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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.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the nation's security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers of Oriire Local Government Area. Alli, in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan, also praised the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and the neutralisation of some members of the criminal gang during the rescue operation. The APC governorship candidate  described the operation as a major victory against criminality, applauding  the feat as a demonstration of the renewed commitment of President Tinubu's administration to safeguarding lives and property across the country. He said that the successful operation had rekindled hope among Nigerians that the security architecture under the Tinubu administration was becoming more proactive, intelligence-driven and result-oriented. The lawmaker said the swift response by the security agen...

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT  President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound joy at the successful rescue of the children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, by the security forces.  President Tinubu praised the heroic efforts of the security agencies, especially the military, the DSS and the police, for working round the clock in the last 56 days to secure the release of the abducted children and their teachers without any collateral damage and for arresting eight of the abductors and neutralising others. President Tinubu regretted the anguish that the children and their teachers, as well as members of their families and the entire nation, have experienced since the sad occurrence. For cooperating with the Federal Government in all rescue efforts, President Tinubu commended the Oyo State Government and charged it to ensure adequate security around schools across the state.  "I am profoundly happy that our security forces successfully rescue...

There exists within Oyo State a profound yearning—not merely for sustenance, but for governance that is competent, purposeful, and humane. A yearning for infrastructure that binds our agrarian hinterlands to thriving markets. For institutions of learning where pedagogy is actualized and intellect is cultivated. For a healthcare system that restores dignity rather than defers it. For leadership conceived as stewardship, not privilege. As the horizon of 2027 draws near, that collective yearning is crystallizing into expectation. It is the expectation of renewal. That expectation finds its embodiment in Barr. Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland and Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District—an individual whose antecedents suggest he may be the catalyst Oyo requires to illuminate its path toward virtuous governance and expedited development. A luminary does not originate light; it refracts and directs it toward obscurity. Barr. Alli’s ...

An Open Letter to Fellow Progressives in Oyo State By Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK). “We must Navigate the Crossroads of Grievance, Inclusivity, and the 2027 Mandate on Motion”  Over the past few weeks, my office and personal communication channels have been flooded with messages from dedicated party faithful, key stakeholders, and passionate foot soldiers across Oyo State. Many of these engagements have been marked by a palpable sense of dissent, frustration, and deep-seated concern regarding the trajectory of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the primary process. I hear you loud and clear. It is both a duty and an honour to serve as a sounding board for your anxieties, and I do not take for granted the trust required to pour out your hearts to me during this politically charged season.   Let it be known that I do not sit in an ivory tower, detached from the emotional and structural realities of our movement. I intimately share...

As Oyo State approaches the 2027 governorship race, the conversation among political stakeholders, civil society, and everyday citizens keeps returning to one question: Who has the antecedents, capacity, tested experience and vision to move Oyo from potential to prosperity? For many within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and across party lines, the answer increasingly points to Barr. Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland and current Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District. The phrase  'Oyo Ahead'  is more than a campaign slogan. It is a statement of intent. It is a pledge to development that touches every LGA, and governance that puts people first. It speaks to a future where governance is measured not by noise, but by results. It speaks to a state where development touches every local government, and where good governance becomes the standard, not the exception.  Barr. Alli’s career shows a leader who has managed government...

I am addressing this statement as a direct, brotherly appeal to all my fellow gubernatorial aspirants who stood with me in the trenches under the banner of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). We have passed the stage of internal contests, and it is fundamentally not ideal for us to still be at loggerheads at this critical point in time. The primary election has come and gone, and our immediate, sacred duty now is to shift our focus toward rallying round to build the party, merge our formidable political structures, and build an atmosphere of genuine love and unity. This is a personal admonition and a heartfelt appeal from me to everyone to begin to rethink our path, look at the bigger picture, and define a unified way forward that guarantees the reclamation of the Agodi Government House.  While we talk about unity, I find it necessary to directly confront and completely undress the malicious lies and baseless allegations being peddled by merchants of d...