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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.

DAILY POST 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.

Ogun: Youths, mothers protest against Oyo abduction, demand closure of schools

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Every year, the ancient city of Ijebu-Ode transforms into a breathtaking celebration of heritage, identity, and community as thousands of people return home for Ojude Oba, one of the country’s most iconic cultural festivals. This year, themed “Celebrating the Legacy of Oba Sikiru Adetona,” was no different.

From the moment the Regberegbe groups began arriving in coordinated aso-oke, it was clear Ojude Oba 2026 would once again be a spectacle of colour, pride, and tradition. The Baloguns rode in with all the grandeur and confidence people have come to expect. Families gathered under canopies, cameras flashed endlessly, and everywhere you turned, there was music, conversation, laughter, and the unmistakable feeling of homecoming.

What makes Ojude Oba special is not just the fashion or the pageantry, though there is plenty of both. It is the way generations come together in one place. Elders reconnecting with old friends. Young people proudly embracing traditions they grew up watching. Families creating new memories while honouring old ones.

And woven naturally into those moments this year was Maltina. Under the warm Ijebu sun, chilled bottles of Maltina became part of the festival rhythm, passed across tables during conversations, enjoyed between horse-riding displays, and shared amid laughter-filled reunions. Across the festival grounds, the brand created spaces where people could relax, refresh, and fully settle into the day.

Rather than interrupting the experience, Maltina blended into it effortlessly. It was present in the moments of celebration, connection, and shared happiness that define Ojude Oba at its core.

Speaking on the brand’s presence at the festival, Elohor Olumide-Awe, Head, Non-Alcoholic Portfolio, Nigerian Breweries Plc, described Ojude Oba as a celebration that naturally aligns with everything Maltina represents.

“Maltina has always been a brand rooted in nourishment, happiness, and shared family moments, which is why Ojude Oba was such a natural fit for us. The festival represents community, pride, and cultural continuity, and we were proud to be part of an experience that brings people together in such a meaningful way,” she said. 

As the echoes of celebration slowly fade across Ijebu-Ode, the memories of shared laughter, rich culture, and nourishing moments with Maltina will linger warmly in the hearts of attendees until the people gather once again for another glorious Ojude Oba celebration next year.

Ojude Oba 2026 Was Bigger, Brighter and Full of Nourishment and Happiness with Maltina

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday took a swipe at the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, describing him as a “food is ready” politician who lacks the capacity to confront the challenges of leadership.

Wike spoke on Monday during his monthly media parley in Abuja, insisting that leadership requires resilience, courage and the ability to withstand pressure, not merely criticizing others or seeking easy paths to power.

According to him, Nigeria’s challenges demand leaders who can confront difficulties head-on rather than retreat when confronted with obstacles.

“Peter Obi is like food is ready, ‘mama put’. I don’t want struggling in this country. There are challenges. You must have the capacity to face those challenges,” Wike said.

The FCT minister argued that true leadership is tested in difficult times, insisting that leaders must remain steadfast even when faced with opposition and criticism.

Drawing from his experience in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wike recalled how he resisted pressure to leave the party despite internal crises and the influence of political opponents.

“You saw in PDP, all the governors, I said I will not leave this party. They had money, yes, but it’s not money. I said I was not going to leave, rather you will leave. Have I left? Have you not left?” he stated.

Wike also recalled the criticism he faced upon assuming office as FCT minister, saying he endured intense public attacks but remained focused on his responsibilities.

“That’s what makes you a leader. That’s what makes you a man. Leadership is not bashing you. That’s not leadership. You remember when I came here as a minister, there was nothing I did not, no abuse I did not get,” he added.

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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.

DAILY POST 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.

DAILY POST 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.”

Security beefed up in Ibadan as protesters demand rescue of abducted students, teachers

The Oyo State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has embarked on an indefinite strike beginning from Monday, June 1, 2026, till further notice.

The State NUT Chairman, Comrade Hassan Fatai, gave the directive in a statement on Monday.

Fatai said the industrial action is in protest against the continued stay in captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the state. .

According to the union, the prolonged detention of the victims has created fear and anxiety among teachers, discouraged parents from sending their children to school, and heightened tension across communities in the state.

This comes after a directive by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday for the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to secure the release of the abducted teachers and students.

DAILY POST reports that Tinubu on Sunday approved the recruitment of at least 1,000 forest guards and the deployment of a special rescue to the state.

However, the NUT said the industrial action is aimed at drawing the attention of government to the urgent need to intensify efforts toward securing the safe release of the abductees without further delay.

The union called on all teachers to comply fully with the directive, remain law-abiding, and stay safe in their respective homes throughout the period of the strike.

“The action is intended to draw the attention of government and security agencies to the urgent need to intensify efforts towards the safe rescue of our colleagues and the pupils still in captivity,” the statement said.

Oyo teachers begin indefinite strike over abducted colleagues, pupils

Hundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki marched to the gates of Laikipia Air Base on Monday, chanting anti-Ebola slogans in protest against the establishment of a quarantine facility intended to house American citizens exposed to the Ebola virus during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The demonstration came two days after Kenya’s High Court suspended the facility’s establishment and barred the arrival of any foreign patients pending the hearing of a legal challenge filed by the Law Society of Kenya and a constitutional watchdog group.

Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu told journalists that he was opposed to the establishment of the facility, saying “this will expose our people to Ebola,” as local leaders joined the chorus of opposition to a plan that has drawn fierce criticism from doctors, lawyers and civil society groups since it was announced.

Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale sought to ease public concerns on Sunday, saying the quarantine centre was for “everyone” and not exclusively for U.S. nationals, though critics argued the facility had been designed and funded specifically to serve Americans evacuated from the DRC.

Despite the court order, Kenya’s government has continued pushing ahead with the facility, which Trump administration officials described as “state-of-the-art” and designed to provide Americans with high-quality care without the risks of a lengthy transatlantic flight while infected or exposed.

The U.S. government has committed $13.5m towards Kenya’s Ebola preparedness efforts as part of the arrangement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement, with the case set to return to court on June 2 for further hearing.

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