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President Tinubu celebrates Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the occasion of his birthday on Thursday, February 5. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the president described Governor AbdulRazaq as a polymath and a highly accomplished professional, highlighting his years of entrepreneurship…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu labels Kaiama massacre ‘cowardly, beastly’
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent deadly attack in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, describing it as a “cowardly and beastly” act targeting innocent villagers. In a statement on Thursday, the president said, “It is particularly disturbing that the victims were killed because they rejected an attempt at forced indoctrination. It is commendable…
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AbdulRazaq says Operation Savannah Shield will restore peace in Kaiama LGA
By Kunle Sanni – Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said that the launch of Operation Savannah Shield will significantly deter criminal activities and restore peace following the recent deadly attack in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. Governor AbdulRazaq made the remarks on Thursday after briefing President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he also thanked the…
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Tinubu condemns Kaiama attack, meets Kwara governor at State House
By Kunle Sanni, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday condemned the deadly attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State as he met with the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the State House, Abuja. The meeting followed heightened security concerns after suspected Boko Haram insurgents carried out overnight attacks on Woro and Nuku communities, leaving dozens…
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Youth central to Nigeria’s progress, Shettima declares in Enugu
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged young Nigerians, particularly those in the South-East, to see themselves as central to the nation’s development, describing them as key drivers of Nigeria’s future rather than passive observers. Shettima made the remarks while launching a 25-year economic development blueprint for the South-East at the South-East Vision 2050 Regional Stakeholders’ Forum…
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Tinubu deploys army to Kwara following terrorist attack in Worro community
President Bola Tinubu has directed the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State after Boko Haram terrorists killed villagers in Worro community on Tuesday night. In a statement signed on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu announced that the new military command will lead Operation Savannah…
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Saraki calls for federal intervention after Woro massacre
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the killing of over 100 people in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area, as a national disaster, urging immediate federal intervention to restore security in Kwara State. In a statement on Wednesday, Saraki explained that the violence in parts of Kwara State, particularly in the northern and southern senatorial districts, has exceeded the…
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Ibiono Ibom women back Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno at civic sensitisation programme
Women in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno during a civic sensitisation programme on voter registration, party e-registration, and cooperative development. The event was held at the Council Headquarters, Okoita, as part of the state’s ongoing Women Sensitisation Tour across…
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FG flags off Bela Dam, launches drip irrigation project in Kano
By Kunle Sanni- The Federal Government has flagged off the construction of the Bela Dam and launched a pilot Kaukau Drip Irrigation Scheme in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. The projects were inaugurated on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen water management and boost agricultural productivity in the state. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony…
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Enugu, UNDP sign MoU to fast-track smart states initiative
The Enugu State Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate the state into the UNDP Nigeria’s Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP), a partnership aimed at accelerating development and enhancing governance systems. The MoU signing, held at the Government House in Enugu, was praised by UNDP for Enugu Governor…
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