Following their rescue from captivity in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, 31 of the 39 pupils have been discharged from the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso after being declared medically fit.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Hospitalization Status: All 39 rescued pupils were initially admitted for comprehensive medical evaluations and treatment.

• Continued Observation: Eight pupils remain under specialized hospital care to ensure they are fully recovered before being sent home.

• Medical Discovery: During routine evaluations, doctors identified a congenital heart defect—specifically a hole in the heart—in one of the pupils, a condition the child’s parents were previously unaware of.

• Prognosis and Next Steps: The child with the heart condition is currently stable and responding well to treatment; the hospital plans to notify the Oyo State Government to coordinate the next phases of the child’s care.

• Holistic Support: The hospital is providing both physical medical treatment and psychological support to help all the children recover from the trauma of their captivity.

The hospital administration has reaffirmed that the welfare of the children remains their top priority and that multidisciplinary teams are actively monitoring the pupils’ ongoing physical and mental health.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s proposal for an independent, United Nations-led investigation into the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in the state’s Oriire Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Seeking Accountability: The party, represented by National Publicity Secretary Osa Director, argues that an impartial international inquiry is essential to uncovering the truth, ensuring justice for victims, and holding all responsible parties accountable.

• Transcending Politics: The NDC emphasized that its support for this investigation is not partisan; rather, it is driven by the gravity of the attack on schoolchildren, which the party insists should not be trivialized by political speculation or institutional rivalries.

• Restoring Public Trust: The party believes that a UN-backed probe would provide the transparency and credibility needed to reassure the public and restore confidence in Nigeria’s security and judicial institutions.

• Improving Security: Beyond clarifying the circumstances of the incident, the NDC noted that an independent inquiry could identify operational lapses and help strengthen future security responses to better protect schools nationwide.

The NDC has called on the Federal Government to cooperate with all lawful and credible efforts to investigate the kidnapping, stressing that the safety of Nigerian children must remain a top priority that is handled with the highest level of responsibility.

Governor Makinde’s original call for the UN probe was prompted by widespread public concern regarding the attack, specifically regarding how the perpetrators accessed the communities and the effectiveness of the security response.

Toba Ajiboye, the Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos State, has passed away after succumbing to gunshot wounds sustained during an ambush by unidentified gunmen.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The attack occurred on Sunday night while Ajiboye was returning home from Fadeyi, his childhood neighborhood.

• Assailants intercepted his vehicle along the Ikorodu Road corridor and opened fire, leaving the car severely damaged with multiple bullet holes visible on the windscreen and body.

• While early reports indicated that Ajiboye and the other occupants had survived with injuries, it was later confirmed that he died while undergoing medical treatment.

• As of the time of the report, no arrests have been made, and the motives behind the attack remain unknown, with the Lagos State Police yet to issue an official statement.

Tributes and Reactions

• Lagos State NURTW Chairman, Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle (known as Sego), expressed deep shock and sorrow, remembering Ajiboye as a trusted friend, a loyal ally, and a vital pillar of the union.

• In a tribute, Sego highlighted that their bond went beyond professional duties and that Ajiboye’s dedication to the union and their movement, “TeamSego,” would be greatly missed.

• The incident has caused significant alarm among local residents and transport workers, prompting widespread calls for a full investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.