Jacob Segun Olatunji, Author at Tribune Online

July 14, 2021

The Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday refuted the reports making the round that its air bombardments against bandits at Sububu...

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Two soldiers die as troops repel ESN attack on military location in Enugu

July 14, 2021

The High Command of the Nigerian Army said that the troops deployed to checkmate the activities of gunmen at Adani...

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Reps receive electoral act amendment bill

July 14, 2021

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, finally received a report of the Committee on Electoral Matters on a bill to...

NMA, Pharmacists, JOHESU, others support establishment of new health institutions

Medical practitioners under the aegis of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and other stakeholders on Tuesday expressed overwhelming support for...

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Reps to receive Electoral bill on Wednesday

Barring last-minute changes the report of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill will be laid on the floor of the House...

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Audit query: Reps probe N17bn transfer without documents in NSITF

The House of Representative Public Accounts Committee, on Monday, resumed the Investigation of the alleged transfer of the sum of...

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Reps pass bill on ownership of firearms through Second Reading

Ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to improve the security of lives and property across the country gained a boost,...

Onuigbo, Why Nigeria urgently needs own, commitment Onuigbo

Bill to give legal framework to climate change awaiting Senate concurrence ― Rep

The Member representing Ikuwano/ Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State under the platform of the All Progressives...

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Rep member withdraws bill seeking to jail protesters