Suspected gunmen have abducted a 60-year-old Headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, Budo Aare, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr. Kolawale Mathew Owoade, popularly known as Onaiye, and are demanding a ransom of N30 million for his release. The victim was reportedly kidnapped on Saturday, July 11, 2026, between 5 p.m. and…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed optimism that the 36 State Houses of Assembly will simultaneously approve the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of State Police, describing the move as a major milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s internal security framework. Governor Abiodun stated this during an Arise Television Town Hall Meeting on State…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to secure the release of dozens of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards and directing a specialized rescue unit to intensify operations in the troubled Oriire Local Government Area. The latest intervention comes 16 days after…
In a significant breakthrough, the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has apprehended three individuals accused of raping minors in separate incidents across the State. The suspects, who are facing serious allegations, include a teacher, a farmworker, and a 60-year-old man. Teacher’s Shocking Confession One of the suspects, 26-year-old Elijah Olawale,…
