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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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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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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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Eno tasks new Head of Service on workforce training, professional growth
In a bid to strengthen Akwa Ibom State’s human resource capacity, Governor Umo Eno has directed the newly appointed Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Elsie Anietie Peters, to prioritise the training and retraining of the state’s workforce to enhance professionalism, efficiency, and commitment. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the governor described the…
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Tinubu sends VP Shettima to Kebbi, condoles military over death of soldiers
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to commiserate with the state government and families of schoolgirls abducted by bandits in the Maga area. The president, who received full briefings from military authorities on both the abduction and a separate attack in Borno State, assured parents and guardians…
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First Lady condemns abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi, mourns slain vice principal
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, and the killing of the school’s vice principal during the attack. In a statement on Tuesday, the First Lady described the incident as a devastating assault on innocent children and the educators…
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PDP, ADC condemn attack on Kebbi school, demand rescue of abducted students
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have strongly condemned Monday’s attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State, where bandits killed the school’s vice-principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and abducted 25 students. In a statement on Monday, PDP national publicity secretary Ini Ememobong described the incident as another sign…
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Tinubu orders immediate rescue of 25 abducted Kebbi schoolgirls
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has directed security and intelligence agencies to launch an immediate, coordinated rescue operation for the 25 female students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. Armed men stormed the school in the early hours of Sunday, killing the vice principal, Malam Hassan Makuku, who was reportedly shot while…
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