By Eric Elezuo Since the triumphant return of the 44 kidnapped pupils and teachers of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, questions from many quarters have flooded the media space as to the actual mechanism employed by the Federal Government, Oyo State government and the security agencies to secure their freedom. To the average…
Parents seeking justice for their 5-year-old daughter, who was reportedly r@ped in Anguwan Rogo community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, have accused the police of demanding N50,000 for the investigation. The minor identified as Hauwa’u Hayatu, was said to have been s3xually assaulted by one Zubairu Ussaini, last Thursday. …
The president of the Senegalese Football Federation has revealed that the country’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign was marred by internal unrest after head coach Pape Thiaw reportedly demanded a salary increase during the tournament. Thiaw was dismissed on Sunday, days after Senegal’s 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32 on July…
Former Nigerian Army spokesperson, retired General John Enenche, has acknowledged public skepticism over official claims that teachers and schoolchildren abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State were rescued without the payment of ransom or a prisoner exchange. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Enenche said many Nigerians find such assurances difficult to…
The Principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, Mrs. Alamu Folawe, has described the emotional and psychological trauma she, fellow teachers, and pupils endured during the 56 days they spent in captivity before being rescued by security forces. According to a Vanguard report published on Monday, July 13, 2026, Folawe spoke during the official handover of…
A Yoruba cultural leader, HSM Aare Oba Dr. Amb. Adeyemi, Oba Ede ati Asa Ile Yoruba, has questioned the timing of the kidnapping of students in Oriire, Oyo State, noting that the incident occurred a day after Governor Seyi Makinde declared his intention to run for the presidency. Speaking in a video published by FeelRightNews…
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, has said the nine people killed in the overnight attack on Kum Community in Riyom Local Government Area were all members of his extended family. According to a Daily Post report published on…
The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, says she is uncertain about returning to her post following the traumatic experience of spending 56 days in captivity after being abducted. According to a Tribune report published on Monday, July 13, 2026, Alamu spoke after she…
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, has explained why aerial surveillance failed to locate the 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, saying the dense forest canopy of the Old Oyo National Park prevented drones and aircraft from detecting the kidnappers’ hideout. According to a…
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has denied reports alleging that Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency attempted to recruit him and that he is under house arrest, describing the claims as false. According to a report by Anadolu Agency published on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Ahmadinejad’s office issued a statement rejecting a report by The New York…
