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Air Force Pledges Commitment to Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo School Victims

The Nigerian Air Force has pledged its full commitment to the safe rescue of all pupils, students and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The pledge came as federal and state security agencies intensified rescue operations in the affected forest areas. The Defence Headquarters confirmed that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered the deployment of special forces and aerial surveillance assets to Oyo State to support ongoing rescue efforts and restore security in the affected communities. Intelligence gathering, aerial surveillance, community engagement and search-and-rescue operations are continuing without interruption, security officials disclosed. Ongoing operations have already generated actionable intelligence while troops intensified efforts to track down the kidnappers and secure the safe release of the victims. The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has deployed additional detectives from Force Headquarters to […]

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Biola Adebayo, ID Cabasa, Others Decry Insecurity, Kidnappings

Several Nigerian celebrities, including Biola Adebayo, ID Cabasa, Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, Ruth Kadiri, KieKie and Spyro, have condemned the rising insecurity and kidnappings across Nigeria, accusing the government of inaction. Following the abduction of schoolchildren and the beheading of a teacher in Oyo State on May 15, 2026, these celebrities have voiced outrage over the nation's worsening security crisis. Many expressed fear for citizens' safety and lamented that Nigerians are becoming desensitized to violence. Popular music producer Olumide Ogunade, known as ID Cabasa, said in an emotional video that Nigerians have "gotten used to evil" and have adjusted to the darkness covering the country. He criticized the government for not taking action and noted that people divide along political, religious, ethnic and tribal lines instead of uniting against violence. Biola Adebayo noted the heartbreaking reality that parents don't know […]

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Biola Adebayo, ID Cabasa, Others Decry Insecurity, Kidnappings

Several Nigerian celebrities, including Biola Adebayo, ID Cabasa, Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, Ruth Kadiri, KieKie and Spyro, have condemned the rising insecurity and kidnappings across Nigeria, accusing the government of inaction. Following the abduction of schoolchildren and the beheading of a teacher in Oyo State on May 15, 2026, these celebrities have voiced outrage over the nation's worsening security crisis. Many expressed fear for citizens' safety and lamented that Nigerians are becoming desensitized to violence. Popular music producer Olumide Ogunade, known as ID Cabasa, said in an emotional video that Nigerians have "gotten used to evil" and have adjusted to the darkness covering the country. He criticized the government for not taking action and noted that people divide along political, religious, ethnic and tribal lines instead of uniting against violence. Biola Adebayo noted the heartbreaking reality that parents don't know […]

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AY Makun Calls for National Unity in Fight Against Insecurity

Popular Nigerian comedian, actor, and filmmaker Ayo Makun, widely known as AY Makun, has called for national unity in the fight against Nigeria's escalating insecurity, describing the country as turning into a "crime scene" amid rising bandit attacks and kidnappings. AY Makun argued that financial ties to political interests can weaken accountability in Nigeria's security and governance system. He emphasized that Nigerians must unite across ethnic, religious, and political lines to demand real action from the government and security agencies to end the crisis. The comedian's comments come amid recent attacks involving school kidnappings, killings of security personnel, and increased bandit activities across Nigeria. He wrote that bandits now storm churches to kill and abduct Christians, while children are kidnapped from schools and even a Brigadier General was shot dead. AY lamented that "every day brings fresh chaos yet the […]

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Tinubu: Abducted Pupils Not Abandoned

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states have not been forgotten or abandoned, pledging that the federal government is deploying all instruments of state to secure their safe return. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during a visit to affected communities, the President condemned the barbaric attacks and reiterated that the government will work with state authorities to rescue all victims. Shettima described the incident as “unfortunate” and emphasized that the President’s priority is the safe return of all abducted pupils and teachers. The reassurance came after parents of 46 abducted pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State expressed deep worry over their safety nine days after the abduction. The parents, in a video appeal, begged President Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to […]

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Tinubu: Abducted Pupils Not Abandoned

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states have not been forgotten or abandoned, pledging that the federal government is deploying all instruments of state to secure their safe return. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during a visit to affected communities, the President condemned the barbaric attacks and reiterated that the government will work with state authorities to rescue all victims. Shettima described the incident as “unfortunate” and emphasized that the President’s priority is the safe return of all abducted pupils and teachers. The reassurance came after parents of 46 abducted pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State expressed deep worry over their safety nine days after the abduction. The parents, in a video appeal, begged President Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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FG warns Nigerians on fake diplomatic recruitment scams

The Federal Government has warned Nigerians to beware of fake diplomatic recruitment schemes and fraudulent ambassadorial offers circulating online and offline. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said criminal groups are using fake diplomatic titles, recruitment letters and promises of jobs in foreign missions to defraud and exploit unsuspecting citizens. In a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government raised alarm over individuals and organisations falsely parading themselves as ambassadors or diplomatic envoys. He explained that these groups issue bogus appointment letters, demand large fees for supposed diplomatic postings and sometimes provide fake diplomatic passports, identity cards and vehicle number plates. The ministry stressed that only the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has the constitutional power to appoint and accredit ambassadors. It added that no private organisation, association or individual is allowed to confer diplomatic or […]

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Cubana Chief Priest Condemns Jos Killings, Alleges Plot To Embarrass Tinubu

Celebrity nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has condemned the recent killings in Jos, Plateau State, describing the violence as senseless and heartbreaking. Reacting in a post shared on Instagram, he said videos from the attack, including that of a woman and her child, had left him cold and unable to stop thinking about the tragedy. Cubana Chief Priest questioned when the cycle of bloodshed would end, asking how anyone could derive happiness from killing fellow human beings. He criticised the security situation in Plateau, faulting the response of authorities and referencing the state governor’s decision to move around in a bunker like convoy as a sign of fear. The socialite further alleged that the timing of the attack was politically motivated and aimed at embarrassing President Bola Tinubu on his birthday. According to him, allowing […]

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