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  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, assuring affected families that the Federal Government is committed to securing the safe return of all victims. The President described the incident as heartbreaking, stressing that schools should remain safe spaces for learning and development. He noted that no child should be subjected to fear, violence, […]

  The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media and falsely linked to the recent abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo State, describing the footage as misleading and unrelated to the incident. According to the police, preliminary findings showed that the video did not originate from Nigeria and was being deliberately shared online to create fear and confusion among members of the public. […]

Excitement is already building in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, as guests and cultural enthusiasts begin arriving for the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated cultural gatherings. The ancient town came alive with colour and elegance as early attendees stepped out in beautifully coordinated traditional outfits, showcasing the richness of Yoruba culture and the unique heritage of the Ijebu people. Men were seen in flowing agbadas made from richly […]

IBADAN — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reassured residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to safely rescue the students and educators recently abducted in the Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement released on May 27, 2026, coinciding with this year’s Eid celebrations and Children’s Day, Governor Makinde emphasized that his administration stands firmly with the affected families while security forces press forward with their search and rescue […]

The Defence Headquarters has announced the deployment of special forces and aerial surveillance assets to Oyo State following recent kidnapping incidents recorded in parts of the state. The military said the operation was ordered by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, as part of efforts to rescue victims, track down the kidnappers, and restore security in affected communities. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja, disclosed […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir while urging them to remain vigilant and security-conscious throughout the celebration. The monarch gave the advice in a statement issued in Ibadan through his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko, on Tuesday. Oba Ladoja noted that witnessing another Eid-el-Kabir celebration is a privilege that should not be taken for granted, urging Nigerians to celebrate with gratitude and […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken an early lead in the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. The exercise, which is being closely monitored across the country, is expected to determine the party’s presidential flagbearer for the next electoral cycle. Atiku is contesting the primary alongside former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Early results obtained from several […]

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to continue promoting peaceful coexistence and harmony among one another, stressing that the country’s strength lies in unity and mutual respect. In her Eid-el-Kabir 2026 message to Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora, the First Lady urged citizens to remain committed to building a society founded on love, understanding, and compassion. She noted that despite differences in religion, ethnicity, and […]

Several suspected bandits have been neutralised during a security operation carried out in Keta community, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation was reportedly conducted by operatives of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) following intelligence reports on the activities of armed groups terrorising communities within the area. Sources familiar with the development disclosed that the operation targeted criminal elements linked to a series of attacks on residents, […]