As of today, June 12, 2026, the 42 schoolchildren abducted from Mussa Primary and Junior Day Secondary School in Askira-Uba, Borno State, have been held in captivity for 28 days.
"I am appealing to the government to help me. It has been one month since my husband was kidnapped alongside others in Oyo state here. It is only me at home with the children, and they keep asking about their father. This is taking too long. Please give these people whatever they are asking for.
Rain is falling on them in that forest. I keep imagining what they are going through. Please have mercy. Don't forget them in the bush."
— Wife of one of the åbdûcted teachers in Oyo State cries out.
Good news: Dr. Iheukwumere Ikechukwu of the Department of Microbiology at COOU has been sacked by the Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
He sexually abused students and engaged in different forms of misconduct.
Four other academic staff members were also sacked, including two professors.
We are restoring integrity in our universities, which will in turn improve the quality of our graduates.
Tonight is another freaking cold night!! This is their 29th night as captives of terrorists! We are talking of little children and toddlers in this cold! Ah!!! This cannot be how we will keep counting days! No! This cannot be it!😭😭😭
Good news: Uchegbu Kosischukwu won the gold medal in the senior category at the German Mathematics Olympiad in Frankfurt, Germany.
She competed against students from schools across Germany and also from 52 other countries.
She currently attends Ambassador College, Ota.
What a star!
Lagos doesn’t need a quick patch. Lagos needs a transformation.
I’ll be joining @UnkleAyo to talk about what moving Lagos forward really means.
This Saturday, 13th June.
10:00 AM.
The time to take Lagos forward is now.
Join us.
#Lagos#OTiYa
Woke up again today, cold, and realized that these little children slept in this harsh weather condition, far away from home.
They have had the worst 2 weeks+ ever.
This is the 28th day!😩
Join @blakefitnesss and @ceejay_kimani this Saturday at 7:00 AM for the PVC Registration Fitness Party at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
Come work out, enjoy free medical checkups, games, and get support resolving all your PVC-related issues in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
People with voter’s card are also welcomed.
"My support for Peter Obi is something that I do not hesitate to proclaim or talk about because I can tell you what it is rooted in.
My support for Peter Obi is rooted in my love for this country..."
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
What June 12 Should Mean to Us Nigerians
Today, we observe a day that should mean a great deal to us as a people who cherish democratic principles. Every year on June 12, the conversation inevitably turns to a critical assessment of the state of our nation. It serves as an annual benchmark for asking important questions: Are our elections today as transparent as they were in 1993? Is the social contract being honoured? Are the institutions of governance truly serving the people?
Ultimately, June 12 is a powerful blend of reflection and aspiration. It honours a fractured past while serving as a constant and foundational reminder of the immense power inherent in the collective democratic will of the Nigerian people.
For us in Nigeria, June 12 is not merely a date on the calendar; it is the emotional and structural bedrock of our modern democratic identity. Officially recognised as Democracy Day, June 12 carries deep historical, political, and social significance, representing both a monumental tragedy and the ultimate triumph of the collective will of the people.
To understand what June 12 means to Nigeria, one must examine its history, its evolution, and its enduring symbolism.
A new era of true democracy is POssible. -PO
I say this to my kids all the time. Do it for the plot. Do it for the story. Tell yourself if it all goes wrong it will just be a funny story. Ironically job interviews, dates, and public speaking go better anyway if you're just happy to be there and not overthinking it!!
overheard a friend wishing his gf "happy burger day", after the call ended i asked him "is it burger day today?" and he goes "no i send her burger every month on her first day of periods so it is OUR BURGER DAY."
just another day couples around me making feel single. 😭😭😭😭😭
Kids and their teachers have now been with terrorists for almost 30 days. That's an entire month! How do such people remain the same after this horrific experience? The GCFR is quiet, not heard much from the NSA. Families in agony, wondering what, if any news to expect.