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Atiku Celebrates Nigerian Tribune’s 75 Years of Truth and Courage
Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice President, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN), publishers of the Tribune titles, as they celebrate an impressive milestone of 75 years in journalism.
In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku expressed profound admiration for the historic contributions of the Tribune to Nigeria’s fight for freedom and democracy.
Founded in 1949 during the peak of colonial rule across Africa, the Nigerian Tribune emerged as a voice of resistance and a symbol of hope for the oppressed.
It stood firm alongside other pioneering newspapers of its time, challenging colonial oppression and advocating for a liberated Nigeria.
Today, it remains the last surviving publication of that era, often referred to as “the last pen standing” in the battle against tyranny.
Atiku noted the paper’s instrumental role in shaping Nigeria’s democratic journey, emphasizing how its fearless reporting and commitment to truth contributed to the nation’s eventual liberation from colonial rule.
Atiku also mentioned about his personal connection to the Tribune, pointing to his long-standing admiration for the paper’s founder, the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Awolowo, a prominent nationalist, politician, and statesman, established the Nigerian Tribune not only as a newspaper but as a platform for advancing the ideals of justice, equity, and national development.
Reflecting on his relationship with the newspaper, Atiku shared that many of the Tribune’s editors during Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggles remain his personal friends.
He acknowledged the critical role the publication played during the fight to restore democratic governance, praising its commitment to unbiased reporting and courageous journalism during some of the country’s darkest periods.
While celebrating the newspaper’s legacy, Atiku commended the current leadership of the Tribune for upholding its founding principles.
“I must also commend the current managers of the newspapers for carrying on the torch of Truth and Courage,” he said.
The publication has not only survived decades of economic, political, and social challenges but continues to thrive as a trusted source of news and commentary.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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