Father of arraigned Kwara journalists, Akogun finally breaks silence

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Father of arraigned Kwara journalists, Akogun finally breaks silence

Mr Kunle Akogun is the father of two Ilorin-based journalists, Messrs Dare and Abdulrasheed Akogun, who are being tried by the police on the complaints of the Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye. Akogun speaks to DANIEL AYANTOYE about the matter —-Tell us about your relationship with Dare and Abdulrasheed…

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Opinion

UAE Slams Visa Embargo On Nigerians

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UAE Slams Visa Embargo On Nigerians

Jails Nigerian Woman for Tweeting S.O.S at Airport The United Arab Emirates UAE, has asked Nigerians to halt further applications to visit the country after imposing visa embargo. The latest development is a continuation of the ongoing rift between Nigeria and the Middle East country. The UAE has further stated that all submitted applications will…

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News, Travel & Tourism

Police to Sobi FM: You’re A Fake News Peddler

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Police to Sobi FM: You’re A Fake News Peddler

Kwara State Police Command’s attention was drawn to a facebook account owned by Sobi Fm 101.9 termed ‘Breaking news’ to the effect that the newly posted Commissioner of Police Kwara State, CP Paul Odama psc(+) who assumed Office barely a month ago has been redeployed by the Inspector-General of Police, over what they claimed was…

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Kwarans Have Had A Better Deal, No Going Back: AbdulRazaq

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Kwarans Have Had A Better Deal, No Going Back: AbdulRazaq

• Gov seeks support for Ajulo, all APC candidates Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the ruling APC has delivered pretty much on its campaign promises to the people. Speaking at the official re-election campaign flag off for House of Representatives member Raheem Tunji Olawuyi Ajulo-opin in Omu Aran, the Governor said the administration is…

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Ronaldo’s Ordeal Like Jesus’ Crucifixion – Sister

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Ronaldo’s Ordeal Like Jesus’ Crucifixion – Sister

Cristiano Ronaldo has received the backing of his sister in his public fall-out with Erik ten Hag. Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister likened his treatment by Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. The superstar attacker has been slammed by Ten Hag and removed from the first-team squad after he refused to come on…

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Celebrities, News, Sports

Kwara Police, EFCC To Jointly Fight Illegal Miners In The State.

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Kwara Police, EFCC To Jointly Fight Illegal Miners In The State.

By NAN The Police Command in Kwara has pledged to work more closely with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle illegal mining activities in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Paul Odama made the pledge when he paid a courtesy visit to the EFCC Zonal Command on Friday in…

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Just in. Gunmen Attack Apostle Suleman’s Convoy, 4 Policemen And His Daughter Dead

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Just in. Gunmen Attack Apostle Suleman’s Convoy, 4 Policemen And His Daughter Dead

News reaching Rextun City Updates desk has it that suspected gunmen have on Friday attacked the convoy of the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) International, Apostle Johnson Suleman. According to reports gathered, the cleric’s convoy was ambushed by unknown gunmen on Warake road in Auchi, Edo State. Four policemen, one…

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Nigerian Flamingos beat US to book semi-final ticket in World Cup

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Nigerian Flamingos beat US to book semi-final ticket in World Cup

Nigeria’s U-17 female soccer team, the Flamingos this Friday afternoon defeated favourites United States (U.S.) to book their place in the semi-final of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup holding in India. The match ended one goal each draw in regulation time. Early in the game, Nigeria drew first blood via a first half…

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Buhari confers Public Service awards on Jonathan, Wike and 41 Others

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Buhari confers Public Service awards on Jonathan, Wike and 41 Others

President Muhammadu Buhari is attending the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) where awards would be conferred on 43 distinguished individuals, including former President Goodluck Jonathan. Also being conferred with various categories of honours in recognition of their public service contributions are Senate President Ahmad Lawan; Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and 16 Governors, including Rivers’…

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Employment, Labour & Productivity, Governance

You can’t be a hero for going to jail over fake news, defamation

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You can’t be a hero for going to jail over fake news, defamation

By Adamu Kawu. Many attempts have been made to distort the narrative in the ongoing saga between Rafiu Ajakaye, the chief press secretary to Kwara state governor, and the Akogun brothers (Rasheed Akogun and Dare Akogun). Again, I see a herd behaviour playing out in the whole issue. Many have even let youthful exuberance to…

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