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: Bayelsa State Government Receives $4m World Bank Support Grant

The Bayelsa State Government has received a $4 million support grant from the World Bank. The grant is…

Presidency Debunks Fake Appointment Claims, Exposes Fraudster Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew

The Presidency has issued a detailed statement exposing the activities of one Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who has been…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🛵: Ekiti Govt Directs Okada, Tricycle Operators to Register, Undergo Biometric Capture by July 18

BREAKING 🇳🇬📚: Oyo Teachers’ Strike Suspended – NUT Orders Teachers Back to Class on Thursday After Security Assurances Over Oriire Abduction.

CULTURE 🇳🇬👑: Olori Temitope represents Oduduwa royal house at London heritage salon

Olori Temitope Enitan Ogunwusi, representing the Arole Oduduwa, has arrived in London, United Kingdom, for the inaugural SELHAYA…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⛽: Suspicious Fuel Loading in Kano Sparks Alarm – Over 100 Jerrycans Seen at AA Rano Site

A social media user raised alarm after spotting suspicious fuel loading activity while refuelling at AA Rano on…

🇳🇬🕋: Disturbing photos of a notorious bandit kingpin during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and after his return to Nigeria have sparked outrage, with many questioning how a wanted criminal was able to travel abroad and re enter the country without being apprehended.

Notorious bandit Auta Yankuzo displays cash obtained from kidnapping ransom in a TikTok video, sparking outrage and renewed concern over criminal bravado and online glorification of violence.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚔️: Ondo Police Engage Kidnappers in Gun Duel in Owo, Rescue 61-Year-Old Woman – Operatives reportedly overpowered the gang in a fierce exchange and freed the victim alive.

BREAKING 🇳🇬💔: Six kidnapped Southern Kaduna residents killed by bandits despite ransom payment by community members

“We approved these reforms because today’s Nigeria demands more from the NYSC. Our goal is to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, strengthen their leadership and civic values, improve their employability, support entrepreneurship, and ensure every corps member leaves the scheme better prepared to contribute meaningfully to national development.”

— President Bola Tinubu on NYSC reform

🚘🇳🇬 IBADAN: Aerial view of Araromi Market, Agodi Gate, the largest auto spare parts market in Ibadan and a major hub for vehicle parts trading.

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