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

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“This is Aso Òfì, clearly Yoruba cultural wear, not Western wear”

Actress Nnenna Nelly Mbonu faced heavy backlash after describing her AMVCA outfit as “Western Culture” despite wearing Yoruba…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Atiku Abubakar pays N90 million ADC nomination fee, confirming his 2027 presidential bid under ADC.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚡: Gunmen stormed the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s Offa 132kV substation in Kwara State, holding workers hostage at gunpoint and forcing operators to shut down critical electricity feeders. TCN said the attackers invaded the control room around 12:45am on Thursday, tampered with control equipment, and ordered a total shutdown of the facility before power was later restored gradually. The company has now declared force majeure on the substation following the attack.

Yoruba Son Shocks Australia: 34-Year-Old Olaolu Olorunnimbe Bags MasterChef Apron With Fiery Ofada Stew That Left Judges Speechless

A 34-year-old brand consultant from Lagos has made history on MasterChef Australia 2026, earning a white apron with…

BREAKING: EFCC Declares Fugitive Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted – She Must Face Justice or Face the Consequences

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar…

🇳🇬🌧️: Oyo State warns residents of possible flash floods and intense heatwave hitting up to 35°C, urging caution and preparedness.

President Bola Tinubu administration warns World Bank over delays in loan approvals and disbursements, expressing concern that the bottlenecks are slowing down key economic and development projects.

🇳🇬⚖️: APC Secretariat asked to probe House of Reps aspirant over alleged certificate issue amid internal screening pressure.

SECURITY UPDATE 🇳🇬⚔️: Amotekun arrests four suspected terrorists in Ondo State during ongoing security operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements.

“Power will not go back to North before 2031” — Fani-Kayode, Omokri oppose return of power to the North before 2031, sparking fresh political debate on zoning.

SECURITY UPDATE 🇳🇬⚔️: Soldiers kill 50 ISWAP terrorists and recover arms during a deadly clash in Yobe State.

“NO DOCUMENT, NO MANIFESTO — Peter Obi’s NDC lacks clear programmes ahead of the 2027 elections” 🇳🇬🗳️ — Tinubu presidency.

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