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When Justice Is Replaced by Mob Rule: The Urgent Need to Protect Innocent Lives in Nigeria

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The brutal killing of Malama Ummulkhair, a respected Islamic teacher and mother of four in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, is not just another tragic incident; it is a painful reminder of the dangerous consequences of jungle justice, misinformation, and the failure of society to uphold the rule of law. According to reports, Malama Ummulkhair was accused of attempting to steal children, an allegation that was never verified before a mob descended on her. She was reportedly rescued by security operatives and taken into police custody. Still, the situation took a horrifying turn when an angry crowd allegedly overwhelmed the security presence, dragged her away, and killed her. A woman who left her home to attend an Islamic programme, after receiving farewell words from her husband, never returned. A mother who dedicated her life to teaching and nurturing children became a victim of the very society she served. This incident raises serious questions that Nigerians must confront. How can an unver...
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Bandits Insist on Negotiating Only with Makinde

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   Oyo Kidnapping: Bandits Insist on Negotiating Only with Makinde …as Pupils, Teachers Spend 8 Days in Captivity Suspected bandits who abducted pupils and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have opened communication lines with the state government — but on one strict condition: they will negotiate only with Governor Seyi Makinde. The Oyo school abduction, which occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, has thrown communities in Esinele, Yamota, and Alawusa into mourning and fear. Victims include toddlers as young as two years old, primary and secondary school pupils, and teachers. As of today, eight days later, no child or adult has been officially released. According to an exclusive report by PUNCH, the kidnappers have declined to speak directly with the families of the abducted victims. A source close to the negotiation process disclosed that the bandits said they only want to talk to the governor and nobody else, adding that this was the condi...
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Ogbomoso Under Siege: PAI Blasts Rising Insecurity in Oyo, Demands Immediate Action from Makinde

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The (PAI) has raised serious concerns over the worsening security situation in following recent deadly attacks and kidnappings around Ogbomoso and other parts of the state, warning that “silence must not become complicity.” In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, the group described the recent wave of violence along the Ahoro-Esiele/Yawota axis of Oriire Local Government Area as a dangerous signal that insecurity has firmly taken root in the South-West. The statement, signed by PAI Chairman, , and General Secretary, , expressed deep sympathy with victims and families affected by the attacks. According to the group, the worsening situation in Ogbomoso should serve as a wake-up call to both the Government and the wider South-West region. “The wolf is no longer at the gate — it is already inside the compound,” the statement read. PAI lamented that many Nigerians once treated insecurity in Northern Nigeria and parts of the Middle Belt as distant crises until violence gra...
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GRAND CHIEF IMAM OF OYO LAND DECLARES MARATHON PRAYERS OVER INSECURITY, PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT OF OYOLAND

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The Office of the Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al-Imam Barrister Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has announced a special Marathon Prayer Programme aimed at seeking divine intervention over the growing insecurity in the nation, while also praying for peace, unity, and sustainable development in Oyoland and Nigeria as a whole. The revered Islamic leader expressed deep concern over the persistent security challenges confronting the country, particularly Oyo State, stressing that the situation demands both practical efforts and sincere spiritual intervention from all stakeholders. According to the Grand Chief Imam, the marathon prayers will feature Adhkaar, Nawaafil, recitation of the Glorious Qur’an, and special supplications dedicated to the peace and progress of the land. The spiritual gathering is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 26th May, 2026, corresponding with the blessed Day of Arafah, at the Oyo Central Mosque, from 12:00 PM until Maghrib time, Bidhnillah. The prayer session...
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UCH Nurses, Doctors Continue Strike Over Assault on Health Workers

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  The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, is still on strike following the death of a patient at the hospital’s Accident And Emergency Unit, leading to the physical assault of two doctors and a nurse by a relative of the deceased . The strike which began on Friday, had disrupted   health care services at the Hospital as doctors and nurses expressed their displeasure over rising cases of assault on health workers within the hospital.  The NANNM Chairman, UCH,  Mrs Olufunmilola Faminu,expressed concern that assault of  health workers in the country, had become a recurring decimal. She noted that such could cripple service delivery in hospitals and further aggravate brain drain in the medical profession.  Matron Faminu advised patients and their relatives, to express their grievances through the established channels for complaints, rather than assaulting health workers on duty.  Simila...
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MURIC Raises Alarm Over Appointments, Administrative Processes at FUNATO

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  By Our Correspondent   The , Oyo State Chapter, has expressed concern over recent appointments and administrative processes at the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), calling for transparency, fairness and inclusiveness in the institution’s management.   In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the State Secretary of the group, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, MURIC commended the Federal Government for establishing FUNATO, describing the institution as a major educational milestone for the Oke-Ogun zone and Oyo State in general.   However, the group alleged that recent developments under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi, have raised questions regarding equity and representation within the university’s administrative structure.   MURIC specifically referenced the appointments of Professor Emmanuel Adegbenga Adekoya, Professor Egbeyale, Professor Godwin Olutona, Professor Ojoawo and Professor A...
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Oyo Speaker Leads Lawmakers to Endorse APM Governorship Aspirant, Bimbo Adekanmbi

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  The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Wednesday led a delegation of lawmakers to endorse Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as the governorship aspirant of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The strategic breakfast meeting, held at the Iyaganku GRA residence of Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi in Ibadan, brought together members of the party in the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly. The gathering focused on strengthening party unity, building early political structures, and ensuring a coordinated approach toward the 2027 governorship election. Addressing the gathering, the Speaker described Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as an experienced political figure capable of sustaining good governance and providing purposeful leadership for the state. The Speaker noted that the endorsement by the lawmakers was borne out of their collective conviction in Adekanmbi’s leadership capacity, political maturity, and understanding of governance. ...
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