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 🇳🇬⚠️: Three Killed As Suspected Herders Attack Igala Community In Kogi.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚽️: The Nigeria women’s national under-20 football team have once again secured qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, extending their strong record as one of Africa’s most consistent youth women’s sides on the global stage.

BREAKING: Oshodi Rep Caught Red-Handed: 99% of His Empowerment Slots Go to Igbos, Yoruba People Locked Out

Hon. Jessey Okey-Joe Onuakalusi has been exposed. The man representing Oshodi-Isolo in the House of Representatives has turned…

PICTORIAL 🇳🇬🚨: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency alerts parents over suspicious sachets circulating in Lagos following a major ₦5.8 billion drug bust, raising fresh concerns about child safety and illicit distribution methods.

“I knew you’d crack that joke,” 😂 — Toyin Abraham reacts as Bovi Ugboma reenacts her viral moment with Funke Akindele at AMVCA 2026, fueling post-event buzz.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Adewole Adebayo emerges as presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party for the 2027 general election, setting the stage for a fresh contest.

Yorubaland Rejoices As Obafemi Hamzat Clears Final Hurdle, Set to Become Next Governor of Lagos

Yoruba people across Lagos and beyond are celebrating as Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat appeared before the APC…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚡: Lagos State approves 14 electricity licences covering off grid generation, embedded power, independent distribution, metering services and interconnected mini grid operations across the state.

“This is Aso Òfì, clearly Yoruba cultural wear, not Western wear”

Actress Nnenna Nelly Mbonu faced heavy backlash after describing her AMVCA outfit as “Western Culture” despite wearing Yoruba…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: Atiku Abubakar pays N90 million ADC nomination fee, confirming his 2027 presidential bid under ADC.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚡: Gunmen stormed the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s Offa 132kV substation in Kwara State, holding workers hostage at gunpoint and forcing operators to shut down critical electricity feeders. TCN said the attackers invaded the control room around 12:45am on Thursday, tampered with control equipment, and ordered a total shutdown of the facility before power was later restored gradually. The company has now declared force majeure on the substation following the attack.

Yoruba Son Shocks Australia: 34-Year-Old Olaolu Olorunnimbe Bags MasterChef Apron With Fiery Ofada Stew That Left Judges Speechless

A 34-year-old brand consultant from Lagos has made history on MasterChef Australia 2026, earning a white apron with…

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