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Pray for Kwara, there is an agenda.

David will soon come to revive it.

They are now afraid. Let me laugh ahead.

Election has come, rituals everywhere.

Residents told SaharaReporters that the heavily armed attackers stormed the border community late at night, firing sporadically before launching the assault on the palace and nearby homes.

Suspected bandits on Sunday night invaded Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, setting the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducting several residents, including women, children and some of the Emir’s wives.

Residents told SaharaReporters that the heavily armed attackers stormed the border community late at night, firing sporadically before launching the assault on the palace and nearby homes.


Sources said the assailants overpowered local vigilantes and operated for hours without resistance as terrified residents fled into nearby bushes for safety.

According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen first attacked the palace, where they reportedly set parts of the building on fire before whisking away multiple victims.

“Bandits invaded Yashikira in the night. They set the palace on fire and kidnapped women and children, including the Emir’s wives,” a resident told SaharaReporters.


Another source said the attack threw the entire community into confusion as families searched for missing relatives after the assailants left the area.

“The attackers came in large numbers with sophisticated weapons. People were running in different directions. Many residents escaped into the bush while the bandits carried away several persons,” the source said.

Residents lamented the growing insecurity in the area, alleging that communities in Baruten LGA have repeatedly suffered attacks from armed groups due to the porous border routes around the region.

They also accused security agencies of failing to provide adequate protection despite repeated warnings over increasing bandit activities in surrounding villages.

As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of abducted victims had yet to be confirmed, while authorities had not released an official statement regarding the incident.


https://saharareporters.com/2026/05/25/breaking-bandits-invade-kwara-border-town-kidnap-emirs-wives-residents

The union stated that while many Nigerians remain in the captivity of terrorists and kidnappers, the President appeared more concerned about political calculations ahead of the next general election.


The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Yoruba Union Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of paying more attention to his 2027 re-election ambitions than addressing the worsening insecurity and mass abductions ravaging communities across Nigeria.

The union stated that while many Nigerians remain in the captivity of terrorists and kidnappers, the President appeared more concerned about political calculations ahead of the next general election.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Convener of the union, Olusola Badero, and signed by the organisation’s Home Director, Princess Balogun, the group claimed that Tinubu’s emergence as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was orchestrated by party officials.

The union said that “an accumulated number of votes were written for him in a hotel room by APC officials,” adding that the President was celebrating political victories while citizens continued to suffer under insecurity and economic hardship.



“Those who voted for Tinubu in 2023 are today under terrorists’ captivity, crying day and night to be released, but instead of focusing on saving lives, Tinubu only cares about the 2027 election,” the statement said.

The group urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and avoid ethnic or religious sentiments while making political decisions ahead of future elections.

“The suffering and hardship facing Nigerians today show clearly that Tinubu does not care about the people. What matters to him is how to accumulate votes for himself ahead of 2027,” the union said.

The organisation further condemned the Federal Government’s failure to respond decisively to rising insecurity, especially in rural communities where attacks on schools and abductions have become rampant.

“Instead of Tinubu being concerned about the deteriorating insecurity in the country, he has carelessly ignored the cries of Nigerians while concentrating on his personal ambition to win the 2027 elections,” the statement added.

The group referenced recent attacks in Oyo State, stating that terrorists abducted 39 students and seven teachers, including a mathematics teacher identified as Michael Oyedokun, who was slaughtered during coordinated attacks on schools in Ahoro Esinele community in Oriire District of Oyo State.




According to the union, a female principal was also abducted during the attacks.

The statement further criticised the President for allegedly failing to visit or sympathise with the family of the slain teacher.

“Tinubu, who was supposed to go to Oyo State to commiserate with the family of Michael Oyedokun, who was beheaded by terrorists, was instead seen smiling over his victory in a primary election written for him in a hotel room,” the union alleged.

The organisation insisted that it was not discouraging Nigerians from participating in elections, but urged citizens to vote based on competence and compassion rather than sentiment.

“We are not discouraging anyone from voting, but we are calling on Nigerians whose lives truly matter to avoid sentiment and vote for people they genuinely believe will wipe away their tears, not leaders who lie to them and abandon them when they need help,” Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá said.

The union also claimed that more than 2,000 Nigerians remain in terrorists’ captivity across different parts of the country, alleging that billions of naira had been paid as ransom under the Tinubu administration without bringing an end to kidnappings and attacks.

It further accused the government of rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant terrorists into communities that had suffered violence and destruction.

“We know that over 2,000 people are still in the captivity of terrorists. Billions of naira have been paid as ransom under Tinubu’s government, yet terrorists continue to perpetrate attacks because the government has chosen to rehabilitate and reintegrate them back into the same society they destroyed,” the group said.

The Yoruba Union also listed several ongoing kidnapping cases, including that of a traditional ruler in Kwara State.

“As we speak, the Oba of Olayinka in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State is still with terrorists since April this year. Over 176 children and women from Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are also still in captivity, while more than 416 women and children remain with Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State,” the statement added.

The group warned that the continued attacks on schools and communities had once again exposed the worsening security situation across Nigeria, especially in rural areas where educational institutions have become vulnerable targets for armed groups and insurgents.

“For years, mass abductions of Yoruba people have continued to plague the South-West, including Yoruba-speaking areas, Kwara South, Kogi communities such as Yagba and Kabba, while attacks have gradually spread across other regions of the country,” the union said.

The organisation noted that despite repeated assurances by the Tinubu administration and security agencies that efforts were being intensified to combat insecurity, many Nigerians remained frustrated by the growing wave of kidnappings, killings and attacks on schools and communities nationwide.

