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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Senatorial ticket crisis rocks ADC, as 2 candidates emerge for Kaduna-Central

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Senatorial ticket crisis rocks ADC

Crisis rocks the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna state, as party has produced two separate senatorial candidates for the Kaduna-Central senatorial district, raising fresh concerns over deepening divisions within the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Information gathered revealed that former lawmaker, Senator Musa Bello, emerged as the candidate of one faction of the party, while the incumbent lawmaker representing the district, Senator Lawal Adamu (aka Mr. La), was reportedly declared candidate by a rival faction. The development has created uncertainty among party members and supporters across…

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Taraba: Gov. Kefas Mourns Veteran Journalist Ben Adaji, Condoles with Family, NUJ

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Bashir Adamu, Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has expressed profound grief over the passing of veteran journalist, Chief Ben Adaji, describing his death as a monumental loss to his family and the state’s entire media community. Adaji, a household name in Taraba State, passed away on Saturday at approximately 4:00 PM at his country home in Abo-Ojikpadala, Imane District, within the Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. He was 67 years old. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications to the…

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2027: Thugs disrupt PDP Convention as Jonathan emerges Turaki faction’s presidential candidate

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PDP Convention on Jonathan

A convention organised by the interim leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, descended into chaos yesterday, after political thugs invaded the venue, assaulting journalists and party members shortly after former President Goodluck Jonathan was affirmed as the faction’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The convention, initially scheduled to hold at the A-Class Park and Event Centre in Abuja, faced early setbacks after security agents barricaded roads leading to the venue. The development followed a directive by the Federal…

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