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Oríire: When Will Tinubu Bring Back Our Children?

Global UpfrontJul 7, 2026July 7, 20260

By Suyi Ayodele, July 7, 2026 Eda Oníyò, Oriire. Has anyone heard any word said directly by the Commander-in-Chief since the attacks happened? Mr Peter

Worsening Leadership Crisis In Nigeria Now Evident

Global UpfrontJul 6, 2026July 6, 20260

By Peter Obi The ultimate cost of uncompassionate leadership, as evident in the country today, is turning citizens’ frustration into deep, volatile resentment. It is

Ekiti Church Worshippers Freed After 67 Days As Oyo, Borno Abducted Schoolchildren Spend 54 Days In Forest Amid Heavy Downpour

Global UpfrontJul 6, 2026July 6, 20260

The worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area (LGA) of Ekiti State on April 28,

No Release Of Kidnap Victims After Sunday Igboho’s Ultimatum To Fulani Leaders, Says Police, Oyo LG

Global UpfrontJun 22, 2026June 22, 20260

The reported wild jubilation in Igboho, Oyo State over the purported release of a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling

Insecurity: A Tale Of Two Nigerias

Global UpfrontJun 9, 2026June 9, 20260

Teachers and other citizens protesting the abductions in Oyo State

Don’t Add Lies To The Terrorist Horror in Oyo

Global UpfrontJun 6, 2026June 6, 20260

By Farooq Kperogi, June 6, 2026 THE kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State is horrifying enough by itself. It does not need the

Abducted Oyo School Kids, Our Collective Captivity

Global UpfrontJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

By Emeka Alex Duru, Ph.D. (08054103327, nwaukpala@yahoo.com) On Wednesday, May 27, the 2026 edition of the Nigerian Children’s Day was marked across the country. The

Obi Decries Worsening Insecurity, Non-release of Abducted Schoolchildren

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

The Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, lamenting the continued

Recruit 1,000 Forest Guards Per Kidnapping, Is This The Way To Go?: Beyond Knee-jerk Responses – Building A Real Strategy Against Kidnapping

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

By Group Captain Sadeeq Garba Shehu (rtd) Each time a major school abduction or mass kidnapping occurs in Nigeria, or terrorists attack, the official response

The Rebellion In APC & An Epidemic Of Sorrow

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

By Lasisi Olagunju, June 1, 2026 For no reason beyond bad belle, Orishala urged Ogun to pull down Orunmila’s house. Why? Ogun asked. Orishala hinted