Yoruba Group Calls for South-West Security Summit
Prominent Yoruba leaders are urging an emergency South-West security summit to address escalating kidnappings and criminal activities threatening Yorubaland in Nigeria.
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Prominent Yoruba leaders are urging an emergency South-West security summit to address escalating kidnappings and criminal activities threatening Yorubaland in Nigeria.

Mr. Nnorom is set to succeed Mr. Elumelu as the Group Chairman of UBA. Mr. Elumelu will retire from the Board of Directors of UBA on August 21, 2026, upon completing the 12-year tenure limit prescribed for Non-Executive Directors of Banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
A Yoruba group operating in Northern Nigeria has publicly disowned an unauthorized mobilization notice for President Tinubu's second term, urging its members to disregard the message.
French President Emmanuel Macron attended a summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where he announced a $27 billion investment plan for Africa and engaged in public diplomacy. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu also participated, advocating for stronger African economic integration and global financial reform.
Pan-Yoruba groups in Nigeria have issued a warning about a potential new phase of terrorism, citing extremist attacks, and are demanding urgent political restructuring of the country before the 2027 elections.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and the Oyo APC have criticized Governor Makinde for politicizing the abduction and rescue of pupils in Oyo State. Meanwhile, a Yoruba group has praised the rescue efforts.

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has fined a Boracay scuba association and 39 of its member-shops a combined P2.17 million for engaging in price fixing on Boracay Island.
A Yoruba group has blamed South-West governors for failing to address insecurity following the Oyo school abduction, calling for immediate action and a stronger regional response.
The Yoruba Assembly has rejected the Inspector General's proposed 60-month plan for state police, instead urging President Tinubu to issue an executive order for its immediate implementation due to pressing security concerns.

The proposed initiative aims to expand access to trade and working capital facilities for businesses operating across Africa. The post UBA Group and BII sign letter of intent to explore trade finance…

Tony Elumelu has retired as the Chairman of UBA Group after 12 years, with Emmanuel Nnorom named as his successor to lead the board.
Yoruba Leaders of Thought have celebrated Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s historic re-election in Ekiti, affirming his excellent first-term performance and urging continued progress, following his victory in the 2026 governorship election.

Several prominent figures, including UBA Group Managing Director Oliver Alawuba, the Niger State Governor, and the Attorney General of the Federation, were recognized at the ICAN 2026 awards night. They received various honors for their contributions.

Pan-Yoruba groups in Nigeria, under the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movement, have demanded that the country's next president must come from the South, warning against any deviation from power rotation.