Senate Donates ₦50 Million to Families of Oriire Slain Victims, Cautions Makinde Over UN Appeal.

The Senate has approved a donation of N50 million to the families of victims who lost their lives in the tragic kidnapping incident that occurred in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.The resolution was reached during plenary on Wednesday following deliberations on the security situation surrounding the abduction of pupils, teachers and other residents…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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