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🚨 OYO POLICE DENY REPORTS OF RESCUED ABDUCTED PUPILS & TEACHERS!

The Oyo State Police Command has flatly denied media reports claiming that pupils and teachers abducted from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota Communities in Orire Local Government Area have been released.

In a statement, the command said the claim is "false, misleading, and entirely unsubstantiated". Spokesperson Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed: "As of this morning, there has been no such development – members of the public are advised to disregard the report completely."

The command reassured families and the people of Oyo State that intensive rescue operations are still ongoing. Security operatives are working tirelessly, deploying all resources to ensure the safe return of the victims, their reunion with loved ones, and the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

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As the Oyo k!!dnapped victims are still being held in the bush and other ongoing insecurities across the Nation, Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has distributed luxury vehicles to APC women leaders ahead of President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.

GOV. OTTI ASSURES RMAFC OF SUPPORT FOR NATIONWIDE DATA VERIFICATION EXERCISE, CALLS FOR GREATER EMPHASIS ON REVENUE GENERATION.

Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assured the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) of his administration's full support for its nationwide data verification exercise aimed at reviewing and updating the data used in revenue allocation between the Federal Government, States, and Local government areas across Nigeria.

Governor Otti gave the assurance on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in his office while receiving a delegation from the Commission who came for the verification excercise.

The Governor disclosed that relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) had already been directed to provide all necessary information and support required for the successful conduct of the exercise.

"We are happy that you are here on this National data verification exercise, and you can be assured that our team will provide you with all the support and information you require.

"The Honourable Commissioner for Finance and his team have been designated to pay attention to anything that you require. Information available to me is that we have been working well together, and I am sure that we will make your assignment seamless and easy," Governor Otti assured.

The State Chief Executive emphasized that while equitable revenue allocation remains important, greater attention should be given to strengthening internal revenue generation and building economically sustainable States.

Gov. Otti noted that excessive dependence on oil revenue poses long-term risks, especially, as global economies continue to transition away from fossil fuels. In his words, "I have always held the view that resource distribution and allocation is important, resource generation is even more important. We will continue to enjoy the part while it lasts.

"What I am saying is that, this is okay for now. But, a more fundamental issue is how do we make States independent and have them generate enough revenue just in case they have no money to share. It may not be today, but it will happen someday,” Governor Otti said.

The Governor also highlighted the resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of the people of Abia State, encouraging members of the delegation to explore the State's commercial and industrial hubs in order to gain firsthand insight into its vast economic potential.

Earlier, the Team Lead and the Federal Commissioner representing Ekiti State at the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Hon. Omowumi Ogunlola, who delivered the Chairman's address, said that the team was in Abia State for the formal commencement of the Nationwide data verification exercise being conducted across the Federation.

She appealed to the State Government to provide access to relevant data and records, designate competent liaison officers to work with the Commission's team, facilitate access to local government areas, and ensure a conducive environment for the exercise.

"Your Excellency, this visit formally marks the commencement of the critical National assignment of verifying and updating the data used in revenue allocation between the National Government, States and Local government areas.

"This exercise is being undertaken in line with the Commission's constitutional mandate under the 1999 Constitution, which empowers it to continuously review the revenue allocation formula to reflect changing realities," Ogunlola stated.

Ogunlola, who also congratulated and commended Governor Alex Otti for his achievements in governance, noted that Nigeria's revenue allocation system is built on a set of parameters and indices designed to ensure fairness, equity, and justice in the distribution of National resources.

"It is therefore imperative that the data underpinning these indices are periodically verified and updated to reflect present-day realities.

"The ongoing review of the revenue allocation formula has reached an advanced stage, making it necessary to validate the integrity and accuracy of the data that will ultimately guide the distribution of revenue across the Federation," she added.

Present at the meeting were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba; the Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Uwaoma Ukandu; the Chairman, Board of Internal Revenue, Special Adviser on IGR, Dr Emmanuel Okpechi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma; and the Mayor of Isiukwuato LGA and the ALGON Chairman, Hon. Chinedu Ekeke and his Aba North Local Government colleague, Hon Timothy Iheke.

Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
June 3, 2026

Buhari will handle security & Osinbajo will handle economy 😂
Tinubu will handle economy & Shettima will handle security 😂 You let them played you twice!

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🚨 NO NEGOTIATION WITH KIDNAPPERS – OYO ASSEMBLY TAKES FIRM STANCE!

NO NEGOTIATION: Oyo State House of Assembly has REJECTED calls to negotiate with kidnappers who abducted teachers and students in Oriire LGA!

Instead, lawmakers are pushing for:
✅ Intensified rescue operations
✅ Stronger security measures
✅ Permanent military base in the area
✅ Security audits of vulnerable schools
✅ Better support for local security outfits
✅ Faster progress on state policing

Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin said negotiating could encourage more attacks, stressing focus must stay on rescue, intelligence and securing the state.

TINUBU'S LEGACY!

In my opinion, anyone who sees all of Tinubu’s failures and still supports him for 2027 is either a religious or tribal bigot, or simply a wicked person.

If your child were among those being held in the bush and beaten by terrorists for 19 days, while Tinubu has not even addressed the country and is instead busy with politics, I am sure you would not support him anymore. So supporting Tinubu despite all his abysmal failures is something I honestly cannot comprehend.

Tinubu is a failure. Everything he criticised Jonathan for, he has done worse than Jonathan did.

Suffer no dey tire you?

Ndi Eriri Eri 😆 🤣 😂