News
Kidnappers Beat Abuja Chief To Coma Over Incomplete Ransom
December 6, 2023It was our 14-year-old daughter who was able to speak and she told me that my...
News
ECOWAS Court Awards Igboho 20M CFA Against Benin Republic Over Rights Violation
December 6, 2023Igboho and his wife Ropo were arrested on July 20, 2021, in Cotonou, Benin Republic, and...
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Kwara Court Remands Herbalist For Rape, Arson
December 6, 2023one Omowumi and her children who are currently at large
News
Death Toll Hits 120 In Kaduna Bombing
December 6, 2023The current number of casualties in the affected areas is more than 120 persons.
News
EFCC Seeks N2.6 Billion For Vehicles, Demands extra N33 Billion Allocation
December 6, 2023The EFCC proposed N76.5 billion with a capital component of N25 billion,
News
AbdulRazaq Champions Inclusive Governance For PWD In State Policy-Making
December 6, 2023I am committed to accommodate your needs within the resources available to us
News
Suspected Cultists Abduct, Kill Three In Rivers
December 5, 2023The woman said to be the mother of General ‘Danger’ had fled the community.
News
Court Jailed Four Men For Financing Boko Haram Terrorists
December 5, 2023I hereby sentence the convict to 20 years imprisonment for each of the offences.
Opinions
Open Letter To Attorney General And Minister Of Justice On Sowore’s Trumped-Up Treason Trial
December 5, 2023As a human rights activist deeply involved in the pro-democracy struggle, Sowore played a pivotal role
Crime
Residents Nabs Alleged Serial Burglar In Ondo
December 5, 2023It was further gathered that the suspect was admitted to the General Hospital in Ore, after...
News
Court Orders Recovery Of 50 Govt Vehicles Taken By Bello Matawalle
December 5, 2023Court orders retrieval of over 50 government vehicles carted away by former Zamfara Governor
News
End Practice Of Remanding Minor Offenders With Hardened Criminals- AGF Urges Judges
December 5, 2023Today we have seen countless cases where defendants are arrested for minor offences and locked up
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Death Toll To 85 In Kaduna Village Bombing
December 5, 2023The majority of those injured were children and women.
News
Police Arrest Suspected Cultists For Kidnap, Buried Former Community Leader Alive
December 5, 2023They murdered the victim after collecting the sum of NGN200,000 as part of payment for his...
News
Kwara Garment Factory Set To Create 2000 Jobs
December 4, 2023Ilorin, Kwara State– The Kwara Garment Factory is set to begin operations in the first quarter...
Crime
Delta Police Nab Notorious Church-Burglary Syndicate, Recover Musical Equipment
December 4, 2023Immediately detectives offered to buy the said item, lured and trailed the suspect to Effurun Roundabout
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Troops Arrest 3 Soldiers For Stealing 374 Ammunition Rounds In Maiduguri
December 4, 2023Three soldiers were arrested. One was en route to Makurdi with 250 rounds of 7.62 MM.
Crime
Court Remands ‘Yahoo Boy’ For Raping 17-Year-Old Girl To Death In Kwara
December 4, 2023Odunayo lured the deceased into the hotel and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her till she...
Insecurity
Many Feared Dead As Kaduna Village Bombed During Maulud Celebration
December 4, 2023Unconfirmed reports suggest that a jet was responsible for dropping the bomb.
Insecurity
Bandits Attack Sokoto Communities, Kill 7, Abduct Others
December 4, 2023They attacked the village on Saturday evening
News
Kwara Gov Appoints Dr. Olohungbebe As SSA On Community Development
December 3, 2023Olohungbebe holds a doctoral degree in community development from Bayero University Kano
News
Keke Rider Disappears With Four School Children In Abia
December 3, 2023The parents of the missing children reported that the Keke rider took them to an unknown...
Africa
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Propose Confederation In Pursuit Of Regional Unity
December 3, 2023In mid-September, the military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger endorsed a mutual defense pact.
Climate Change
COP28: President Tinubu Unveils Vision For Greener Nigeria With 100 Electric Buses
December 2, 2023Our visionary plan is a strategic guidepost, directing Nigeria towards becoming an investment-friendly
Investigations
Kwara Governor, AbdulRazaq Under Fire Over Neglect Of State-Owned Mega Hotel Despite N300million Budget
December 2, 2023The deployment of the military, while necessary for restoring order, raises questions about the state's ability...
