Author: Lekan Adeyeye

THE Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services from schools beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice. According to the directive, issued by the national leadership of the union, the strike is in protest against the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils, whose rescue and safe release, according to the Union, “remain uncertain”. It argued that 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…

THE National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu; the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday visited Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to meet with community leaders and families of teachers, students and pupils abducted from schools in the area. News Point Nigeria reports that the visit followed the abduction of teachers and pupils from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. During the visit, the Federal Government delegation met with community leaders and…

OYO state governor, Seyi Makinde has declared Bimbo Adekanmbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. News Point Nigeria reports that the declaration appears to have ended weeks of speculation surrounding Makinde’s alleged endorsement of Adekanmbi. Rumours about the governor’s support for the APM candidate intensified on May 14 after Makinde announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. At a joint mega rally organised by the Peoples Democratic Party and the APM in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Makinde and Adekanmbi were seen sitting…

THE Ogun State Police Command has reportedly arrested a man for allegedly staging and circulating a fake bandit attack video on social media in a bid to gain online followers and traction. According to a source who spoke to News Point Nigeria, the incident was reported on May 23 after one Ayinla Sodiq from Obasanjo Ota visited a police station alongside the suspect, identified as Qowiy Oloyede of Oriya, Sokoto Road, Atan Ota. The complainant was said to have accused the suspect of creating and sharing a misleading TikTok video in which he falsely claimed that bandits had invaded the…

SUSPECTED terrorists who abducted schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Esinele, Yamota and Alawusa towns in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly opened communication channels with the state government, raising cautious hope amid growing fears over the safety of the victims. Two highly credible sources told News Point Nigeria that the hoodlums declined to negotiate directly with the families of the abducted victims, insisting instead on speaking only with the government. According to one of the sources, the kidnappers specifically demanded communication with Governor Seyi Makinde and no other individuals. “They said they only want to…

THE Independent National Electoral Commission has raised concerns over vote buying, political thuggery, fake news, and other logistical challenges ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026. According to a post obtained from INEC’s X handle on Friday, the concerns were highlighted during a readiness assessment meeting held in Ado-Ekiti involving electoral officials, security agencies operating under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, and other key stakeholders reviewing preparations for the poll. News Point Nigeria reports that speaking during the meeting, the Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, disclosed that the commission had intensified…

THE National Programme Manager for the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) under the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Hamza Ibrahim Baba has highlighted the importance of agricultural investment and grassroots empowerment during the Farmer Money Stakeholders Engagement Programme held in Ondo State. News Point Nigeria reprots that the programme, organised and coordinated by the Government of Ondo State in collaboration with National Social Investment Programme Agency and Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), is aimed at expanding access to financial support and economic opportunities for farmers and small-scale agribusiness owners. The GEEP boss said it was a “distinct…

GRACE Ogunleye, the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, has regained freedom after she was abducted by gunmen along the Ipere–Iludun road. News Point Nigeria gathered that the council official was kidnapped on Wednesday while returning from an official engagement. Sources said Ogunleye’s vehicle was later discovered abandoned by the roadside, raising concerns about her whereabouts after the incident. Attempts to reach her through her mobile phone reportedly failed, as the line was said to have been switched off shortly after the abduction. It was further gathered that the vice chairman had earlier visited the Ilejemeje…

THE Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Josh Amupitan, has assured eligible voters in Ekiti State that their votes will count in the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for June 20. News Point Nigeria reports that Amupitan gave the assurance while leading National Commissioners of the commission on a readiness assessment visit to the state ahead of the election. During the visit, the INEC chairman formally presented the register of voters to political parties participating in the governorship poll. Describing the occasion as “very unique and important,” Amupitan said it was a rare privilege for Ekiti State to host…

OYO State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that his administration will not surrender to terror following the abduction of students and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state. News Point Nigeria reports that Makinde, who spoke to journalists in Ibadan on Monday, maintained that the state would not bow to intimidation. “We will not give in to terror. We will do everything possible to ensure that our children and their teachers are returned safely,” he stated. He said the state government remained committed to exploring every lawful means to secure the release of the abducted students and…

