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By Oyez Olatunde Rex As the primaries approach, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara is standing at a defining fork in the road. Not the usual kind that produces noise, slogans, and transactional alignments, but the kind that determines whether a party is serious about governance or just managing power. This is not about…
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral social media message alleging that bandits attacked Summit University in Offa, killing and abducting students and lecturers. In an official press release issued on March 31, 2026, the Command described the report as “entirely false, baseless, and deliberately fabricated,” stressing that no such incident…
Armed bandits have abducted nine residents and left two others injured following a late-night attack on Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, deepening concerns over persistent insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West. The attack, which occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, reportedly saw heavily armed assailants storm the quiet rural settlement, catching residents…
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At least 34,000 applicants are currently competing for just 1,000 recruitment slots into the Nigeria Police Force in Benue State, underscoring the intense pressure on limited employment opportunities in the country’s security sector. The figure, disclosed by police authorities, reflects a staggering ratio of roughly 34 applicants vying for every single available position, highlighting both…
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Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has intensified legal efforts to permanently confiscate 57 high-value properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in a case that underscores growing scrutiny of public office holders’ wealth. The EFCC, in a motion filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja,…
Subscribers of DStv, the flagship pay-TV platform operated by MultiChoice Group, will not experience any subscription price increase throughout 2026, following an official confirmation by the company in what marks a significant departure from its long-standing pricing tradition. The announcement means that the usual annual adjustment, typically implemented around April will not take place this…
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Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has firmly dismissed calls for the removal of its chairman, describing such demands as unfounded and rooted in misinformation. In a statement addressing growing public discourse, INEC emphasized that its current leadership under Prof Joash Amupitan remains constitutionally grounded and focused on strengthening the country’s democratic…
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Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has offered a rare glimpse into the intensity and discipline that underpin his business empire, encapsulated in one striking declaration: “Passion is what makes me go to bed at 2am and wake up at 6am.” The statement, widely circulated from his past interviews and speeches, reflects a consistent philosophy that…
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has entered the European energy supply chain with exports of aviation fuel to the United Kingdom, signaling a major shift in global fuel dynamics amid worsening supply shortages. The development comes as Europe, particularly the UK, grapples with tightening jet fuel availability triggered by disruptions in traditional supply routes linked to…
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The Kwara State Police Command has officially commenced activities marking the 2026 National Police Week Celebration with a sanitation exercise and a medical outreach programme across Ilorin metropolis. The initiative underscores the Command’s commitment to promoting public health while strengthening police–community relations. The sanitation exercise was conducted at Yoruba Road Market Phase I, Ilorin, where…