News
So-Safe Corps In Ogun Dismisses Officer For Stealing
December 2, 2023The said development had compelled the agency to carry out aggressive investigation.
Crime
18-Year-Old Man Admits Of Killing Retired Head Teacher Over Phone Theft
December 2, 2023I hit her repeatedly on the head until she fell and died
News
CBN To freeze Bank Accounts Without BVN, NIN Starting April 2024
December 2, 2023The bank will also carry out a “comprehensive BVN and NIN audit shortly
Crime
Court Remands Notorious Kidnapper In Ondo
December 2, 2023The defendant, while fully armed with dangerous weapons, broke into the house of one Mr. Ilesanmi...
News
Nigerian Army, DSS Arrest ISWAP Leader In Bauchi
December 2, 2023Troops killed 52 terrorists and arrested 204 in the last week, adding that 234 kidnapped victims
News
Kwara ANAN Advocates Support For Government’s Accountability Initiatives
December 2, 2023ANAN, as a body, has new talent and accountants with great skills and integrity.
News
Kwara Hotel Set For Transformation, Not Sale, State Govt Clarifies
December 1, 2023The process involved all relevant government agencies and registered auctioneers who are allowed under the law
News
Former Kwara Auditor General For LG, Hajia Remi Sulyman Emerges As ANAN Chairperson
December 1, 2023Ilorin, Kwara State– In a unanimous decision, Hajia Remi Sulyman, a highly experienced auditor, Chartered Accountant,...
Crime
Hit-And-Run Police Driver Kill SS1 Student In Ogun
December 1, 2023FREEDOM was reportedly chasing a motorist who escaped extortion while he killed the young girl
News
MC Oluomo Re-elected Unopposed As Lagos NURTW Chairman
December 1, 2023Vowed to continue his reform policies that have transformed the union activities in the state for...
Insecurity
Gunmen Assassinate Businessman In Imo Community
December 1, 2023They shot him repeatedly and made sure he died before they left the scene.
News
Court Jails Ogun Monarch To Six Months In Prison For Impersonation
December 1, 2023The sentences shall run consecutively from today, November 28, 2023.
Crime
Volunteer Guards Arrest 3 Suspected Armed Robbers In Benue
December 1, 2023The arrested suspects had set up a roadblock along the Okpokwu/Ogbadibo highway,
Crime
Police Arrest 8 Notorious Kidnappers In Delta
December 1, 2023Other gang members on 25/11/2023 to strategize on another kidnapping operation.
News
Serikin Fulani, Two Others Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Kidnapping
December 1, 2023They are hereby found guilty as charged and are so convicted
News
BBYDI Launches YouthGovTracka To Hold Nigerian Governors Accountable
November 30, 2023We're not just watchers; we're doers. Our focal points will spearhead community development projects
Crime
Police Arrest Car Snatcher In Bauchi
November 30, 2023The vehicle was stolen when the owner parked at the mosque to observe sunset prayer
News
Armed robbers Attack Bullion Van, Kill Ogun Governor’s Accountant, Cart Away Millions
November 30, 2023A vehicle blocked them on top of the bridge; five occupants of the vehicle came down
News
Let’s Take Ownership Of Nigerian Brand- Ajakaye Tasks Media Practitioners
November 30, 2023The image we carve for our country is what sticks to it
News
25 Dies, 15 Injured As Bus Collides With Petrol Tanker In Kwara
November 30, 2023Investigations revealed that the petrol tanker, travelling from Niger state, was using the wrong side of...
News
President Tinubu Presents N27.5 trn Budget, Focused On Security, Job Creation, Poverty Reduction
November 29, 2023President Tinubu said his administration remains committed to broad-based and shared economic prosperity
News
Wanted Thug ‘Hantar Daba’ Surrenders, Turns Himself To Police
November 29, 2023He was led with joy and happiness by his mother and some family members requesting to...
News
Kwara Gov Applauds APC Wins In Appeal Court
November 29, 2023APC holds all 24 seats in the Kwara State House of Assembly.
News
EFCC Arraigns Couple For N2.7bn Fraud In Lagos
November 29, 2023The defendants pleaded “not guilty” to the charges when they were read to them.
