Wednesday, September 9, 2026

News Update

DAWN Commission Hosts Retired Heads of Service, Explores Deeper Southwest Development Collaboration Anambra Police Launches Security Sweep Ahead of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s Visit Wase Represented as APC Unveils 2027 Presidential Campaign Council Headquarters in Abuja Turan Rising: How Turkey Built a Sphere of Influence Between Central Asia and the Middle East BREAKING: Plateau Government Shuts Down All Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Cases GEOPOLITICS WITH OLADIMEJI BOLARINWA: The Middle Belt at a Crossroads, Three Roads That Could Decide the Future of Nigeria’s Forgotten Minorities UN Assembly Approves Push for More Accurate World Maps YORUBA CULTURE: A CIVILIZATION ON THE BRINK DAWN Commission Hosts Retired Heads of Service, Explores Deeper Southwest Development Collaboration Anambra Police Launches Security Sweep Ahead of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s Visit Wase Represented as APC Unveils 2027 Presidential Campaign Council Headquarters in Abuja Turan Rising: How Turkey Built a Sphere of Influence Between Central Asia and the Middle East BREAKING: Plateau Government Shuts Down All Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Cases GEOPOLITICS WITH OLADIMEJI BOLARINWA: The Middle Belt at a Crossroads, Three Roads That Could Decide the Future of Nigeria’s Forgotten Minorities UN Assembly Approves Push for More Accurate World Maps YORUBA CULTURE: A CIVILIZATION ON THE BRINK

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Oba of Benin Places Curse on Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Criminals in Spiritual Crackdown

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has placed a spiritual curse on kidnappers,…

Prince of Oyo, Descendant of Sango, Represents Yoruba Heritage at UNESCO Event in Brazil

The prince of Oyo, descendant of Sango, the Yoruba deity of thunder and lightning, is currently representing Yoruba…

Ronaldo’s First-Ever World Cup Knockout Goal Seals Dramatic Portugal Win as VAR Denies Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo, the greatest footballer of all time, added another legendary moment to his storied career with a…

Afenifere Seeks Review of State Police Bill, Warns Against Abuse by Governors

By Ademola AdekusibeJul 3, 2026 The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called for a review of the State…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚖️: Actress Adunni Ade Sues Google LLC for ₦100 Million Over Alleged Defamation

Actress Adunni Ade has reportedly filed a ₦100 million lawsuit against Google LLC over alleged privacy infringement and…

JUST IN 🇳🇬🏫: Ogun State launches the Safe School Initiative, sets up a security committee and begins fencing public schools to strengthen protection for students, teachers and school communities.

🇳🇬👑: Ooni of Ife honours Ile Ife born actor Baba Ijesha with the Baba Awada Kọngẹ̀ Òduwà chieftaincy title and a brand new car to mark his marriage and the birth of his son.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚔️: Troops Arrest Suspected Armourer, Recover Large Cache of Arms in Imo Forest

Troops have arrested a suspected armourer and logistics kingpin linked to attacks on oil facilities and security personnel…

BREAKING 🌍🇳🇬: Tinubu Urges UN Countries To Add UN Peace Principles To Their Constitutions

President Bola Tinubu has urged all United Nations member countries to include the main principles of the UN…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🧵: Àdìrẹ to Replace Khaki as New NYSC Uniform – Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, confirms the Federal Government has approved the adoption of Àdìrẹ as the new NYSC uniform to promote Nigeria’s indigenous textile industry and boost local production.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🔫: Troops dismantle illegal arms factory in Kebbi, recover five locally made AK 47 rifles and arrest two suspected gun makers accused of supplying weapons to terrorist groups during an intelligence led operation to disrupt terrorist logistics and curb illicit arms proliferation.

HERITAGE 👑👶🏾: Igbo Ora, the Twin Capital of the World, Honours the Sacred Yoruba Legacy of Ìbejì

The Iya Ibeji statue in Igbo Ora, Oyo State, stands in honour of the revered custodian of Ìbejì,…

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