THERE was panic in Ondo State on Monday after suspected thugs reportedly disrupted the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary election in Akure by firing gunshots into the air. News Point Nigeria reports that the incident occurred at Ward 5 on Oke-Lisa/Amudipe Street in Akure South Local Government Area, where delegates had gathered to vote in the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. Witnesses said the sound of sporadic gunfire caused widespread fear, with the noise reverberating across parts of the state capital and prompting many residents to initially suspect an armed robbery attack. Delegates who had lined…

FEMI Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has opened up on the reason he fell out with Desmond Elliot, the lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, linking the disagreement to the impeachment crisis involving former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. News Point Nigeria reports that the  issue between the two politicians had long been discussed in political circles but became more public after Elliot declared his interest in seeking a fourth term in office. Responding to questions on whether there was a rift between him and Gbajabiamila, who had been regarded as one of…

GUNMEN suspected to be bandits on Monday stormed a residential estate in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State and abducted three persons said to be members of the same family. News Point Nigeria reports that the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident. It was gathered that the suspected gunmen, numbering about 15, invaded Ipojo Golden Estate in the Oke-Eri area of the town around 7 p.m., armed with sophisticated weapons. According to reports, the attackers forcefully gained entry into the residence, ransacked the building, and whisked away the three victims. The head of the affected family, Yesiru…

OSUN State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government following his conviction in the United States on tax fraud and money laundering charges. A statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday said Adeleke’s decision followed the receipt of a Certified True Copy of the Ohio court judgment convicting the monarch. According to Rasheed, the Osun State Executive Council had resolved last year that the Ministry of Local Government should write to the Ohio court to request a Certified True…

PANIC has gripped the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, following the discovery of the body of a 23-year-old student, Favour Olaniyi, in a bush near his off-campus residence. News Point Nigeria reports that Olaniyi, a student of the Department of Surveying and Geo-informatics, was found dead on Saturday along the North Gate area of the university. An empty bottle of a suspected toxic herbicide was reportedly recovered at the scene, raising concerns that the incident may be linked to suicide. The university’s Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol, Adegbenro Adebanjo, confirmed the incident in a statement on…

STUDENTS of the University of Ibadan are currently staging a peaceful protest over the shutdown of basic amenities on campus, following the ongoing strike by the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU). News Point Nigeria reports that the students are calling on the Federal Government to meet the legitimate demands of the striking union in order to end the industrial action. The protesting students took to the streets within the campus in Ibadan, demanding the restoration of essential services such as electricity, water, and other basic necessities, which are largely managed by non-academic staff. They lamented the hardship caused by the strike,…

RESIDENT of Eda Oniyo Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State were thrown into panic on Tuesday night after gunmen attacked a Christ Apostolic Church during a church programme, killing the pastor and abducting an unspecified number of worshippers. News Point Nigeria reports that the attack reportedly occurred around 8:30 pm at the church located on the outskirts of the community. Sources said the assailants, who arrived in large numbers and were heavily armed, invaded the worship centre while activities were ongoing. Eyewitnesses said the attackers shot the pastor dead before forcing several worshippers into a nearby forest.…

NIGERIA’s opposition political landscape took a dramatic turn on Saturday as a broad coalition of parties resolved to bury longstanding differences and rally behind a single presidential candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. News Point Nigeria reports that the decision, formally tagged the ‘Ibadan Declaration’, emerged as the defining outcome of a high-stakes national summit of opposition parties held on April 25, 2026, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, marking what participants described as a decisive moment in the country’s democratic evolution. Parties that participated in the summit included the Peoples Democratic…

FORMER Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has arrived in Ibadan for a high-level summit of opposition political leaders hosted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. News Point Nigeria reports that his arrival adds to an already formidable gathering of political heavyweights in the city, including former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The summit, currently underway in Ibadan, has attracted a wide spectrum of opposition stakeholders from across the country, reflecting a growing momentum among political actors outside the ruling bloc. Deliberations at the meeting are expected to focus…

THERE was pandemonium in Ilara-Mokin, a community in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, following the death of a middle-aged woman identified as Oluwasola Adebayo, who slumped and died while accompanying her child to a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre. Eyewitnesses said the deceased had taken her daughter to the centre for the ongoing UTME when the incident occurred. News Point Nigeria gathered that she reportedly complained of weakness shortly after arriving at the junction before collapsing unexpectedly. Efforts to revive her were unsuccessful, and she was confirmed dead on the spot. Her child was said to have…