Wednesday, August 12, 2026

News Update

Osun Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Viral Remarks Omu-Aran Community Welcomes New Army Battalion, Hails Tinubu. ASUU Gives 20 Universities 14-Day Ultimatum, Threatens Indefinite Strike Adefemi Akinsanya joins CNN to host Africa Inc. “I have no regret over my statement; they started it, we suffered” — Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir 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 Osun Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Viral Remarks Omu-Aran Community Welcomes New Army Battalion, Hails Tinubu. ASUU Gives 20 Universities 14-Day Ultimatum, Threatens Indefinite Strike Adefemi Akinsanya joins CNN to host Africa Inc. “I have no regret over my statement; they started it, we suffered” — Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir 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

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BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Terrorists Attack Kogi Community, Kill One, Abduct Over 30 Including Bus Passengers – Armed attackers killed one person and abducted over 30 residents and travelers in a Kogi State community, with no rescue confirmed.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Boko Haram Plans “Quranic Graduation” for Over 100 Abducted Women and Children in Kwara – Families say the victims remain in captivity and are being subjected to indoctrination activities, raising fresh concern over their safety.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Abductors Threaten Forced Marriage of Kwara Emir’s Abducted Wives Over Ransom Delay – Armed kidnappers holding the Emir of Yashikira’s wives reportedly issue threats linked to a ₦150 million ransom demand, heightening fears over their safety.

PROTEST 🇳🇬✊: Oyo Residents Storm Ibadan, Demand Release Of Abducted Principal, Teachers And Pupils

BREAKING 🇳🇬👑: Yoruba-born sprint sensation Tobi Amusan storms to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Rabat Diamond League, setting a new world record and once again putting Nigeria on top of the athletics world. 🔥🏃🏾‍♀️

“I Can’t Do Anything About Insecurity Until I Become President in 2027” – Gov Makinde Tells Oyo Parents as Abducted Children Remain in Captivity

Governor Seyi Makinde has told the people of Oyo State that he cannot do anything about the growing…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Peter Obi has officially unveiled Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), sealing a major North South political alliance ahead of the next general elections.

FALSE: No Fulani Herdsmen Arrested in Ikorodu with Weapons – 2022 Incident Resurfaces as Fake News

A viral report claiming that Fulani herdsmen were arrested in Ikorodu, Lagos State, with two vehicles loaded with…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Suspected terrorists have abducted retired Nigerian Army spokesperson, Major General Rabe Abubakar, and his wife in Katsina State, raising fresh security concerns in the region.

Jerry Gana Receives Goodluck Jonathan’s PDP Certificate of Return

Former Information Minister Professor Jerry Gana has received former President Goodluck Jonathan’s PDP certificate of return. The presentation…

HEROIC 🇬🇧🇳🇬🛑: Yoruba Man Stops Teen Knife Fight in London Park

A 45 year old Yoruba Nigerian man, Hammed Danmole, intervened during a knife fight involving three teenagers at…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚔: Police Arrest Seriki Fulani in Ijebu Ode After Allegedly Recovering Ransom Bag from His Kitchen

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 67 year old Abdullahi Muhammadu, the Seriki Fulani of Ijebu Ode,…

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