Federal High Court Abuja has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their roles in the deadly attack on a church in Owo, Ondo State, following their prosecution by the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice Emeka Nwite said evidence presented by the prosecution and defence made it...
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Senate on Tuesday strongly condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as a disturbing attack on the nation’s conscience and a threat to the future of education in Nigeria. Speaking at the resumption of plenary, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said the...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security as killings, kidnappings and terrorist attacks continue to threaten lives across the country. The call was part of resolutions adopted at the National Church Denominational Leaders’ Summit held on Tuesday at...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the 27th Democracy Day Celebration, urging members to commence immediate preparations for a successful commemoration of Nigeria’s democratic journey. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday at the SGF’s...
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe return of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State. The appeal followed a motion presented on the floor of the House on Tuesday by Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala,...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that one of its staff members with legitimate access to its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database is now at the centre of an investigation into the unauthorised disclosure of a voter record belonging to a candidate in a recent party primary in...
The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly rejected allegations made by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, describing them as false, misleading and driven by personal animosity. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the Atiku Media Office said...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, commended the Nigerian Navy for its seven decades of commitment and sacrifice in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and protecting the nation’s economic interests. He spoke at the 2026 International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, Lagos, as part of events to...
Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, lamenting the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted in Borno and Oyo states nearly two weeks after their kidnapping. In a statement shared on his X handle on Monday, Obi said...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General W Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal (NAM), joined the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Honourable Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of the Naval Staff...
Supreme Court has nullified a Court of Appeal order that froze the assets of Nestoil Limited, Neconde Energy Limited and two other firms over an alleged $1.1 billion debt claim. In a unanimous decision delivered by a five-member panel, the apex court ruled that the appellate court exceeded its...
Civil society organisations on Monday took to the streets of Ibadan, Oyo State, to protest the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, demanding urgent action from authorities. The demonstrators marched through major parts of the state capital carrying placards with messages such as, “Every Life...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he has been living with diabetes for more than four decades, attributing his ability to manage the condition successfully to a disciplined lifestyle centred on healthy eating, regular exercise and adequate rest. Speaking during an interview on AIT News, the elder statesman...
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of the country’s security challenges, alleging that government interventions have failed to curb the growing wave of violence and abductions across Nigeria. In a post shared on his X account, Sowore expressed frustration...
Former Kano State Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has distanced himself and his party from reports circulating on social media alleging plans to organise a protest over the worsening security situation in the country. In a statement issued on...
Council of Fulani Chiefs in South-West Nigeria has firmly dissociated itself from individuals currently under investigation for alleged kidnapping activities in Ogun State, stressing that criminal acts should not be used to label the entire Fulani community. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of the Council and...
A high-powered Federal Government delegation on Sunday, May 31, 2026, visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026. The delegation conveyed...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed the proposed ₦100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors, insisting that Nigerian workers deserve as much as ₦1 million monthly due to the country’s worsening economic realities. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, May 31, NLC spokesperson Benson Upah reacted to...
Ribadu, Gbajabiamila lead presidential security delegation to Oyo over abduction of pupils, teachers
Ribadu, Gbajabiamila lead presidential security delegation to Oyo over abduction of pupils, teachers
A powerful Presidential security delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Ogbomoso, in response to the abduction of pupils and teachers from Baptist Nursery and Primary Schools in Esiele and Yawota communities of Orire Local Government Area. The delegation is proceeding to the affected rural communities following the coordinated attack in...
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has formally accepted his nomination for the 2027 presidential election, using the occasion to present a sweeping blueprint for national renewal and announce as his running mate. Addressing party leaders, supporters and delegates in Abuja, Obi described Nigeria as...