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’52m Nigerian pupils at risk, as school attacks escalate across states’ – Stakeholders

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52m pupils in Nigeria at risk

Stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s education sector is facing one of its gravest threats in recent years, with growing insecurity putting the future of more than 52 million pupils and students at risk across the country. A surge in school attacks, kidnappings of students and teachers, and persistent violence in several communities has continued to disrupt learning, forcing the closure of schools and deepening concerns over access to education.  The crisis comes at a time when the country is already grappling with an estimated 15 million out-of-school children. The situation…

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ACF blasts Tinubu’s 3yr record, rejects Obi’s one-term pledge ahead of 2027

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ACF blasts Tinubu’s 3yr record

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration after three years in office, describing its performance as “shambolic”, while also rejecting the one-term presidency pledge made by Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in separate interviews at the weekend, ACF National Secretary, Tukur Baba, expressed disappointment with the Tinubu administration, citing worsening insecurity, economic hardship and what he described as the government’s failure to deliver tangible results despite changes in the nation’s security architecture. According to Baba, banditry, terrorism and…

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

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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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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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Afenifere scores Tinubu low on 3rd-year performance in office

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Afenifere scores Tinubu

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has left Nigeria worse than it met it three years ago when he assumed office. In a press release titled: ‘Tinubu’s Third Year Report: Summum Malum or Summum Bonum’, and signed by its leader, His Royal Highness, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, Afenifere accused the Tinubu administration of breeding poverty, unemployment and insecurity. “Afenifere is fearful of the current course of our democracy, and commiserates with Nigerian citizens following three years…

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“Tinubu’s Govt. lack the guts to fight insecurity” – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele on insecurity

Leader of the INRI evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the country’s security situation, alleging that the government lacks the courage to decisively confront insecurity. His remarks come amid ongoing national debates over terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, and other security challenges facing different parts of Nigeria. Ayodele, in a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, claimed that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government and security agencies were aware of the individuals and networks behind insecurity but had failed to act…

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‘Nigeria 3rd largest IDA borrower’ – World Bank, amidst fresh $1.25bn loan talks

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W'Bank Tinubu

Nigeria remained the third largest borrower from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) in the first quarter of 2026, even though its debt reduced slightly. According to IDA financial data for March 2026, Nigeria’s debt exposure dropped from $18.7 billion in December 2025 to $18.5 billion in March 2026. This represents a decrease of $200 million, or 1.1%, over 3 months. However, compared to the same period last year, Nigeria’s debt increased. In March 2025, the country’s exposure stood at $17.3bn, meaning it rose by $1.2bn, or 6.9% within…

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“Tax without accountability is ransom” – Farotimi blasts Tinubu on tax, security

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Farotimi blasts Tinubu

Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi has launched a fresh criticism of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, condemning both the government’s taxation approach and its handling of Nigeria’s worsening security situation. Farotimi’s latest remarks have sparked intense debate online after he reacted to President Tinubu’s reported comments that Nigerians cannot expect quality healthcare and efficient public services without paying sufficient taxes. The President’s remarks immediately generated widespread reactions, with many citizens arguing that Nigerians are already under immense economic pressure due to rising inflation, insecurity and the increasing…

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“Tinubu has destroyed democracy” ⁠- Buba Galadima

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Buba Galadima on Tinubu

…Says Electoral Act 2026 designed to frustrate opposition parties  Secretary, Board of Trustees (BoT), New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP), Buba Galadima, has said that President Bola Tinubu-led government “destroyed democracy” in Nigeria. Galadima said this yesterday at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirants’ summit, which was held in Abuja. Furthermore, he held, the Electoral Act 2026 was designed to frustrate opposition parties. He also alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) set up a committee long before the electoral bill was presented to the 10th National Assembly. According to…

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‘₦20tr missing’: Agbakoba raises alarm over Federation Account leakages

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Agbakoba raises alarm

Renowned legal practitioner and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president, Olisa Agbakoba, has alleged that over ₦20 trillion may have been lost from Nigeria’s Federation Account through under-remittances, unauthorised deductions, and weak financial oversight. Speaking through a detailed policy statement released on Wednesday, Agbakoba questioned the management of Nigeria’s public revenues and warned that the country’s worsening debt crisis was being fueled by massive leakages from funds meant to accrue to the Federation Account. According to him, the Federation Account — established under Section 162 of the 1999 Constitution —…

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