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Abducted Ogbomoso Principal Denies N1bn Ransom, Sharia Demands

KEY POINTS • Principal says kidnappers only want detained gang members released • Claims of N1bn ransom and Sharia demands described as false • Oyo Assembly warns against negotiating with kidnappers The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Rachael Alamu,...

Oyo Demolishes Kidnappers’ Hideout After Rescue of Adelabu’s Relatives

KEY POINTS • Oyo demolishes house used to hold kidnapped victims • Police rescue Adelabu’s sister and twin sons unharmed • Four suspects arrested, weapons and other items recovered The Oyo State Government has demolished a building used as a hideout by a kidnapping gang following the successful...

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APC Senatorial Primaries: Ajimobi’s Brother, Kola-Daisi, Others Disqualified in Oyo Screening Shake-Up

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Abducted Ogbomoso Principal Denies N1bn Ransom, Sharia Demands

KEY POINTS • Principal says kidnappers only want detained gang members released • Claims of N1bn...

Oyo Demolishes Kidnappers’ Hideout After Rescue of Adelabu’s Relatives

KEY POINTS • Oyo demolishes house used to hold kidnapped victims • Police rescue Adelabu’s sister...

Three Killed in Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment

KEY POINTS • Three passengers confirmed dead in train accident • Emergency teams deployed to rescue...

WAEC Warns Schools Against Extorting WASSCE Candidates

KEY POINTS • WAEC condemns illegal fees imposed on candidates • Schools charging for free calculators...