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He disclosed that seven secondary school students from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, 18 pupils from First Baptist Church Nursery and Primary School, as well as seven teachers, were abducted during the attack.

everything within its capacity to ensure the safe release of the abducted pupils and teachers. Addressing journalists, he described the situation as “fluid and difficult,” noting that security operations are still ongoing to ensure the safe release of the abductees...

MAKINDE OPENS DOOR FOR DIALOGUE OVER OYO ABDUCTIONS Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has expressed readiness to listen to the demands of the bandits who unleashed terror and abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state...

United States of America, from October 2007 to August 2012, received military training at the Great Lake, Illinois, Chicago. While congratulating the duo, Governor Makinde counselled them to see their appointment as a call to service.

of the Pacesetter Mineral Development Company. The appointments were contained in letters signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. Mr Fagbenro, who worked at the Department of Defense, Army, Network Enterprise Centre, Fort Belvoir, Virginia,...

MAKINDE APPOINTS NEW SPECIAL ADVISER ON SECURITY The Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Abayomi Fagbenro as his new Special Adviser on Security. The Governor also approved the appointment of Prince Arowosaye Adeyemi as the Board Chairman ...

INEC said the voter register will be displayed for claims and objections from July 23 to July 29, 2026, to ensure accuracy and credibility ahead of the elections.

The exercise targets Nigerians who recently turned 18 and those who missed earlier registration phases. Registered voters seeking transfer of registration, PVC replacement or biodata correction can access INEC’s online portal or visit INEC offices nationwide.

INEC RESUMES FINAL PHASE OF VOTER REGISTRATION AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS The Independent National Electoral Commission has resumed the third and final phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

while repeat offenders may be referred for rehabilitation and temporarily suspended if they continue to fail tests. The policy also requires schools to establish disciplinary committees and report drug-related violent incidents to law enforcement agencies.

Under the new guideline, all newly admitted students will undergo drug tests at entry, while periodic and surprise screenings will also be conducted. Students who test positive will receive counselling and treatment,

FG INTRODUCES MANDATORY DRUG TESTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS The Federal Government has introduced compulsory drug testing for secondary school students as part of new measures to curb substance abuse in schools.

Aderinto disclosed that the Oyo state government re-engaged 930 ad hoc workers, comprising environmental vanguards, sweepers, and parkers, to strengthen environmental sanitation efforts.

The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Demola Aderinto made this known during a press conference marking his first 100 days in office...

OYO GOVT TO ENFORCE DAILY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE The Oyo State Government has stressed the importance of enforcing daily environmental sanitation across the state, rather than relying on weekly or monthly exercises...

Chairman of OYSIEC, Dr. Babatunde Adeniyi in a special interview with BCOS, disclosed that the commission has stepped up strategic engagements aimed at guaranteeing a smooth, peaceful, and transparent exercise.

OYSIEC CONFIRMS DECEMBER 29 AS DATE FOR LG POLLS The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has reaffirmed that December 29, 2026, remains the scheduled date for the local government elections across all 33 local government areas in the state...

Police spokesperson Sunday Abutu added that Commissioner of Police Michael Falade has ordered an investigation and a manhunt for the attackers. Authorities urged residents to remain

The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed the incident and said a joint rescue operation involving security agencies and local groups is underway.

GUNMEN ATTACK EKITI CHURCH, KILL PASTOR AND ABDUCT WORSHIPPERS Gunmen attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo Ekiti on Tuesday night, killing a pastor and abducting several worshippers during a service.