JUST IN: Abducted retired General dies in captivity
Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd) who was abducted in Katsina State exactly two weeks ago is dead. Rabe was kidnapped alongside his wife around the Matazu area of Katsina while…
We can fight terrorists with ‘juju’ – Yoruba monarchs agree with Ooni of Ife
Traditional rulers in Yorubaland are considering invoking ancestral deities and deploying other indigenous spiritual mechanisms to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. The development…
Borno reintegrates 720 repentant terrorists after rehabilitation – Official
The Borno State Government has reintegrated a total of 720 repentant insurgents who have completed their deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme back into society. The latest batch, described as low-risk…
Abduction: Oyo Assembly demands better security for schools
The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, called for the immediate strengthening of security across public and private educational schools and institutions in the state, following the recent abduction…
BREAKING: Oyo Govt Demolishes Building Used as Kidnappers’ Hideout in Adelabu Family Abduction
The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow located in the Lako Community, Aiyegun- Anaye road area of Ibadan, which was allegedly used as a hideout by kidnappers involved…
I will name politicians behind Oyo students’ abduction if… — Sunday Igboho
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to release the names of politicians behind the abduction of students in the Oriire Local Government Area of…
Owo Church Massacre: Court sentences four to death for terrorism
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack…
Gunmen reportedly attack immigration office in Ogbomoso, cart away firearms
Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, making away with firearms belonging to officers on duty. The incident was said to…
Pity Fayose, Don’t Get Angry With Him – Makinde Pleads
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerians to be prayerful for the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose. In a statement issued by the Commissioner…
Insecurity: Oyo NAPPS distances self from planned protest in Ibadan
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Oyo State Chapter, has dissociated itself from the proposed protest rally against insecurity scheduled to take place in Ibadan on Monday.…