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The Kwara State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on kidnapping and violent crimes with the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and the recovery of arms and ammunition during a coordinated security operation. According to a press statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the breakthrough followed a targeted operation carried out on April…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified diplomatic engagement with South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian nationals in separate incidents that have reignited concerns over the safety of foreigners in the country. The victims, identified as Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, were reportedly killed in incidents involving security personnel, according to Nigeria’s Consulate…
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Dangote Group has disclosed that its flagship oil facility, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has been absorbing part of the cost of petrol and diesel supplied to the Nigerian market in a bid to cushion price pressures on consumers. A senior management official within the group confirmed that the refinery has effectively been subsidising refined petroleum products,…
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Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has clarified the rationale behind his recent closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan, stating that the visit was part of broader political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections—not a move to secure immediate endorsement. Obi, a leading opposition figure and a potential presidential contender under the African…
The Kwara State Police Command has issued a public alert over a surge in fraudulent schemes targeting Point-of-Sale (POS) operators across the state, warning that unsuspecting agents are being drawn into illicit financial activities. In a press statement released on April 27, 2026, the Command disclosed that intelligence reports indicate a growing pattern of sophisticated…
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The Kwara State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat violent crime, with the arrest of suspected armed robbers and cult members operating within the Amoyo axis of Ilorin. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the arrests followed a report received…
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Confusion and criticism trailed proceedings in Abuja after journalists were barred from covering the trial of military personnel accused of involvement in an alleged coup plot against the Nigerian government. The closed-door development occurred as a General Court Martial commenced proceedings against dozens of serving officers facing allegations linked to mutiny and an attempted overthrow…
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The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has clarified why a scheduled public lecture by former presidential candidate Peter Obi did not hold on its campus on Saturday, stating that the event was declined due to late notification and security considerations. According to the university’s position, the organisers of the lecture did not give adequate advance…
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In a major education sector reform aimed at improving quality assurance and restoring order in Nigeria’s schools, the Federal Government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary schools across the country. The initiative is designed to regulate the selection of textbooks used in classrooms and ensure that only…
As literature steadily transcends the boundaries of print, Nigerian poet and media professional AbdulHafeez T. Oyewole steps confidently into the digital space, reissuing his acclaimed poetry anthologies Tides of Verses and Air Around Us for a global audience. First published in 2015 and 2017, the collections now return with renewed relevance, accessible at the click…
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