Sunday Igboho Explains Federal Government Refusal to Negotiate with Oriire Kidnappers
Sunday Igboho explains why the Nigerian government refused to meet kidnappers' demands following the rescue of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
July 11, 2026
NACOMYO Urges Government to Tackle Economic Drivers of Insecurity Following Oyo Rescue
NACOMYO has called on the Nigerian government to address poverty and unemployment as primary drivers of national insecurity, following the safe rescue of 46 hostages in Oyo State.
July 11, 2026
Abuja Court Rules Against Non-Specialist Lawyers Representing Police in Civil Suits
The National Industrial Court has barred police officers outside the Specialist Legal Cadre from representing the Force in civil cases and ordered the deployment of legal officers to every police station in Nigeria.
July 11, 2026
Hajja Bintu Konto Named Labour Party Vice-Presidential Candidate for 2027
The Labour Party has selected public health expert Hajja Bintu Konto as the vice-presidential candidate to run alongside Dr. Chibuzo Okereke in the 2027 general election.
July 11, 2026
Nigerian military reveals details of Oyo school kidnapping rescue mission
The Nigerian military provides details on a multi-agency operation that led to the safe rescue of 44 students and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State.
July 11, 2026
Media denied entry as Governor Makinde visits rescued Oriire captives
Journalists were barred from the Ibadan military hospital where kidnapped students and teachers are recovering, while Governor Seyi Makinde was given exclusive access.
July 11, 2026
Niger State Police Prosecute Drivers After Seizing 82 Vehicles
Niger State police have charged motorists after impounding 82 vehicles during a crackdown on unregistered cars, defaced plates, and illegal tinted glass.
July 11, 2026
Military and local vigilantes dismantle insurgent camps following Miringa raid in Borno
Operation HADIN KAI troops and local hunters destroyed multiple insurgent camps in Borno State following an attack on the Miringa community.
July 11, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto: Successful Oyo Rescue Boosts Optimism Against Insecurity
Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III commends the successful rescue of 44 kidnapped victims in Oyo, describing it as a beacon of hope while urging similar efforts to secure abducted schoolchildren in Borno.
July 11, 2026
Peter Obi criticizes the detention of Nnamdi Kanu’s physician
Peter Obi has criticized the arrest of Professor Martin Aghaji, a cardiothoracic surgeon linked to Nnamdi Kanu, calling the event a troubling disregard for the rule of law.
July 11, 2026