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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES EXPANSION OF NIGERIAN ARMY TO 12 DIVISIONS, RECRUITMENT OF 28,000 PERSONNEL TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions—a landmark move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. This approval underscores the President’s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges effectively and to strengthen national defence capabilities further. The expansion builds on the Administration’s sustained investments in the Armed Forces, including approval for the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, acquisition of critical military platforms and equipment, improvements in troop welfare, and ongoing support for operational readiness and force modernisation. Under the new structure, the Nigerian Army will operate twelve divisions, strategically positioned across the country as follows...
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Senator Alli congratulates Prof. Olapegba on appointment as UI's 14th substantive Vice-Chancellor

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has congratulated Prof. Peter Olapegba on his appointment as the 14th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI). Senator Alli, in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday in Ibadan, described Olapegba's appointment as a well-deserved recognition of academic excellence, visionary leadership and outstanding service. The governorship candidate said that Olapegba, a distinguished son of Igboora in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State, was a source of immense pride to the people of Oyo State, particularly the Ibarapa zone. He said that Olapegba's remarkable academic accomplishments, integrity, administrative competence and dedication to scholarship had earned him the confidence to lead Nigeria's premier university at a critical period in its history. According to Alli, the appointment is not only a personal mileston...
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APPRAISING DR. SHARAFADEEN ALLI’S LECTURE ON THE PROMISE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY AT OAU, ILE-IFE: A PROSE FOR OYO 2027 //By Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni

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In a decisive articulation of his governance philosophy, Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate Dr. Sharafadeen Alli has pledged to entrench full local government autonomy if elected in 2027. He describes the promise not as a mere political concession, but as the cornerstone of a restructured Oyo State where power, resources, and responsibility are devolved to the level closest to the people. Speaking as a guest lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate Dr. Sharafadeen Alli made a firm commitment to entrench full local government autonomy across Oyo State if elected in 2027. Addressing an audience of academics, students, and policy thinkers, Dr. Alli framed the promise within the broader discourse on federalism, development, and democratic accountability. He argued that the persistent underdevelopment at the grassroots is not due to a lack of resources, but to a structural defect: the emasculation of the third tier of government. The Benefits...
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Oriire Rescue: Senator Alli Visits Victims, Hails Tinubu, Security Forces, Pledges Support

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has visited the rescued pupils, teachers and other victims of the Oriire abduction currently receiving treatment at the Military Hospital in Ibadan. The governorship candidate, who was visibly moved by the trauma suffered by the victims, prayed for their speedy recovery and assured them of his unwavering support. Senator Alli described the abduction as a painful reminder of the security challenges confronting the nation, while expressing profound gratitude to Almighty God for the successful rescue of the captives. The lawmaker prayed fervently for the complete and speedy recovery of the victims, asking God to comfort them and restore them physically, emotionally and psychologically after their harrowing experience. He also prayed against any recurrence of such a tragic incident in Oyo State and across Nigeria, expressing confidence that sustained collaboration amo...
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The Rescue of Abducted Teachers and Pupils: Implications for the Security Architecture of the Tinubu Administration // By Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni

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The successful rescue of abducted teachers and pupils in Orire local governemnt represents far more than a tactical law enforcement outcome. It is a human story, and also a political and governance test, it constitutes a profound moral, social, and political inflection point for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. For months, Nigerians have watched with anxiety as schools and rural communities became targets. The abduction of educators and pupils strikes at the heart of two things every government is judged by: the safety of its citizens, and the future of its children. When teachers and learners are taken, classrooms empty, parents withdraw their children, and entire communities lose faith in the state’s ability to protect them. For the first time in recent memory, the abducted teachers and pupils were rescued without ransom payment or concession to kidnappers’ demands. This marks a decisive shift in Nigeria’s counter-kidnapping doctrine. It underscore...
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The Rescue of Abducted Teachers and Pupils: Implications for the Security Architecture of the TINUBU Administration// By Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni

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The successful rescue of abducted teachers and pupils in Orire local governemnt represents far more than a tactical law enforcement outcome. It is a human story, and also a political and  governance test, it constitutes a profound moral, social, and political inflection point for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. For months, Nigerians have watched with anxiety as schools and rural communities became targets. The abduction of educators and pupils strikes at the heart of two things every government is judged by: the safety of its citizens, and the future of its children. When teachers  and learners are taken, classrooms empty, parents withdraw their children, and entire  communities lose faith in the state’s ability to protect them. For the first time in recent memory, the abducted teachers and pupils were rescued without ransom payment or concession to kidnappers’ demands. This marks a decisive shift in Nigeria’s  counter-kidnapping ...
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PHOTOS: How Joint Forces Rescued Oyo Pupils, Teachers

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Nigerian security forces have released photos of the intelligence-led operation that rescued pupils and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State on May 15, 2026. Integrity mediaNews reports the search and rescue operation, which concluded July 9, followed a direct presidential mandate and was executed by a Defence Headquarters-directed Joint Inter-Agency Task Force comprising Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, DSS, NIA, DIA and NSCDC. The rescued victims have undergone comprehensive medical assessments and initial psychosocial support, and are expected to be handed over to the Oyo State Government before reunion with their families.
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