OGBOMOSO — Tension gripped residents of Ogbomoso on Tuesday night as unidentified gunmen launched a daring raid on the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) command office along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin expressway, disarming personnel on duty and carting away service firearms. The well-coordinated assault occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m., striking the facility located near the NNPC Filling Station and the bustling Ayanyan Cattle Market. THENEWSCREDIT reports that the attackers took advantage of the cover of night and the noisy, crowded atmosphere of the nearby cattle market to catch the officers off guard. The criminals successfully overpowered the security detail, seized an unspecified number of weapons, and vanished into the darkness before a reinforcement could arrive. While no casualties or abductions were recorded during the operation, the breach has sparked fresh anxieties over the safety of security formations in the area. When contacted on Wednesday morning, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Oyo State Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that the command had not yet been officially briefed on the incident. Security agencies have reportedly intensified patrols along the expressway axis as investigations begin into the security breach.

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, has stepped forward to calm members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) who staged a peaceful protest at his palace. Addressing the aggrieved educators directly, the monarch listened intently to their grievances regarding welfare, unpaid entitlements, and working conditions before offering strong assurances of his intervention. He commended the teachers for their peaceful conduct and emphasized the critical role they play in shaping society, promising to interface with the relevant authorities to ensure their demands are resolved swiftly. The royal intervention has injected a fresh wave of hope among the local teaching community, who left the palace with renewed optimism. Representatives of the NUT expressed deep appreciation for the traditional ruler`s prompt audience and his reassuring words, noting that his backing gives them confidence that a lasting solution is within reach. The palace atmosphere, which began with tense demonstrations, concluded on a positive note as the monarch reaffirmed his commitment to the development of education and the welfare of workers in his domain. Moving forward, the NUT leadership has urged its members to remain calm and dedicated to their duties while awaiting the outcome of the monarch`s promised intervention with the government. Observers note that the swift actions of Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III have successfully averted a prolonged industrial friction that could have disrupted the academic calendar in Ogbomosoland. Local stakeholders continue to praise the palace for acting as a vital bridge of peace and stability during the crisis. Furthermore, the traditional ruler emphasized that the foundation of any prosperous society rests on the quality of its education, which cannot be achieved if the custodians of knowledge are neglected. He reminded the teachers that his palace remains an open sanctuary for dialogue and progress, promising that their sacrifices for the younger generation will not go unrewarded under his watch. The monarch also appealed to the government to prioritize the demands of the union to maintain industrial harmony across the state. In response, the leadership of the NUT Ogbomoso chapter presented an official memorandum detailing their core requests, which include infrastructure upgrades in public schools and timely promotion benefits. They lamented that previous appeals had yielded minimal results, prompting their decision to seek the intervention of the highest traditional authority in the land. The union leaders expressed confidence that the Soun`s immense network and developmental drive would yield the desired results. Meanwhile, parents and school proprietors within the community have expressed immense relief over the outcome of the palace meeting. Many had feared that the protest would escalate into a full-blown strike action, leaving thousands of public school students stranded at home. The prompt resolution has reinforced the critical role of traditional institutions in mediating modern socio-economic conflicts and preventing societal unrest. As the educators marched back from the palace, chants of protest were replaced with songs of praise and appreciation for the monarch’s visionary leadership. The event concludes a tense chapter in the local education sector, with all eyes now on the state government to honor the peace process initiated by the palace. This intervention marks another milestone in Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III`s ongoing efforts to foster peace and socio-economic advancement in Ogbomosoland.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned that this is not the time to play politics with insecurity. Makinde made this declaration on Tuesday. He spoke while receiving leaders and members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), who staged a peaceful protest. Our correspondent reports that the protesters were at the State Secretariat to protest against the recent abduction of 39 students and seven teachers from some communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Addressing the protesters, Makinde maintained that the incident is a national tragedy. He then used the opportunity to warn against attempts to politicise the incident or trade blame. Speaking further, Makinde also called on governments at all levels to work together to confront the current security challenges in the country. He said the challenge goes beyond politics. He added that the perpetrators have demonstrated a complete disregard for humanity. Makinde further maintained that it is time for everyone to work together to overcome the challenge. “I have had the opportunity to engage with the leadership of NANS, NUT and NLC. Let me say this clearly: this is a time of national distress. It is not the time to trade blame or play politics. I am personally distressed. “We are not dealing with normal human beings. Just think briefly: how will somebody take a fellow human being and slaughter him? Is that somebody normal? So, these are not normal people. I can only appeal to you, the students, the workers and the teachers, to please have trust in your government. We are doing our best.”

