By: Abudu Olalekan They took them in broad daylight. Around 9:30 a.m., Friday. Schools were in session. Kids were at their desks. Teachers were teaching. Then — gunfire. Shouting. Chaos. By the time it was over, bandits had snatched students and teachers from three schools in Oriire, Oyo State. Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota….
By: Abudu Olalekan Politics in Nigeria? It’s not just about power. It’s about whispers. Shadows. Stories that start somewhere and end up meaning something completely different. And Vice President Kashim Shettima just dropped one of those stories — raw, real, and a little wild. He said it straight: They told Tinubu I wanted him dead….
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 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…
