Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced plans to acquire additional security drones as part of efforts to strengthen surveillance and tackle rising security concerns across the state. The governor said the move builds on earlier security investments, including the reported purchase of five drones under President Bola Tinubu’s administration framework for enhanced national security coordination.

According to a report by SaharaReporters, Adeleke explained that the new technology-driven approach will improve intelligence gathering, monitoring of hotspots, and rapid response to threats in vulnerable communities.

The initiative is part of a broader security strategy combining technology, community policing, and collaboration with security agencies. The governor stressed that protecting lives and property remains a top priority, especially in border and rural areas facing increased risks.

Punch Newspaper reports that gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori has apologised following backlash over her comments on the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.

In a video shared on Instagram, she said her earlier remarks were misunderstood and never intended to diminish the pain of victims or their families. Alaseyori expressed regret that her words caused hurt, especially among parents and Nigerians deeply affected by the tragedy. She appealed for forgiveness, stressing that her message was meant to encourage prayers alongside government efforts to rescue the victims and address insecurity.

The incident sparked debate online, with critics arguing that prayers alone were insufficient and stronger action was needed from authorities.

Punch Newspaper reports that Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, have applauded the judiciary and security agencies over the conviction and death sentence of four terrorists responsible for the 2022 St Francis Catholic Church, Owo massacre.

They described the ruling as a victory for justice and the rule of law, noting that it brings relief to victims’ families and the wider community. They praised the diligence of prosecutors and investigators, saying the verdict sends a strong warning to those involved in terrorism and violent crime. They also urged security agencies to sustain efforts to arrest remaining suspects and strengthen the fight against insecurity in the state.

The Nation Newspaper reports a fresh wave of commendation for Nigeria’s security forces and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu after sweeping May 2026 operations across the country. Security agencies neutralised 317 terrorists and criminals, rescued 221 kidnapped victims, arrested 314 suspects and recovered 93 weapons, counter-terror breakthroughs across regions.

The Community Safety Vanguard praised the military success while urging sustained pressure on remaining networks. It condemned the Oyo school abductions and demanded urgent rescue of victims. From North-East insurgents to South-South oil theft, officials say the operations signal renewed momentum in Nigeria’s security fight. Headlines: “Security Forces Record Major Wins in Nationwide Operations”, “Ribadu, Military Hailed After 317 Terrorists Neutralised”, “Nigeria Steps Up War on Kidnapping and Terror Networks”.

A fresh security scare has hit Oyo State after the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) confirmed that suspected terrorists attacked its office in Ogbomoso.

According to reports, the attackers stormed the facility, creating panic in the area and reportedly making away with weapons during the operation. The incident has heightened concerns about the growing security challenges facing communities in the region.

As reported by Sahara Reporters, the NIS acknowledged the attack and said investigations were underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Local reports also indicate that security agencies have intensified efforts to track down those responsible.

The attack comes amid heightened security concerns in parts of Oyo State following recent incidents linked to armed groups and kidnappings. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant while security operations continue.

The President of the Association of Resident Doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital has called for a minimum monthly salary of N1 million for doctors and urged the government to bar politicians from seeking medical treatment abroad.

The President of the Association of Resident Doctors, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Dr John Omotoso, has decried the poor remuneration of health workers in Nigeria, calling for a minimum monthly salary of N1 million for the least-paid doctor. Omotoso made the demand on Monday while speaking during the 32nd induction ceremony of medical graduates into the Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences Medical Alumni Association of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.

He also advocated legislation to prohibit politicians and public office holders from travelling abroad for medical treatment, arguing that such a policy would help drive improvements in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Omotoso said, “The truth is that practising medicine in the country is no longer appealing and encouraging, and the faster the government move to address this challenge, the better for all of us.” He added, “I strongly recommend that the government should please declare a state of emergency in the health sector. And one of the most radical steps that can be taken is to implement a policy that will stop politicians and public office holders from going outside of this country to seek medical attention.”

According to the resident doctors’ leader, poor working conditions and inadequate remuneration have continued to fuel the migration of healthcare professionals abroad in search of better opportunities. He warned that the growing exodus of medical personnel was creating severe manpower shortages across health facilities in the country, with implications for healthcare delivery and patient care.

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