Urges Tinubu to seek 100-day diplomatic grace from US Warns against shielding President from security realities LAGOS — The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to issue a strict 90-day ultimatum to the nation’s security chiefs to completely eradicate terrorism and unmask their sponsors, or face immediate dismissal. Adeboye, who spoke during a church service, stated that the escalating security challenges require decisive leadership and immediate, actionable deadlines rather than optimistic speeches. Target the Financiers The cleric emphasized that any meaningful solution to the security crisis must involve targeting the wealthy and influential individuals financing the criminal networks. "If I had the opportunity to advise the President, I would tell him to call the service chiefs and give them 90 days to get rid of all terrorists and their sponsors," Adeboye said. "If they fail to deliver within this timeframe, they should be asked to resign immediately." He recalled offering a similar three-month ultimatum advice to former President Muhammadu Buhari, noting, however, that the previous administration lacked the necessary follow-through to enforce the directive. Diplomatic Engagement with US Beyond internal military strategies, the RCCG General Overseer urged the Federal Government to swiftly engage the United States government to secure a 100-day diplomatic window to resolve the crisis internally. Warning of the severe consequences of foreign military intervention, Adeboye cautioned that Nigeria must move with wisdom. He noted that if the US or any other global superpower decides to intervene militarily due to prolonged instability, no other international power would step in to rescue the nation. A Call for Sincerity Adeboye further urged presidential aides and advisers to be honest with the Commander-in-Chief regarding the true state of national security. He warned against shielding the President from reality, stressing that the administration must face the crisis head-on. "Move fast. Move diplomatically. Move wisely," Adeboye charged the government, adding that Nigerians expect real action to secure lives and property across the country.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has urged President Bola Tinubu to give Nigeria`s security chiefs a strict 90-day ultimatum to eliminate all terrorists and their highly placed sponsors, or resign. He also advised the President to use diplomatic channels to seek a 100-day grace period from the U.S. government to resolve the crisis.Below is a structured and scannable report detailing the cleric`s remarks. Speaking during a church service, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) outlined what he would suggest to the administration if given the opportunity: The President should direct security and military chiefs to get rid of all insurgents and bandits within 90 days or face immediate dismissal. Adeboye emphasized that any new mandate must target both the perpetrators on the ground and their wealthy, influential sponsors. He recalled advising former President Muhammadu Buhari on a similar three-month ultimatum, but noted that the directive lacked proper follow-through. Adeboye urged the Federal Government to swiftly engage with the United States to secure a 100-day window before any international actions or interventions are taken. He cautioned that Nigeria must tread carefully, warning that if America or any other foreign power decides to intervene militarily, no other global power will come to Nigeria`s rescue. The cleric advised the President`s aides to stop shielding him from reality, noting that the administration must face the security crisis head-on instead of relying on optimistic speeches. He reminded Nigerians that this is a time for serious, unified action, stating, "Move fast. Move diplomatically. Move wisely."

