Wednesday, September 9, 2026

News Update

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

News

AGRIC ECONOMY 🇳🇬🌾: Imota Rice Mill in Lagos State records production of over 500,000 bags of 50kg rice within one year, strengthening local supply capacity.

ECONOMY 🌍🇷🇼: Tinubu at Africa CEO Forum in Kigali urges Africa first trade push, stronger intra African collaboration, AfCFTA driven integration and deeper private sector partnerships, while praising Rwanda’s development model under President Paul Kagame.

JUST IN 🇳🇬🚨: IGP disbands ‘Tiger Base’ in Imo State, replaces it with VCRU – retains commanders linked to alleged rights violations and extrajudicial killings, sources claim

NDC Is a Cancer to Yoruba Land – Reject Igbo Candidates in Amuwo, Ajeromi-Ifelodun

The NDC has crossed a red line. In Amuwo Odofin and Ajeromi-Ifelodun, the party has fielded Igbo candidates…

BREAKING 🇳🇬📚: Oyeronke Oyewumi Wins African Studies Association Distinguished Africanist Award – Nigerian scholar from Ogbomoso honoured for groundbreaking work on gender and African epistemology, including her influential 1997 book The Invention of Women.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: NDLEA Uncovers Drug Network in Kano Caves and Tunnels – 19 Arrested in Crackdown on Hidden Trafficking Hideouts.

JUST IN: President Tinubu names Adedayo Laniyi DG – appoints her to lead Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development

JUST IN 🇳🇬🚨: Ekiti Police Dismiss Sergeant Osayingbemi Temitope – sacked over involvement in incident linked to illicit drug use.

JUST IN: Police Sacks Five Inspectors Over Armed Robbery, Kidnapping in Port Harcourt

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed five Inspectors for allegedly terrorising residents of Port Harcourt and other parts…

DOUBLE BLESSING: Ooni of Ife Welcomes Twin Princes – Royal House of Oduduwa Celebrates

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has announced the birth of twin princes with his wife,…

“He Claimed to Be a Jinn” – London Imam Jailed for Life for Raping Women, Girls After Using Black Magic Threats

A former east London imam, Abdul Halim Khan, has been jailed for life for sexually abusing seven women…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Rotimi Amaechi Submits ADC Presidential Nomination Forms – Former Rivers governor formally enters race under African Democratic Congress ahead of upcoming elections.

Independent Journalism for Our People

The Yoruba Times is committed to ethical journalism — defending the truth and humanity. As a mission-driven newsroom, we rely on readers like you.

Donate Now