Insecurity
Boko Haram Beheads 11 Wood Loggers In Borno
November 29, 2023We learnt that they came on camels and surrounded the victims
News
Nigerian Army Nabs 8 Suspects For Alleged Killing Police In Delta
November 29, 2023Troops again mobilized to the criminal hotspots in the area where 125 others were arrested
News
Group Submits MoU To NASS, Seeks Removal Of Presidential Power In INEC Appointments
November 28, 2023The power to nominate/appoint the leadership of the Electoral Commission should be removed from the President
News
They Are Beating Me, And I Am Crying, Buying Handkerchiefs To Clear The Tears- Philip Shaibu
November 28, 2023They’re doing everything to stop me, but they can’t
News
Unilorin Grants 14-Day Paternity Leave For Male Staff
November 28, 2023The leave lasts for 14 working days for male officers whose partner delivers a baby.
News
Ekiti Govt Sues Chef Dammy’s Pastor, Seeks N10 Million Damages
November 28, 2023The DCR is also seeking compensation of N10 million for damages on behalf of chef Dammy
News
433 Foreign-Trained Doctors Fail MDCN Qualifying Exam
November 28, 2023The result of the examination revealed that only 403 passed.
News
OAU Student Lands In Hospital After 58-Hour Hand Wash-a-Thon Attempt
November 28, 2023Enitan ended the marathon after 58 hours, surpassing her initial plan of 50 hours.
News
Soldier Dies In Rivers Gunboat Mishap Along Bolo Waterways
November 28, 2023The soldier was declared missing after the boat accident.
News
Appeal Court Sacks Kaduna Assembly Speaker
November 28, 2023The court further directed INEC to conduct a rerun election in five polling units
News
44-Year-Old Man Drowns In Kwara Dam
November 28, 2023The firemen swiftly embarked on a rescue operation, inflating their boat upon arrival.
News
FEC Approves N27.5 Trillion For 2024 Budget
November 27, 2023The president is expected to unveil the budget on Wednesday.
News
Pioneer Of Positive Impact: Kwara Gov Commemorates Late Sheikh Sahban
November 27, 2023His impacts on learning in Kwara State, and his positive impacts in the lives of thousands
News
Police Inspector Dies In Lone Accident In Kebbi
November 27, 2023One of the rear tires of the vehicle burst and it somersaulted three times into the...
News
Academic Crisis: Over 1,000 Lecturers ‘Japa’- Says ASUU
November 27, 2023Academic staff are leaving in numbers to countries such Malaysia, Oman, New Zealand, and the US.
Africa
Sierra Leone’s President Declares Calm After Unrest
November 27, 2023Sierra Leone, facing economic challenges as one of the world's poorest countries,
Insecurity
Gunmen Kidnapped, Kill Imo Monarch
November 27, 2023The monarch's remains were discovered on the roadside in Mbutu community
News
Troops Rescue Victims, Arrest Two Kidnappers In Taraba
November 27, 2023Troops are on their trail and will soon be arrested
Crime
Anambra Catholic Priest Remanded For Allegedly Raping, Impregnating Teenager
November 26, 2023I was told that the baby died and when I made efforts for them to show...
News
NAF Airstrike Kill Boko Haram Commander Abu Asad, 100 Militants
November 26, 2023Over 100 heavily armed terrorists were observed throwing banters and moving randomly
Insecurity
Bandits Abduct 100 In Zamfara Villages For Failing To Pay Levies
November 26, 2023The bandits then apprehended the weak among the residents who were mostly women and children
News
Nigerian Army, Vigilante Rescue Six, Dislodge Scores Of Bandits In Kebbi
November 26, 2023The team dislodged a large number of bandits and rescued 6 kidnapped victims.
News
Police Probe Death Of Suspected Cultist In Ogun Cell
November 26, 2023As soon as the autopsy report about the deceased is out, the Police will give further...
News
Lagos Police Nab Mastermind Behind Dangote Cement Price Slash Scam
November 26, 2023The suspect had in September 2023 created a bogus but convincing online advert purportedly by Dangote...
News
Governor AbdulRazaq Leads Nigerian Governors To BMGF For National Growth Collaboration
November 25, 2023Nigeria has made some progress in this regard, but more investment is needed because the current...
News
Kwara Speaker, Mashood Mustapha, Nafisat Buge To Attend Prudent Watch Lecture On Dec 9
November 25, 2023Media's Role in Combatting Youth Fraud and Substance Abuse
News
NSCDC Arrest Farmer For Allegedly Kill Herder Grazing Cattle On His Farm In Osun
November 25, 2023The suspect and his cohorts had allegedly laid ambush for the herders.