Serious controversy is brewing in Oyo State as the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Oyo State Chapter, faces intense public backlash for refusing to join the ongoing strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). The NUT ordered all public primary and secondary school teachers to withdraw their services effective Monday, June 1, to protest the rising wave of student and teacher kidnappings. However, private schools across the state—operating under the umbrella of NAPPS—have remained fully operational, sparking outrage from citizens, parents, and media observers who accuse the association of insensitivity. Profit Over Safety? Critics have questioned the motives of the NAPPS leadership, headed by its state president, Dr. Asiwaju Fajobi, accusing the association of prioritizing academic calendars and tuition fees over the collective safety of the education sector. In a scathing public critique, prominent broadcast journalist Akintayo Asamu Kowinrin (Kọfẹsọ of Ifeology) openly challenged the proprietors` indifference. "We want you to tell Nigerians why you are not concerned about the kidnapped students and teachers," Kowinrin stated. He rejected the notion that private institutions are immune to the security crisis, pointing out that Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota—one of the schools affected by recent abductions—is a private institution. "Are you trying to prove that your schools stand out more than government schools, or are you refusing to close down solely because of school fees? Your children`s parents will pay full fees this term, so why are you acting like this does not affect you?" he asked, using the local parlance "Kowope ni tiyin" (your focus is just money). NAPPS Stance vs. Public Outcry While the NUT insists the strike is necessary to force government action on security, NAPPS leadership has previously distanced itself from such protests. In recent statements, the association has argued for dialogue over strikes, urging members to remain open. However, this stance has been interpreted by many observers as a refusal to stand in solidarity with their public sector colleagues, even when private schools like the one in Yawota are direct victims of the same insecurity. Allegations of Teacher Assault Compounding the controversy are allegations of high-handedness by some private school owners. An anonymous private school teacher revealed that a proprietor physically assaulted staff members who failed to show up for work last week during the panic caused by the security situation. The striking public teachers and concerned citizens argue that the security threat is a universal danger. They urge Dr. Fajobi and the NAPPS executive to reconsider their stance, reminding them that insecurity spares no one.

Residents of Ogun state on Monday protested against insecurity in the country and recent abduction of 39 school children and seven teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The protesters, comprising youths and nursing mothers, carried placards with various inscriptions such as “The crime they committed is they went to school, release our children and teachers”, ” Stop brutality, kidnapping, banditry” , ” Stop insecurity, Nigeria is falling apart” , “Our future is crying for help!!! help!!! help!!!, “Let us believe in our country again”, “Bring back our school children”, “End terrorism in Nigeria”, among others. Recall that on May 16, 2026, armed men raided three schools — Community Grammar School, L.A. Primary School, both in Ahoro-Esinele, and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, in Yawota, — located in the Oriire Local Government Area, near Ogbomoso. THENEWSCREDIT reported that one of the teachers abducted form Community Grammar School, Mr Micheal Oyedokun (a mathematics teacher) was beheaded by the terrorists. Speaking on behalf of the demonstrators at the Panseke skating ground in Abeokuta, a pastor identified as Juwon Owolabi, lamented that residents can no longer sleep well as they do not know who will be the next victim Owolabi insisted that the country is at a tipping point where no one, including the rich or poor is safe, asserting that even businesses cannot go on. “This is a time where the parents and everyone is grieving. We cannot continue like this, we sleep with anxiety and panic and we trust that the government have the capacity and what it takes to end this insecurity now. “We know that if it doesn’t end now, no one would be save at the end. We stand with the parents, the families of those who are in the den of these terrorists. “We are at a tipping point. We are at a point that if we don’t do anything about this insecurity, all of us would be victims of it. It doesn’t matter who you are, whether you are a civil servant, whether you are rich, poor, you are not safe. “Nobody is safe. It’s time we all come out, there is power in our numbers. The government must know we are united. Don’t wait till 2027 election, you don’t even have a choice. The choices are made for you already, so this is the time for us to speak out peacefully,” Owolabi said. He begged the Nigerian government to deploy all necessary instruments to ensure that the abducted children are released and the security of communities is guaranteed. Also speaking, an entrepreneur, identified as Ada Comfort, disclosed that although her children are not part of the victims, she is having nightmares over the welfare of the children. Comfort argued that insecurity has also affected her business, stating that the least the government can do is to protect the lives and properties of its residents. “For someone like me, I’m into Asoke and I travel to Iseyin and Ilorin. For the past week I cannot travel, I can’t do anything . I have orders coming in but can’t work. “I know that every mother whose children are in the captivity of the bandit are not happy, my kids are not there but I can’t sleep, I daydream about those children and can’t imagine how terrible the mothers of those kids are feeling at the moment. “The least the government can do for us as citizens is to provide security, we are begging them,” she said. Our correspondent observed a nursing mother and her child during the protest and when spoken to, Precious Jonathan disclosed that she joined the protests because her children and other children out there deserve a better Nigeria. She said, “My baby is one year and a month old. I’m out because of my child and my unborn children. I want a better Nigeria for all of us. The government should please remember us and give us a better Nigeria. “The other day it was raining heavily and I stood to close the windows and wrap my baby up. And I immediately remembered the children in the bush,” she said crying. Meanwhile, Ayodeji Ojo, a businessman in the state, asserted that the kids are innocent, urging the security agencies to double their efforts. “Please we need action and not just negotiation, if we keep talking slowly they will keep coming back for us and we don’t know who is next. “If we keep folding our hands, your family and mine can be the next person,” he added. The demonstrators demanded that all schools should be closed down untill the security challenges are well handled and the kidnapped children are released. They added that terrorists and kidnappers can never change, urging the government to take strict actions to save the children. Our correspondent observed a strong police presence at the protest ground and when asked, one of the security operatives stated that they were on ground to ensure that the protest goes smoothly and is not hijacked by hoodlums.

