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The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of five months of accumulated Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) owed to lecturers in federal universities and directed vice-chancellors to immediately disburse the funds to eligible academic staff. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, issued the directive in a letter to vice-chancellors, stating that the release of funds was in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to implementing agreements reached with […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed an aerial surveillance aircraft to support ongoing efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed that the surveillance platform was deployed shortly after the abduction was reported, providing critical intelligence to security agencies involved in the search-and-rescue operation. According to the governor, information gathered from […]

Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a statewide ban on night-time commercial motorcycle (Okada) operations between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. in response to the recent abduction incident in Oriire Local Government Area. The governor said the directive forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen security across Oyo State, limit the movement of criminal elements, and enhance the effectiveness of ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat kidnapping, banditry, and […]

The lawmaker representing Ibadan North I State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, has renewed calls for the establishment of State Police, describing it as a crucial step toward addressing the growing security challenges confronting Nigeria. Speaking during deliberations on a motion seeking enhanced security surveillance and proactive measures to combat criminal activities across Oyo State, the lawmaker expressed deep concern over the increasing […]

Panic gripped residents of the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State after armed men launched a midnight attack on the community, destroying property and abducting a nine-year-old boy. The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday when the assailants reportedly stormed the community, firing gunshots indiscriminately and creating fear among residents. The sound of gunfire forced many people to flee their homes and […]

More than 24 hours after the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power and APC governorship aspirant, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin sons in Ibadan, the victims remain in captivity as security agencies continue efforts to secure their release. The abducted woman, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were reportedly taken by armed men during a frightening […]

The ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has been marred by widespread delays across several examination centres, leaving thousands of candidates stranded for hours and forcing some to sit for their papers late into the night. The disruptions have sparked concerns among parents, school administrators, and education stakeholders, who fear the situation could negatively affect students’ performance, well-being, and overall examination experience. Reports from various centres indicated that […]

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to combat terrorism and kidnapping across the country, reaffirming its commitment to securing the release of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states. As part of ongoing rescue operations, the government has activated a specialised rescue team and approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to strengthen security in vulnerable communities and forested areas often exploited by criminal groups. Addressing a national […]

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 […]