Just In: Senator Alli Donates Brand-New Toyota Camry to Oriire School Principal After Kidnap Ordeal

The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has donated a brand-new Toyota Camry to Mrs. Rachael Folake Alamu, the Principal of Community High School, Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, in recognition of her resilience and courage during her recent ordeal in the hands of kidnappers.Mrs. Alamu was among…

Read More

From Grief to Relief: How Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala Took Oriire’s Cry to the Floor of the House || By Ajadi Isaac

Leadership is often measured not by words spoken during moments of comfort, but by actions taken in times of crisis.On May 16, 2026, the people of Oriire Local Government Area and the entire Ogbomoso zone were thrown into anguish following the horrifying attack on Community High School, Esiele and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School,…

Read More

FG Suspends Planned Increase in WAEC, NECO Registration Fees

Abuja, July 13, 2026 – The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending extensive consultations with key stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the decision in a press statement issued…

Read More

Lessons From Oriire: Sola Abegunde

On the 15th of May, 2026, Bandits struck at Oriire Local Government of Oyo state. On that fateful day, Pupils and Teachers numbering 47 were abducted by the Bandits. A number of days after the attack, one of the Teachers was murdered by the Bandits in cold blood. A day before the attack, Governor Seyi…

Read More

Chairmanship Hopeful Joshua Ojo ‘J’icon’ Applauds Tinubu, Makinde as Oriire Abduction Victims Regain Freedom

The Ex-member of the Oyo State Youth Parliament and an aspiring Executive Chairman of Oriire Local Government, Joshua Ojo Aderemi Akin (J’Icon) has expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God and congratulated the people of Oriire, Oyo State, and Nigeria on the safe release of the abducted pupils and their teachers after 56 days in captivity….

Read More

Oriire Rescue: Youth Council Hails Federal, State Governments, Lauds Security Agencies

The Oriire Youth Council (OYC) has commended the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, and security agencies for securing the release of the pupils, teachers, and other victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.In a statement made available to journalists, the council described the rescue of the victims as a welcome development that…

Read More

Akala Celebrates Rescue of Oriire Pupils, Teachers, Applauds Tinubu, Soun’s Leadership, Hails Security Agencies

Olamijuwonlo Ayodeji Alao-Akala, member representing Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed profound gratitude to God following the safe rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.In a statement issued on Friday, Alao-Akala described the successful rescue of the victims…

Read More

Safe Release of Oriire Abductees: FOSSU Senate Hails Tinubu, Makinde, Security Forces, Demands Stronger Protection for Oyo Schools

The National Senate of the Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union (FOSSU) has welcomed the safe release of the pupils, students, and teachers who were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing their freedom as a moment of relief and thanksgiving for families, communities, and the entire state.In a statement signed by…

Read More