Saturday, August 1, 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 🇳🇬👑🔥: Yoruba Son Kanyinsola Ajayi Announces Himself to the World, Leaves Sprint Giants in His Wake, Storms to 9.84s Victory to Equal Nigerian Record

Nigeria’s sprint sensation and proud Yoruba son, Kanyinsola Ajayi, delivered another breathtaking performance, blazing to a sensational 9.84…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🧮: Nigeria Ends 20 Year Medal Drought at Pan African Maths Olympiad

Nigeria recorded its best performance in over 20 years at the 2026 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad in Ivory…

Two More Nigerians Killed in South Africa Amid Deadly Anti-Migrant Violence

The Federal Government has confirmed the killing of two more Nigerian nationals in South Africa, as a wave…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚔: Police Arrest Onyeka Innocent Ajah, Suspected Abuja Corridor Kidnap Gang Member, Allege He Posed Online as a “Yahoo Boy” to Conceal His Lavish Lifestyle.

Jürgen Klopp Agrees to Become New Germany Head Coach

Jürgen Klopp has agreed to become the new head coach of the Germany national team, marking his return…

PRIDE 🇳🇬🎓: Nigerian student of Yoruba descent, Dr. Dorcas Akanbi, graduates from medical school in Russia with an outstanding 4.90/5.00 CGPA, earning top academic honors and making Nigeria proud with her exceptional academic achievement.

Prince of Oyo, Descendant of Sango, Sends Brazilian Social Media Into Frenzy as Women Declare “We Want to Marry Him”

The prince of Oyo, who is also a descendant of Sango, the Yoruba deity of thunder and lightning,…

“We’ll be watching Nigeria’s 2027 election closely.”— U.S. Congressman Riley Moore

BREAKING 🇳🇬🗳️: INEC Extends Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration Exercise by Two Weeks Beyond the July 10, 2026 Deadline,…

BREAKING 🇳🇬🎓: Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has pledged to cover the remaining relocation costs for Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo after the First Class UNILORIN Mathematics graduate (CGPA: 4.76/5.0) appealed for financial support despite securing a fully funded Master’s scholarship at the University of Calabria in Italy.

Bandits Foiled: Hunters, Military Repel Attack on Kwara Traditional Ruler, Two Injured

Suspected bandits on Thursday evening invaded Yaru community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State in an…

BREAKING: Kwara Government Takes Ex-Governor Saraki to Court Over Claim About AbdulRazaq’s Education

The Kwara State Government has taken former Governor Bukola Saraki to court over his claim that Governor AbdulRahman…

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