnapping incident which occurred at vegetable market off Airport Road in Benin City on 14th June 2026.

Following the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, and acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Edo, launched a coordinated operation which led to the arrest of one Marvelous Isaac, male, 32 years, on 18/6/2026 in a gun duel while another suspect identified simply as Precious (surname unknown) was neutralized in the process.

Items recovered from the suspects included one Lexus RX 350 SUV with registration number EKP 848 AE, red in colour, which was confessed to have been used in the kidnapping operation; one pump-action shotgun; two live cartridges; a cash sum of ₦2,050,000; and one motorcycle.

The operatives on 20/6/2026 further arrested additional members of the organised crime syndicate, namely Gift Raphael, female, 27 years; who further led to the arrest of wisdom Michael, male; and Rufus Michael, male, during separate operations conducted within Benin City and parts of Delta State. and all suspects have made confessional statements linking them to the vegetable market incident and other criminal operations within the state. 

The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, commends the operatives for their professionalism, courage, promptness and dedication in tracking down the criminal network. He assures residents of Edo State that the police will not stop untill all criminal elements are brought to justice. 

The Command further urges members of the public to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information, while remaining vigilant and security conscious at all times.

 Veteran broadcaster and former General Manager of Plateau Radio Television Corporation, PRTC, Leo Keyen, is dead.

His death was announced by his daughter, Sophie Keyen, a social media content creator, in a post shared on her Facebook page.

Mourning her father, Sophie wrote: “Your unapologetic Daddy’s girl will miss you every day pops. Sleep peacefully with Angels my first love.”

Details surrounding his death were not immediately available as of press time.

Keyen was widely known in Nigerian and international broadcasting circles for his distinguished career in public media and for leading the Hausa Service of the Voice of America, VOA, in Washington, D.C.

Before his international media engagement, he served in leadership positions in Plateau State’s broadcasting sector and rose to become General Manager of Plateau Radio Television Corporation, where he contributed to the growth of public broadcasting.

He later joined the Voice of America and served as Head of the Hausa Service, overseeing radio and television programmes that focused on political, social and developmental issues across Nigeria and West Africa.

During his time at VOA, Keyen was associated with several prominent programmes and played a significant role in expanding Hausa-language broadcasting to audiences across the region.

Following news of his death, tributes began pouring in from colleagues, media professionals and associates.

Veteran journalist, Jonathan Isahaku, in a tribute posted on his Facebook page, described Keyen as a man whose influence extended beyond broadcasting.

“What a loss,” Isahaku wrote.

“Leo — Debonair, Excellence, Flamboyance, Brilliance, Confidence.

“Broadcaster per excellence. The man who ‘forced’ me to speak in Hausa to the world on VOA.

“God’s comfort to family and teeming friends. Adieu, my brother.”

IGP bars officers from unauthorized use of TikTok, Facebook, and other platforms, threatens suspension and salary forfeiture for defaulters

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has barred serving officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force from engaging in unauthorised social media activities, including creating videos, live streaming, posting skits, and monetising content on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other similar platforms while identifying themselves as police officers. 

In a circular dated June 22 and signed by his Principal Staff Officer, the police boss warned that any officer found violating the directive must face severe disciplinary measures, including immediate suspension from duties, forfeiture of salary, demotion, dismissal from the Force, and possible criminal prosecution. 

According to the document, the IGP expressed concern over the growing and most disturbing trend of police personnel creating social media content without official approval.

The circular in part reads, officers have been “producing and posting videos of themselves in police uniform on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms for entertainment, personal promotion, and financial gain, operating social media accounts under their real names or pseudonyms in ways capable of bringing the Nigeria Police Force into disrepute, publicly commenting on official police operations, disciplinary matters, internal affairs and national security issues without authorisationand aspiring to become full-time social media content creators while still serving in the Force and  making statements and sharing opinions on sensitive issues that undermine public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.’

The circular reminded officers that their conduct is already governed by several laws that prohibit officers from making unauthorised public statements, granting interviews without approval, posting content in police uniform for non-official purposes, or engaging in online activities capable of embarrassing or compromising the Force.