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VP Shettima arrives in Kebbi on Tinubu’s directives
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Birnin Kebbi as part of a presidential mission to reassure the families of the kidnapped schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, and to brief the Kebbi State government on ongoing rescue efforts. Shettima, who flew into Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, was received by Governor Nasiru…
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Kwara lawmaker condemns Eruku attack, calls for increased security
By Kunle Sanni – The senator representing Kwara Central, Salisu Mustapha, has expressed grave concern over the recent attack in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the incident as “deeply troubling and strongly condemnable.” In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, the lawmaker extended condolences to the victims, their families, the Christ Apostolic Church…
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Vice-President Shettima departs Abuja to expedite recovery of Kebbi schoolgirls
By Kunle Sanni – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Kebbi State following a directive from President Bola Tinubu to engage with state authorities and families of the schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga. During the visit, Shettima is expected to meet Governor Nasiru Idris, traditional rulers, security chiefs, and parents of the missing students as part…
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Tinubu postpones G20, AU–EU trips over insecurity, orders heavy deployment to Kwara
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, following fresh security concerns arising from the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and a violent attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. The president was scheduled to depart Abuja today for the 20th G20 Summit in South Africa, after which…
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BREAKING: Man drowns in Ondo community stream
By Boye Oyeyemi – A sombre atmosphere has settled over Okeagbe, headquarters of Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, following the drowning of a man whose identity has yet to be confirmed. According to a community source, the deceased had travelled from Lagos to the agrarian town to attend his grandmother’s funeral. The source, who requested anonymity, said…
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Governor AbdulRazaq condemns Eruku attack, orders enhanced security deployment
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for urgent and increased security deployment to Ekiti Local Government Area, particularly the Eruku axis, to halt the recent wave of attacks. The call was made in a statement signed on Wednesday in Ilorin by the governor’s chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. Governor AbdulRazaq condemned the brutal attack,…
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‘I’m saddened by soldiers’ deaths, terrorists’ abduction of schoolgirls’ — Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu says he is “deeply saddened” by the recent terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of Nigerian soldiers and led to the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. In a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu mourned the troops killed in the assault, including Brigadier General Musa Uba, describing them as heroes who died in active…
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ADC will restore responsible leadership, good governance to Nigerians – Aregbesola
National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has vowed to restore responsible leadership and good governance, criticising the current administration for failing Nigerians in key sectors. Speaking on Tuesday during a visit to Ila/Ifedayo/Boluwaduro Federal Constituency in Osun State, Aregbesola thanked thousands of party loyalists, supporters, and members who received him and…
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Kwara media entrepreneur optimistic about 2027 senatorial seat
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – A media entrepreneur and prominent son of Okerimi-Oro in the Oro Kingdom, Mr. Olatunde Michaels, has expressed optimism that the Igbomina bloc will secure the senatorial seat in Kwara South in the 2027 elections, citing growing unity and engagement among stakeholders. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Ilorin, Michaels said the Igbomina bloc has resolved…
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Tinubu appoints Shagari as NIWA chairman, redeploys Sarkin Adar to NEITI
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved changes in the leadership of two key federal agencies, appointing former Water Resources Minister Mukhtar Shehu Shagari as the new chairman of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Shagari, a veteran politician, former deputy governor of Sokoto State and nephew of Nigeria’s first civilian president, Shehu Shagari, replaces Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar. Sarkin Adar…
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