SOKOTO — Tragedy struck Sokoto State Police Command when a senior officer, Inspector Adamu Isah, collapsed and died shortly after participating in the command’s mandatory weekly physical fitness exercise. Tripod Times reports that the incident occurred at the State Command Headquarters in Sokoto. Inspector Isah, a highly regarded officer attachedContinue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The legal battle surrounding the release of historical law enforcement files concerning Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has taken a dramatic turn, with new court submissions indicating that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) possesses highly sensitive wiretap recordings. Tripod Times reports that the revelation was disclosedContinue Reading
ABEOKUTA — In a major push to accelerate grassroots digital literacy and modern infrastructure development, the Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, has stepped up project execution across local government areas, declaring that more critical community-based initiatives will hit the zone throughout September 2026. Tripod TimesContinue Reading
LAGOS — Ride-hailing pioneer Uber has shocked millions of commuters and drivers across West Africa by announcing the immediate closure of its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Tripod Times reports that the sudden exit terminates a 12-year presence in Africa’s most populous nation, where UberContinue Reading
CALABAR, NIGERIA — The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old male suspect following the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man, Uwem Daniel Akpan, during an altercation in the Akamkpa Local Government Area. Tripod Times reports that the tragic incident unfolded at approximately 7:30 PM on Sunday alongContinue Reading
ABEOKUTA — Medical services at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, are on the verge of a total breakdown after resident doctors handed a strict 21-day ultimatum to the hospital management over unpaid wages. Tripod Times reports that the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the federal facility warned thatContinue Reading
ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a strict warning to all legal counsel involved in the high-profile lawsuit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election, barring them from discussing the case details across traditional and social media platforms. Tripod Times reports that PresidingContinue Reading
