Sunday, July 5, 2026

Oriire Local Government Area

July 3, 2026

Youth parliament speaker renews call for rescue of Oyo abductees

She urged the government to sustain efforts toward their safe and immediate return.

Oyo abducted pupils and teachers.
July 3, 2026

Oyo Abduction: Schools reopen as teachers end one-month strike

The strike, which began on June 1, followed the abduction of teachers and pupils in the Oriire Local Government Area on May 15.

Students in a class used to illustrate this story
July 1, 2026

Oyo Abduction: NUT suspends strike, direct teachers to resume Thursday 

The union said the decision was taken in the collective interest of teachers, learners and the general public.

Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
June 22, 2026

Oyo residents protest as Oriire schoolchildren, teachers remain in captivity 38 days after abduction

The protest disrupted movement of road users heading towardsGbagi-Oja, Ojoo, Olodo, Gate and other adjoining locations.

protest
June 12, 2026

Oyo govt. warns opposition against politicising Oriire kidnapping

He advised the opposition to view the incident from an apolitical perspective.

Seyi Makinde
June 12, 2026

Bandits keeping Oyo hostages in expansive National Park; govt working tirelessly to secure their freedom: Makinde

At least 46 schoolchildren, teachers, and a toddler remain in captivity after a mass abduction on May 15, 2026.

Governor Seyi Makinde and photos of abducted teachers
June 8, 2026

Rotimi Taiwo: Nigeria must win this war!

Thinking about the family of the beheaded Michael Oyedokun. What was his sin?

Oyo abducted pupils and teachers.
June 7, 2026

Ohanaeze demands immediate rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers in bandits’ custody

Mr Mbata said the abduction of children from their schools was an attack on the hopes of families and the future of Nigeria.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo
June 6, 2026
The victims