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Schoolchildren and teachers in Bayelsa State have joined the ongoing nationwide protest against the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State, calling for the immediate rescue of those still in captivity. In Sagbama Local Government Area, pupils of Community Primary School, Isoni, marched in solidarity, chanting slogans and urging the Federal Government to secure the release of the abducted victims. The children, dressed in their school uniforms, appealed for […]

Armed gunmen have abducted Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power and APC governorship aspirant, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The abduction occurred on Wednesday morning at about 7:30 a.m. while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her children to school. Family sources confirmed that security agencies were immediately alerted following the incident and have commenced […]

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has called for greater investment in Nigeria’s security sector through increased recruitment, regular training, and improved welfare packages for security personnel. Speaking on the country's security challenges, Buratai stressed that addressing insecurity requires a multifaceted approach that includes strengthening the operational capacity of security agencies and providing adequate support for personnel on the frontlines. According to him, security agencies must […]

Families of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly declined relief materials and financial assistance offered by government representatives, insisting that their primary concern is the safe return of their loved ones. A community leader disclosed that while government officials visited the affected communities to sympathise with residents and provide support, many parents expressed that no amount of material assistance could replace the […]

Teachers under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory Wing, on Tuesday staged a peaceful solidarity rally in Abuja to advocate for improved security in schools and greater protection for teachers and students across the country. The demonstration brought together educators, union officials, education stakeholders, and supporters who marched through parts of the Federal Capital Territory carrying placards and banners with messages calling for safer learning environments and […]

Former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election has not yet been officially determined. Adelabu urged party members, supporters, and stakeholders to remain calm and avoid being influenced by speculations, unofficial announcements, and reports circulating on social media regarding the outcome of the party’s internal processes. According to him, […]

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, suggesting that there may be political undertones behind the incident. Speaking during a television interview, Fayose questioned the handling of the situation and expressed dissatisfaction with the response of the Oyo State Government following the abduction. According to him, the sequence of events […]

Public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State witnessed a widespread shutdown on Monday as teachers stayed away from classrooms in solidarity with abducted pupils and educators, while also drawing attention to growing concerns over insecurity in the state and across the country. The action led to the suspension of academic activities in many public schools, with students who had prepared for classes unable to resume learning for the day. […]

The Founder of the One Love Family and Living Perfect Master, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has urged the Oyo State Government and security agencies to explore non-kinetic strategies in ongoing efforts to secure the release of abducted teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area. Expressing concern over the continued captivity of the victims, Maharaj Ji emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that combines security operations with intelligence gathering, community […]