Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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MFM Choir Wins Gold at World Choir Games in Sweden, Emerges Champion SCANDAL: Hon. Atta Thadeus Takes Eti-Osa Solar Streetlights Project to Ebonyi, ₦24.4m Allocation Under Scrutiny TYF Donates N1m to Ogbomoso Abduction Victims’ Families as They Accuse Politicians of Exploiting Tragedy, Dispute N10m Relief Claim NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji: “We’re Open to Resolving Capital Gains Tax Concerns – Subsidy Removal Is Foundation of Nigeria’s Economic Recovery” NGX CEO Temi Popoola Urges President Tinubu to Review Capital Gains Tax, Says 30% Rate Deters Foreign Investors Tinubu Advocates Stock Market Lessons in Schools: “Teach Our Undergraduates to Build a Nation Filled with Prosperity” Senate: No State Police for FCT – No Governor, No State Assembly to Oversee CAF Backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Endorses Governance Apology Amid Controversy MFM Choir Wins Gold at World Choir Games in Sweden, Emerges Champion SCANDAL: Hon. Atta Thadeus Takes Eti-Osa Solar Streetlights Project to Ebonyi, ₦24.4m Allocation Under Scrutiny TYF Donates N1m to Ogbomoso Abduction Victims’ Families as They Accuse Politicians of Exploiting Tragedy, Dispute N10m Relief Claim NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji: “We’re Open to Resolving Capital Gains Tax Concerns – Subsidy Removal Is Foundation of Nigeria’s Economic Recovery” NGX CEO Temi Popoola Urges President Tinubu to Review Capital Gains Tax, Says 30% Rate Deters Foreign Investors Tinubu Advocates Stock Market Lessons in Schools: “Teach Our Undergraduates to Build a Nation Filled with Prosperity” Senate: No State Police for FCT – No Governor, No State Assembly to Oversee CAF Backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Endorses Governance Apology Amid Controversy

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Yoruba Elders Raise Alarm Over Fulani ‘Conquest Plot’ Against South-West – “Yorubaland Is in Mourning, Murderers Are Invading”

By Ademola Adekusibe The Council of Yoruba Elders has raised a chilling alarm over an alleged plot by…

JIGAWA 💔🏠: Jahun Local Government Chairman distributes one roofing sheet each to residents.

AIRSTRIKE ✈️🔥: On July 10, 2026, Nigerian Air Force jets bombarded a terrorist enclave at Yanagari in the Gezuwa general area of Borno State.

JUST IN 🇯🇵🚔: Tokyo police have arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian, Nwadiukwu Ikenna, on suspicion of persistently approaching and soliciting customers for bars and clubs in Kabukicho, Tokyo’s famous nightlife district, despite repeated police warnings.

The Yoruba Times Mourns: Mr. Michael Oyedokun and the Security Forces Who Paid the Ultimate Price

They should have come home yesterday. But they did not. The Yoruba Times mourns deeply. We mourn Mr.…

Secret Weapon: Security Forces Arrested Kidnappers’ Families to Force Their Hand – How 46 Hostages Were Freed

A key tactic used in the rescue of 39 pupils and seven teachers from Oriire Local Government Area…

Peter Obi and the N25,000 Fine That Became a Federal Case

Peter Obi wants Nigerians to believe he is a marked man. A target of state persecution. A martyr…

Book Launch Cancelled: Ifa Tuntun, Prof. Okediji Under Threat – “Academic Freedom Under Attack in Nigeria”

By Ademola Adekusibe The Ifa Tuntun group has cancelled the book launch of Professor Moyo Okediji following security…

👑🗳️✊ Ooni of Ife throws his weight behind President Bola Tinubu, says the administration’s economic reforms are beginning to yield results.

UPDATE 🏗️🇳🇬: Lagere Flyover in Ile Ife is now 98% completed. Another landmark project showcasing the steady transformation of the ancient Yoruba city of Ile Ife.

UPDATE ⚖️🚨: The Court of Appeal has dismissed Abdulrahman Bello’s appeal and upheld the death sentence imposed on him over the killing of Hafsoh in Ilorin.

BREAKING: All 46 Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Rescued Alive

Security forces have successfully rescued all 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo…

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