“Why Fear Investigation?” – Nigerians React as Presidency Rejects Makinde’s UN Probe Into Oyo School Abduction
The Presidency has faulted Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led investigation into the Oyo school abduction, describing the proposal as unnecessary and politically motivated. The disagreement has generated…
BREAKING: Abducted Oyo Headteacher Regains Freedom 24 Hours After Kidnapping
An abducted headteacher, Owoade Mathew, has regained his freedom following a coordinated rescue operation by the Oyo State Police Command and other security agencies. Mathew, who is also a farmer,…
I’d love to return to school, get a degree — Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed his desire to return to school and earn a university degree after retiring from football, saying education remains an important goal despite the…
Breaking: Makinde Asks United Nations to Probe Abduction of Ogbomoso Pupils, Teachers
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations (UN) and international human rights organisations to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area…
Oriire Abduction : Children were beaten, we were forced to trek through forest at night – School principal
The principal of the secondary school abducted alongside teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs. Racheal Alamu, has recounted the harrowing 56-day ordeal in captivity,…
Makinde Swears in New Commissioner, Redeploys Adelabu, Charges Cabinet on Service Delivery
Oyo State Governor, engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday swore in Dr. Debo Ladipo as a commissioner, while announcing the redeployment of Professor Solihu Adelabu to another ministry. At the…
Oriire Abduction: Alli Visits Victims, Commends Tinubu, Security Agencies, Pledges Support(photos)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has visited the rescued pupils, teachers and other victims of the Oriire abduction currently receiving…
NUT Calls for Swift Rescue of Oyo Headmaster, Raises Alarm Over Safety of Teachers
By Rahman Taofeeq, The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, has raised concern over the abduction of a primary school headmaster in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the…
BREAKING: FG suspends proposed WAEC, NECO fees hike
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate…
Breaking: Gunmen Kidnap School Headmaster in Igbojaye, Oyo State, Demand Ransom
A 60-year-old headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawale, has been abducted by suspected gunmen, who are demanding a…