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BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

Thirty-nine pupils and seven teachers abducted by armed men from three schools in Oyo State have regained their freedom after 56 days in captivity.

The victims, who were kidnapped on 15 May 2026 in Orire Local Government Area, were rescued by security agencies, the Presidency confirmed on Friday.

Social media offices bill heads to public hearing

Social media offices bill heads to public hearing

The Senate has scheduled a public hearing for July 22 on a bill seeking to compel major social media platforms operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country.

The sponsor of the bill, Senator Ned Nwoko (APC–Delta North), disclosed this in a statement on Friday, describing the development as a significant milestone in the legislative process.

2027: Delta North needs legislator, coalition insists

The Delta North Rainbow Coalition has urged voters in the Delta North Senatorial District to elect a legislator rather than “just a politician” in the 2027 Senate election, arguing that legislative competence should take precedence over political pedigree.

The group made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, jointly addressed by its Chairman, Ikada Desmond, and Secretary, Anthony Nwani.

Controversial Nigerian DJ arrested over alleged death threats to president’s son

Controversial Nigerian DJ arrested over alleged death threats to president’s son

Popular Nigerian Street DJ and internet personality Ademola Abiodun, widely known as DJ Chicken, has reportedly been arrested following allegations that he threatened to kill Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.

The development was disclosed by content creator Tunde Perry during a livestream on Thursday night. Perry claimed that DJ Chicken was taken into police custody as a direct result of the alleged threats.