Popular radio broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has emerged as the Accord Party’s consensus governorship candidate in Oyo state.
The Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 1,797 personnel, including special marshals, to ensure a free traffic flow during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The police command in Oyo state says it killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued a hostage.
The news from Oyo should disturb the country’s conscience because it speaks to something larger than a single criminal attack.
The parents in a video on Sunday expressed worry over the safety of the victims following their abduction nine days ago.
The offences contravene the provisions of Sections 249(d), 390(9), 419 and 516 of the Criminal Law of Oyo State, 2000.
It also regretted the killing of a mathematics teacher, Michael Oyedokun.
The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring terrorist attacks on schools in Nigeria.
A woman, identified as Habibat Azeez, said many residents had deserted the town.
The magistrate adjourned the matter until June 7 for hearing.
