Wednesday, October 21, 2026

News Update

Tinubu Mourns Baba Reuben Fasoranti, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Pillar of Democracy FG Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Begins Contact Tracing for 44 People Pa Reuben Fasoranti: The Passing of a Yorùbá Patriarch, the Departure of a Generation, the Loss of a National Institution, and the Grief of One Who Looked Up to Him Pa Reuben Fasoranti: The Passing of an Awoist Patriarch and the End of a Political Generation COLUMN BY ADEMOLA ADEKUSIBE: Tinubu’s Opposition Is a Political Mess, Atiku and Obi Are Wasting Their Time, and the South-East Risks Waiting 30 Years for the Presidency GEOPOLITICS WITH OLADIMEJI BOLARINWA: The Binary of Orunmila: Ifá, Computing and the Geopolitics of African Knowledge EDITORIAL: Nigeria Cannot Reform Without Pain. Is The Country Ready To Pay The Price Of Change? Ooni Marks 52nd Birthday, Calls for Peace, Unity and Progress in Nigeria Tinubu Mourns Baba Reuben Fasoranti, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Pillar of Democracy FG Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Begins Contact Tracing for 44 People Pa Reuben Fasoranti: The Passing of a Yorùbá Patriarch, the Departure of a Generation, the Loss of a National Institution, and the Grief of One Who Looked Up to Him Pa Reuben Fasoranti: The Passing of an Awoist Patriarch and the End of a Political Generation COLUMN BY ADEMOLA ADEKUSIBE: Tinubu’s Opposition Is a Political Mess, Atiku and Obi Are Wasting Their Time, and the South-East Risks Waiting 30 Years for the Presidency GEOPOLITICS WITH OLADIMEJI BOLARINWA: The Binary of Orunmila: Ifá, Computing and the Geopolitics of African Knowledge EDITORIAL: Nigeria Cannot Reform Without Pain. Is The Country Ready To Pay The Price Of Change? Ooni Marks 52nd Birthday, Calls for Peace, Unity and Progress in Nigeria

Politics

Otunba Deji Osibogun, Convener of Yoruba Koya Leadership and Training Foundation, speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference. He addressed the gathering on leadership development, grassroots mobilisation, and the urgent need to build the next generation of Yoruba leaders.

Oba Francis Olusola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon Kingdom, speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference. The royal father spoke on the critical role of traditional institutions in securing the nation and praised Think Yoruba First for their tireless work in advancing the cause of Yoruba land, declaring that the movement is the future of Yoruba progress and unity.

“No One Is More Qualified Than Me” – Senator Dickson Declares Obi Not Doing NDC Any Favour

By Ademola Adekusibe11 June, 2026 Senator Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has declared that…

Caribbean Nation Opens Doors: Grenada Grants Nigerians Visa-Free Access, Seeks Direct Flights and Investment

The Consulate of Grenada in Nigeria has announced visa-free access for Nigerians as part of efforts to deepen…

Economic Invasion, Physical and Psychological Warfare on Yoruba Land

By Bolarinwa Ayoola The flame of insecurity that has been burning across Northern Nigeria has recently spread into…

Of Meekness And Majesty: A Centennial Tribute to Pa Reuben Fasoranti – By Chief Ademola Folarin, Afenifere Secretary General

By Ademola Adekusibe9th June, 2026 Chief Ademola Folarin, Secretary General of Afenifere, has penned a moving centennial tribute…

AK assault rifles, RPG 7 rocket launchers, mortar tubes, quadcopter drones, and ammunition. These are some of the weapons JNIM displayed after its attacks a few days ago on two Beninese army barracks in Koalou, near the Burkina Faso border, an attack that killed 12 soldiers.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Terrorists Attack Kogi Community, Kill One, Abduct Over 30 Including Bus Passengers – Armed attackers killed one person and abducted over 30 residents and travelers in a Kogi State community, with no rescue confirmed.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Boko Haram Plans “Quranic Graduation” for Over 100 Abducted Women and Children in Kwara – Families say the victims remain in captivity and are being subjected to indoctrination activities, raising fresh concern over their safety.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Abductors Threaten Forced Marriage of Kwara Emir’s Abducted Wives Over Ransom Delay – Armed kidnappers holding the Emir of Yashikira’s wives reportedly issue threats linked to a ₦150 million ransom demand, heightening fears over their safety.

PROTEST 🇳🇬✊: Oyo Residents Storm Ibadan, Demand Release Of Abducted Principal, Teachers And Pupils

BREAKING 🇳🇬👑: Yoruba-born sprint sensation Tobi Amusan storms to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Rabat Diamond League, setting a new world record and once again putting Nigeria on top of the athletics world. 🔥🏃🏾‍♀️

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