Sunday, August 2, 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 🇳🇬🚨: The traditional ruler, Bale of Oriire in Oyo State, has revealed that three farmers were allegedly killed by terrorists days before the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in the area.

The monarch said residents had repeatedly raised alarm over the growing presence of armed men around surrounding forests…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚔️: Oyo Kidnap Crisis — Sunday Igboho seeks FG and governors’ approval for his security network to tackle criminality and flush out bandits from South West forest.

BREAKING 🇳🇬💳: Federal Government introduces mandatory Tax Identification Number system for Nigerians to strengthen tax administration and compliance nationwide.

FEAR OF ATTACK: Residents flee Yawota community in Oriire Local Government, Oyo State over fresh terrorist attack fears.

2026 MAHINLAND ERE FESTIVAL 🇳🇬🚣: Boat regatta, Yoruba heritage and coastal culture electrify Ilaje celebration in Ondo State – crowds gather as canoes, chants and tradition light up the waterways.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Hope Uzodimma defeats Rochas Okorocha in Imo West (Orlu Zone) senatorial primary, polling 230,464 votes against 1,098.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Dapo Abiodun wins APC Ogun East senatorial ticket with 75,550 votes out of 99,503.

Yoruba Council President Oladotun Hassan Condemns Oyo School Attack – Calls for Obas Conference in Ile-Ife

“We Will Negotiate with Kidnappers” – Makinde Opens Door for Talks to Free 46 Oyo Hostages

Governor Seyi Makinde has announced that the Oyo State Government is willing to negotiate with the abductors of…

BREAKING: DSS Nabs El-Rufai Moments After Court Grants Him Bail

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been picked up by operatives of the Department of State Services…

“Okoro (Not Toyin) Set to Contest Ekiti Reps Seat – Another Oshodi Disaster Loading?”

An Igbo man, Okoro, has picked nomination forms to run for the House of Representatives in Ekiti State.…

“We Will Bring Them Home” – Tinubu Breaks Silence on Oyo School Attack, Vows Swift Rescue of Abducted Pupils

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of a swift rescue operation for the 46 abducted pupils and teachers…

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