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: EFCC Declares Fugitive Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted – She Must Face Justice or Face the Consequences

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar…

🇳🇬🌧️: Oyo State warns residents of possible flash floods and intense heatwave hitting up to 35°C, urging caution and preparedness.

President Bola Tinubu administration warns World Bank over delays in loan approvals and disbursements, expressing concern that the bottlenecks are slowing down key economic and development projects.

🇳🇬⚖️: APC Secretariat asked to probe House of Reps aspirant over alleged certificate issue amid internal screening pressure.

SECURITY UPDATE 🇳🇬⚔️: Amotekun arrests four suspected terrorists in Ondo State during ongoing security operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements.

“Power will not go back to North before 2031” — Fani-Kayode, Omokri oppose return of power to the North before 2031, sparking fresh political debate on zoning.

SECURITY UPDATE 🇳🇬⚔️: Soldiers kill 50 ISWAP terrorists and recover arms during a deadly clash in Yobe State.

“NO DOCUMENT, NO MANIFESTO — Peter Obi’s NDC lacks clear programmes ahead of the 2027 elections” 🇳🇬🗳️ — Tinubu presidency.

JUST IN 🇳🇬⚽: Nigerian singer Rema booked for FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies.

JUST IN 🇷🇺🇮🇷🛩️: NYT reports Russia is sending drone parts to Iran to help rebuild its military as both countries grow their defence ties.

🇳🇬🇺🇸🔐 Nigeria, US deepen security ties as Ribadu meets JD Vance and Marco Rubio in Washington on security cooperation.

Police arrest two suspected kidnappers Adamu Ibrahim (30) and Sani Musa (29) in Ilorin, Kwara State on May 5 after an intelligence led operation, recover three AK 47 rifles, five magazines and 143 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition following a raid on their hideout.

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