Author: Rextun boss

Police Foil Planned Attack, Recover AK-47 Rifles, Ammunition in Kwara

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on Police Foil Planned Attack, Recover AK-47 Rifles, Ammunition in Kwara
Police Foil Planned Attack, Recover AK-47 Rifles, Ammunition in Kwara

The Nigeria Police Force in Kwara State has announced the arrest of two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and the recovery of multiple AK-47 rifles and live ammunition in Ilorin, following what authorities described as an intelligence-led operation aimed at preventing a planned coordinated attack. According to a statement issued on Friday by the…

Read More “Police Foil Planned Attack, Recover AK-47 Rifles, Ammunition in Kwara” »

Crime Watch, Insecurities and insurgencies, News

NCDC Dismisses Fears of Hantavirus Outbreak in Nigeria

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on NCDC Dismisses Fears of Hantavirus Outbreak in Nigeria
NCDC Dismisses Fears of Hantavirus Outbreak in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has assured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of hantavirus infection in the country, amid growing global concerns over a recent outbreak linked to international cruise ship travel. In a public health advisory issued on Friday, the agency said it is closely monitoring the global…

Read More “NCDC Dismisses Fears of Hantavirus Outbreak in Nigeria” »

Ailments and Diseases, Health & Wellness

IGP Orders Probe Into Alleged Police Link to Dadiyata’s Disappearance

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on IGP Orders Probe Into Alleged Police Link to Dadiyata’s Disappearance
IGP Orders Probe Into Alleged Police Link to Dadiyata’s Disappearance

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed the Police Monitoring Unit to investigate allegations linking two senior police officers to the disappearance and alleged killing of missing activist and blogger, Abubakar Idris. The officers named in the allegations are CSP Hussaini Gimba and CSP Hassan Gimba. The directive followed petitions submitted by Kano-based…

Read More “IGP Orders Probe Into Alleged Police Link to Dadiyata’s Disappearance” »

Police and Interior Affairs

Police Bust Ilorin Criminal Hideout, Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists and Drug Dealers

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on Police Bust Ilorin Criminal Hideout, Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists and Drug Dealers
Police Bust Ilorin Criminal Hideout, Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists and Drug Dealers

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested 13 suspected cultists, thugs and drug peddlers during a major security raid at Tanke Junction in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The operation was carried out in collaboration with members of the National Forest Guard following credible intelligence reports on the activities of criminal elements allegedly…

Read More “Police Bust Ilorin Criminal Hideout, Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists and Drug Dealers” »

Crime Watch, Cultists and Cultism, Narcotics

Nigeria Condemns Xenophobic Tensions as Bianca Ojukwu Warns South Africa Against Humiliation of Nigerians

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on Nigeria Condemns Xenophobic Tensions as Bianca Ojukwu Warns South Africa Against Humiliation of Nigerians
Nigeria Condemns Xenophobic Tensions as Bianca Ojukwu Warns South Africa Against Humiliation of Nigerians

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has strongly condemned the alleged harassment and humiliation of Nigerians living in South Africa amid renewed anti-foreigner protests and xenophobic tensions in parts of the country. The minister stated that the Nigerian government “cannot stand by and watch the systematic harassment and humiliation” of its citizens in South…

Read More “Nigeria Condemns Xenophobic Tensions as Bianca Ojukwu Warns South Africa Against Humiliation of Nigerians” »

Diplomacy and International Relations

Nigerian Farmers Accuse Banks of Diverting Agric Funds to Real Estate

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on Nigerian Farmers Accuse Banks of Diverting Agric Funds to Real Estate
Nigerian Farmers Accuse Banks of Diverting Agric Funds to Real Estate

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have accused some commercial banks of diverting funds meant for farmers into more profitable ventures such as real estate, worsening the country’s food security challenges and limiting access to credit for genuine farmers. The allegation was made during the 2026 Agriculture and Agro-Allied Summit organised by the Nigerian-British Chamber of…

Read More “Nigerian Farmers Accuse Banks of Diverting Agric Funds to Real Estate” »

Agriculture

Kwara South’s Moment: Why the Rising Call for Responsible Leadership Aligns with Prince Olalekan Adewoye’s Vision

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on Kwara South’s Moment: Why the Rising Call for Responsible Leadership Aligns with Prince Olalekan Adewoye’s Vision
Kwara South’s Moment: Why the Rising Call for Responsible Leadership Aligns with Prince Olalekan Adewoye’s Vision

By Babatunde Opoola. Across the towns and communities of Kwara South, a quiet yet determined movement is taking shape. One driven not by slogans, but by a shared desire for fairness, opportunity, and tangible development. From market squares to youth gatherings, the message is clear: the people are ready for a new kind of representation….

Read More “Kwara South’s Moment: Why the Rising Call for Responsible Leadership Aligns with Prince Olalekan Adewoye’s Vision” »

Uncategorized

Senate Summons DStv Over Controversial Billing System

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on Senate Summons DStv Over Controversial Billing System
Senate Summons DStv Over Controversial Billing System

The Nigerian Senate has summoned officials of MultiChoice Nigeria, operators of DStv, over growing complaints surrounding the company’s subscription billing model and persistent calls for a pay-as-you-go system. The issue came up during plenary on Wednesday after lawmakers questioned why Nigerian subscribers continue to pay full monthly subscriptions even when they are unable to use…

Read More “Senate Summons DStv Over Controversial Billing System” »

Entertainment and TV

Sokoto Confirms Death of 33 Children in Meningitis Outbreak

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on Sokoto Confirms Death of 33 Children in Meningitis Outbreak
Sokoto Confirms Death of 33 Children in Meningitis Outbreak

The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis that has spread across several communities in the state, raising fresh public health concerns in Northern Nigeria. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Abubakar-Wurno, disclosed the development during an advocacy meeting on the safety and antimicrobial resistance…

Read More “Sokoto Confirms Death of 33 Children in Meningitis Outbreak” »

Ailments and Diseases

Sultan Rejects ‘Islamisation’ Claims, Says Muslims Not Planning to Wipe Out Christians in Nigeria

Posted on By Rextun boss No Comments on Sultan Rejects ‘Islamisation’ Claims, Says Muslims Not Planning to Wipe Out Christians in Nigeria
Sultan Rejects ‘Islamisation’ Claims, Says Muslims Not Planning to Wipe Out Christians in Nigeria

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has dismissed claims that Muslims in Nigeria are plotting to eliminate Christians or impose an Islamic agenda on the country, insisting that such narratives are false and dangerous to national unity. The respected monarch made the remarks during…

Read More “Sultan Rejects ‘Islamisation’ Claims, Says Muslims Not Planning to Wipe Out Christians in Nigeria” »

News