Oyo NUJ Hails Safe Return of Oriire Abducted Pupils, Teachers The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has expressed delight over the safe return of the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing their release as a great relief to their families, the school community, and the entire state. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Council, Mr. Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the Union commended the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, and the various security agencies for their relentless efforts, professionalism, and coordinated operations which…
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Just In: Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom The pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending about eight weeks in captivity. The development was announced on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed the victims’ release in a post on his verified X account. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies. “In the course of the rescue operation, eight of the kidnappers were arrested and are now in DSS…
FG Assures Safe Return For Nigerians, Threatens To Take Drastic Actions Against South Africa If Attacks Persists The Federal Government has assured Nigerians stranded in South Africa that no citizen willing to return home will be abandoned, saying President Bola Tinubu has directed that every effort be made to ensure their safe evacuation amid the ongoing wave of xenophobic protests in the country. Speaking on Wednesday during an exclusive interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the Federal Government expanded…
Nigerian Government Will Continue To Partner With Religious Leaders To Promote Peace And Tolenrance- President Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in Abuja, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising interfaith dialogue and promoting peace, harmony, and tolerance among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities. The President made this statement while receiving in audience Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, at his residence in Abuja. Archbishop Gallagher was ushered in by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu. President Tinubu said interfaith dialogue is the only path to addressing…
Former Late Ghaddafi’s Consultant, Bashir Kurfi Alleges State Sponsorship Of Terror Commanders To 2026 Hajj A security analyst and Convener of the Katsina Security Community Initiative, who has served as consultants to Libyan Government under Col. Ghaddafi’s on alternative to world bank, Bashir Kurfi, has questioned Nigeria’s intelligence and security screening process following the reported arrest of suspected terrorists returning from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102. 5FM, Ilese Ijebu, Ogun State,Kurfi explained that his comments were based on allegations circulating at the time, including claims that…
Breaking: Oyo Govt Declares 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs Bordering Old Oyo National Park Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The curfew, which is between 4PM and 8 AM, and lasts for 48 hours in the first instance, affects local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park. The affected local government areas are: 1. Oriire (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile) 2. Orelope (Headquarters:…
PHOTOS: Olufemi Pedro Assumes Office As Nigeria’s Ambassador to Australia, Pacific Nations Olufemi Pedro, former deputy governor of Lagos, has assumed office as Nigeria’s ambassador to Australia and three sovereign Pacific nations, including New Zealand. In a statement on Tuesday, Pedro said he formally submitted his letters of credence on June 23 to Sam Mostyn, governor-general of the Commonwealth of Australia.
An Open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu On The Need For Special Recognition For Right Activists and June 12, 1993 Crusaders, Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem (Sukazeem), Comrade Wale Fasakin, Oloye Lekan Alabi and Comrade Mashood Erubami As A June 12 Hero My Dear President, permit me to write this short memo to you especially as of the elder statesman who witnessed the pre-June 12 events, who was with the late winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kasimawo Abiola and who also undergone persecution with Late Abiola. National honour for some of us who were with MKO…
“Stop Impersonation, You Are Not A King” – Ijebu Kingmakers Tells Olisa The crisis surrounding the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland has taken a fresh twist, as the Awujale Afobaje Council has strongly criticised the Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, over a letter allegedly sent to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in which he reportedly referred to himself as the head of the kingmakers’ council and forwarded names for consideration. The Council described the development as unauthorised, misleading, and outside the established structure guiding the traditional selection process, insisting that the Awujale stool remains vacant,…
Former Lawmaker Blames Tinubu For Insecurity ..says government has failed nigerians A Former House of Representatives member and the Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Usman Bugaje, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led Administration of failing in one of its most fundamental constitutional responsibilities and questioning its bid for a second term in office. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun state, Bugaje said the worsening security crisis across the country demonstrates the government’s inability to protect lives and property despite nearly completing…