Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis is a Senior Correspondent at Punch Newspapers. He covers a wide range of topics including government and politics, public policy, and current affairs, with a particular focus on elections, security policy, and international affairs. His work has been featured in various prominent platforms, highlighting his expertise in regional interests and the judicial system.
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By: Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis
The Social Democratic Party on Monday commended the Nigerian security forces for rescuing the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, describing the operation as a demonstration of professionalism and effective inter-agency collaboration.
By: Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis
A member of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Tolu Bankole, has welcomed President Bola Tinubu's decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, describing it as evidence of a successful partnership that has outlived pre-election criticisms.
July 13, 2026 10:03 am Vice President Kashim Shettima has mourned the death of the Special Adviser and Focal Person on Human Capital
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on Monday disclosed that the value of Import Duty Exemption Certificate approvals granted by the Federal Government on selected imported goods and equipment rose to N34tn in 2025, warning that such fiscal incentives have significantly reduced the service's revenue-generating capacity.
By: Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has congratulated Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on his 92nd birthday, describing him as a living legend whose life has remained a symbol of courage, integrity and unwavering commitment to justice.
By: Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis
The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday called on the Federal and state governments to provide psychological support, trauma counselling and rehabilitation for the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oyo State, saying their recovery should go beyond their physical freedom.
By: Ademola Adegbite, Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis, Solomon Odeniyi
The Senate on Tuesday cautioned Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction and rescue of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state, warning that such remarks could undermine the efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling insecurity.
By: Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis
The Senate on Wednesday approved a donation of N50 million to the families of five individuals who lost their lives during the rescue operation that followed the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
By: Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis
July 15, 2026 4:24 pm The Labour Party has dismissed reports alleging that it failed to upload the names of its presidential and vice-presidential
July 15, 2026 4:43 pm The Senate, on Wednesday, rejected a request to launch an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding
