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

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…

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.

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