Heavy security presence was observed in parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday as civil society organizations, CSOs, staged a protest over the recent abduction of students and teachers in the state. THENEWSCREDIT reports that 39 students and seven teachers were abducted on Friday, 15th May 2026, in some communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The CSOs took to the streets of Ibadan to protest against the pupils and teachers’ continued stay in captivity. THENEWSCREDIT observed the presence of operatives of security agencies such as the police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, and others at strategic locations in Ibadan on Monday. The security agents were seen at the entrance of Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi, Idi Ape and Iwo Road, as well as in Sango, Dugbe, Total Garden and Dugbe and Mokola Roundabout. Our correspondent gathered that the presence of the security agents was due to the protest embarked on by the CSOs over the abduction. Our correspondent who visited Mokola Roundabout around 8.30 am observed that members of Take-It-Back Movement led the protest. The protesters called on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts in order to secure the release of the victims. The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions to express their displeasure. Some of the placards read, “Security for all, not for a few,” “Government must end kidnapping in Oyo State,” “We demand safer roads and communities,” “Protect farmers, traders and students,” and “Peace, security and justice.” One of the protesters, identified as Kunle, said Nigerians are becoming increasingly frustrated by the persistent security challenges in the country. He said, “Let them know that the people of Nigeria are not at peace. Let them know that the people of Oyo State are not smiling. Let them know that the Nigerian people are fed up with insecurity.”

Amid the hardship across the country, corporate begging has become a popular source of income for many Nigerians. Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have taken to begging as part of their strategies to make ends meet. THENEWSCREDIT reports that the people who engage in the practice usually hang around residential buildings, shopping malls, bus stops, religious centres, hospitals, markets, roadsides and offices. Speaking to THENEWSCREDIT, some of those involved blamed it on worsening hardship. One of such beggars at the Berger area of the FCT, who simply gave her name as Mrs Hauwa, said that she had taken to begging to enable her to feed her family. She said, “I have to beg to feed my sick husband and my six children. Times are hard, we feed once in two days, no money to buy my husband’s drugs because he is diabetic. “I used to work in a private firm but they reduced their staff strength due to the current economic situation in the country, and getting another job has been difficult. I have no choice but to beg as it is better than stealing.” She added that even if she gets another job, she will have to consider if the job favoured her more before she can quit begging. Another beggar, who did not give his name, said that most of them begged because they had no other means of livelihood. According to him: “I have been begging for over nine years in different locations in Abuja, I am married and blessed with nine children. “I use the money I get to feed and train my children in school; they go to school during the week and they join me in begging at weekends, we share ourselves to different locations,” he said. On his part, one Mustapha stated that he used to make over N200, 000 monthly, lamenting that he currently barely makes up to N100,000 due to the economic hardship in the country. “Due to the current economic hardship , I now make between N90,000 and N100,000 monthly. This is the only thing I know how to do and it pays me more than getting a job. ”I know when workers receive their salaries, and that is the time I go to government offices. Every season has its location,” he said. Also speaking, another beggar who preferred to be identified with just his first name, Alli, noted that he always dresses well and neat to enable his clients to give him an audience when he approaches them with his sad tales. He explained that most Nigerians are not moved and are usually not ready to help when they do not hear sad tales. He stressed that begging paid his bills, adding that he earned up to N5, 000 and above on a daily basis through begging. “I did not choose to beg but the economy turned me into one. I used to work in a factory but after the fuel subsidy removal, the company left the country and made me jobless. “I have people who depend on me, that was how I started begging. If I get a good job I may stop begging, but for now, this pays the bills,” he said.