By: Abudu Olalekan Sheikh Abubakar Gumi has come out again—loud and clear—and this time he’s warning Nigeria to be very careful about bringing foreign military forces, especially the United States, into the country’s fight against terrorism. The Islamic cleric, who’s spoken on security issues for years now, said on Monday, May 18, in a statement…
By: Abudu Olalekan A man lost his life when gunfire erupted at an APC primary vote in Ikotun. Things turned violent quickly, yes. At a school in Ile-Iwe, Egbe – where ballots were being cast – more than a few ended up hurt amid the disorder. The scene spiraled beyond control before anyone could react….
By: Abudu Olalekan It was supposed to be a normal school day in Oriire. Instead? It turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the grim numbers Sunday: seven teachers kidnapped. One Islamic Studies teacher killed. And as for the students, well, the exact number of missing pupils remains unclear. A detail that…
By: Abudu Olalekan The APC’s hunt for House of Representatives candidates turned into a real rollercoaster this past weekend. Picture this: voting materials hijacked, tempers flaring, and some big names suddenly out of the race. All this just months before the 2027 general elections. Now, Reportersroom dug into what happened across the country. We’ll give…
By: Abudu Olalekan Friday dawned with terror gripping Yawota, Esiele, and Alausa when gunmen stormed three schools at once. Silence broke under gunfire instead of bells that morning. Children and staff vanished into unknown paths soon after the attackers appeared without warning. Heavy weapons flashed through school gates before anyone could react. The air thickened…
By: Abudu Olalekan Besides operating across borders, the militant showed ties to abductions in Nigeria’s northeast. Confirmation came after joint efforts by troops from two nations pieced together intelligence clues. Though hiding under false names, he was tracked through consistent surveillance work. With links to past violence, his role expanded during periods of regional instability….
