Saturday, August 1, 2026

News Update

Ondo Gov Aiyedatiwa Confirms Amotekun Enlistment, Raises Salary to N100,000, Enrols Personnel in Pension, Health Insurance NRS, NFIU Forge Strategic Alliance to Strengthen Nigeria’s Financial Integrity, Combat Financial Crimes Emir Sanusi Hails CBN’s Monetary Policy, Says Nigeria Pulled Back from Brink of Total Collapse Tinubu Urged to Nominate Jonathan for UN Secretary-General – Group Says Ex-President Has “Proven Executive Experience” Tinubu Vows: “State Police Will Work, We Will Protect It from Abuse – No Negotiation with Criminals” Olubadan Hails Tinubu: “We’ve Never Had It This Good” – Monarch Thanks President for Rescue of Oriire Children, Praises Over ₦2 Trillion Infrastructure Projects in Oyo State Mufty-Iwo Sparks Outrage: “Don’t Elect ‘Kafiri'” – Urges Oke-Ogun Muslims to Back Only Muslim Candidates for Governor, Oba, LG Chairman BREAKING: Otedola Drops Another N222bn on First HoldCo – Now Controls 25.88% of Nigeria’s Oldest Banking Group Ondo Gov Aiyedatiwa Confirms Amotekun Enlistment, Raises Salary to N100,000, Enrols Personnel in Pension, Health Insurance NRS, NFIU Forge Strategic Alliance to Strengthen Nigeria’s Financial Integrity, Combat Financial Crimes Emir Sanusi Hails CBN’s Monetary Policy, Says Nigeria Pulled Back from Brink of Total Collapse Tinubu Urged to Nominate Jonathan for UN Secretary-General – Group Says Ex-President Has “Proven Executive Experience” Tinubu Vows: “State Police Will Work, We Will Protect It from Abuse – No Negotiation with Criminals” Olubadan Hails Tinubu: “We’ve Never Had It This Good” – Monarch Thanks President for Rescue of Oriire Children, Praises Over ₦2 Trillion Infrastructure Projects in Oyo State Mufty-Iwo Sparks Outrage: “Don’t Elect ‘Kafiri'” – Urges Oke-Ogun Muslims to Back Only Muslim Candidates for Governor, Oba, LG Chairman BREAKING: Otedola Drops Another N222bn on First HoldCo – Now Controls 25.88% of Nigeria’s Oldest Banking Group

Politics

JUST IN 🇳🇬🏫: Ogun State launches the Safe School Initiative, sets up a security committee and begins fencing public schools to strengthen protection for students, teachers and school communities.

🇳🇬👑: Ooni of Ife honours Ile Ife born actor Baba Ijesha with the Baba Awada Kọngẹ̀ Òduwà chieftaincy title and a brand new car to mark his marriage and the birth of his son.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚔️: Troops Arrest Suspected Armourer, Recover Large Cache of Arms in Imo Forest

Troops have arrested a suspected armourer and logistics kingpin linked to attacks on oil facilities and security personnel…

BREAKING 🌍🇳🇬: Tinubu Urges UN Countries To Add UN Peace Principles To Their Constitutions

President Bola Tinubu has urged all United Nations member countries to include the main principles of the UN…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🧵: Àdìrẹ to Replace Khaki as New NYSC Uniform – Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, confirms the Federal Government has approved the adoption of Àdìrẹ as the new NYSC uniform to promote Nigeria’s indigenous textile industry and boost local production.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🔫: Troops dismantle illegal arms factory in Kebbi, recover five locally made AK 47 rifles and arrest two suspected gun makers accused of supplying weapons to terrorist groups during an intelligence led operation to disrupt terrorist logistics and curb illicit arms proliferation.

HERITAGE 👑👶🏾: Igbo Ora, the Twin Capital of the World, Honours the Sacred Yoruba Legacy of Ìbejì

The Iya Ibeji statue in Igbo Ora, Oyo State, stands in honour of the revered custodian of Ìbejì,…

Several Feared Dead as Armed Herders Attack Sai Community in Benue

Suspected armed herders have attacked Sai Community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving several persons…

DSS Arraigns Five for Concealing Timipre Sylva, Ex-Governor Accused of Coup Plot Against Tinubu

The Department of State Services has arraigned five Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations…

Kidnappers Demand N300m More After Collecting N40m Ransom for Abducted INEC Commissioner

The kidnappers holding the Permanent Commissioner of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Barrister Ahmed Mohammed, have…

FG Calls for Expressions of Interest from Young Agricultural Extension Professionals

The Office of the Special Assistant to the President has announced a call for expressions of interest from…

BREAKING: Tinubu Receives Ekiti Governor Oyebanji as He Presents Certificate of Return After Election Victory

President Bola Tinubu has received Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who visited the Presidential Villa to present his…

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