“All abducted Oyo, Borno children, teachers will be rescued – Tinubu Govt. vows

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Tinubu govt. assures

The President Bola Tinubu administration has given fresh assurances that all kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers who are currently in the captivity of terrorists will be safely rescued. The assurance, which was given on Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at a press conference in Abuja, disclosed that the government has declared the safe return of all the children and teachers as a national priority. According to him, the government will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the abducted schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno States…

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2027: INEC declares primaries held after May 30 invalid

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INEC on primaries

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated that political parties conducting primary elections after its May 30 deadline do so at their own risk, maintaining that such exercises remain invalid unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court ruling on the matter. The clarification was given by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, during an interview. According to him, political parties are expected to continue complying with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 while the commission’s appeal…

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Borno: Boko Haram storm Army base, beheads 8 Nigerian soldiers, injure others

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B'Haram storm Army base

Boko Haram terrorists have launched a deadly attack on a Nigerian Army base along the Mandara–Buratai Road in Borno State, killing at least eight soldiers and injuring several others, military sources said. A military source at the base confirmed the attack, saying the incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday during heavy rainfall. “162 Battalion Mandara Buratai Road, eight soldiers were killed in action. They attacked us at 4 a.m. today (Friday) when it was raining”, the source said. According to another military source, the insurgents overran parts of…

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Kwara: Gunmen kidnap Emir’s children, women in fresh attack

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Kwara fresh attack2

…Demands ₦100m ransom Armed gunmen have carried out a violent raid on a Fulani leader’s settlement on the outskirts of Lafiyagi town, the headquarters of Edu local government area in Kwara State, abducting several women and children, including infants, and killing one resident. According to local accounts, the attackers stormed the Fulani settlement (ruga) and seized two wives of the Fulani leader along with their children. Among those kidnapped was a newborn baby less than one month old. The assailants also killed a man in the community during the attack…

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Outrage, as WAEC candidates write exams in darkness until late night

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Outrage as WAEC candidates

Fresh outrage has erupted across Nigeria after thousands of candidates sitting for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) were reportedly forced to write their English Language examination late into the night, with some students still in examination halls as late as 10 p.m. Parents, education stakeholders, and civil society groups have condemned the development, describing it as a serious failure of planning that exposed candidates to hardship, insecurity, and emotional distress. Reports and viral videos from several examination centres showed students writing under poor lighting conditions, with…

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2027: “Kwankwaso’ll destroy your presidential ambition”, Primate Ayodele warns Peter Obi

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Primate Ayodele warns Peter Obi

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, that his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will negatively affect his presidential ambition. In an issued statement yesterday, signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele made it known that Peter Obi is too desperate and is unable to see beyond what he wants. Meanwhile, there are things around him that are capable of stopping him. The cleric explained that the former Anambra governor doesn’t listen to instructions and that…

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Oyo: Govt. bans Okada movement from 10:30 pm to 5:30 am

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Oyo Govt. bans Okada movement2

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has signed an  Executive Order to strengthen security, enforce vehicle registration regulations and improve traffic management across the state. ‎‎The order, Executive Order No. 002 of 2026, signed yesterday, also imposes restrictions on the operations of commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as okada riders, amid growing security concerns following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area more than 20 days ago. ‎‎Speaking during the signing ceremony, Makinde said unregistered vehicles, motorcycles and tricycles had increasingly been used to perpetrate crimes, making…

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Insecurity crisis deepens, as Cleric, MURIC call for armed resistance against bandits

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Cleric, MURIC call for armed resistance

Growing frustration over Nigeria’s worsening security situation has sparked fresh calls for citizens and community security groups to take a more aggressive stance against bandits and kidnappers, as an influential Sokoto-based Islamic cleric and the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) separately urged Nigerians to confront criminal elements with force. The latest appeals come amid persistent attacks by bandits, kidnappers and other armed groups across several parts of the country, raising concerns about the capacity of security agencies to adequately protect lives and property. In Sokoto, prominent Islamic scholar Murtala Bello Sokoto…

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State Police: Framework near completion

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Framework on state police

…As Presidency, NASS, IGP intensify push for Constitutional amendment Nigeria’s long-running debate over the establishment of state police appears to be nearing a decisive stage, as the Presidency, leadership of the 10th National Assembly and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, held a high-level meeting yesterday to fine-tune the constitutional framework for the proposed policing reform amid growing security challenges across the country. The consultative meeting, convened by the Presidency at the State House in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders, including the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau,…

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U.S. issues security alert to its citizens in Nigeria over planned #‘TakeitBack’ protest in Abuja

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U.S. issues security alert

The United States embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert over the planned #TakeitBack protests, demanding the rescue of 46 abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers. The security alert, dated June 3 was published on the U.S. embassy website, warning American citizens ahead of the protests. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that the ‘Take It Back’ movement has called for protests in Abuja tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, 2026”, the security alert read. The embassy warned of a potential confrontation between security agents and protesters, highlighting areas of…

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