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1. The action is in protest against continued abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Recall that on May 15, 2026, gunmen stormed Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Grammar School, and L.A Primary School (Esiele), all in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting teachers, pupils and students. Those kidnapped include 39 students, seven teachers among which is Mrs. Rachael Alamu, the principal of Community High School, Esinele, while two teachers have been killed. The NUT directive is part of a nationwide action by the union, which also includes solidarity rallies scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, across all state capitals to demand urgent government intervention and the safe release of abducted school personnel and learners. Speaking with The PUNCH on Sunday, President, NUT, Audu Amba, confirmed the directive asking teachers in primary and secondary schools in Oyo State to withdraw their services from Monday. Amba said, “We have directed all Teachers in Oyo state to remain at home starting from tomorrow (Monday).” A national circular dated May 29, 2026, and signed by the National President Amba and Secretary General, Clinton Ikpitibo, also conveyed the directive to state wings of the NUT. The circular directed all “public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw services indefinitely from Monday, June 1, 2026, until the abducted colleagues and learners are safely released.” The national leadership also directed all state wings of the union to mobilise for nationwide solidarity rallies on June 2, 2026, which are expected to terminate at government houses where union leaders will address the press. It added that the rallies were part of broader efforts to demand safe and secure learning environments across Nigeria. The NUT expressed deep distress over what it described as the “horrifying, inhumane and nightmarish conditions” of abducted teachers and students. The union said the victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, in Oriire Local Government Area, despite earlier warnings and appeals for strengthened school security. It recalled its previous statement titled “Stop the Attacks on Schools, Teachers and Learners Now – Not Until We Perish,” noting that it had earlier cautioned that members would be forced to withdraw services if government failed to secure the release of the abductees. According to the union, repeated appeals to security agencies and government authorities had not resulted in the safe return of the victims, leaving families and the education community in prolonged anguish. The NUT further referenced emotional appeals reportedly made by affected school officials and teachers, calling on the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, and other stakeholders to urgently intervene and secure the release of the abductees through lawful means. Meanwhile, the Oyo state Wing of the NUT has confirmed full compliance with the directive. In a circular dated May 31, 2026, and signed by State Secretary, Salami Olukayode, the union formally conveyed the withdrawal of services to all teachers in public schools across the state. The Oyo NUT said the continued detention of teachers and learners had “created fear, anxiety, and disruption within the education sector, while also eroding public confidence in school safety.” It urged members to remain law-abiding and stay safe at home while the union continues engagement with relevant authorities for the safe return of the abductees. The state wing reaffirmed solidarity with victims and their families, calling for urgent and decisive action to address insecurity in schools. Meanwhile, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Oyo State Chapter, has distanced itself from proposed protest rally. In a press statement signed by its president, Fajobi Olukunle, the association declared that it is not part of the planned protest and urged all members across the state not to participate or associate with it in any form. NAPPS acknowledged concerns over insecurity affecting schools and communities but insisted that such issues should be addressed through dialogue, constructive engagement, and collaboration with relevant authorities rather than street protests. The association also claimed that the planned demonstration appeared to be influenced more by “political considerations than genuine humanitarian concerns, noting that key education stakeholders such as the NUT, TESCOM, and other sector bodies were not officially involved.” It reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and welfare of pupils, students, teachers, and school proprietors, stressing that it would continue to pursue advocacy through lawful and responsible channels. NAPPS urged its members to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and focused on academic responsibilities. The statement read in part, “NAPPS Oyo state remains committed to advocating for the security and welfare of our pupils, students, staff and school owners through lawful and responsible channels. “We urge all our members to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and focused on their educational responsibilities.”