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 🇳🇬⚖️: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El Rufai arrives at the Federal High Court in Kaduna to answer fresh charges filed by the ICPC.

“I am not carried away by such emotions… kneeling down to do what?”— Nyesom Wike on a pastor kneeling to make an appeal over Jabi Lake at a media parley.

BREAKING: Senate Amends Rules, Blocks Uzodimma’s Presidential Ambition

Governor Hope Uzodimma’s reported dream of becoming Senate President is now in shambles after the Senate amended its…

Hon. Murtala Sule Garo has been officially sworn in today as the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

BREAKING: “Woman as Leader? It’s Against Our Teachings” – Islamic Clerics Kick as Female APC Consensus Candidate Emerges in Katsina

Islamic clerics in Mani and Bindawa local government areas of Katsina State have urged residents not to vote…

BREAKING: Ganduje Publicly Recognises Sanusi as Emir of Kano – First Time Since 2020 Deposition

Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has publicly recognised Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of…

EXCLUSIVE: “Endorsement Isn’t Consensus” – Adelabu Issues Bold Warning to Oyo APC Aspirants During Secretariat Visit

Adebayo Adelabu has issued a bold warning to fellow Oyo APC gubernatorial aspirants, declaring that endorsement does not…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Ilorin, Kwara – Hospitals allegedly refuse treatment for 16-year-old girl allegedly tortured in police custody.

“Follow us to NDC to unseat APC government in 2027,” Buba Galadima begs Atiku.

COMEBACK👏: Taiwo Awoniyi returns from abdominal rupture setback in 2025, delivers a brilliant brace as Chelsea fall 3–1 in a commanding performance.

PROUD YORÙBÁ 🇳🇬🎤: Asake Responds in Yoruba During Flaunt Interview, Earns Praise for Cultural Expression and Language Pride.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Funtua Road, Katsina – Suspected terrorists ambush and kill NYSC member and three other passengers in deadly attack.

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