US lawmaker urges fairness in Nnamdi Kanu’s case

IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu A resolution urging the Nigerian government to uphold constitutional and international human rights standards in the legal proceedings involving the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has been introduced in the US House of Representatives. H.Res. 1321, titled “Calling on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that […]

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Oyo abduction: Parents reject govt’s rice, money, demand children’s return — Monarch

Traditional ruler of Yawota in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Baale Emmanuel Alade,  Credit: News Central The traditional ruler of Yawota in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Baale Emmanuel Alade, has revealed that parents of schoolchildren abducted by gunmen rejected relief materials and cash brought by government officials, insisting instead on […]

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INEC probes leak of voter data, traces user account

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced an investigation into allegations of unauthorised access to its Continuous Voter Registration database following the publication of information relating to a candidate in a recent political party primary election in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information […]

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Oyo schools kidnap: Group says Southwest governors lack capacity to tackle terrorism

By John Dike, Osogbo The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has said governors in the South-West lack the capacity, commitment and empathy required to address the growing wave of terrorism and violent attacks across the region. The coalition, comprising over 130 pan-Yoruba groups, said the security challenges confronting Yorubaland have gone beyond ordinary criminality […]

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Teachers, students protest in Taraba, demand release of abducted Oyo pupils

Teachers under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Taraba State chapter, on Tuesday, joined students from various schools in Jalingo to stage a peaceful protest, calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to ensure the safe and immediate return of pupils and teachers recently abducted in Oriire Community, Oyo State. The protesters […]

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Senate condemns Oyo school abduction, warns against divisive comments

The Senate on Tuesday condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as a tragic assault on the nation’s collective humanity. The condemnation came as the Senate resumed plenary after the Sallah recess, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio leading lawmakers in observing a one-minute silence in honour of two […]

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There is no banditry invasion in Osun – Police

By John Dike Osogbo Osun State Police Command has cautioned residents against the circulation of unverified reports alleging banditry invasions in parts of the state, describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of creating unnecessary panic among members of the public. The warning comes amid growing concerns generated by security alerts being shared across […]

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RCCG clarifies Adeboye’s political stance, denies endorsing any party

Pastor Enoch Adeboye The Redeemed Christian Church of God has defended its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, against what it described as persistent falsehoods and deliberate misrepresentations. In a statement issued on Tuesday through its official Public Relations handle on X, the church said that it will no longer remain silent in the face of inaccurate […]

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Osun NUT at solidarity protest demands release of abducted Oyo teachers, pupils

By John Dike, Osogbo Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Osun State Wing, on Tuesday staged a peaceful solidarity protest in Osogbo, calling for the immediate rescue and safe return of teachers and pupils abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The protesters, comprising teachers from various parts of […]

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