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  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 state. The  development followed a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, May 31, 2026, for the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to secure the release of the abducted teachers and students. However, in a release signed by the NUT chairman, Oyo state wing, Comrade Hassan Fatai, the NUT said the industrial action is “aime...

  Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has responded to criticism surrounding his recent comments on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and perceived injustice, insisting that his friendship with Seyi Tinubu does not stop him from speaking out on national issues. The singer had sparked debate on social media after admitting that entertainers, including himself, had not done enough to address the challenges facing ordinary Nigerians. Taking to X on Saturday, Davido wrote: “I can’t lie, we entertainers… we dey f*ck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go.” His comments quickly generated reactions online, with some users questioning whether he could genuinely criticize the government because of his association with individuals linked to the presidency. One user, identified as #princessluna237, accused the musician of being insincere and alleged that he was part of a “City Boys” political circle ...