School Abduction Archives

Presidency Blasts Makinde Over UN Probe Call on Oyo School Abduction

The Presidency has faulted Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire...

The Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the reconstruction of Ijio-Idiko-Ile Road which is one of the roads in the Oke Ogun geo-political zone in the state. Makinde also disclosed that he had given the go-ahead for the renovation of Iseyin Township Hall. Makinde, made these known during a town hall meeting held at Iseyin Town Hall in Iseyin Local Government Area, on Thursday. In his speech, Makinde informed the audience that construction is still going on at the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso campus's College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus. He declared that Oba Abdul Ganiy Adekunle Salau, the most recent Aseyin of Iseyin, would be honored by having the campus lecture hall bear his name.

NEWS2 weeks ago

BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Finally Regain Freedom

The pupils and teachers who were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have finally regained their freedom following a successful rescue operation by...

NEWS2 months ago

BREAKING: “Rescue the Children or Resign” — Sowore Marches on Aso Rock as Security Tightens

Security was significantly tightened around the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Thursday as human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, moved...

NEWS2 months ago

“I Know the Politicians Behind Oyo School Kidnap, I’ll Expose Them All” — Sunday Igboho

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has alleged that certain politicians are behind the recent abduction of students in Oriire Local Government...

NEWS2 months ago

Oyo Teachers Order Indefinite Shutdown of Public Schools Over Abducted Colleagues, Students

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State has ordered an indefinite shutdown of public primary and secondary schools across the state following the abduction...

NEWS2 months ago

No Joy on Children’s Day as Students Languish in Captivity — Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the continued abduction of schoolchildren across Nigeria, saying the 2026 Children’s Day celebration has...

Makinde Wins Polling Unit, Sweeps Adelabu’s Polling Unit

NEWS2 months ago

Oyo School Attack: Makinde Assures Swift Rescue of Abducted Students, Teachers

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents of Oyo State that efforts are ongoing to secure the release of students and teachers abducted during recent attacks on...

NEWS3 months ago

Horror in Kogi: Gunmen Abduct 24 Pupils in Orphanage Raid, 15 Rescued

Tragedy struck in Kogi State as armed men invaded an orphanage facility and abducted 24 persons, including 23 pupils and the wife of the school proprietor,...

NEWS8 months ago

Kebbi Orders Immediate Shutdown Of Schools After Bandits Kidnap 25 Girls

All public and private schools across Kebbi State have been directed to shut down immediately as authorities respond to a fresh wave of insecurity following a...

NEWS8 months ago

Midnight Terror In Niger: Students, Staff Abducted From Catholic School

A wave of fear has gripped Niger State following a midnight terrorist raid on St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government...