ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a three-day period of national mourning and ordered all national flags to fly at half-mast, following a catastrophic Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Ondo State that left no survivors. Tripod Times reports that the crash involved a military ATR-42Continue Reading
OWERRI – The Igbo National Council (INC) has strongly advised federal and state security authorities to fully engage local vigilante groups in the ongoing mission to rescue the abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State. Tripod Times reports that the recommendation was made via an official pressContinue Reading
The Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), in collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is finalizing arrangements to host the landmark 50th Annual PPSN Conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The golden jubilee event is scheduled to run from October 12th to 15th, 2026. According toContinue Reading
Transport fares remain high in several states despite President Bola Tinubu’s directive for fares to begin falling from October 1 through the use of CNG-powered buses. Commuters in some states are still paying the same fares, while others are paying even more. The Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on CNGContinue Reading
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged the Federal Government to reduce the cost of food, transportation and energy as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. In a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN also called for stronger social protection and improved security, saying Nigerians whoContinue Reading
| By Tunrayo Falemu IFO – Civil servants in Ifo Local Government have gotten a career boost following a targeted In-House Staff Training Programme held at the Council Conference Hall on Wednesday, to prime council workers for the upcoming promotion and conversion exercise. The Executive Chairman of Ifo Local GovernmentContinue Reading
As Nigeria marks her 66th Independence Anniversary today, October 1, 2026, Tripod Times joins Nigerians at home and abroad to celebrate the nation’s journey, resilience and hope for a better future. Since gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria has experienced significant achievements as well as challenges across various sectors. Despite theseContinue Reading
