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Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure — Study
Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, the build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide among people with the condition, suggests preliminary research. This fluid nourishes eye tissues without a blood supply, such as the cornea and lens, and helps maintain eye shape and pressure. Internal eye pressure, formally known as intraocular pressure (IOP), fluctuates in response to changes in body posture. When supine, participants’ heads were raised to an elevation of 20–35° using two normal-sized pillows, and IOP was measured again after 10 minutes. Overall, internal eye pressure was significantly higher in the elevated position (17.42 mm Hg versus 16.62 mm Hg), with greater fluctuations observed over the 24 hours.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 20:43 UTC
‘Galentine’s Day’: How to celebrate with your girlfriends on February 13
February 13 is widely recognised in several parts of the world as Galentine’s Day, a day set aside to celebrate female friendships. Galentine’s Day is actively observed in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and parts of Europe, where women use the day to honour friendship, support systems, and shared experiences. Valentine’s Day is traditionally centred on couples, but February 13 offers space to celebrate love in its platonic form. In this article, Tribune Online shares thoughtful ways to celebrate the day with your girlfriends. Celebrating with your girlfriends is a reminder that love exists in many forms, and friendship remains one of the strongest.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 20:41 UTC
Insecurity: Tinubu receives Commander of US Africa Command
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday night met with the Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, at the State House. Special Assistant on Social Media to President Tinubu, Dada Olusegun, disclosed this in a post on his X handle. General Anderson was accompanied to the Presidential Villa by the Charge d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern. Olusegun post read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside his National Security Adviser @NuhuRibadu and Service Chiefs, received in Audience, the Commander of @USAfricaCommand, General Dagvin Anderson, his team and the Charge D’Affairs U.S Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern at the State House.”Details of the meeting were sketchy as of press time.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 20:41 UTC
Electoral Act amendment firmly anchored on Supreme Court judgment — Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate was firmly anchored on an existing Supreme Court judgment, insisting that the legislature merely gave legal effect to the apex court’s decision. According to him, the Supreme Court had, in Atiku v. INEC (No. He added that the court was unequivocal in rejecting any manipulation of election results through technological means. “The Court made it clear that where election results are compromised through technology, such conduct will not be accepted. “If we do not respect the opinion of the Supreme Court,” Ibrahim asked, “who else do we respect?”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 20:41 UTC
FCT council elections: How to check your polling unit online
With a phone, decent internet, and your PVC details, you can confirm your polling unit online in minutes. Meanwhile, in this article, Tribune Online writes about how to check your polling unit with clear steps ahead of the FCT Area Council election. How to Check Your Polling Unit Online via INEC PortalThis is the most reliable and official method for every electorate in the FCT and beyond. Step 1: Visit the INEC Voters Verification PortalOpen your browser and go to INEC’s Voters Verification Portal (VVP). And this includes:Your full nameRegistration area (FCT, Abuja)Your polling unit name and addressThat polling unit address is what you are looking for.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 20:40 UTC
Electoral Act: Amendment firmly anchored on Supreme Court judgment — Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South Senatorial District, has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate was firmly grounded in an existing Supreme Court judgment, stressing that the legislature merely gave statutory force to the apex court’s decision. He explained that the Supreme Court, in Atiku v. INEC (No. “The Supreme Court clearly indicated what should be captured in future legislation. On the contentious IReV Portal, Ibrahim said the Supreme Court held that the platform is not legally recognised under the Electoral Act, describing it as an administrative tool deployed by INEC to support its operations. “The court made it clear that where election results are compromised through technology, such conduct will not be accepted.
Source:Punch
February 08, 2026 20:36 UTC
Igbo youth group dismisses call for war, demands probe into fake news
According to the statement, Senator Mbata is a renowned statesman and patriot with impeccable character and an outstanding track record, urging the public to disregard the false report and always verify sensitive information before sharing. And we hereby categorically state that our Leader and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide did not and can never issue such a call for arms. “The Leader of the Igbo sociocultural and political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata, is a renowned statesman and remarkable Patriot with impeccable character and outstanding track record. “Nevertheless, this is a matter of National Security, and cannot be swept under the carpet. He said the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide never made such infernal statements, never issued any “satanic” call to arms and never authorised any such “demonic” publication.