The union urged Nigerians not to trade their conscience and the future of their children for temporary political inducements.

“Nigerians should not sell their conscience and the future of their children because of a cup of rice or N1,000. They should remember that Tinubu’s government does not truly care about those kidnapped by terrorists. Whenever massive abductions take place, the government only releases statements without meaningful action,” Yoruba Union added.


https://saharareporters.com/2026/05/24/tinubu-celebrating-primary-victory-while-citizens-rot-terrorists-dens-says-yoruba-group

Nigeria league has really improved. Congratulations to Flying Antelopes, Enugu Rangers.

Nlfpmod, please do we have government.

Let me laugh ahead of the men.

Enzo will now be Manchester City coach, Chelsea failed this season.

According to sources who spoke to SaharaReporters on Sunday, the attackers invaded the community on Saturday night, shooting sporadically.


Terrorists on Saturday night reportedly stormed the Ikerin/Ajuba axis in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, launching a violent attack that left several residents kidnapped, others injured, and some feared dead.

The incident, which has further heightened tension across Kwara South, was confirmed by multiple local sources who spoke with SaharaReporters about the growing insecurity in the region, which has witnessed a surge in bandit and terrorist activities in recent months.

According to sources who spoke to SaharaReporters on Sunday, the attackers invaded the community on Saturday night, shooting sporadically.

“Yes, it is true but the exact numbers of the people kidnapped, injured and killed have yet to be confirmed,” a source said, adding that authorities and community leaders are still working to determine the full extent of casualties and abductions.

Residents said the gunmen operated freely for an extended period without facing immediate resistance.

One resident described the scene as chaotic, noting that people were awakened by gunshots and screams as families scrambled to flee into the night.

“The shooting was heavy. Everybody ran. We don’t even know who is alive or missing now,” another local source said, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons.

Community members are now calling for urgent government intervention, lamenting what they describe as an escalating wave of insecurity in Kwara South, particularly in rural and semi-rural settlements that have increasingly become vulnerable to armed attacks.

In recent months, Kwara South has reportedly become a hotbed for terrorist activities, with several communities allegedly suffering repeated raids, kidnappings-for-ransom, and violent confrontations, leaving residents in constant fear and economic disruption as farming and local movement become increasingly restricted.


https://saharareporters.com/2026/05/24/breaking-terrorists-storm-kwara-community-kidnap-several-residents-others-feared-dead

Brighton vs Manchester United 24 May, 2026 4:00 pm.

Atiku Abubakar is not your problem. The problem are those who don't want opposition to their choices.

Nlfpmod.

Sunderland vs Chelsea 24 May, 2026 4:00pm.

Practising ahead of 2027. Inflate figures and manipulate results. APC just testing the ground. They just tested it with their fellow members.

And somebody wants Tinubu to continue.

Olokunkun birimu birumu of Idi Ape lost. Peculiar mess.

Hope they will not use technicalities to remove baba onijo.

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that the All Progressive Congress, APC, will come to an abrupt end if President Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Kashim Shettima, fly on the same ticket in 2027.


In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele revealed that another Muslim-Muslim ticket will be rejected nationally and internationally.

The prophet made it known that it would be a political suicide for Tinubu to go ahead with the same faith ticket, as it would cost the party a lot and would limit the party’s chances at retaining the presidential seat.


He said: “It will be a political suicide for Tinubu and Shettima to be on the same ticket for the 2027 presidential election.

“Tinubu should see it as an end for the APC as a party because people will stand against it.


“Even Muslims and natural forces in Nigeria will go against it. Such a ticket will attract national and international struggles for the president, and this will limit the chances of the APC retaining victory in 2027.”

Likewise, Primate Ayodele made it known that dropping Shettima as a running mate would also cost the President a lot.

He stated that Tinubu will be in a dilemma.


“Also, not picking Shettima will cost Tinubu a lot; it will cost him what he doesn’t expect, and he will be confused.”

Primate Ayodele explained that the administration has been an error from the moment they decided to go with a Muslim-Muslim ticket. According to him, paying for the consequences or correcting the mistake will be tough.

He noted that God has never been in support of the government and that there will be more issues to be faced by President Tinubu.


“The government is an error right from the moment they decided to do a Muslim-Muslim ticket, and it will be hard to correct.

“God has never been in support of the government, and that’s why a lot of things are happening. It will be hard for the president; only God can show him mercy,” he added.

https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/22/2027-tinubu-shettima-on-same-ticket-will-end-apc-in-nigeria-primate-ayodele-warns/

When men are of low IQ, if not PDP, will he become a governor. Let them enjoy now, we shall be here to laugh.

We shall be here to laugh.

Penaldo, just like Arsenal, congrats.

I remembered Fayemi with Radio Kudirat. APC really messed up Nigeria. Many can't even see the calamity ahead.

At least nobody was kidnapped in Ogbomoso and slaughtered. If you cant think, fear God.

Nlfpmod, we need to by bicycles.

An insider is speaking. Nigeria has never been this bad. Insecurity has taken over, house rents not affordable, unprecedented hardship.

Let's go there, 2027 becoming more interesting.

Nlfpmod, Baba at over 90 climbing okada.

We will forgive after we derobe you.

Prof Soyinka took an okada home after an event in Abeokuta. According to reports, He said he can no longer fuel his two cars at N1,500 per litre.

Prof Soyinka took an okada home after an event in Abeokuta. According to reports, He said he can no longer fuel his two cars at N1,500 per litre. pic.twitter.com/9U8HT4MqAW

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