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Police Arrest Two Over Gun Shipment Linked to Killing of Oghenemine Ogidi in Delta

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Police Arrest Two Over Gun Shipment Linked to Killing of Oghenemine Ogidi in Delta

The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly arrested two suspects, including the alleged sender of a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition connected to the controversial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine Ogidi by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman in Effurun, Delta State. The latest arrests are part of ongoing investigations into the April 26…

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Crime Watch

Saka Strikes, Arsenal Storm Past Atlético to Book Historic Champions League Final

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Saka Strikes, Arsenal Storm Past Atlético to Book Historic Champions League Final

Arsenal FC delivered a statement performance on Tuesday night, powering past Atlético Madrid to secure a long-awaited return to the UEFA Champions League final. With the tie finely poised after a 1–1 draw in Madrid, the second leg at the Emirates Stadium exploded into life when Bukayo Saka rose to the moment. The Arsenal winger…

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Football, UCL

Alleged N10b Kogi Fraud: Ali Bello Used BDC in Transferring Money to Cronies- Witness

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Alleged N10b Kogi Fraud: Ali Bello Used BDC in Transferring Money to Cronies- Witness

The trial of Ali Bello, nephew of the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja, continued on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with the 17th Prosecution Witness, PW17, Ahmed Audu Abubakar, telling the court how Bello utilised bureau-de-change, BDC to make monetary transfers to his…

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EFCC Court Cases, Financial Crimes

Alleged N110.4bn Kogi Fraud: Court Admits High Court Judgment as Evidence Against Yahaya Bello

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Alleged N110.4bn Kogi Fraud: Court Admits High Court Judgment as Evidence Against Yahaya Bello

Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 admitted into evidence a judgment of the FCT High Court against the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting Bello alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and…

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EFCC Court Cases, Financial Crimes

Akande Endorses Wale Sulaiman, Signals Shift in Kwara APC Calculus

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Akande Endorses Wale Sulaiman, Signals Shift in Kwara APC Calculus

Elder statesman and founding chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande, has endorsed Professor Wale Sulaiman’s governorship ambition, describing him as a leader equipped with the “exposure, composure, and system-thinking” needed to tackle deep-rooted governance challenges in Nigeria. Akande, a former Governor of Osun State and a leading figure in Nigeria’s progressive political…

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Kwara 2027, Politics

IBEDC Confirms Abduction of Two Staff in Ogun, Engages Security Agencies

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IBEDC Confirms Abduction of Two Staff in Ogun, Engages Security Agencies

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) has confirmed the abduction of two of its staff members in its Ogun regional operations, raising fresh concerns about the safety of workers in Nigeria’s power sector. In an official statement released on Monday, the company disclosed that the incident occurred on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The affected…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Kwara PPRO Felicitates Media Practitioners on World Press Freedom Day, Commends Police–Press Partnership

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Kwara PPRO Felicitates Media Practitioners on World Press Freedom Day, Commends Police–Press Partnership

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, has extended warm felicitations to members of the Kwara Police Press Forum and media professionals nationwide on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. In a statement marking the global observance, Ejire-Adeyemi lauded journalists for their commitment to accurate, balanced, and ethical…

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Police and Interior Affairs

Kwara South APC Senatorial Aspirant, Prince Lekan Adewoye, Mourns Ekiti LG Health Workers

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Kwara South APC Senatorial Aspirant, Prince Lekan Adewoye, Mourns Ekiti LG Health Workers

Kwara South Senatorial Aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Lekan Adewoye, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of health workers from Ekiti Local Government Area who lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration in Ilorin. In a statement , Prince…

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Obituaries

Gyökeres Brace, Saka Returns in Style as Arsenal Hammer Fulham 3-0 to Go Six Points Clear

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Gyökeres Brace, Saka Returns in Style as Arsenal Hammer Fulham 3-0 to Go Six Points Clear

Arsenal delivered a commanding statement in the Premier League title race on Saturday, defeating Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium to open a six-point lead at the top of the table. The Gunners produced a devastating first-half display, with Viktor Gyökeres and Bukayo Saka combining brilliantly to dismantle Fulham’s defence and effectively settle the contest…

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EPL, Football

INEC Fixes June 20, 2026 for Bye-Elections in Six States, Aligns Exercise with Ekiti Governorship Poll

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INEC Fixes June 20, 2026 for Bye-Elections in Six States, Aligns Exercise with Ekiti Governorship Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Saturday, June 20, 2026, as the date for the conduct of bye-elections to fill vacant legislative seats across six states of the federation. The elections will take place in Kebbi, Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Nasarawa, and Enugu states, covering vacancies in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State…

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Voting and Elections