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Police in Kwara State have arrested a suspected cultist and recovered a locally fabricated pistol during a joint intelligence-led security operation in Ilorin, in what authorities described as another breakthrough in the fight against violent crime. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Kwara State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies…
The Federal Government has approved a new uniform examination fee of ₦50,000 for candidates sitting the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), with the new rate taking effect from 2027. The revised fee represents an 82 per cent increase from the current…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a South African woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over her alleged involvement in trafficking heroin into Nigeria. The suspect was apprehended during an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at the airport after NDLEA officers reportedly intercepted a consignment of heroin concealed in her…
Defending champions Argentina produced a strong extra-time performance to defeat Switzerland 3-1 and secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an entertaining quarter-final encounter. Argentina made a bright start and took the lead in the 10th minute when Alexis Mac Allister headed home from a well-delivered cross by captain…
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… AbdulRazaq’s failure left 179 Woro victims in captivity for 159 days – PDP The successful rescue of 49 abducted pupils, teachers and school staff in Oyo State has triggered a fresh war of words between the Kwara State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), with both parties…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 32-year-old man, Adetokunbo Adeshina, over allegations of masterminding a string of phone-based threats and extortion targeting unsuspecting members of the public. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC I Ayoola Michael Shola, who…
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The Presidency has disclosed that eight suspected kidnappers are currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) following the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victims, who had spent approximately 56 days in captivity after being abducted in May, regained…
Relief swept across Oyo State on Friday as all pupils and teachers abducted during a coordinated attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area regained their freedom after spending about 56 days in captivity. The successful rescue was confirmed by the Presidency through the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,…
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The Kwara State Police Command says it has arrested two suspects allegedly linked to the kidnapping of three persons in Ifelodun Local Government Area, describing the development as part of its sustained offensive against kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer,…
Former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, has expressed confidence that the ruling party will retain control of the state in the 2027 governorship election, citing its governance record and internal strength despite ongoing disagreements over the party’s primary process. Speaking with journalists on Thursday, Sulaiman said…