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A prominent farmer in Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr. Sunday Togo, has regained his freedom after spending days in captivity following his abduction from his residence in Ekeje village. His rescue was successfully carried out by operatives of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), who reportedly tracked the kidnappers through the forest. […]
Residents of Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State were thrown into grief on Wednesday after a deadly attack on Government Secondary School claimed the lives of three people, including a vice principal and a six-year-old child. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when a large group of armed bandits reportedly stormed […]
The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, has received a boost in the SouthWest Zone of the country, with the inauguration of new executives, to oversee the promoters of the agenda identified as Renewed Hope Empowerment Association, RHOPEA. The event was held at Google Arena, Paapa, Airport Road, Alakia, Ibadan. Members of the executives […]
Tension broke out in parts of Osogbo and its environs on Tuesday as suspected political thugs allegedly unleashed violence in several communities, including Aisu, Owode-Ede and Oke-Fia, firing gunshots into the air and causing widespread panic among residents. Eyewitnesses said the sporadic shooting forced many people to flee for safety, while some residents reportedly sustained […]
Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has called on political parties and their supporters to suspend all planned political activities in Oriade Local Government Area of the state citing security concerns and the need to maintain public order. The directive, which affects rallies, campaigns, processions, gatherings, and other political engagements scheduled for tomorrow, […]
The Oyo State Government has stepped up its campaign against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the demolition of a building allegedly linked to a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Ibadan. The three-bedroom bungalow, situated in the Lako Community along the Aiyegun-Anaye Road axis of the state capital, was pulled down on Monday during a joint […]
The Presidency has defended the security agencies’ handling of recent abduction cases in Oyo State following public concerns and criticism over the quick rescue of the sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, and her twin sons, while schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Ogbomoso are yet to regain their freedom. Senior Special Assistant […]
The Media Office of Senator Sharafadeen Alli has strongly refuted a social media report alleging a connection between the Distiguished Senator and the recent abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons. In a statement issued on Sunday, the media office described the […]
Goods and properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed late Saturday night after a horrific car crash triggered a massive fire at the popular Dugbe Stationery Market in Ibadan. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred around 11:00 PM when a Lexus SUV, driving at high speed, lost control and rammed into an electric pole. […]
The kidnapped sister of Chief Adebayo Adelabu and her twin sons have been rescued. They were rescued in an operation involving the tactical deployment of personnel and intelligence assets from the Police Force. According to reports, the kidnappers abandoned their captives as security forces closed in on their location. The incident had generated significant public […]
