Thursday, November 5, 2026

News Update

US Court Rejects Greenspan’s Bid to Obtain Evidence From Tinubu, Keeps FBI and DEA Records Dispute Alive: What the Ruling Means Editorial: Reform, the Price of a New Nigeria Opinion by Ademola Adekusibe: Fourteen Years for Changing Someone’s Religious Conviction? Nigeria Must Answer THE QUIET INVASION OF YORUBA LAND : THE GROWING BURDEN ON OUR PEOPLE, CULTURE, SECURITY AND POLITICAL SURVIVAL By Bolarinwa Ayoola Opinion by Ademola Adekusibe: The Media’s $21.7 Billion Loan Narrative and Its War on Context Offshore Assets Bombshell: CCB Reopens Probe Into Peter Obi’s Years as Anambra Governor Geopolitics with Oladimeji Bolarinwa: Ile-Ife: The Vatican of the Black World and the Remaking of a Spiritual Empire Tinubu Mourns Baba Reuben Fasoranti, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Pillar of Democracy US Court Rejects Greenspan’s Bid to Obtain Evidence From Tinubu, Keeps FBI and DEA Records Dispute Alive: What the Ruling Means Editorial: Reform, the Price of a New Nigeria Opinion by Ademola Adekusibe: Fourteen Years for Changing Someone’s Religious Conviction? Nigeria Must Answer THE QUIET INVASION OF YORUBA LAND : THE GROWING BURDEN ON OUR PEOPLE, CULTURE, SECURITY AND POLITICAL SURVIVAL By Bolarinwa Ayoola Opinion by Ademola Adekusibe: The Media’s $21.7 Billion Loan Narrative and Its War on Context Offshore Assets Bombshell: CCB Reopens Probe Into Peter Obi’s Years as Anambra Governor Geopolitics with Oladimeji Bolarinwa: Ile-Ife: The Vatican of the Black World and the Remaking of a Spiritual Empire Tinubu Mourns Baba Reuben Fasoranti, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Pillar of Democracy

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BREAKING 🚧🇳🇬 : Construction of the Ekiti Knowledge Zone Design and Build Project has officially commenced. Built by CCECC Nigeria, the project will promote ICT training, research and development, and innovation, helping accelerate the growth of Ekiti’s digital economy.

Behold 👀: First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, informally tagged “Iya Alakara,” a social media label that has taken on a life of its own amid political commentary and online banter.

What began as an attempt at ridicule has instead been embraced by supporters, with President Bola Tinubu effectively…

BREAKING 🇳🇬📚: Oyo Adjusts School Calendar, Fixes July 6 Resumption After NUT Strike Disruption – state authorities shift academic timetable following the teachers’ industrial action, affecting school reopening dates across the state.

JUST IN 🇳🇬🏗️ : COAS commissions new accommodation blocks in Port Harcourt — Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu on Friday, 3 July 2026, inaugurated housing at 6 Division, reaffirming welfare for troops as a priority to boost morale, readiness and operational efficiency, while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for continued support to the Nigerian Army.

“My mother sold akara and my father was a farmer. The First Lady’s advice is genuine. Everyone cannot be bankers.”

— Minister for Works, David Umahi, defends First Lady Remi Tinubu.

Ugandan Music Legend’s Body Exhumed 20 Years After Death Over Paternity Dispute – Only 4 of 25 Children Are His

Nearly 20 years after his death, the body of legendary Ugandan musician Paul Job Kafeero has been exhumed…

FG Secures Release of Six Nigerians Detained in Côte d’Ivoire Without Trial

The Federal Government has secured the release of six Nigerians who were detained in Côte d’Ivoire without trial.…

Yakubu Begins New Diplomatic Role as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar After Decade as INEC Chairman

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, former Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission from 2015 to 2025, has formally presented…

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…

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