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Oyo Abduction: President, Makinde working; Nigerians must take security seriously, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo says

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June 6, 2026

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Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, says the Oyo State government and the federal government are working but should increase efforts to protect lives and property, adding that citizens should also take their security seriously.

Mrs Tinubu-Ojo, who visited Ogbomoso over the abduction of 46 schoolchildren and teachers in Esienle and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area on May 15, advised both the Oyo and federal governments to intensify efforts to rescue the victims and secure the country.

She said, “My advice for Oyo State government and (Tinubu-led) federal government is that we know they are working, but they should increase efforts to secure the country.

“Security is very important. We know the government is there for us. We citizens, too, should take our security seriously. In our market, we tell them: when you see any strange face, and we know it’s not one of us in the market, we should ask them where they are from and what they want. If you have something, say something.”

Mrs Tinubu-Ojo’s visit to Ogbomoso came 20 days after the schoolchildren were abducted.

Delay in the rescue of the abductees has sparked protests in Lagos, Ibadan, Ogbomoso, Bayelsa, and Plateau, while the Nigerian Union of Teachers directed their members to down tools in protest.

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NDC: Buhari, Jonathan, they never deregistered opposition parties – Atiku tells Tinubu

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June 27, 2026

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Bola Bola Tinubu to learn from former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, saying they never deregistered opposition political parties.

Atiku made the call on Saturday in reaction to an attempt to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, through the courts.

The former Vice President said attempts to restrict political competition run contrary to democratic principles and could erode public confidence in the electoral process.

“Former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari never deregistered opposition political parties. Copy and learn from them.

“If you’re truly popular and your policies have positively bettered the lives of the citizens, you shouldn’t be afraid of a free and fair competition,” Atiku said.

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Osun 2026: APC member shot in fresh election violence

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June 27, 2026

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A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Taofeek Mustapha, was shot on Saturday by suspected political thugs in Osogbo.

This is as the state governorship election scheduled to take place in August draws closer.

The State Police Command confirmed the incident which happened in the Oluode-Aranyin area of the state.

The attack is said to have heightened concerns as rival political camps clash across the state.

The victim, who survived the shooting pointed out that he was targeted by the thugs because he was wearing a political cap associated with the APC candidate.

“I put on the AMBO crested cap when the shooting occurred. Everyone ran to safety and they pursued me because I was wearing the APC candidate cap. I did not wait but was shot. I cried for help before they retrieved back into the vehicle and drove away,” he said.

The spokesperson for the State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that an official investigation has already commenced to unravel those behind the attack.

Recall that the police, alongside other security agencies and electoral stakeholders, convened a peace meeting to encourage political parties to commit to a peaceful campaign and election.

However, the ruling Accord Party and the APC did not show up for the meeting.