Author: Vincent Osuwo

Troops in the early hours of Friday repelled an attempted infiltration by Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists into three communities near Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Capt. Muhammad Goni, acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, stated in a statement that the communities affected were Muna Garage, Shuwari Village, and the Ajilari Cross area. Ajilari Cross is located in the southern section of Maiduguri metropolis, approximately 6-8 kilometers from the city center. Muna Garage is located on the western outskirts of Maiduguri, along the route to Dikwa/Gamboru. It is located around…

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress’s presidential contender for 2027, has expressed joy that the kidnapped pupils were safely rescued, but he has urged the government to fortify the nation’s security framework in order to avoid such occurrences. Obi praised security guards and others who helped secure the children’s release in a message posted on his verified account on Saturday. “I am greatly relieved and delighted to learn of the safe rescue of the schoolchildren who were kidnapped. “I sincerely thank all those whose tireless efforts made their freedom possible, especially the security personnel and everyone who worked behind the…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde On Saturday, visited the Military Hospital in Ibadan to see the rescued Oriire pupils and teachers, who are still undergoing treatment. The victims were students and teachers who were kidnapped by gunmen in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026, and held captive for more than 50 days before being released. The federal government announced their rescue on Friday, with special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stating that security services had successfully secured the release of all detainees. Chronicle NG reports that Makinde stated that his administration’s…

Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, has criticized African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar for neglecting to remark on the return of the abducted Oriire students and teachers. Onanuga said that over 18 hours after the victims’ release, Atiku has refused to recognize the incident. Onanuga observed in a Saturday post on his X account that Atiku had constantly criticized the federal government for the kidnapping while the victims were still in captivity. He said the former vice president has been silent since their release. “Almost 18 hours after the Oriire pupils and their…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that his administration’s first priority is to reunite the students and teachers released from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area with their families and help them with rehabilitation following their 56-day captivity. The governor announced this in a post on his X account on Friday, following the victims’ successful rescue and expressing appreciation for their safe return after over two months in the possession of their abductors. Makinde stated that the state government will guarantee that the recovered students and instructors receive the required care to recuperate from the physical and mental damage…

Senator Ali Ndume has appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts towards securing the release of residents of his constituency who remain in captivity following the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Friday, the lawmaker urged the military to shift attention to Borno South, where dozens of people are still being held by kidnappers and insurgents. The appeal comes on Friday after schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity. The victims were kidnapped on May 15,…

President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States would “completely decimate” Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president. “1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. “Orders have already been given, and the U.S. military is ready, willing,…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday publicly confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. This came as political parties rushed to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for submitting presidential and National Assembly candidates. The ruling All Progressives Congress delivered Tinubu’s and Shettima’s nomination forms to its national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, in Abuja for forwarding to INEC, officially putting a stop to months of speculation that the president would replace his deputy with a northern Christian. The news came as INEC said that it has received presidential and vice-presidential nominations from the African…

The European champions Spain overcame Belgium 2-1 to secure a heavyweight World Cup semi-final clash against France on Friday. The breathtaking conclusion at SoFi Stadium paves the way for an exciting clash between European champions Spain and the tournament favorites, France, featuring the in-form Kylian Mbappé in Dallas on Tuesday. However, it was devastating for Belgium’s backup goalie Senne Lammens, brought on late, who mishandled a shot into Merino’s way. The thrilling conclusion occurred after Fabian Ruiz had scored first for Spain, only for Charles De Ketelaere to equalize for Belgium unexpectedly before the break. With Kevin De Bruyne and…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has voiced his relief after the rescue of students and teachers kidnapped in the Orire Local Government Area, calling their release after 57 days in captivity “a significant relief” for their families and the residents of Oyo State. In a brief phone interview for Politics Today on Channels Television on Friday, right after the rescue news emerged, Makinde expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for their role in securing the victims’ release. “It’s such a big relief for all of us and for those waiting, you know, for these past 57 days.…