Rescued Oyo Principal Recounts 56-Day Ordeal
The principal of Community High School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Alamu, has revealed that two abducted teachers were killed by their captors in an attempt to pressure the government into meeting the kidnappers’ demands. Speaking to journalists on Monday after she and other rescued pupils and teachers were received […]
Atiku Welcomes Suspension of WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination. In a statement posted on his official page on July […]
FUTA Teaching Hospital Faces Space, Staffing Challenges
The Chief Medical Director of the Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH), Prof. Olusegun Ojo, has identified inadequate office accommodation and limited clinical space as major challenges confronting the institution. Speaking with journalists in Akure on Monday, Ojo said the hospital was nevertheless making steady progress, revealing that the Federal Government had approved […]
Aisha Buhari Attends First Anniversary Memorial
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari attended a memorial event in Abuja on Monday to mark the first anniversary of the death of her husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023, died in London on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness. He […]
INEC Denies Giving ADC Rival Access to Nomination Portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations that it granted a rival faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Nafiu Gombe, access to its candidate nomination portal. Responding to claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media office, a senior INEC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the commission […]
Benue Group Faults Security Response to Deadly Attacks
A Benue-based socio-cultural organisation, the Och’etoha K’Idoma Forum Worldwide, has accused security agencies of failing to act on intelligence allegedly provided before the deadly attacks on Akpachi-Ugboju and Otukpo-Nobi communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement signed by its President-General, Prof. Yakubu Aboki Ochefu, and Secretary-General, Chief Dr. Paul Ede, […]
Enugu Police Hunt Bus Crew Over Alleged Attack on Officers
The Enugu State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the driver and conductor of a Mitsubishi L300 commercial bus over the alleged assault of police officers, attempted murder and the temporary snatching of a police rifle. In a statement issued on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the suspects are wanted for […]
Rescued Oyo Pupils, Teachers Set for Family Reunion
Rescued pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are expected to reunite with their families on Monday after completing 48 hours of medical observation under the care of the Nigerian Army. The victims, who regained their freedom on Friday after spending 56 days in captivity, have been receiving […]
Family Mourns Army Officer Killed in Oyo Rescue Mission
The family of Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac, the Nigerian Army officer killed during the rescue of abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, says it is struggling to come to terms with the loss of the 28-year-old soldier. Lt. Isaac died on July 10, 2026, while leading troops in the operation that secured the release […]
Osun APC Candidate Hails Oyo Abductees’ Rescue
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has praised President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Head of the Media and Publicity Committee […]
