'Worthy of thanksgiving' - Peter Obi reacts to rescued Oyo schoolchildren, teachers Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says the rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers is worthy of thanksgiving. Obi said this in a post shared on his verified X handle on Saturday, July 11. H…

…of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State on the successful rescue of the 49 abducted school children and teachers, who regained their freedom after spending 56 days in the kidnappers' captivity. The post Kwara: PDP laments 159 days of 179 Woro kidnap victims appeare…

…security agencies for rescuing victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after about 50 days in captivity. Hashim said the successful operation demonstrated that Nigeria’s security forces have the capacity to defeat criminal groups when provided with sustained political support and strategic directi…

By Adeola Badru A government source has explained that the delay in granting an Oyo State Government delegation access to the rescued victims of the Oriire Local Government abduction at the 2 Division Medical Centre, Military Hospital, Ibadan, was due to routine military security and profiling procedures. The source, w…

…offensive that dismantled the operational backbone of the terrorist syndicate behind the Oyo school abduction through the disruption of its leadership, logistics network, informants and forest hideouts, the kidnappers finally succumbed to sustained pressure from Nigerian security forces, and unconditionally released th…

…Their run, which included eliminating Brazil, has been accompanied by their fans’ joyous rowing celebration that has turned venues across the US into giant human Viking ships. “Every game has been the most important (in history) for Norwegian football, especially in the knockout rounds, so this is the third time it is…

Abducted Oyo students and teachers were released unconditionally - Army The Nigerian Army says the 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo state on May 15 were released unconditionally by the terrorists on Friday, July 10. In a statement released, the Army said the rescue operation was led by the General Officer Command…

…eclipse was visible in several states, including Benue, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, and Oyo. The next total solar eclipse in Nigeria is projected to occur on March 20, 2034. Before then, the country will witness another solar eclipse on February 6, 2027. Nigerians will witness an annular or partial solar eclipse on that…

…Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF). The post Makinde is bequeathing enduring legacies to Oyo State — Aduwo appeared first on Tribune Online.

…of 39 schoolchildren kidnapped from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo state, and seven of their teachers after 56 days of starvation and emotional trauma in terrorists’ den. Read Also: Oyo Abduction: Eight kidnappers arrested, others killed — Presidency They were rescued yesterday, during a joint ope…

…The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies for the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The council, led by its Chairman and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji…

…Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Abiodun, in a statement, described the operation as a demonstration of Pres…

…commends Tinubu, security agencies over rescue of abducted Oyo teachers, pupils The Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commended the Federal Government and security agencies for the successful rescue of teachers and pupils of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State who were…

…an intelligence-driven investigation that led to the arrest of the suspect in Ibadan, Oyo State. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly sourced his victims' telephone numbers through Facebook, after which he repeatedly contacted them with threats designed to instill fear and coerce them into mak…

Jubilitation in Oyo over rescue of abducted students and teachers (video) Palpable joy enveloped Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State today, July 10, following the rescue of 39 kidnapped abducted pupils and teachers. A video shared online showed residents celebrating the military as they drove in a convoy with the…

…Party (PDP) has welcomed the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire, Oyo State, describing their safe return after 56 days in captivity as a relief while urging the Federal Government to strengthen measures to prevent similar incidents. The opposition party made its position known in a statement issued on…

GistReel Schoolchildren and teachers rescued after being abducted in Oyo State have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian security operatives for the efforts that led to their safe return. In a video circulating online, the victims thanked the President for prioritizing their rescue and co…

Oyo school principal appreciates President Tinubu moments after she and other kidnap victims regained their freedom (video) Mrs Rachael Alamu, the school principal who was abducted alongside some teachers and pupils, has expressed her gratitude to President Tinubu and the security agents for safely rescuing them from t…

Oyo abduction: Eight k!dnappers arrested, others killed - Presidency The Presidency has given further details on the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, eight of the k!dna…

Pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo finally regain their freedom (photos) After over 50 days in captivity, the students and teachers abducted by terrorists from three schools in Oriire local government area in Oyo state on May 15 have regained their freedom. Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on X so…

…acetic acid, acetone and hydrochloric acid, from Lagos to the Mowe laboratory using a Toyota Tacoma, a Mercedes Benz marked APP 942 YL and a Toyota Highlander marked GWA 662DJ, contrary to Section 20(1)(f); and the unlawful production and possession of the 2,419.48kg haul of methamphetamine, contrary to Sections 11(a)…

…the decision must come from the people.” He added: “We have taken these conversations to Oyo and Benue, and today we are in Katsina because the stories of ordinary Nigerians must be heard. Journalism must not only inform; it must also create opportunities for engagement, accountability and solutions.” Participants urge…

…2G, 3G, 4G and 5G are words associated with GSM. To the APM/PDP and party loyalists in Oyo State, GSM implies Governor Seyi Makinde. […] The post The GSMs in Nigeria's political landscape appeared first on Tribune Online.

…and fostering peaceful coexistence. The description was made by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Musibaudeen Babatunde, while featuring as the keynote speaker during the 2026 Zakat distribution, organised by the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation (ZSF), Oyo State, at […] The post Zakat, practical tool for…

Oyo police arrests two for exhuming suspected human skull from a cemetery The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the unlawful possession of a human skull. The arrest was made following credible intelligence received by the Command regarding the activities of a suspect in possession of…