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

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Comprehensive Reform of NYSC, Moves to Civilian Leadership with Military Security Backing

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major reform of the National Youth Service Corps, which will see the…

Security Forces Rescue Two Abducted Children in Oyo, Arrest Three Fulani and One Yoruba Suspect

Security operatives in Oyo State have rescued two children who were abducted from Ebinpejo Village, Ibarapa East Local…

“I Can Kidnap a Governor” – Wanted Bandit Leader Kachalla Maha Boasts, Claims Security Operatives Are “His Boys”

A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Maha, has issued a chilling threat, boasting that he has the capacity to…

How the NDC Got Registered: A Timeline of the Court Battle That Could Shape 2027

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, the political vehicle that was to carry Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso into the…

JUST IN: Kwara Christian Leaders Urge Tinubu to Consider Christian Candidate for APC Governorship Ticket in 2027

The Conglomerate of Kwara State Christian Communities has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to support the emergence…

🇳🇬📊 Moyosoreoluwa Thomas makes history as one of Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountants under ICAN, drawing attention for her early professional achievement.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🇧🇷🏛️: Alaafin Departs for Brazil as Oyo’s UNESCO World Heritage Recognition Takes Center Stage

His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo, has departed Nigeria for Brazil to…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🥇: Tobi Amusan Rules Paris! Nigerian sprint queen Tobi Amusan blazed to victory in the Paris Diamond League, winning the women’s 100m hurdles with a season’s best of 12.27 seconds. 🏃🏽‍♀️🔥

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚔️: Top ISWAP commanders surrender as Nigerian troops intensify offensive in Borno State, with 76 fighters and their families also laying down their arms following sustained Operation HADIN KAI operations.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: INEC issues access codes to political parties, paving the way for the submission of nominated candidates for the 2027 general election.

The Yoruba Times to Layi Wasabi: “You Have Crossed the Line – Retract Your Skit and Apologise”

By Ademola AdekusibeJune 28, 2026 Popular content creator Layi Wasabi has come under fire over his recent skit,…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚔: Ogun Police Arrest Seven Suspected Criminals, Recover Stolen Vehicle, Firearms and N1.1 Million

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested seven suspected criminals in separate intelligence led operations across the state.…

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