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[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

Some of the Images being shared as those of the kidnapped schoolkids of Oyo state were of maltreated kids in Mali

Pictures taken in Mali in June 2020, when a teacher flogged his young students, have been shared on social media to make people believe they are the pictures of the abducted Oyo students, an analysis by Africa54Research has revealed.

The distributors of the images are most probably terrorists' sympathisers, out to sow fears in our society and paint the government and the security forces black, as the government is making efforts to get the kids and their teachers released.

[Yusuf Buhari @YusufMBuhari]

Yesterday, as I was about to step out, my mother was busy helping me perfect my dress, making sure everything was just right. No matter how old we get, a mother’s care, attention and love remain unmatched.

Thank you, Mummy, for always being there, for the little things that mean so much, and for the endless love and support. May Allah bless you with good health and a long life. ❤️

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

This VDM needs to face the weight of the law for being the conveyor and disseminator of a fake audio of President Tinubu. This is a clear case of an egregious abuse of the social media platform.

[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@pious_minister Honestly! He's trying to get back into their good books for traffic, I think he has finally shot himself on the foot

[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@pious_minister They should just peg ,no they should cut his wings ,his excesses are too much , what rubbish.

[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@F_skills_36 @pious_minister Exactly, this guy is playing with fire

[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@aonanuga1956 @TheresaTekenah Congratulations 👏🎉

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026.

Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.

A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Aina began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service, gaining foundational experience in national admissions and data-driven institutional processes. These insights have shaped his ongoing contributions to examination reform and systems optimisation.

With over 15 years of post-graduation experience, Professor Aina operates at the intersection of technology, policy, and institutional transformation, advising federal and state governments on system design, digital transition, and operational reform. At 39, he became one of Nigeria's youngest Computer Engineering professors and will now make history as JAMB’s youngest registrar.

He has served as a consultant to major examination bodies, including NECO, NABTEB, and various State Ministries of Education, providing expertise on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process optimisation.

Professor Aina is a member of several professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

President Tinubu expects Professor Aina to bring to bear his vast experience, knowledge and practical insight into the operations of the Board, to take the critical educational organisation beyond the laudable heights achieved by his predecessor.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
May 21, 2026

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[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@aonanuga1956 Gradually but surely 🙏 Nigeria is taking back it's lost glory under this regime even more ijn 🙏

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRESS RELEASE

19th May, 2026

FG COMMENCES PAYMENT OF BEA SCHOLARS’ ALLOWANCES, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO NIGERIAN STUDENTS ABROAD

In fulfillment of its commitment to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian students studying abroad, the Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of approved outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the now terminated Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme in partner countries.

The Federal Ministry of Education wishes to inform the general public, particularly Nigerian scholars under the BEA Scholarship Programme, that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully remitted the approved funds to Nigerian Embassies and Missions for immediate disbursement to eligible beneficiaries.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa CON, disclosed that the released funds represent 50 percent of the approved outstanding obligations for 2025, while efforts are ongoing to facilitate the release of the balance in due course.

According to the Honourable Minister, the funds have already reached the respective embassy accounts, and the affected embassies are expected to commence immediate payment to eligible scholars. Beneficiaries are therefore advised to monitor their accounts as payments are expected to begin reflecting accordingly.

Dr. Alausa noted that the development reflects the unwavering commitment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to the welfare, academic progress and wellbeing of Nigerian students abroad, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.

The Honourable Minister appreciated the patience, understanding and resilience demonstrated by the affected scholars, stressing that the Federal Government remains resolute in ensuring that no Nigerian student pursuing academic excellence under government scholarship schemes is left unsupported.

The Federal Government further reiterates its commitment to fulfilling all legitimate obligations to Nigerian scholars and sustaining policies and interventions that promote access to quality education, student welfare and national development through strategic human capital advancement.

The Ministry reassures all stakeholders of its continued dedication to supporting Nigerian students globally and ensuring the effective implementation of all government scholarship programmes.

Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

On May 17, 2026, U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with the Government of Nigeria, conducted additional kinetic strikes against ISIS in Northeastern Nigeria.

Intelligence confirmed the targets were ISIS militants. Complete assessments are ongoing. No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed.

The removal of these terrorists diminishes the group’s capacity to plan attacks that threaten the safety and security of the U.S. and our partners.

AFRICOM remains committed to leveraging specialized U.S. capabilities in support of our partners to defeat shared security threats.

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

STATEHOUSE STATEMENT

Counterterrorism Operation Against ISIS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki

Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism.

Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the Armed Forces of the United States, conducted a daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of the Islamic State.

Early assessments confirm the elimination of the wanted IS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, along with several of his lieutenants, during a strike on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin

Nigeria appreciates this partnership with the United States in advancing our shared security objectives. I extend my sincere gratitude to President Trump for his leadership and unwavering support in this effort.

I commend the personnel involved on both sides for their professionalism and courage, and I look forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Aso Villa,
Abuja
May 16, 2026

[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@ArcSadam Congratulations 👏🎉

[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@aonanuga1956 Happy birthday sir 🎂🎉🥳 more grace 🎉🎈💝🥳

[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@circleregalia @DesmondOElliot Do you even have any elders in your family 🤔no doubt it 😺

[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@ArcSadam Happy birthday 🎂🥳🎈🎉

[Sadam🪐 @ArcSadam]

48 years old today, single mom of two ( different fathers),
No husband, nobody wants to marry me, I am not lucky with men.
I have a good job, I am a career engineer, my character is 💯

Today is my birthday, all parents Celebrate with me and pls pray for me

[The Arábìnrin Adérónké JP MNIPR @AderonkeW]

Play Your Politics, But Stay Out of Zacch Adedeji’s Way, He is a Technocrat

By Arábìnrin Adérónke

I have had the privilege of working closely with Zacch Adedeji and I speak from direct experience when I say he is a refined professional, a disciplined technocrat, and a results driven leader. He is not a career politician, and it is both unfair and misleading to drag his name into the noise and theatrics of political contests.

Zacch Adedeji is a goal getter in the truest sense, strategic, intentional, and deeply focused on outcomes. His work ethic is not for show, it is consistent, methodical, and anchored in measurable impact. In a short time, he has contributed significantly to reshaping revenue administration and improving national revenue performance through systems, structure, and accountability, not slogans or political grandstanding.

As someone born and raised in Ibadan, I have followed the current political climate with keen interest like always. What I see is deeply concerning, rising bitterness, unnecessary aggression, and a growing tendency to weaponize names for cheap political points. Let this be clear, Zacch Adedeji’s name should not be part of that conversation.

He is fully engaged in the national assignment entrusted to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. That responsibility is weighty, technical, and demands his full attention. Attempting to pull him into local political battles is not only inappropriate, it is a distraction from critical national work. Play your politics. Build your alliances. Strengthen your structures. Sell your vision. That is what campaigns are for. But leave him out of it.

Elections will come and go, as they always do. What will remain are institutions, policies, and the long term work of nation building. Zacch Adedeji is focused on that work. He is not available for political mudslinging, and he should not be treated as a pawn in anyone’s campaign strategy.
If you seek his support, approach with respect and decorum. No one is obligated to endorse or align with any political ambition. A refusal is not an invitation for insults, attacks, or public hostility. That kind of conduct only diminishes the credibility of those who engage in it.

This is a firm caution, keep his name out of your political battles. Redirect your energy toward your campaigns, your ideas, and your engagement with the people. Leave professionals to do their jobs, and let merit, not noise, define the moment.

Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi is an award-winning investigative journalist. 2016 finalist, CNN African Journalist Award. She is the Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service. She writes from Abuja

[Tonybrainy Esq. @Tonybrainy]

How does it feel not to support this man?
I really don’t want to know

[folasade ogunbiyi @folasadeogun27]

@ishaqsamaila5 Amin ya rabbi 🙏