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The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, at the institution’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, with the student reportedly found unresponsive within the hostel…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,210 personnel and specialised tactical units to Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, in a major security reinforcement aimed at ensuring a peaceful and credible poll. The deployment, which commenced on Monday, August 10, is part of the Corps’ comprehensive security arrangements for the…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has dissolved all party caucuses across the state’s 16 Local Government Areas, with immediate effect, as the party begins a major reorganisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Sunday, August 9, 2026, by the party’s State Publicity Secretary,…
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A major security operation that led to the rescue of 163 residents abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State has been overshadowed by concerns over 13 people who remain unaccounted for. The National Chairman of the Kaiama Development Association (KDA), Yakubu Salihu, disclosed that 176 women and children were originally…
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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has warned that he will seek international attention if anything goes wrong during the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, with United States President Donald Trump specifically mentioned as a possible point of escalation. Davido made the remarks as political tension continues to build ahead of the August…
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The Kwara State Police Command has ordered the immediate and strict enforcement of existing traffic laws and regulations across the state, following a directive from the Inspector-General of Police. The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, amid concerns over what the Command described as increasing disregard for traffic regulations and…
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Arsenal have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign Brazilian midfielder and Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães for a guaranteed fee of £75 million, bringing a prolonged transfer saga involving the Premier League champions to a decisive stage. The agreement was reached after weeks of negotiations between the two clubs, with Arsenal eventually finding a…
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has thrown his royal weight behind the Iru Ekun Security Network established by Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, with a ₦100 million financial commitment and a brand-new Hilux vehicle. The support was announced on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by Igboho and members…
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 167,486 candidates who sat for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for School Candidates over suspected examination malpractice. The development came as WAEC announced the release of the 2026 school-candidate examination results, bringing relief to millions of students awaiting their…
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Justice A.M. Lawal of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 convicted and sentenced a fake lawyer, John Nwawuto Anoruo for impersonation and possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos,…
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