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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a combination of dust haze, cloudy skies and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Monday, October 19, to Wednesday, October 21, 2026, urging residents to take precautions against weather-related risks. The agency disclosed this in its three-day weather outlook issued on Sunday, October 18, according to information published on its…
Eight Nigerian soldiers have reportedly been killed after their patrol vehicle struck a landmine suspected to have been planted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, close to Nigeria’s border with Cameroon. The deadly explosion occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Kinuba village, approximately 25 kilometres from Gamboru, according to…
Fresh reports from Zamfara State indicate that fighters loyal to notorious bandit leader Aleru have reportedly killed a rival bandit kingpin, Kachallah Dogo Baldu, during an ongoing clash between rival armed groups in the eastern part of Mada. Sources from the area said Dogo Baldu was reportedly killed during the fierce fighting, which has also…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to verify mobile phones before purchasing them, introducing a simple way for consumers to check whether a device has been approved and verified for use on the country’s telecommunications networks. The advisory comes as the commission steps up enforcement of device compliance requirements aimed at protecting consumers,…
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By Oyez Olatunde Rex … As appointments, political realignments and the G-15 crisis reshape the state’s political landscape, the signs from Abuja raise fresh questions about who holds the President’s confidence, and what it could mean for Kwara in 2027. Kwara politics is entering an interesting phase. As the 2027 elections draw closer, political appointments,…
A private jet bound for Lagos narrowly avoided a potential aviation disaster after its cabin door detached mid-air shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, forcing the flight crew to declare an emergency and return to the airport. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026, involving a Bombardier Challenger 600-series aircraft…
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The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI), Prof. Wale Sulaiman, CON, has commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akeem Olawale Lasisi, principal officers and members of the university’s governing bodies for their contributions to the institution’s growth, development and academic advancement. Speaking at the opening of the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties until October 24, 2026, to formally notify it if they believe their candidates were wrongly omitted from the final list for the 2027 governorship elections. The deadline, announced in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, follows controversy over the exclusion of several candidates from…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, received Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the State House in Abuja. The meeting brought together two prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figures as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. The specific agenda was not immediately disclosed. The engagement comes amid developments…
The Kwara State Police Command has recorded a series of arrests and investigative breakthroughs involving suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, motorcycle thieves and other alleged offenders, while intensifying efforts to tackle violent crime across the state. The State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi disclosed the developments on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while briefing journalists on 12…