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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four terrorists to death by hanging for their roles in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, which claimed the lives of 43 worshippers and left more than 160 others injured. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Wednesday, finding Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik and Abdulhaleem Idris guilty on multiple terrorism-related charges filed against […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the nationwide strike action embarked upon by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), calling for the immediate rescue and release of all abducted pupils, students and teachers across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the labour union described the strike as a justified response to the worsening insecurity facing teachers, students and educational institutions nationwide. The NLC said […]

Teachers across Delta State on Tuesday joined a nationwide protest organised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to condemn the rising cases of kidnappings and attacks targeting schools, teachers and students across the country. The peaceful rally, which commenced from the Teachers’ House in Asaba, saw educators from the 25 local government areas of the state march to the Government House, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of abducted […]

Residents of Eda Oniyo in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over the continued captivity of 16 worshippers abducted by gunmen more than a month ago. The protesters, including community leaders, women, youths, relatives and friends of the victims, appealed to the Federal Government, Ekiti State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abductees. The victims were […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that 110 Nigerians are among hundreds of West African nationals slated for deportation as part of an ongoing immigration enforcement operation. According to the agency, a total of 355 individuals from West African countries have been listed for removal over alleged immigration violations, including visa overstays, unlawful entry, and failure to comply with residency requirements. Nigeria recorded the second-highest number […]

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 […]