News
Governor Yusuf Sacks 3,234 Workers In Kano
November 25, 2023Including a 13-year-old girl, who was reportedly recruited towards the end of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje's
News
Jigawa Police Bust Kidnapping Ring, Arrest Local Firearms Manufacturer
November 25, 2023The manufacturer of locally made firearms, Bashir Muhammed, was arrested in Ringim Local Government Area
News
Gov AbdulRazaq Extols AGF Fagbemi SAN’s Community Service
November 25, 2023As a government, we acknowledge that the Honourable Minister has always been there for us
News
IGP Egbetokun Commends Kwara Command’s Peace Efforts, Promises Benefits For Officers
November 24, 2023I have come with the hope that there is future for the Nigeria police
News
Troops Arrest Arms Suppliers To Notorious Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji
November 24, 2023Troops recovered 504 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammo, 100 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo
News
Father Arrested For Impregnating His Daughter In Ogun
November 23, 2023The victim suspected the drugs her father gave her were to terminate the 23-week old pregnancy
News
Appeal Court Clarifies Kano Judgment Controversy, Cites Typo Error
November 23, 2023Bangari, in a released statement, explained that the discrepancy in the Certified True Copy of the...
News
Gov AbdulRazaq Applauds Military’s Security Efforts In Kwara South
November 22, 2023We appreciate what they are doing here. We will continue to support their activities
News
Saliu Mustapha Addresses Constituency Project Controversy, Denies Rift With Governor
November 22, 2023I urge leaders, members and supporters of our party to take immediate note of this, and...
News
Kwara Born Ambali Adebayo Takes Senior Legislative Role With Deputy Senate President
November 22, 2023Senator Mustapha, representing Kwara Central in the Senate, played a key role in facilitating Adebayo's appointment
News
17 Dead, 208 Injured In Niger Road Crash
November 22, 2023The injured victims were evacuated to the Kantagora General Hospital for immediate medical attention
News
Troops Rescues 31 Kidnapped Victims In Sokoto, Destroyed Terrorists Hideouts
November 22, 2023All the discovered terrorist hideouts were destroyed as the terrorists abandoned their captives and fled
Insecurity
Bandits Abduct 17, Kill Police Officer In Zamfara Fresh Attack
November 22, 2023Up till the time of filing this report, the bandits did not call relatives of the...
News
Court Grants Godwin Emefiele N300m Bail
November 22, 2023He is expected to remain in Kuje Correctional Centre pending when he meets the bail conditions.
Insecurity
Gunmen Shoot Husband, Kidnap Wife, Demand N10m Ransom In Osun
November 22, 2023No serious efforts on the part of the security agents to secure the freedom of the...
Crime
Police Nab Fraudster Impersonating Delta SSG, Scams Victims Of N10m
November 22, 2023The suspects also confessed that the leader of the syndicate is one Stephen Odeemero
News
Edo Police Arrests Kidnapper While Buying Food For Gang Members
November 21, 2023We waited. As she was going home, we waylaid her with a double barrel
Crime
Niger State Police Arrest Two Suspects In ATM Card Swapping Scam
November 21, 2023The suspects claimed that they were graduates of Educational Technology from Benue State University
News
Groups Raises Alarm As Nigerian Regulatory Bodies Discredit NEITI’s 2021 Oil & Gas Audit Report
November 20, 2023We hereby call on the Presidency, the National Assembly and other agencies with oversight functions to...
News
AbdulRazaq Visits Kwara South, Inspects Projects
November 20, 2023We have seen some of our education projects, and we will continue to upscale as we...
News
EFCC To Prosecute NAF Personnel For Security Breach
November 20, 2023The EFCC exercised restraint in the face of the provocation and flagrant abuse of power.
News
Appeal Court Affirms Hyacinth Alia As Benue Governor
November 20, 2023The Court also dealt with the allegations by Uba that the name of the Governor
News
NAF Bombs Boko Haram Commander’s Hideout in Kaduna
November 20, 2023The Nigerian Air Force aircraft under Operation Whirl Punch have sustained air strikes against terrorists
News
NSCDC Arrest Woman For Human Trafficking, Forced Labour In Ondo
November 20, 2023The suspect and the three victims whose age ranges from 18, 19 and 21 have been...
