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Essential Nigeria News

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Volume XXIII Breaking News & Latest Updates
Oyo police announce March 9 start date for constable recruitment screening News Xtra

Oyo Police Announce March 9 Start Date For Constable Recruitment Screening

The Nigeria Police Force has announced that the screening of shortlisted applicants for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables will begin in Oyo State on March 9. According to the Oyo State Police Command, the exercise will run from Monday, March 9, 2026, to Friday, April 18, 2026....

By Arun1 March 06, 2026
Alaafin celebrates Obasanjo at 89, calls him national icon News Xtra

Alaafin Celebrates Obasanjo At 89, Calls Him National Icon

The Alaafin of Oyo, Akeem Owoade, has described former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo as a remarkable leader and living legend as he marked his...

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OAU names Adejare Bello as new pro-chancellor News Xtra

OAU Names Adejare Bello As New Pro-chancellor

Authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University have announced the appointment of Adejare Bello as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the institution’s...

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Postponed 2026 WAFCON Sparks Questions Over Morocco’s Hosting Rights Sports

Postponed 2026 WAFCON Sparks Questions Over Morocco’s Hosting Rights

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reportedly exploring alternative venues for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following t...

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Detained #EndSARS Protester Regains Freedom as Court Strikes Out Case Metro

Detained #EndSARS Protester Regains Freedom As Court Strikes Out Case

A Lagos-based advocacy organisation, the Take It Back Movement, has announced the release of Rasheed Wasiu, who had been in detention following his in...

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