Month: May 2026

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has condemned the recent terrorist attack in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers and school officials during coordinated attacks on schools as barbaric and heartbreaking. In a statement signed by its President, Daniel Okoh, the association expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity across the country, particularly the growing attacks targeting schools and innocent civilians. CAN stated […]

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has revealed that about 80 per cent of donor funding allocated to education in Nigeria over the past decade was concentrated in the North-West and North-East regions, despite the two zones continuing to record the country’s lowest literacy and numeracy levels. Alausa made this known on Monday during a special roundtable session at the Education World Forum held in London, United Kingdom, where he […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Saturday visited communities affected by the recent attack and abduction incident in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The visit followed the deadly attack which occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2026, during which several persons were reportedly killed while others were abducted by armed gunmen. During the visit, the IGP expressed deep concern over the incident and […]

Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers abducted during the attack on Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has reportedly been killed by the kidnappers, deepening fears over the worsening security situation in the area. The attack occurred on Friday, May 15, when heavily armed gunmen stormed the school premises and abducted the principal, several teachers and a number of students during the invasion. The […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in the Oriire area of the state, while the exact number of missing pupils is yet to be determined. The governor made this known on Sunday while addressing journalists on the security situation following the invasion of the schools by suspected gunmen. Makinde disclosed that an Islamic Studies teacher was killed during […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday adjourned proceedings in a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case, filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, came up before Justice Peter Odo Lifu but could not proceed due to the absence of some parties in the matter, particularly the Independent National Electoral Commission. INEC was again not represented in court, marking the […]

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned popular social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, over an alleged N36 million fraud. The influencer, widely known as Blessing CEO, was brought before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and alleged stealing. According to […]

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has welcomed a set of twin boys with one of his queens, Olorun Mariam Ajibola. The revered monarch announced the birth of the newborn princes on Friday, describing their arrival as a special blessing to the royal household and the entire House of Oduduwa. In a statement released by the palace’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, the Ooni expressed gratitude to […]

The Forum of Local Government Chairmen in Oyo State has expressed strong support for Governor Seyi Makinde, declaring that he possesses the leadership qualities, experience, and vision required to reposition Nigeria and place the country on the path of sustainable development. The council chairmen made the declaration following Makinde’s official announcement of his intention to contest the presidency ahead of the 2027 general election. According to the forum, the governor’s […]