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05
Jun

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Oyo School Kidnapping: Bandits Make Fresh Demands for Release of Abducted Children and Teachers

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By Peace Erewunmi Armed men responsible for the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State have reportedly issued fresh demands as negotiations over the victims’ release continue. Security sources and community leaders familiar with the situation say the abductors are demanding conditions for the release of the kidnapped victims, who were taken during […]

05
Jun

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Eugenia Abu Advises Women Not to Delay Marriage for Career

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By Peace Erewunmi Veteran broadcaster Eugenia Abu has advised young women and aspiring journalists not to delay marriage and childbearing in pursuit of career advancement. She made the statement while speaking at the David and Goliath Conference held in Abuja, where she addressed issues around work-life balance, family, and professional growth. Drawing from over four […]

05
Jun

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Intrigues, Tension in Kano as APC, NDC Battle for 2027 Governorship and Presidential Victories

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By Peace Erewunmi Political activities are already heating up in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with major political blocs intensifying consultations and strategic positioning for both governorship and presidential contests. Reports indicate that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition coalitions under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are actively mobilizing support across […]

04
Jun

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FG Deploys 79 Advanced Ambulances to Boost Emergency Healthcare Nationwide

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By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government has deployed 79 advanced ambulances to tertiary healthcare institutions across Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen emergency medical response and improve access to quality healthcare services. The ambulances were commissioned under the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), a programme designed to enhance emergency care delivery […]

04
Jun

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Cardoso: Banks Raise ₦4.65 Trillion Through Recapitalisation Drive

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By Peace Erewunmi Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has disclosed that Nigerian banks have raised approximately ₦4.65 trillion through the ongoing banking sector recapitalisation programme. Cardoso made the disclosure while highlighting progress recorded in efforts to strengthen the country’s financial system and improve the capacity of banks to support economic […]

04
Jun

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“I Know Those Behind Oyo Kidnappings, I Will Name Them” — Sunday Igboho

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By Peace Erewunmi Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has claimed that he knows the politicians allegedly behind the recent wave of kidnappings in Oyo State. Igboho made the statement while addressing newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) during a meeting at his residence in Ibadan. […]

03
Jun

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Senate Backs Forest Guard Initiative, Condemns Rising Wave of Abductions

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By Peace Erewunmi The Senate has expressed support for the Federal Government’s proposed forest guard initiative as part of efforts to strengthen security and tackle criminal activities across the country. Lawmakers also condemned the increasing wave of kidnappings and abductions affecting communities, schools, highways, and rural areas, describing the situation as a serious threat to […]

03
Jun

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Ekiti Police Defend Arrest of Abroad-Based Nigerian Ayodele Babatola Over Alleged Rape

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By Peace Erewunmi The Ekiti State Police Command has defended the arrest and prosecution of an abroad-based Nigerian, Ayodele Babatola, who is currently facing allegations of rape in Ado-Ekiti. According to the police, the case began after a 30-year-old woman reported that she was sexually assaulted in a hotel in Ado-Ekiti after meeting the suspect […]

03
Jun

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Federal High Court Sentences Four to Death Over Owo Catholic Church Massacre

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By Peace Erewunmi The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging over their involvement in the 2022 deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The attack, which occurred during a church service in June 2022, left dozens of worshippers dead and several others injured, marking one […]

03
Jun

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Gunmen Abduct Wife, Twin Children of Adelabu’s Brother in Ibadan

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By Peace Erewunmi Gunmen have abducted the wife of a relative of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin children in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday morning when the victims were heading out for school runs in the early hours of the day. According to family sources, the […]

03
Jun

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Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto Lead as Northwest IDP Population Nears 800,000

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By Peace Erewunmi The Northwest region of Nigeria continues to record a high number of internally displaced persons (IDPs), with estimates placing the population close to 800,000 across affected states. According to humanitarian and displacement tracking reports, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina States account for the largest share of displaced persons in the region, driven largely […]

03
Jun

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Faleke Is Not the APC Ticket Machine: Why Political Visits Cannot Guarantee Yahaya Bello’s Senatorial Ambition

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By Peace Erewunmi Political discourse in Kogi State has intensified following renewed discussions around senatorial ambitions linked to former Governor Yahaya Bello and internal dynamics within the All Progressives Congress (APC). A recent political commentary has argued that political consultations and visits alone cannot determine or guarantee the allocation of party tickets ahead of future […]

03
Jun

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365 Students Expelled at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Over Fake Result Scandal

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By Peace Erewunmi The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students over allegations of submitting fake academic results and forged documents during admission. According to the institution, the affected students were found to have gained admission into various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes using falsified National Diploma (ND) results and fake […]

03
Jun

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Southern Kaduna Communities Allege Armed Groups Demand Tribute for Protection Amid Rising Insecurity

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By Peace Erewunmi Residents of several communities in Southern Kaduna have alleged that armed groups operating in the area are imposing harsh conditions on local populations in exchange for protection from attacks. According to testimonies from affected residents and community leaders, some communities have been compelled to enter into informal agreements with armed groups to […]

03
Jun

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APC Assures of Increased Women Representation and Participation in Governance

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By Peace Erewunmi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing the participation of women in governance and leadership positions across the country. Speaking during an engagement with women leaders of the party, APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, emphasized the important role women play in national development and party politics. He described […]

03
Jun

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Oyo Kidnap: Makinde Confirms Federal Security Team Has Been Working in State for Weeks

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By Peace Erewunmi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that Federal Government security operatives have been working in the state for the past two weeks as part of efforts to rescue abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area. The governor made the disclosure while addressing protesters in Ibadan, stating that he […]

03
Jun

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Drama in Senate as APC Senator Questions Tinubu’s Loans, Unpaid Contractors

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By Peace Erewunmi Tension emerged in the Senate as lawmakers raised concerns over the Federal Government’s borrowing profile and the continued non-payment of contractors handling public projects across the country. During a legislative session, an APC senator questioned government officials on the utilisation of loans approved by the National Assembly, expressing concern over reports that […]

03
Jun

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“Evans Was Picked in Magodo Living in Affluence While His Boys in the Bush Were Committing Crimes” — Fayose

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By Peace Erewunmi Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has cited the case of notorious kidnap kingpin Evans as an example of how criminal networks often operate behind the scenes while their leaders live comfortably away from the scenes of their crimes. Speaking on issues relating to insecurity and criminal activities, Fayose recalled that Evans […]

03
Jun

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Abducted Schoolchildren, Others Released After 36 Days in Bandits’ Captivity

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By Peace Erewunmi There was relief and celebration in parts of Kaduna State as abducted schoolchildren and other victims regained their freedom after spending 36 days in captivity. The victims, including six schoolchildren, their driver, and other passengers, were abducted on April 26, 2026, when armed men attacked a vehicle travelling along the Akwando–Kachia road […]

03
Jun

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DSS Arrests Five Suspects Linked to Papiri School Abduction

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By Peace Erewunmi The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspected arms couriers, including two foreign nationals, in connection with investigations into the 2025 abduction of students and staff from a Catholic school in Papiri, Niger State. According to security sources, the suspects were allegedly involved in supplying weapons to armed groups linked […]