Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area are being held within the Old Oyo National Park. The disclosure, made on Friday, comes nearly four weeks after the victims were kidnapped during coordinated attacks on schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities on 15 May 2026. Makinde said intelligence reports place the abductees within the vast forest reserve, underscoring the scale and complexity of...

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has rejected claims that his political ambition is being driven by any godfather. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Fubara said his political trajectory is anchored on personal conviction and faith, not external influence. “I don’t have a godfather but I have God the Father,” he said. He maintained that his bid for office is guided by a clear, independent vision,...

The Katsina State Government has announced the death of a retired senior military officer, Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while being held captive by bandits. In an official statement issued on Saturday, the government described the development as tragic, noting that the late General died despite ongoing efforts to secure his release. The statement was signed by Dr Nasiru Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs. “It is with profound sadness that...

Urges Citizens To Reject Division, Cynicism, Despair; Embrace Unity, Hope Says Mercy Won’t Be Shown To Those Trading In Blood Of Nigerians Honours Heroes, Heroines, Soldier-Democrats Of  June 12 Struggle In commemoration of June 12, President Bola Tinubu in his message assured Nigerians that the nation will triumph over terror to build a more prosperous Nigeria. He urged Nigerians to reject division, cynicism, despair; but to embrace unity and hope, stressing that the Nigeria democracy...

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, has charged Nigerians to keep faith in democracy as a platform to deepen their participation in governance as patriotic citizens, urging them to deepen their resolve to sustain the ideals of democracy and commitment to a stronger state and a prosperous nation. According to Oyebanji, Democracy Day offers an opportunity for sober reflection on the journey so far and to deepen their resolve to sustain the ideals of democracy...

In the spirit of democracy day in Nigeria, Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani on Friday granted clemency to 97 inmates serving jail terms in Kaduna Correctional Centre. The Governor, while speaking at the Kaduna Correctional Centre to mark the day, reaffirmed the enduring values of justice, compassion, freedom and democratic governance that define the June 12 struggle. He explained that the release of the inmates was in exercise of the constitutional Prerogative of Mercy, following...