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Gov Abdulrazaq meets Ifelodun stakeholders, outlines devt, security efforts
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday held a meeting with Ifelodun stakeholders, detailing his efforts to scale up infrastructure development and keep ...
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FG, States, LGs Share N2.001 trillion As July Revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.001 trillion, to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government ...
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Culprits behind staged kidnappings deserve punishment – Sen. Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has urged security agencies to ensure that culprits of staged kidnapping face the full weight of ...
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You Have No Authority To Confer ‘Okanlomo Yorubaland’ Chieftaincy Title – Alaafin Tackles Ooni of Ife
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has issued a warning to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, demanding the ...
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Insecurity: FG Confirms Arrest Of Two Ansaru Terrorist Group Leaders
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has announced the arrest of two leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. Ribadu, disclosed this at a ...
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Gov. AbdulRasaq urges journalists to prioritize national interests in their reportage
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has charged journalists to always prioritise national interest in their reportage to help build a better society. ...
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Presidential Hopeful, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Dedicates NUJ Award To Victims of Institutional Abuse, Youths
The Presidential hopeful in the 2027 general election, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has dedicated an award of Excellence bestowed on him by the Correspondents’ Chapel ...
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APC-IGG Urges Tinubu to Appoint Proven Party Builder Amb. Muhammed Musa Tsoken as Head, Presidential Committee on Good Governance
By Abdulrahman Aliagan, Abuja In a strongly worded appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress Initiative for Good Governance (APC-IGG) ...
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Ex-TUC president expresses disappointment over K1 De Ultimate’s airport behaviour
By Deborah Coker Mr Peter Esele, a former President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has expressed his disappointment over Fuji ...
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Aircraft Obstruction: Why Wasiu Ayinde Must Be Prosecuted – Pioneer Aviation Law Professor
The first professor of Aviation Law in Nigeria, Ismail Adua Mustapha has listed the consequences of failure of the Nigerian government to prosecute ...
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New UBTH CMD appreciates Tinubu, others for appointment
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, first female Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu ...
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Legal Luminary Mustapha Petitions FCCPC Over Overland Airways’ Discriminatory Airfares on Lagos–Ilorin–Abuja Route
A legal luminary, A.U. Mustapha, SAN, has formally petitioned the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over what he describes as “barefaced ...
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We Must Not Simply Convene, We Must Command Peace, Akpabio Tells World Leaders
By Usman Aliyu Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on world leaders and parliamentarians to move beyond dialogue and commit to ...
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You Do Not Have Power to Seize Driver’s Licences, Vehicles – Appeal Court Tells FRSC
……Faults N3,000 Fine, Upholds N10m Award For Violation of Rights The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has ruled that the ...
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Political Scientists Blame Nigeria’s Economic Woes On Western Dictates
The Nigeria Political Scientists Association (NPSA) has said that the tremendous belief in Western economic prescriptions is worsening the domestic conditions and making ...
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Governor Abdulrazaq Set To Build New Government House Secretariat
The Kwara State Government on Friday disclosed its readiness to build a new government house secretariat in the state. This is made known ...
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Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges As APC National Chairman
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ...
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SEE FULL LIST: Shuaib Agbarere, Suleh, Emeka, 54 Others Make SAN List
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), has approved the elevation of 57 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria ...
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2027: ADC Leaders Will Support Whoever Emerges As Our Presidential Candidate — Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that coalition leaders will throw their weight behind whoever emerges asthe presidential candidate of the ...
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Flood: I Am Committed To Addressing Developmental Needs Of Our Communities, Says Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that his administration is committed to addressing the developmental needs of different communities in ...
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Constitution review: INC proposes creation of 2 additional Ijaw states
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide has proposed the creation of two additional Ijaw States. The proposed states the INC ...
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It’s Unrealistic To Expect LG Autonomy From Nigeria’s Constitution, Says Fashola
Amid the growing call for local government autonomy in Nigeria, a former Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, has said that it would be ...
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President Tinubu Appoints IBB’s Son, Others As Heads Of Govt Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, as chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). The ...
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Gov. Adeleke Begging To Join APC – Omisore
Iyiola Omisore, former Deputy Governor of Osun State, has said that the current governor, Ademola Adeleke, is politically stranded. Omisore disclosed this on ...
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NILDS DG Prof. Sulaiman Dismisses Defection Rumour, Reaffirms Loyalty To APC, Gov. AbdulRazaq Leadership
The Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman has dismissed as false and malicious, the ...
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JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede, Legal luminary Rafiu Balogun Laud Unilorin’s Honorary Awards
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, and legal luminary Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun SAN have lauded the ...
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Insecurity: Joint Security Force Arrests Gun Runners In Kwara
A joint security force, including the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), police operatives and local vigilantes, on Wednesday, burst and arrested ...
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away in London
Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has died in London. A statement released by the family and signed by his former media aide, ...
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Anioma State creation, matter of destiny, equity, justice – Nwoko
Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta, says the clamour for the creation of Anioma State is not about politics, but a matter of destiny, equity ...
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MY STORY: WHY THE GUILD OF EDITORS SUSPENDED ME
I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS ATTENDING A SECURITY BRIEFING: The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), held her Biennial National Convention in Enugu from ...
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Invest more in education, agriculture, industrial development, ex-Kwara gov aspirant, Babalola tells Governor AbdulRazaq
A former Kwara State governorship aspirant, Engineer Pastor Sunday Adebayo Babalola, has advised the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdurahman AbdulRazaq, to invest more ...
