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Kwara State govt debunks bandits’ arrest by army in Ifelodun LG
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Government has clarified that the Nigerian Army did not arrest any armed bandits in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state, contrary to disinformation circulating on social media platforms. The government stated that the Nigerian Army did not arrest any armed bandits in any part of Ifelodun. This clarification was contained in…
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Kwara emerges best state in North-Central, wins $400,000 for Primary Health Care leadership
By Kunle Sanni – Kwara State has again received national recognition as the Best Performing State in the North-Central zone for Primary Health Care (PHC) leadership, marking the third consecutive time the state has won the prestigious award. The honour, which comes with a $400,000 performance-based grant, was presented in Abuja and is aimed at strengthening primary healthcare delivery across…
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Ifelodun council hails recovery of vigilante security van by Nigerian Army
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The Ifelodun Local Government Authority has expressed satisfaction over the successful recovery of a security van earlier deployed to support vigilante operations within the area. The Chairman of the council, Hadji Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf, said the vehicle was recovered in Auchi, Edo State, by personnel of the Nigerian Army, following sustained efforts by the local…
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Tradition forbade me from seeing my mother — Olota of Odo Owa
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The Olota of Odo Owa, His Royal Majesty Oba Joshua Oluwatoba Adegbuyi Oluwanran Aniyeloye II, has disclosed that tradition forbids any reigning Olota from seeing his mother while she is alive. The monarch made the revelation on Saturday while speaking with journalists at his palace in Odo Owa, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State,…
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Eno lauds Ikot Abasi heritage, restates support for culture-driven development
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to preserving and sustaining the age-long customs and traditions of the people of the state, describing culture as a vital pillar for social cohesion and tourism development. Governor Eno made this known during his participation in the Ikot Abasi Day celebration, held as part of the ongoing State…
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Tinubu, Shettima laud Uzodimma at 67, hail Imo governor’s progressive leadership
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima have praised Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Senator Hope Uzodimma, on his 67th birthday, describing him as a progressive leader, a patriot, and a dependable force for national unity and development. In a birthday tribute released on December 11, President Tinubu described Uzodimma…
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Atiku marks Tiv Day 2025, decries persistent attacks on Tiv communities
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Tiv Nation on the celebration of Tiv Day 2025, describing the occasion as a significant affirmation of cultural identity, pride, and enduring communal values. In a goodwill message released on Saturday, Atiku extended his felicitations to the Tiv people on the annual cultural festival and the conferment of chieftaincy titles on distinguished sons…
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‘We were friends, partners’: Diri pays emotional tribute to late Bayelsa Deputy Governor
The governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, has described his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as a friend with whom he had an outstanding relationship and was never seen or treated as a subordinate. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted Senator Diri as stating this on Friday night when he led a delegation comprising…
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Tinubu hails Wike at birthday, praises performance as FCT minister
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on his birthday, describing him as one of the standout performers in his cabinet. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Wike for a life marked by purpose, service…
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Jonathan mourns Bayelsa deputy governor Lawrence Oborawharievwo
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Oborawharievwo, describing his passing as a major loss to the state and the nation. Jonathan, in a condolence message on Friday, disclosed that he received the news of Oborawharievwo’s death with “deep shock and sadness,” noting that the…
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