Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has publicly expressed his relief regarding the safe release of the pupils and teachers kidnapped from the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Ejimakor noted that while there is public debate concerning whether the victims were rescued by security forces or released by their captors, the most important outcome is their return to safety from the “merchants of terror”.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Incident: On May 15, 2026, armed individuals wearing masks and military-style uniforms carried out coordinated attacks on three schools—Baptist Nursery and Primary School, LA Primary School, and Community High School—located in farming communities like Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele.

• The Victims: At least 39 pupils and six teachers were abducted during the attack, which lasted over 50 days. During the ordeal, one teacher was killed while attempting to flee, and reports later indicated that another educator passed away while in captivity.

• The Rescue: On July 10, 2026, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced that security agencies had successfully rescued all remaining kidnapped individuals.

• Official Reports: According to authorities, the operation resulted in the death of an unspecified number of attackers and the arrest of eight suspected militants. President Bola Tinubu stated that the successful military operation brought relief to the nation and the affected families.

Impact on the Community

• Public Reaction: The mass abduction garnered significant national attention, as such events were previously more common in northern Nigeria than in the South-West.

• Demands for Security: The kidnapping sparked widespread panic, leading some residents to flee their homes and prompting teachers and stakeholders to protest and demand improved security for schools in rural areas.

• Expression of Gratitude: Following their release, Rachael Alamu, the Principal of Community High School, shared a video thanking President Tinubu and the security agencies for their commitment to securing the victims’ freedom.

Segun Showunmi, a PDP chieftain in Ogun State and Convener of The Alternative Movement, has called on Nigerians to avoid pre-judging Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila regarding allegations tied to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). Showunmi emphasized that these claims require formal investigation and judicial review rather than trial by public opinion.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Adeniyi Adeyemi alleged that he was named Director-General of the PFIPC through a letter he claimed was issued by Gbajabiamila.

• Gbajabiamila has officially denied these claims and has instructed his legal team to pursue a ₦10 billion defamation lawsuit against Adeyemi.

• In addition to the lawsuit, the Chief of Staff has demanded a public apology, a formal retraction of the allegations in five national newspapers, and the deletion of the claims from all online platforms.

Showunmi’s Call for Due Process

• Showunmi argued that public discourse often suffers from a troubling tendency to assume guilt before the justice system has finished its work.

• He stressed that allegations must be handled by proper institutions and that disputes should be resolved in court where evidence can prevail over rumor.

• The PDP chieftain warned against the culture of condemning public officials without established facts, noting that not all accusations, narratives, or criticisms are necessarily factual or patriotic.

• While Showunmi agrees that Gbajabiamila’s extensive public service record—including his time as Speaker of the House of Representatives and his current role—should be subject to rigorous scrutiny, he maintains that such assessments must remain evidence-based and fair.

• He concluded by noting that those who advocate for due process are protecting the foundation of a civilized society, rather than defending potential wrongdoing.

President Donald Trump has issued a severe warning to Iran, declaring that the U.S. military is prepared to launch a devastating retaliatory strike should Iran attempt to assassinate him.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded” and aimed at Iran, with thousands more prepared to follow if the Iranian government acts on threats to assassinate him.

Trump further claimed that orders have been issued and the U.S. military is ready to “completely decimate and destroy” all areas of Iran, a status intended to last for one year, subject to extension.

These comments follow Trump’s assertion that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is “OVER,” despite his agreement to continue diplomatic talks with Tehran.

During the recent NATO summit, Trump expressed frustration with the diplomatic process, characterizing continued engagement with Iran as a “waste of time”.

Iranian Response and Diplomatic Status
Iran has rejected Trump’s allegations, asserting that it has remained fully committed to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) while accusing the United States of multiple violations.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi specifically accused the U.S. of violating “Paragraph Nine” of the MoU, which prohibits new sanctions and additional military deployments while Iran maintains its current nuclear programme status.

Despite the heightened rhetoric, diplomatic efforts persist; a Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran to mediate following a recent exchange of strikes between the two nations.

While direct negotiations have been absent since last month, indirect talks continue to be facilitated by mediators, though no significant breakthroughs have been achieved to date.