Source:Punch
February 08, 2026 20:23 UTC
Nigeria incurring daily economic loses over operational inefficiencies — PEBEC
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has said that Nigeria loses significantly every day due to operational inefficiencies at the ports. The PEBEC DG said, ” “Nigeria loses significantly every day due to operational inefficiencies. ALSO READ: PEBEC scores Anambra high on infrastructural development“These are not just numbers; they represent missed opportunities, jobs not created, and delayed economic growth. Recall that the NPA achieved a 100% success rate in PEBEC reforms, ranking 5th among agencies in 2025 with an 84.2% compliance rating. By closing the operational gaps identified during the port inspections, the NPA and PEBEC aim to create a more competitive maritime environment that attracts investment and facilitates seamless trade.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 19:55 UTC
Insecurity: Spread prosperity to border communities, Ashiru urges FG, states
Forms of insecurity like banditry, terrorism and kidnapping currently bedevilling the country will only be reduced when prosperity is spread to the nation’s rural areas, especially, border communities. I feel that the first and most important thing is to spread prosperity to nation’s border communities. “With the people enjoying prosperity, they would resist this type of aggression, no matter where they’re coming from. ALSO READ: Insecurity: 16 kidnap victims rescued as govt closes markets, motor parks in Kogi“So, Niger state should protect their territory, so also Kwara state should protect their territory by spreading prosperity. Ashiru said government support for religious organisations should go beyond physical assistance to include intellectual guidance and policy direction to ensure that religious teachings promote peace and development.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 19:55 UTC
Electoral Act: NLC demands clarity, threatens nationwide protests, election boycott
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a warning to the Senate, demanding the immediate inclusion of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act amendment or risk “mass action before, during and after the election or total boycott of the election,” declaring that “electoral integrity is at stake.”In a statement tagged ‘The Senate Must Come CLEAN Now: Electoral Integrity at Stake’, signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC said it was expressing “deep concern over the confusion and contradictory narratives emerging from the Senate regarding the amendment to the 2022 Electoral Act, particularly on electronic transmission of results,” warning that “this lack of clarity undermines public trust and is deeply troubling for our democracy.”The labour centre stressed that “the Nigerian people deserve a transparent electoral process where their votes are not only counted but seen to be counted,” insisting that the Senate must “provide an immediate, official, and unambiguous account of its proceedings and final decisions. ALSO READ: Electoral Act: Senate summons emergency plenary“Public records suggest the proposed amendment to mandate INEC to transmit results electronically in real-time was not adopted, with the existing discretionary provision retained,” a development it said has “generated nationwide apprehension,” noting that “subsequent explanations have only added to the confusion.”Placing the controversy within Nigeria’s recent electoral history, the Congress warned that “at a critical juncture following the 2023 elections, such legislative ambiguity risks institutionalising doubt at the heart of our electoral integrity and echoes past controversies that have caused national distress.”The NLC therefore demanded “immediate clarity and transparency,” insisting that “the Senate must issue a definitive statement on the exact provisions passed, clarifying the final wording and rationale,” while adding that “the National Assembly leadership must also ensure the harmonisation process produces a final bill with crystal-clear provisions,” stressing that “any ambiguity in the transmission and collation of results is a disservice to our democracy.”Calling for a restoration of confidence in the legislature, the statement said, “We call on the Senate to restore legislative credibility by ensuring its processes are transparent and its outcomes clear,” adding that “the amended Act must provide an unambiguous mandate for INEC to electronically transmit and collate results from polling units in real-time.”Looking ahead to the next general election, the Congress declared that “the path to the 2027 elections must be built on certainty, not confusion,” warning lawmakers that “Nigerian workers and citizens are watching closely.”The NLC said it was already mobilising, noting that “the NLC is working within its networks to advocate for clarity and integrity,” and issuing a blunt caution: “We will not stand by while the trusts of Nigerians are betrayed again and the clarity of our electoral laws compromised.”In one of its most serious threats yet on electoral reform, the labour centre warned that “failure to add electronic transmission real-time will lead to mass action before, during and after the election or total boycott of the election,” adding that “our nation must choose the path of clarity and integrity.”Drawing parallels with recent legislative controversies, the NLC cautioned that “we need to avoid the same confusion that trailed the new Tax Acts,” insisting that “the time for honest, people-focused legislation is now.”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 19:47 UTC
