Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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The Silent Demolition of Yorubaland’s Architectural Memory 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 The Silent Demolition of Yorubaland’s Architectural Memory 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

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BREAKING: EFCC Releases Mugshots of Fleeing Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman After Arrest – Convicted 75 Years for N33.8bn Power Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released photos of former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, who was…

Tinubu’s Aide Declares Oshinowo Winner of Kosofe House of Reps Ticket – APC Primary Drama Ends

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media has effectively declared Hon. Dele Oshinowo as the winner of…

SOUTHWEST UNDER SIEGE: DAWN Commission Invites Stakeholders to Urgent Dialogue on Counterfeit Economy Threat

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has released a new policy report titled “Southwest Nigeria Under…

“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.

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