Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. However, he questioned the timing of their release, saying it coincided with the launch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign activities ahead of the 2027 election. Atiku made the remarks in a statement issued on Saturday by…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says the criticism directed at him over the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area mirrors the backlash former President Goodluck Jonathan faced after the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls’ kidnapping. The governor argued that Nigerians often blame state governors for insecurity even though they do not have…
The Labour Party has unveiled Hajja Bintu Konto as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Konto will run alongside the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke. The party said the ticket reflects competence, integrity and national inclusion. Party explains nomination Labour Party National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, announced the nomination in Abuja on…
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun says the proposed state police system will strengthen community policing, improve intelligence gathering and bring security services closer to Nigerians. He made the remarks on Friday in New York during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The police chief said the initiative could improve public trust and…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the President assumed office with a clear vision and has delivered significant progress in governance and the economy. The monarch spoke on Thursday during the inauguration of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja. He said the administration’s policies have produced…
The Nigerian Army has explained how troops and other security agencies rescued pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. Military authorities said the month-long intelligence operation targeted the kidnappers’ leaders, logistics network, informants and forest hideouts. The strategy eventually forced the group to release the…
President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s security agencies for rescuing pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. He commended the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other intelligence agencies for carrying out the operation. Tinubu said their efforts brought relief to the…
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the hardship caused by his administration’s economic reforms, saying the difficult measures were necessary to stabilise Nigeria’s economy and lay the foundation for long-term growth. The President made the remarks while commissioning projects at the Wasa District in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He compared the reforms to a painful…
Eight suspected kidnappers have been arrested following the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State. Security operatives also killed several other suspects during the operation, according to the Presidency. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a post on his verified X…
Ten outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have received a total cash reward of ₦20 million for their exceptional service. The beneficiaries earned the prestigious NYSC Presidential Honours Award for their contributions during the national service programme. Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced the reward through the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, at…
