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In a swift and coordinated security operation, Ondo State Police Command has rescued 26-year-old Ogechi John barely hours after she was abducted at gunpoint by suspected kidnappers in Owo.The dramatic rescue, which also led to the arrest of four suspects, highlights the growing effectiveness of joint security efforts in the state as authorities intensify the manhunt for a fleeing herbalist believed to be connected to the crime.According to police accounts, the abduction occurred on Monday when gunmen stormed Gozako Filling Station along the Emure–Akure Expressway in an ash-coloured, unregistered Toyota Camry. They forcibly seized Miss John before speeding off into…

In a sharp escalation of diplomatic tensions, Nigeria has signaled it may impose retaliatory restrictions on South Africans within its borders, following what it describes as the inadequate protection of its citizens amid a fresh wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa.Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu voiced the Federal Government’s deep disappointment with South African authorities and security agencies, which she accused of failing to shield Nigerians from harassment, intimidation, looting, and physical attacks. Speaking to State House correspondents on Tuesday, Ojukwu emphasized that many of the affected Nigerians are legitimate business operators, flatly rejecting claims by some South…

In a viral video released from captivity, Mrs. Rachael Folawe Alamu, the Principal of Community High School, Esiele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has refuted media reports claiming her kidnappers are demanding a ₦1 billion ransom, weapons, or the imposition of Sharia law in Nigeria. Speaking 24 days after her abduction, the principal clarified that the reports are false. She stated that she and other hostages were shown news stories alleging huge financial and religious demands, which she firmly denied. According to Mrs. Alamu, the only demand made by the kidnappers is the release of their colleagues…

Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of Nigeria’s ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, citing a pattern of disrespect from party leaders and the unfulfilled commitments of the consensus governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola.In a resignation letter dated May 31 and addressed to Ogun State APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, Iyabo announced her immediate exit from the party barely two months after she stepped aside in the contentious race for the 2027 governorship ticket. She had joined the APC only in February, quickly emerging as a prominent contender before yielding to the party’s preference…

US President Donald Trump has urged Israel and Iran to halt their escalating hostilities and implement an immediate ceasefire, following the first direct exchange of strikes between the two adversaries on each other’s territory since a fragile truce took effect in April.The latest confrontation began with Iran firing missiles at targets in northern Israel. Israel responded swiftly and forcefully, dispatching dozens of fighter jets to strike Iranian defence systems in western and central Iran, according to the Israeli military.In a social media post, Trump directly appealed to both nations to end the violence. “Stop shooting,” he wrote, later adding that…

In a landmark judgment delivered on May 6, 2026, the Federal High Court in Lagos declared the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes unlawful. The court ruled that the planned spending of N40 billion on 465 bulletproof vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional provisions, and the public trust.Justice Yellim Bogoro, who presided over Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1606/2023 brought by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), held that the expenditure was arbitrary, disproportionate, and inconsistent with statutory standards. The judge noted the absence of due process, competitive…

‏The Nigerian Federal Government has delayed the planned evacuation of its nationals from South Africa, shifting the operation from Monday to Wednesday, 10 June 2026.In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited “unforeseen logistical considerations” as the reason for the postponement. Officials noted that the delay will allow time to finalise all operational arrangements to ensure a smooth exercise.More than 1,000 Nigerians have already been screened and cleared for repatriation. President Bola Tinubu has approved five evacuation flights for the operation. The Ministry said further details on flight schedules and arrival plans will be released once…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has named Nigeria among the most expensive countries globally for airline operations, citing persistently high costs that threaten the sustainability and growth of local carriers.Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Brazil, Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, acknowledged ongoing reformefforts by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. However, he noted that excessive taxes, charges, and operational expenses continue to undermine the competitiveness and profitability of Nigerian airlines.Al-Awadhi highlighted that these cost pressures limit the aviation sector’s potential in the region. To ease the…

President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will not be intimidated by terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, or violent extremists, insisting that their actions will not define the identity of Nigerians.In a statement posted on his verified X account (@officialABAT), the President affirmed: “Nigeria will not surrender to fear. We will not allow terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, or violent extremists to define who we are as a people. Their violence is not our identity. Their hatred does not represent Nigerians of any faith, creed, or community.”Tinubu emphasized that the battle against insecurity is not the military’s responsibility alone, but a collective national…

The Oyo State Government has swiftly demolished a building identified as a hideout for the kidnappers of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul.The demolition, carried out early Monday morning June 8, 2026, by the Ministry of Lands and Housing in collaboration with security agencies, came less than 48 hours after the victims were rescued. Officials described the action as a strong signal of the government’s zero-tolerance policy against criminality.Mrs. John-Paul and her twins were abducted on June 3, 2026, along Elewura, Ring Road, Ibadan,…