Federal Delegation Visits Oyo Communities After School Abductions, Promises Military Base Review
A high-powered Federal Government delegation on Sunday visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School. The delegation assured community leaders that their request for the establishment of a military base in the area would be conveyed to President Bola Tinubu for consideration and approval.
Federal High Court Sets June 3 for Hearing in Suit to Stop David Mark from Leading ADC
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 3 for hearing in a suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, seeking to restrain David Mark and others from parading themselves as leaders of the African Democratic Congress. Hearing notices have been issued and served on lawyers representing all parties in the matter.
Prominent Islamic Cleric Hacked to Death in Kwara Community
Alfa Iliasu, a widely respected Islamic cleric in Ilesha-Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been killed. Community leaders confirmed that the cleric, who commanded respect across Baruten and neighbouring communities, was hacked to death under controversial circumstances.
Tinubu Approves 1,000 Forest Guards, Orders Special Rescue Team Deployment in Oyo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and ordered the deployment of a specialised security team to intensify efforts to rescue pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. The President directed that the rescue operation be intelligence-led and carefully coordinated to improve surveillance in forested areas frequently exploited by criminal elements.
NUT Declares Indefinite Strike in Oyo Over Abduction of Teachers and Pupils
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to commence an indefinite strike from Monday, June 1, 2026, in protest over the continued abduction of teachers and pupils in the state. The directive is aimed at pressuring the government to take urgent steps to secure the safe release of the victims, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Bauchi Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Attack on PDP Secretariat
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the attack on the Peoples Democratic Party Secretariat in Bauchi, which resulted in the vandalisation of property and disruption of political activities. The suspects were arrested following the incident, which occurred on May 24, 2026, during a political gathering linked to a governorship declaration event organised by a faction of the PDP in the state.
Atiku, Hayatu-Deen Meet in Lagos in ADC Reconciliation Push Ahead of 2027
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday held a closed-door meeting with fellow African Democratic Congress presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen at his Lagos residence, as reconciliation efforts within the party gather pace. Sources said the meeting is connected to ongoing attempts to unite aggrieved aspirants following the party’s recently concluded presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general election.
Wike Denies Endorsing Any Candidate for 2027 Rivers State Governorship Race
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports that he has endorsed any candidate for the 2027 Rivers State governorship election, including APC’s Ogundu Kingsley Chinda. The former Rivers State governor stressed that no final decision has been taken on the governorship ticket and that aspirants would still have the opportunity to contest and prove their popularity.
Two Killed, Ten Houses Burnt in Kwara Community After Clash Involving Islamic Scholar
Two people were killed and approximately ten houses burnt in Ilesha-Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Saturday, following a violent clash involving an Islamic scholar that triggered widespread mob attacks in the community. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, describing it as mob violence, arson and extrajudicial killing.
NSCDC Arraigns 15 Chinese Nationals, Nine Nigerians Over Alleged Illegal Lithium Mining in Nasarawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining in Nasarawa State. The defendants were brought before Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia following their arrest on May 16, 2026, in Kokona Local Government Area of the state. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Attah Onoja, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday.
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