Oyo kidnap: NSCDC boss lauds resilience, professionalism of rescue team
Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended the resilience and professionalism by the rescue team of the abducted Oyo pupils and teachers. This is contained in a statement by NSCDC Public Relations Officer (PRO), Babawale Afolabi, on Saturday in Abuja. Audi recalled that 44 students and […]
Why Mythologies Matter
By Toyin Falola I am happy to deliver the lecture to inaugurate the Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. I had previously commended the University for this initiative: https://toyinfalolanetwork.org/new-ideas-from-emmanuel-alayande-university-of-education/ I will be speaking on mythologies, to take an aspect from their larger theme […]
Tinubu approves upgrade of Fed Polytechnic Nasarawa, to specialised federal university
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa State, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology. The upgrade is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening technical education, developing human capital, and unlocking Nigeria’s vast solid minerals potential. The approval followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed […]
PROFESSOR WILHELMINA J. KALU AT 80
By Toyin Falola Human society is interesting. It is interesting because of its dual nature. Above and below, loud and silent, outspoken and reserved. These dynamics have significantly marked how certain individuals are perceived and accorded respect and a place within society. As mentioned above, some personalities command attention through noise, and there […]
Oriire 46: Oyo says rescue is victory for principled leadership
The Oyo State Government has described the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted on May 15 in Oriire Local Government Area, as a victory for resilience and principled leadership. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr Dotun Oyelade. He said […]
The urgent need for therapy after the release of the kidnapped students and teachers of Orire community
By Toyin Falola We are blessed that the students and teachers have regained their freedom. The emotional agonies that many of us suffered, especially following the wicked slaughter of a schoolteacher is unimaginable. Many of being careless over the need to understand trauma and its scars. [See https://toyinfalolanetwork.org/life-challenges-no-5-trauma/] What is now urgent […]
Tinubu joyful over rescue of Oriire abducted children, teachers
Lauds security agencies 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. He praised the heroic efforts of the security agencies, especially the military, the DSS and the police, for working round the clock in the […]
NIMC, NIPOST partner to strengthen national address system
The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said the commission is collaborating with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to strengthen Nigeria’s national address system through the provisions of the new NIMC Act. He disclosed this at a strategic collaborative meeting between NIMC and NIPOST in Abuja, describing the […]
Lagos signs pact to automate vehicle registration
The Lagos State Government has signed a concession agreement for the business process automation of the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA) as well as the operation and maintenance of the ‘MyLagosApp’. The state’s Ministry of Transportation disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. The agreement was signed by the Commissioner for […]
BREAKING NEWS: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom
The pupils and teachers abducted in OriIre Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a post on his X handle, that the victims had been released by their abductors. He did not disclose any details, he just […]