Minister rallies support for NYSC cultural carnival
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called on governments, corporate bodies and philanthropists to support the orientation camp cultural carnival and other initiatives of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). She made the call as the Special Guest of Honour during the cultural carnival staged by the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps members at the NYSC FCT Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja. She also commended the scheme’s management for providing the enabling environment for the Corps members to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria. Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, in his remarks at the event, commended NYSC for fostering national unity and integration through its deployment policy, which exposed Corps members to the diverse cultures of the country. Speaking later in an interview, the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, assured that Corps members would continue to showcase and promote the country’s cultural heritage.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 19:47 UTC
Banditry: APC chieftain seeks establishment of military base in Ogbomoso
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of the National Assembly, Senator Ayoade Adeseun, has advocated for the establishment of a military base in Ogbomoso to prevent bandits’ incursions from neighbouring states. He described the project as a deliberate intervention to expand Federal educational presence and promote technical skills development in the state. In some states, there were two or three Federal institutions, but in this state, there was only one. “I said to myself, as pre-eminent as UI had become, to say we don’t have any other Federal educational institution in this state was scandalous. “I told Kabiyesi I was bringing a Federal institution but wanted it sited in Ayede.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 19:46 UTC
Reckless driving blamed as trailer crash kills over 30 in Kano
A fatal road accident involving a trailer heading towards Gujungu, Jigawa State, has claimed the lives of more than 30 persons at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident, which occurred early Sunday morning, was allegedly caused by reckless driving, leaving many others with serious injuries. Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, mourned the victims of the crash, describing the incident as heartbreaking and a huge loss to the affected families and the entire people of the state. “According to reports, the fatal accident involved a trailer heading towards Gujungu, which allegedly crashed due to reckless driving, leading to the death of over 30 persons, while many others sustained serious injuries. Governor Yusuf further warned motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to avoid reckless driving and strictly comply with traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Source:Punch
February 08, 2026 19:35 UTC
Electoral Act: Real-time result transmission may endanger rural voting — CSO
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Nigeria Integrity Watch (NIW), has warned that making real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory could disenfranchise millions of voters in rural and insecure parts of the country. Speaking at a book launch on the burden of legislators in Nigeria, Akpabio explained that electronic transmission remains permissible under the law, but that insisting on real-time transmission could create legal and logistical challenges. Reacting to the development in a statement on Tuesday, NIW described the push for mandatory real-time transmission as a looming “democratic emergency,” citing Nigeria’s weak digital and power infrastructure. NIW also raised concerns over Nigeria’s unstable power supply, noting that frequent national grid collapses could disrupt elections mid-process if electronic transmission becomes compulsory. NIW urged civil society groups and policymakers to focus on infrastructure readiness, calling on the Nigerian Communications Commission and telecommunications operators to ensure nationwide internet coverage before pushing for mandatory real-time transmission of election results.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 19:06 UTC
Presidency confirms Tinubu’s state visit to UK
President Bola Tinubu will between March 18 to 19, 2026 embarked on a historic two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit, according to the British Royal Family, is at the invitation of King Charles III. In the information posted on the official X handle of the British Royal Family, @Royal Family, President Tinubu will be accompanied by his wife and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. He said, “First state visit of a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years confirmed. President Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu will be hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla from 18 to 19 March 2026.”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2026 19:06 UTC