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

BREAKING: “Security Ran Into IEDs” – Makinde Confirms Teacher Killed, Rescue Mission Ongoing for 46 Abductees in Oyo

By Ademola Adekusibe18 May, 2026 Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that security forces ran into Improvised…

Think Yoruba First Condemns Oyo School Kidnapping, Calls for Immediate Security Restructuring

By Ademola Adekusibe18 May, 2026 Think Yoruba First has strongly condemned the horrific kidnapping attacks on three schools…

“Pay Back Time” – North-West Must Repay Tinubu for Southwest’s Loyalty to Buhari, Yari Declares

Former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari has urged the North-West to back President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 as repayment…

BREAKING: Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted in Saudi Arabia – Eid Al Adha to Hold Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The crescent of Dhul Hijjah has been officially sighted in Saudi Arabia. Tomorrow, Monday, marks the first day…

“Yorubaland Is Under Siege” – Afenifere Raises Alarm After Bandits Storm Three Oyo Schools, Abduct 45 Pupils

By Ademola Adekusibe17th May 2026 The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has declared that Yorubaland is now under siege…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Youths Protest Marginalisation in Kwara Reps Primary – aggrieved groups stage protest over alleged exclusion in the House of Representatives primary in Kwara State, demanding fairness and accountability in the party selection proces.

TRAGIC 🇳🇬🕋: Bauchi Permanent Secretary dies in Saudi Arabia during 2026 Hajj rites while on pilgrimage.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: NDLEA uncovers ammunition hidden in garri and thousands of tramadol pills concealed in palm oil during separate anti narcotics operations.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: IGP Disu visits Ogbomoso community after attack, orders intensified operations for rescue of abducted victims and deployment of additional tactical units.

🚨🚨 Man City Line Up Maresca as Guardiola’s Replacement – Agreement in Place Until 2028

Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle with Enzo Maresca on a deal running until 2028, with…

Semenyo’s Backheel Stunner Seals FA Cup for Man City, Completes Domestic Double Against Chelsea

Manchester City have clinched their eighth FA Cup trophy, defeating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday. Ghanaian forward…

🚨👋🏼 Casemiro Bids Farewell to Old Trafford: “Joining United Was the Best Decision of My Life”

Casemiro will say goodbye to Manchester United today as his time at the club comes to an end.…

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