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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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“Stop Replaying Our Worst Nightmare” – Family of Beheaded Oyo Teacher Begs Public to Stop Sharing Graphic Footage

The family of Mr. Michael Oyedokun, the teacher brutally beheaded by kidnappers in Oyo State, has released an…

FULL LIST: 46 Kidnapped Victims in Oriire School Attack, Oyo State

JUST IN 🇳🇬🚨: The traditional ruler, Bale of Oriire in Oyo State, has revealed that three farmers were allegedly killed by terrorists days before the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in the area.

The monarch said residents had repeatedly raised alarm over the growing presence of armed men around surrounding forests…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚔️: Oyo Kidnap Crisis — Sunday Igboho seeks FG and governors’ approval for his security network to tackle criminality and flush out bandits from South West forest.

BREAKING 🇳🇬💳: Federal Government introduces mandatory Tax Identification Number system for Nigerians to strengthen tax administration and compliance nationwide.

FEAR OF ATTACK: Residents flee Yawota community in Oriire Local Government, Oyo State over fresh terrorist attack fears.

2026 MAHINLAND ERE FESTIVAL 🇳🇬🚣: Boat regatta, Yoruba heritage and coastal culture electrify Ilaje celebration in Ondo State – crowds gather as canoes, chants and tradition light up the waterways.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Hope Uzodimma defeats Rochas Okorocha in Imo West (Orlu Zone) senatorial primary, polling 230,464 votes against 1,098.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Dapo Abiodun wins APC Ogun East senatorial ticket with 75,550 votes out of 99,503.

Yoruba Council President Oladotun Hassan Condemns Oyo School Attack – Calls for Obas Conference in Ile-Ife

“We Will Negotiate with Kidnappers” – Makinde Opens Door for Talks to Free 46 Oyo Hostages

Governor Seyi Makinde has announced that the Oyo State Government is willing to negotiate with the abductors of…

BREAKING: DSS Nabs El-Rufai Moments After Court Grants Him Bail

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been picked up by operatives of the Department of State Services…

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