Author: Aminu Imam

Oyo school abductions: Protests, as kidnappers demand direct talks with FG

Aminu Imam
Oyo protesters demand talks with FG

Residents of Oyo state yesterday staged protests demanding the immediate release of dozens of pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oriire local government area, as fresh details emerged that the kidnappers have refused to negotiate with victims’ families and are insisting on direct communication with government officials. The demonstrations came amid an indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) across public primary and secondary schools in the state.  The union’s action followed the May 15 attack in the Ogbomoso axis, where heavily armed men raided three…

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Minimum Wage: Federal workers demand nationwide strike

Aminu Imam
Federal workers demand nationwide strike

…Reject ₦100,000 proposal The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has rejected a proposed increase of the national minimum wage from ₦70,000 to ₦100,000, describing the offer as a “Greek gift” and threatening to mobilise federal workers for an indefinite nationwide strike over worsening economic hardship and insecurity. The workers’ body also criticised the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), accusing both labour centres of failing to provide effective leadership on issues affecting workers. The position was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting…

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ADC Ogun Gov’ship ticket: Electoral panel rejects US fugitive, failed Alpha Merchant Bank ex-MD, Jimi Lawal 

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ADC on el Rufai’s release

A fresh twist has emerged in the governorship ticket contest of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State, as the party’s Governorship Primaries Electoral Committee has declared Dr. Biodun Collins Ogundipe (BCO) the authentic winner of the party’s gubernatorial primary election, overturning an earlier announcement that named Jimi Lawal as the candidate. The committee, which conducted and supervised the primary election over the weekend, maintained that the process was transparent and that Dr. Ogundipe secured the highest number of valid votes cast by accredited delegates, making him the rightful…

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Oyo: Tinubu orders elite rescue unit, 1,000 forest guards to secure abducted pupils, teachers

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President orders rescue unit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and deployed a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities following the abduction of pupils and teachers from three schools in the Ogbomosho area.  This came after a high-powered Federal Government delegation visited the community yesterday, where the announcement was made. The delegation, led by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, visited the Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire local government area to convey the President’s deep concern over the incident, which occurred on…

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‘Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $49.34bn’ – CBN

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CBN on External Reserves

…Says $2.34bn spent on food imports in 2025 Nigeria’s external reserves have continued their upward trajectory, rising to $49.34 billion as the naira remained largely stable against the United States dollar, reinforcing investor confidence in the country’s foreign exchange (forex) market reforms and external sector outlook, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is just as the apex bank revealed that Nigeria spent approximately $2.34 billion on food imports in 2025, underscoring the country’s continued dependence on foreign food supplies despite a modest…

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2027: Atiku shops for VP, ignores Amaechi

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Atiku shops for VP

…Ihedioha emerges front-runner Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has opened consultations for a running mate, with ex-Imo governor Emeka Ihedioha emerging as the frontrunner for the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), presidential ticket ahead of 2027. Recall that Atiku clinched ADC’s presidential ticket on Wednesday, though fellow contestants Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have rejected the primary as “neither free, fair, nor credible”. Atiku has since called on both to join him in “rescuing the country” from the ruling APC. According to an investigation, Atiku and top ADC allies are looking South-East…

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“Fulani militants deadlier than B’Haram, ISIS” – U.S Congressman

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U.S Congressman on fulani militants

A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has alleged that Fulani militants have murdered more Nigerians than Boko Haram. Moore said this in a post on his verified 𝕏 handle on Saturday. Recall that the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 members. The Commission stated this in its May 2026 report titled: ‘Non-state Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants’. According to the report, the militants have become some of…

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NDC disowns “fake results” flooding social media

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NDC disowns fake results

…Says only NEC can announce primary winners The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has disowned a wave of fake results circulating online, warning Nigerians to disregard any list of primary winners posted on social media. In an issued statement yesterday, signed by National Publicity Secretary Osa Director Esq, the party said only its National Executive Council (NEC), has the authority to release official outcomes of the nationwide primaries held on May 28-29, 2026. “The general public is hereby urged to disregard the various results circulating on social media as the outcome…

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“Tinubu’ll be disgraced out of office if he doesn’t tackle insecurity” – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele on Asiwaju

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that his administration could face serious political consequences if it fails to take decisive steps to address the country’s worsening security situation. The cleric issued the warning while reacting to the recent abduction of schoolchildren and their principals in Oyo State, an incident that has triggered widespread concern over the safety of citizens and the effectiveness of the nation’s security architecture. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele…

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Obi unveils Kwankwaso as running mate

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Obi unveils Kwankwaso

…Vows 10,000MW power supply, and shared presidency Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity to at least 10,000 megawatts within four years if elected president in 2027, while also assuring that his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, would play a full partnership role in his administration rather than serve as a “spare tyre”. Obi made the declarations on Saturday at the NDC national convention in Abuja, where he was affirmed as the party’s presidential candidate and officially…

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