Month: June 2026

Senator representing Oyo North, Abdulfatai Buhari, has expressed deep concern over the plight of the abducted school children in Oyo State, revealing that the kidnappers are using the victims as human shields to prevent security forces from carrying out direct military operations against them. Speaking on the challenges surrounding efforts to rescue the children, Buhari explained that the abductors operate within a vast and difficult terrain that stretches across multiple […]

  A student of Lagos State University (LASU), Otabor Boluwatife Joseph, has died after sustaining severe injuries during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos State. Otabor, a student of the Department of History and International Studies in the Faculty of Arts, was reportedly attacked alongside some of his friends by armed robbers on the night of May 29, 2026, in an incident that occurred off campus. […]

The Oyo State Government has reassured residents of its preparedness to prevent, detect, and respond swiftly to any potential outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), emphasizing that all necessary measures have been put in place to protect public health across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the government remains vigilant and is closely monitoring developments regarding Ebola outbreaks reported in some African countries. She noted that […]

  The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for the safe return of abducted students and teachers across Nigeria, stressing that the protection of educational institutions and learning communities must remain a top national priority. NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, said the association remains deeply concerned about the increasing threats facing students and education workers, noting that insecurity within the education sector poses a serious […]

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Yinka Alaseyori, has publicly apologised following backlash over her comments on the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The controversy stemmed from remarks she made while reacting to the abduction of students and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victims were kidnapped during an attack on the school on May 15, 2026. The incident sparked […]

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that pupils and teachers abducted from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area have regained their freedom. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command described the reports as false, misleading and without any factual basis. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that no such development had occurred and urged members […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), North-East Zone (Zone E), has directed all its structures across the region to embark on a three-day peaceful solidarity demonstration following the abduction of 42 students from Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The directive was issued by the Zonal Coordinator of NANS Zone E, Muazu Hina, in a statement released on Wednesday. According to […]

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for intensified security operations to secure the release of victims abducted during recent attacks on schools and communities in Oriire Local Government Area. The lawmakers also firmly rejected calls for the state government to negotiate with kidnappers and other criminal elements. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Oriire State Constituency, Hon. Johnson Ogundele, during […]

The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the invasion of the Nigeria Immigration Service Passport Office in Ogbomoso, where armed hoodlums allegedly stole a rifle, ammunition and other valuables. The incident occurred on Tuesday night at the immigration facility located along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Expressway. According to preliminary reports, the attackers gained access to the premises by scaling the perimeter fence from the rear before confronting officers on […]