NANS Declares July 28 'Black Tuesday' Over Killings of Nigerian Students Student Body Condemns Rising Insecurity, Demands Urgent Action to Protect Lives By Poet of Afrique Reporter The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026 , as "Black Tuesday" in response to what it described as the persistent and inhumane killings of Nigerian students across different parts of the country. In a statement issued by the National Secretariat, the association said the declaration was prompted by the growing wave of violence that has claimed the lives of students in several states, including Adamawa, Ondo, Gombe, Bauchi, Osun, Nasarawa, Bayelsa, Plateau, and Ogun. NANS expressed deep concern over the recurring incidents of killings, kidnapping, armed robbery, and banditry, stressing that the safety and security of students must become a national priority. Describing the situation as unacceptable, the association reiterated its belief...

  Senate Donates ₦50 Million to Families of Victims of Oyo School Abduction Rescue Operation Lawmakers Commend Sacrifice of Fallen Heroes, Pledge Support for Bereaved Families ABUJA, NIGERIA — July 15, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter The Nigerian Senate has announced a donation of ₦50 million to the families of five individuals who lost their lives during the rescue operation for abducted schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The donation was unveiled as part of efforts to support the bereaved families and honour the sacrifices made during the operation that led to the rescue of the kidnapped pupils and teachers. Members of the Senate described the deceased as heroes who paid the ultimate price in the service of humanity and national security, noting that their courage and sacrifice would not be forgotten. The lawmakers expressed condolences to the affected families and commended security agencies and other stakeholders involved in securing the releas...

  Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom After Weeks in Captivity Federal Government Confirms Rescue of Victims as Security Agencies Conclude Operations in Orire   IBADAN, NIGERIA — July 10, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter The pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending several weeks in captivity. The development was announced on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. In a statement shared via his verified X account, Onanuga confirmed that the victims had been successfully rescued by security agencies. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies,” he stated. He further disclosed that no concessions were made to the terrorists in securing the release of the victims. The abduction occurred on May 15, 2026, when armed attackers stormed three schools—Community Grammar Sch...

Human Rights Watch Raises Alarm Over Crackdown on Activists in Tunisia Rights Group Urges International Community to Condemn Repression and Defend Rule of Law TUNIS, TUNISIA — July 10, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned what it describes as an escalating crackdown by Tunisian authorities on political opponents, human rights defenders, and civil society actors, raising concerns over the country's worsening human rights situation. The international rights organization joined United Nations experts and other civil society groups in expressing deep concern about what it termed an intensifying human rights crisis in Tunisia. According to HRW, the situation has deteriorated significantly in the five years since Tunisian President Kais Saied assumed extraordinary executive powers. The organization argues that the country has witnessed a resurgence of authoritarian practices, resulting in increased restrictions on fundamental freedoms and democrat...

  South Africa Arrests Over 200 in Major Illegal Mining Crackdown Security Forces Target Illegal Mining Networks as Government Intensifies Fight Against Organized Crime JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — July 9, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter South African security forces have arrested more than 200 individuals, most of them undocumented foreign nationals, in a major operation targeting illegal mining activities at a gold mine shaft west of Johannesburg. The raid, carried out on Tuesday, involved a joint team of police officers, military personnel, and private security operatives. The operation forms part of the government's broader effort to combat illegal mining and organized crime under Operation Prosper , a national security initiative launched earlier this year. According to police authorities, a total of 217 suspects were arrested during the operation. More than 100 of those detained were reportedly undocumented migrants from Lesotho, while others were citizens of Mozambiqu...

  11 Kidnap Victims Escape After Abductors Fall Asleep in Edo Forest Poet of Afrique Reporter Eleven persons abducted by suspected kidnappers in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have regained their freedom after reportedly escaping from captivity when their captors fell asleep in the forest. One of the victims, Braimah Destiny , who spoke on behalf of the group at the Edo State Police Command Headquarters in Benin City, narrated that he was returning from his farm when he encountered six armed men wielding guns and machetes. According to him, the kidnappers abducted him alongside 10 other victims and marched them deep into the forest. “I was coming from the farm when I met six armed men. They also captured other people, making us 11 victims in total. They moved us from one bush to another throughout the night. We heard gunshots from security operatives while they were taking us away,” he said. Braimah explained that after trekking for several hours, the kidnappe...

  FG Evacuates 268 Nigerians from South Africa as Repatriation Exercise Continues Poet of Afrique Reporter The Federal Government has successfully evacuated another batch of Nigerians from South Africa following renewed anti-migrant violence and xenophobic attacks in parts of the country. A total of 268 Nigerian returnees arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Peace charter flight as part of the government's ongoing efforts to assist citizens affected by the unrest. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu , disclosed that the flight transported the returnees alongside two officials and crew members from Johannesburg to Lagos. According to the minister, the evacuation flight departed Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg in the early hours of Friday and was fully funded by the Federal Government. Odumegwu-Ojukwu explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had directed that the evacuation exercise sh...

