Politics

“The late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Army spokesperson, once appeared on national television assuring Nigerians that the military was winning the war against terrorists. Years later, he was kidnapped and died in captivity at the hands of the same terrorists.” — Army spokesperson.

BREAKING 🇬🇧📱: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Ban On Social Media Use For Under 16s To Protect Children From Online Harms.

Private Member’s Bill Proposes Civilian Firearm Licensing to Combat Insecurity – Citizens May Bear Cost of Defensive Arms

By Ademola Adekusibe15 June, 2026 A private member’s bill titled the “Civilian Defensive Arms Regulation and…

Another Igbo Man Caught: Brazil-Based Businessman Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu Arrested with Cocaine-Impregnated Shirts, Towels Worth Millions

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 41-year-old Sao Paulo, Brazil-based businessman, Abugu Oliver…

The Ethiopian government has released 136 Nigerian prisoners, and the ethnic composition of the list is impossible to ignore. From the first name to the last, every single individual bears an Igbo name.

Here is the full list: Every single name on this list is Igbo. Not one Yoruba.…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🎓: TETFund Approves N7.5bn Research Grants For 174 Projects Across Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government, through TETFund, has approved N7.5 billion in research grants for 174 projects aimed…

“Ebonyi State will formally adopt President Bola Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.” — Minister of Works, David Umahi

Germany Crush World Cup Debutants Curacao 7-1 in Houston

Germany began their 2026 World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a 7-1 demolition of Curacao…

APPRECIATION MESSAGE TO THE YORUBA TIMES

Dear The Yoruba Times, Executives, and Members, On behalf of the leadership of Think Yoruba First…

ABIOLA AND THE ANCIENT JOURNEY OF JUNE 12 – By Dare Babarinsa, CON

By Ademola Adekusibe13 June, 2026 Veteran journalist and Chairman of Gaskia Media Ltd, Dare Babarinsa, has…

Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Group Chairman of Oodua Investment Company Limited, speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference. A proud moment for Yoruba land as he addresses the gathering on regional unity and progress.

Representative from the DAWN Commission speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference, addressing the gathering on regional integration, collaboration with Think Yoruba First, and the future of Yoruba land in a multipolar world. The event was held in partnership with the DAWN Commission.