The Oyo State Police Command has commenced a full-scale manhunt following the abduction of Mrs. Busayo John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul. The victims were reportedly kidnapped by armed men around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her children to school…
President Bola Tinubu has described the Nigerian Navy as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economic growth, commending its efforts in securing the nation’s maritime domain and protecting vital economic assets. Speaking at the 2026 International Fleet Review in Lagos, the President praised the Navy for combating piracy, crude oil theft, illegal fishing, and other maritime crimes, noting…
The United States Department of State has announced a $3.5 million funding initiative aimed at strengthening the monitoring, documentation and reporting of religious freedom violations and faith-related violence in Nigeria. The programme, unveiled through the Office of International Religious Freedom under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, seeks to support organisations capable of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and the deployment of a specialised rescue team following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The directive was announced during a visit by a Federal Government delegation to the affected Esiele and Yawota communities, where…
Suspected bandits have abducted former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), and his wife along the Matazu Road in Katsina State. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday morning while the retired military officer and his wife were travelling in a red Peugeot 504 saloon car. According to security sources, armed assailants intercepted…
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has confirmed the death of one of its senior commanders, Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki, following a joint military operation reportedly carried out by United States special forces and Nigerian security personnel in the Lake Chad region. According to reports, the operation targeted an ISWAP media and command facility located deep…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening economic and security situation, saying millions of citizens are facing severe hardship due to policies that have deepened poverty and insecurity across the country. In its Eid-el-Kabir message signed by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, the labour union stated that Nigerian workers and ordinary citizens…
The Nigerian Army has acquired additional TP-2 drones and upgraded its aviation assets to enhance combat operations against rising security threats across the country. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this during the closing session of the 2026 COAS Conference, where senior military officials reviewed ongoing operations, intelligence, logistics, and reforms within…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of victims, the government and people of Oyo State, and all Nigerians following the tragic attack on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele; and L.A. Primary School…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted during the recent attack on schools in Esiele Community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the act as barbaric and inhumane. The President gave the assurance as security agencies intensify ongoing rescue operations to secure the release of…
