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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 […]

Tinubu condemns Borno abductions, urges Nigerians to resist fear

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent terrorist attack and mass abductions in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, and urged Nigerians not to give in to fear. He directed the Armed Forces and other security agencies to urgently rescue all those abducted during the assault, which was carried out by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. The attack left several people dead and many others kidnapped shortly after residents had broken their fast on Wednesday evening. Tinubu described the incident as a heartless and brutal act against innocent citizens and stressed that such attacks would not weaken the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism and restore peace across Nigeria. He said terrorists would never overpower the will of the Nigerian people or the determination of the state to protect them. The President commended the military for […]

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Plateau residents lament as serial attacks kill 19, farmlands abandoned

Residents of Plateau State say their communities are turning into wastelands as renewed attacks by gunmen leave more people dead and drive farmers off their lands. At least 19 people were recently killed in coordinated night raids on Manja community in Chakfem kingdom of Mangu Local Government Area and Tangur community in Bokkos Local Government Area. Witnesses said the attackers arrived around 8 pm, shooting into homes and forcing residents to flee into the bush, with many women and children among the dead. Local leaders and community groups say repeated assaults over the years have forced many residents to abandon farmlands, turning once fertile areas into empty fields and bush paths.​​ They lament that crops have been destroyed, harvested produce looted or burnt, and that fear now keeps many farmers from returning to their villages.​​ Community representatives argue that the […]

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Protests as Plateau community buries seven attack victims

Seven victims of a recent terror attack in the Nche Shwyie Rishi community of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State have been laid to rest amid tears and protests by residents.​ The funeral was held in the community on Friday, with family members, neighbours, and sympathisers attending to pay their last respects.​ Mourners wept openly as the coffins were lowered, while youths and community members used the event to protest what they described as repeated attacks and slow response from security agencies.​ The victims were killed when gunmen invaded the community earlier in the week, shooting residents and leaving several others injured.​ Community leaders said the attack was one of many in the area and appealed to the government and security agencies to act decisively to protect rural settlements.​ They demanded increased security presence, prompt response to distress calls, […]

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Gunmen attack Delta APC congress, Ibori Suenu escapes alleged assassination

Gunmen stormed an All Progressives Congress ward congress in Delta State on Saturday, forcing House of Representatives member Erhiatake Ibori Suenu to be whisked away by security operatives in what her camp described as an assassination attempt. The attack happened during the exercise in Ughelli, throwing the venue into confusion.​ Witnesses said the assailants arrived suddenly and began shooting, causing delegates, party officials and supporters to run in different directions. Security personnel at the event quickly moved Ibori Suenu out of the area as gunfire continued.​ No deaths had been officially confirmed at the time of filing the report, but some participants were said to have sustained injuries while trying to escape. Vehicles and other property were also reportedly damaged in the chaos.​ Ibori Suenu’s associates alleged that the attack was politically motivated and targeted at eliminating her because of […]

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