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Nigeria

Breaking: Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Minister Adelabu’s Sister, Children in Ibadan

Armed gunmen kidnapped the younger sister of immediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons early Wednesday morning in the Elewura area of Challenge, Ibadan, in another wave of abductions rocking Oyo State. The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her twin sons Peter and Paul, were abducted by armed men at about 7:30 a.m. while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her children to school in Ibadan. The incident occurred in the Elewura, Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Adelabu's media aide, Femi Awogboro, said armed men intercepted Mrs. John-Paul and forcefully took her and her twin sons to an unknown destination. The family members were attempting to link the expressway from Elewura when they were attacked and whisked away by the unknown kidnappers. Awogboro described […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 3, 2026

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Nigeria

Oyo Abductions: Parents Reject Rice, Cash, Demand Release of Kidnapped Children

Families of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oyo State have rejected rice and money brought by government officials, insisting that their only priority is the safe return of their children. The relatives turned down the relief items during a meeting with state representatives, saying they could not accept food and cash while their loved ones remain in the hands of kidnappers. “They brought rice and money, but the parents turned it down. They said their priority is the safe return of their children,” a community leader close to the affected families explained. The abductions occurred during a brutal attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, where dozens of pupils and staff of Community High School were taken into the forest. Among the victims are children, teachers, and a school principal, who has since pleaded for help in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 2, 2026

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Nigeria

Police Kill Three Kidnappers, Rescue Abducted Victim in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has killed three suspected kidnappers during a rescue operation, successfully freeing an abducted victim who had been held hostage in the state. According to the police, the operation followed sustained pressure mounted on the kidnappers, which eventually led to the release of the victim. The Command said extensive bush-combing operations, surveillance patrols, and raids on suspected criminal hideouts across the area resulted in the neutralization of the three suspects. One of the suspects linked to the crime was identified through intelligence gathering and community identification. The police added that the coordinated operations took place in Irawọ town and surrounding areas in Oyo State. The rescued victim was debriefed by investigators, taken to a medical facility for evaluation, and reunited with family members safely, according to the police command. The successful rescue has been described as […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 26, 2026

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Nigeria

Police Kill Three Kidnappers, Rescue Abducted Victim in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has killed three suspected kidnappers during a rescue operation, successfully freeing an abducted victim who had been held hostage in the state. According to the police, the operation followed sustained pressure mounted on the kidnappers, which eventually led to the release of the victim. The Command said extensive bush-combing operations, surveillance patrols, and raids on suspected criminal hideouts across the area resulted in the neutralization of the three suspects. One of the suspects linked to the crime was identified through intelligence gathering and community identification. The police added that the coordinated operations took place in Irawọ town and surrounding areas in Oyo State. The rescued victim was debriefed by investigators, taken to a medical facility for evaluation, and reunited with family members safely, according to the police command. The successful rescue has been described as […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 26, 2026

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Entertainment

Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola Calls for Public Outcry Over Abduction in Oyo

Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has called on Nigerians to raise their voices and demand action following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The abduction happened on Friday when armed men on motorcycles attacked three schools in the area. The schools targeted were Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota Community High School in Ahoro-Esinele and L A Primary School around 9 30 in the morning. About 45 pupils were reported kidnapped during the attack. The victims were taken by terrorists who deceived residents into believing they were security operatives deployed to protect the schools. Distress videos of the abducted teachers and pupils surfaced online on Sunday causing outrage across Nigeria. The videos prompted the Senate Yoruba leaders and security stakeholders to demand the urgent rescue of the victims. In one of the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 20, 2026

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Nigeria

One killed, two injured as police foil kidnap attempt in Ibadan

One person has been killed and two others injured after police foiled a suspected kidnap attempt at the Old Kara area of Bodija in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State.​ The deceased was identified as Dasola, who reportedly died during the attack, which occurred just days after a similar incident at Onigambari village along the Ijebu Ode axis in Oluyole Local Government Area.​ Police Public Relations Officer Ayanlade Olayinka said the latest incident happened on April 21, 2026, at about 7:50 p.m. He explained that a distress call was received from a resident who reported that about four armed men had stormed a Point of Sale (POS) shop in the area and opened fire.​ “Upon receipt of the information, police operatives immediately mobilised to the scene,” he said, noting that the prompt intervention of officers, working alongside local […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 23, 2026

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Nigeria

Oyo orders traders, drivers back to Iwo Road bus terminal

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has ordered traders and commercial drivers operating along major roads around Iwo Road in Ibadan to vacate the roadside and return to the Iwo Road Bus Terminal. The agency said the directive is aimed at restoring order, easing traffic congestion and improving environmental cleanliness in the area. OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), gave the order during an enforcement and inspection visit to the terminal on Wednesday. He said the authority received reports that many motorists and traders had abandoned the government built facility and moved back to the roadside, causing renewed traffic problems. Adesagba warned that roadside trading and loading can lead to severe traffic gridlock and accidents. He explained that when traders and vehicles occupy road shoulders and lanes, they reduce space for moving traffic and increase the risk of crashes. […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 26, 2026

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Nigeria

Title: Oyo says N30bn Bodija explosion fund remains untouched

The Oyo State government has insisted that the N30 billion intervention fund released by the Federal Government for victims of the 2024 Bodija explosion is still intact in a special account and has not been spent.​Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Musibau Babatunde, said the money is kept in an Infrastructure Support Account with First Bank, pending the release of the outstanding N20 billion balance from Abuja.​ They explained that after the January 16, 2024 explosion in Bodija, Governor Seyi Makinde formally wrote to President Bola Tinubu requesting N100 billion to support search and rescue, hospital care, temporary shelter, compensation and reconstruction works in the affected area.​The Presidency later approved N50 billion, describing it as support for the reconstruction of Old Bodija and its environs, and the Central Bank released N30 billion of that […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 2, 2026

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Nigeria

FCTA, Oyo launch free HIV tests for World AIDS Day

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has announced free HIV counselling and testing as part of activities marking the 2025 World AIDS Day, with a call for stronger community participation in this year’s commemoration. Officials said the observance, themed “Overcoming Disruption: Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV Response,” will focus on public engagement and shared responsibility.​ In a statement by Mrs Bola Ajao, Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Secretariat outlined plans for a one-day symposium in Abuja on 2 December. World AIDS Day, commemorated annually on 1 December, is used to review the national HIV response and renew commitments to prevention, treatment and care.​ Director of Public Health, Dr Dan Gadzama, said the Mandate Secretary had directed that FCT activities align with global efforts to strengthen HIV awareness. He explained that […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 27, 2025

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international

Makinde urges transparency in China-Africa partnerships

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for transparency and mutual benefit in partnerships between Africa and global powers, particularly China. He said such relationships must promote shared prosperity and fairness. Makinde made this call during the opening of the second Ibadan Forum, jointly organised by the University of Ibadan’s Department of History and Zhejiang Normal University, China. The event, themed “Convergence or Divergence? Africa’s Development in Global Partnerships and a Shared Future,” gathered scholars and policymakers to discuss Africa’s role in the global order. Represented by his deputy, Bayo Lawal, Makinde urged African leaders to carefully assess international agreements and ensure they align with the continent’s interests. “We must not run opaque partnerships. They must be open to all stakeholders. That is how we promote convergence, not divergence,” he said. He called for fairness in deals between China and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 22, 2025

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