Thursday, October 8, 2026

News Update

Nigerian National Arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania After Public Indecency Incident, DHS Says He Was Working as Congressional Campaign Canvasser Oyo Empire Day to Draw Over 60,000 Visitors as Alaafin Owoade Opens Ancestral Homecoming to Oyo Descendants THE YORUBA AND THE CRISIS OF COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS “Yoruba Graduates Should Boycott NYSC” — O’odua Group Tells FG to Scrap Scheme NIGERIA AT 66: A CASE FOR A CONFEDERATE NIGERIA By Bolarinwa Ayoola The Forgotten Industrial Projects of the Western Region: When a Region Tried to Build Its Own Industrial Economy BREAKING: After Explosive Whistleblower Revelations, Nigeria Arrests Fulani Power Broker Accused of Terrorism and Killing Christians as U.S. Pressure Over Christian Killings Intensifies Geopolitics with Bolarinwa: Muhammed Ali, The Forgotten Founder of Boko Haram Nigerian National Arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania After Public Indecency Incident, DHS Says He Was Working as Congressional Campaign Canvasser Oyo Empire Day to Draw Over 60,000 Visitors as Alaafin Owoade Opens Ancestral Homecoming to Oyo Descendants THE YORUBA AND THE CRISIS OF COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS “Yoruba Graduates Should Boycott NYSC” — O’odua Group Tells FG to Scrap Scheme NIGERIA AT 66: A CASE FOR A CONFEDERATE NIGERIA By Bolarinwa Ayoola The Forgotten Industrial Projects of the Western Region: When a Region Tried to Build Its Own Industrial Economy BREAKING: After Explosive Whistleblower Revelations, Nigeria Arrests Fulani Power Broker Accused of Terrorism and Killing Christians as U.S. Pressure Over Christian Killings Intensifies Geopolitics with Bolarinwa: Muhammed Ali, The Forgotten Founder of Boko Haram

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BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Ilorin, Kwara – Hospitals allegedly refuse treatment for 16-year-old girl allegedly tortured in police custody.

“Follow us to NDC to unseat APC government in 2027,” Buba Galadima begs Atiku.

COMEBACK👏: Taiwo Awoniyi returns from abdominal rupture setback in 2025, delivers a brilliant brace as Chelsea fall 3–1 in a commanding performance.

PROUD YORÙBÁ 🇳🇬🎤: Asake Responds in Yoruba During Flaunt Interview, Earns Praise for Cultural Expression and Language Pride.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Funtua Road, Katsina – Suspected terrorists ambush and kill NYSC member and three other passengers in deadly attack.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Ilorin, Kwara – Hospitals allegedly refuse treatment for 16-year-old girl allegedly tortured in police custody.

🇧🇯 Yoruba Heritage Minister Leads Tourism, Culture, Arts Portfolio in Benin Republic – Babalola Jean Michel Abimbola has served as Benin Republic’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts since May 2021 under President Patrice Talon, overseeing cultural and tourism development.

Rashidi Yekini, the legendary Nigerian striker from Ira, Kwara State, is remembered today following his passing on May 4, 2012, at the age of 48 — a prolific goal scorer whose legacy with the Super Eagles remains unmatched and deeply respected.

VIDEO 🇳🇬👑: Gani Adams Marks 56th Birthday in Lagos – cultural displays, elite gathering, and public outreach define the celebration.

🇳🇬🚆 Lagos Blue Line Rail in Lagos sets the pace for modern transport across the South West and Nigeria – delivering the fastest commute with near zero noise and delays.

Obatala Festival begins in Oyo – 17 days of sacred Yoruba spiritual and cultural observance under Asa Orisa Alaafin Oyo.

Police Charge Man N400k to Find Stolen Lexus, Then Sell It After Recovery – Alleged Scam Sparks Outrage

Nigerian police have been accused of charging a man N400,000 to help locate his stolen Lexus RX 350…

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