Oriire kidnap: Why FG rejected terrorists’ demands – Sunday Igboho
The pupils and teachers of Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele; LA Primary School; and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, were abducted on 15 May 2026 and held captive for 56 days before they were rescued on Friday by a combined security team.
African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism
“Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places allocated to that continent rising from five to nine in an expanded 48-nation event.
Multiple arrests pushed kidnappers to release Oyo teachers, pupils – Military
The military on Saturday said that multiple arrests in Oyo State and other parts of the country, disrupting the activities of the group that kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo, forced it to release the captives unconditionally.
UNILAG’s English department alumni holds maiden reunion
UNILAG Department of English Alumni, UDEA, has fixed her maiden reunion programmes for Friday, July 17 and Saturday 18.
Rescued Oyo School pupils, teachers currently receiving medical treatment – Army
“The pupils and teachers are currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital and will be handed over to the Oyo State Government in due course so as to be reunited with their families,” he said.
Rehabilitating rescued Oyo teachers, pupils now our priority – Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said his administration’s immediate focus is to reunite the teachers and pupils rescued from kidnappers in Oriire Local Government Area with their families and provide them with rehabilitation following their 56-day captivity.