  EFCC Recovers ₦38.66bn, $21.2m in Ongoing Refinery Rehabilitation Funds Probe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than ₦38.66 billion and several landed properties in its ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of funds earmarked for the rehabilitation and turnaround maintenance of Nigeria's state-owned refineries. According to reports, the anti-graft agency recovered over ₦9.4 billion and $21.2 million during the course of the investigation. Using the official exchange rate of ₦1,380 to one United States dollar as published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the recovered $21.2 million is valued at approximately ₦29.26 billion. This brings the total cash recovery recorded so far by the commission to about ₦38.66 billion, excluding the value of landed properties also traced and recovered as part of the probe. The investigation is focused on funds released for the rehabilitation and turnaround maintenance of Nigeria's refineri...

 Apprentice Murders Boss, Demands 2M Ransom _Widow cries out for Justice Mrs. Ruth Abosede Afolabi, wife of late electrician Mr. Afolabi, has narrated how her husband's favourite apprentice, identified as Abdulmujib, allegedly murdered him and later demanded ransom from the family. Speaking with  Journalists at her residence in the Sango area in Ilorin on Saturday evening, the grieving widow disclosed that her husband left home for work on June 7, 2026, unaware that it would be his final journey. According to her, the suspect had lived with the family and was treated like a son. "We loved him like our own child, and my husband always showed him genuine affection. I never imagined he would be the one to take his life," she said. Mrs. Afolabi explained that repeated attempts to reach her husband on the phone proved unsuccessful, prompting her to begin searching for him late into the night. During the search, the family discovered the bicycle, that Mr Afolabi took to the new...

FG Orders Security Overhaul at NIPSS Following Deadly Gunmen Attack The Federal Government has ordered an immediate review and strengthening of security architecture at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies and other critical national institutions following the recent deadly attack on the country's foremost policy and strategic research centre. The directive was issued by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a visit to the institute in Kuru, Plateau State, on Friday, four days after gunmen attacked the facility and killed three security personnel. The attackers reportedly invaded the institution in the early hours of Tuesday before security operatives successfully repelled the assault and restored order. Addressing the management, staff, and participants of the Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, Shettima said the review aligns with the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to safeguard critical national assets and institutions across the country. The Vice...

 Ilorin East LG Debunks Rumoured Bandits’ Attack on Oke-Oyi Girls’ School By POA The Executive Chairman of Ilorin East Local Government, Amb. Mallam Garba Olayinka Lukman Agbelere, has dismissed reports alleging that bandits attacked Government Model Girls Secondary School, Depot, Oke-Oyi, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a bid to verify the situation and reassure residents, Agbelere visited the school on Thursday alongside security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Forest Guards, and local vigilante groups. Following the inspection, the chairman stated that there was no security breach at the school and that students, teachers, and staff remained safe. He warned that the spread of unverified information could create unnecessary panic among parents, guardians, and members of the public. As part of efforts to calm concerns within the community, Agbelere, ...

CAN Calls for Security Overhaul, State Police, Improved Intelligence Systems Ooni Urges Yoruba Monarchs to Deploy Traditional, Spiritual Means Alongside Security Collaboration By AbdulGafar Saka O The South-West Zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have separately called for urgent and coordinated action to address the worsening insecurity across the South-West and other parts of Nigeria, following rising cases of kidnappings, banditry, and other violent crimes. Speaking on the growing security concerns, the South-West CAN expressed deep concern over the increasing wave of abductions and attacks on communities, describing the situation as a serious threat to national stability and citizens' welfare. The association called for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's security architecture, emphasizing the need for improved intelligence gathering, better coordination among security agencies, and the establishment of state p...

 *A Father Cannot Be Enslaved While the Son Chooses His Path* 30th April, 2026 By: JEGEDE ABDULAZEEZ  It is both surprising and disappointing that some elements within the Moro PDP have chosen to drag my father into matters that concern my personal political decisions. Let me state this clearly, a father cannot be enslaved while the son chooses his own path. Political affiliation is a matter of individual conviction, not family bondage. For the better clarification, my father is not a politician but an artisan (musician) who focuses on his craft and personal livelihood. Attempts to label or pressure him politically are unfair, unnecessary, and completely misplaced. Despite of not been a politician, he has dedicated over a decade of his life working tirelessly for the party, contributing his time, energy, and loyalty. Yet, it is evident to all that his sacrifices have not translated into any meaningful or tangible benefit rather than 50K for 11 family men. As for me, I have als...