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APC Chairman Dies in Bloody Clash With PDP Faction
Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 2, Ukanafun Local Council of Akwa Ibom Mr John Marcus has reportedly died in a ...
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Osun 2026: Ogunbiyi’s exposure in business, politics stands him out – Group
By Deborah Coker The Akintola Ogunbiyi Support Group (AOSG) says Dr Akin Ogunbiyi’s exposure in business, politics and other endeavours stands him out ...
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Sen. Dickson true son of Ijaw cause, says INC
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC), has described Sen. Seriake Dickson, (PDP-Bayelsa) and Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District as a ...
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UADD Urges Tinubu to Tackle Socio-Economic Crisis as Nigeria Marks June 12 Democracy Day
As Nigeria commemorates June 12 Democracy Day, the United Arewa in Diversity for Development (UADD) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ...
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Coastal resources: INC stresses need for support to coastal resilience, policy
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide has stressed the need for promoting coastal resilience, policy and good governance in managing ...
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I sponsored 31 bills, attracted 51 constituency projects in 2 years – Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says he sponsored 31 bills, moved 20 motions and attracted 51 constituency projects to his senatorial ...
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Anniversary: Renewed Hope Agenda, not a slogan but rebuilding economy – Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Abuja, May 29, 2025 (NAN) Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), says the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, is not ...
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UADD Commends Senator Ndume for Advocacy on Equity, Applauds President Tinubu’s Response to Calls for Balanced Appointments
Abuja, Nigeria — A civil society group, United Arewa in Diversity for Development (UADD), has lauded Senator Ali Ndume for his steadfastness and ...
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Oil theft: Nigeria losing more crude oil than some OPEC members -Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Nigeria’s losses due to crude oil theft are more significant than those of some other OPEC members. The Chairman, Senate ...
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Kwara Govt Hoists Unity Flagpole, Says It’s a symbol of national pride, unity
Kwara State on Monday officially hoisted its 70-meter Unity Flagpole, which Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq called a towering symbol of “national unity, our collective ...
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Executive Management Team Of Ladi Hassan 2027 Guber Project Holds 1st Meeting
The Executive Management of the Ladi Hassan 2027 Guber Project held its first meeting in Ilorin on Saturday with speakers at the meeting ...
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Sen. Nwoye seeks psychotherapy for 10 rescued UNIBEN students
By Deborah Coker Sen. Tony Nwoye (LP-Anambra), has called on the Federal Government to provide psychotherapy and specialised rehabilitation for the 10 rescued ...
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APC chieftain calls for united front against security challenges in Plateau
By Deborah Coker A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau, Yusuf Gagdi, has called for a united front to combat the ...
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NGF Chair leads condolence visit to Jos, appeals for peace
Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman and Governor of Kwara State Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Thursday led a delegation of the Forum to commiserate with the ...
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Kwara Police Confirm Arrest of Portable Over Alleged Threat to Osupa Life
The Nigerian police Force, Kwara State Command has confirmed the arrest of the hip hop artist Mr. Habeeb Okikiola Badmus popularly known as ...
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Kwara Varsity Promotes 28 Lecturers to Professors, See List
The Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete has at its approved the promotion of three (3) staff to the rank of ...
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2025 Rainy Season: FG Raises Alarm!
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned that 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas in 33 states and the FCT fall within ...
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EFCC: Ex-Kwara SUBEB chair Daibu confirms release of N1bn to Gov. Abdulfatah Govt to augment workers’ salary payment
Former chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, Alhaji Lanre Daibu, on Thursday, told the Kwara state High Court that the ...
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FULL LIST: Newly Appointed Rivers LG Administrators, State Electoral Officers
The Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed Administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. ...
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Ojulari, Oloriegbe’s Appointments Rekindle Hope – Mashood Mustapha
Applauds Kwarans on National Assignment A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Hon. Mashood Mustapha has lauded the appointments ...
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Oba Owoade Crowned 46th Alaafin Of Oyo
Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died ...
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Akpabio Sponsoring ‘EFCC Most Wanted Person’ To Recall Me – Sen. Natasha
Thanks constituents for shaming Yahaya Bello, others The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and ...
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Recall: Kogi Central Constituents thank INEC for recognising 208,132 signatures
Say ‘it’s proof Kogi Central has abandoned Natasha’ Vow to proceed with recall, finetune process Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have thanked ...
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Thomas Adewumi Varsity Signs MOU With Kwara Govt. To Operate Omu Aran General Hospital For Advanced Medical Research
The Management of Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Thursday signed a deal with the ...
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Excitement As New MD LNRBDA Olumoroti, Board Chair Alakawa Resumes Office
The much anticipated newly appointed management team of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA) , Ilorin lead by the managing, director, ...
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Meet the New NNPCL Boss, Bashir Ojulari
By UGO AMADI Bayo Bashir Ojulari, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), is a seasoned Nigerian ...
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Subsidy: NIPSS Asks Nigerians To Adjust Their Spending, Says Sacrifices Will Pay Off
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has described the removal of fuel subsidy as “timely” and is asking Nigerians to ...
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Eid-el-Fitr: Asiwaju of Oro Kingdom Urges Muslims to Pray for National Prosperity
Surgeon Rear Admiral Azeez Bayo Afolayan (Rtd), the Asiwaju of Oro Kingdom, has called upon the Muslim community in Oro, Kwara State, and ...
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Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement ...