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Police, Vigilantes Rescue Kidnap Child, 11 Women In Kwara
May 22, 2024No ransom was offered for any of the abductees despite persistent daily demands from the kidnappers.
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Kwara Doctor, Nurses Arrested Over Missing Umbilical Cord, Placenta
May 18, 2024How could an umbilical cord and a placenta of a new baby be missing when we...
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Hunters Foil Kidnap Attack In Kwara, 2 Killed
January 16, 2024The town’s hunters gave the Kidnappers a hot chase, exchanged gunfire with them and in the...
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Over 105,000 Households Set To Benefit In Kwara State’s Cash Transfer Initiative
December 27, 2023Each beneficiary will receive ₦25,000 per circle, for three payment circles,
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Kwara Govt Launches Statewide Campaign For 3MTT Programme
December 19, 2023The 3 Million Technical Talents is a programme of the Federal Ministry of Communications
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Kwara Govt Approves Multi-Billion Naira For Road Projects, N17b.8bn For Kwara Hotel
December 13, 2023The government has secured multibillion naira road projects that connect different parts of the state
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Digital Revolution: KWSG Urges Youth Participation In AI Research
October 29, 2023The program offers financial support, encourages knowledge sharing
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Kwara Govt Advises Marketers To End Road Encroachment, Says Prosecution Await Offenders
October 26, 2023Meanwhile, 10 offenders were prosecuted by Chief Magistrate Aluko for various violations
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KWSG Approves Temporary Opening Of Tanke Flyover For Unilorin Convocation
October 14, 2023Full-scale construction work on the flyover will resume on October 24
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Kwara State Govt Announces No Elaborate Ceremony For October 1
September 28, 2023Citizens are encouraged to utilize the October 1 holiday as a day of prayer for the...
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Kwara Govt Applauds Olesin Foundation’s Invaluable Contributions To Education
September 17, 2023He expressed appreciation for the invaluable contributions made by the Olesin Foundation.
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Kwara Govt Expands Medical Staff With New Doctors, Nurses
August 26, 2023The new employees also expressed their gratitude to the state government for granting them the employment...
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Kwara Gov Donates 1,000 Life Jackets To Patigi For Safer Water Travel
August 24, 2023Abdulrazaq meets traditional rulers on security, people’s well-being
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KWSG Flags Off Support Programs To Address Economic Livelihood Emergency
August 20, 2023The Kwara State Government had similarly supported victims of natural disasters.
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Subsidy: KWSG Sets Up Nonpartisan Committee For Fair Distribution Of FG Palliatives
August 19, 2023The government appeals to members of the public to remain patient and calm as multi-layered steps...
Insecurity
Gunmen Abduct RCCG Pastor’s Wife In Kwara Community
August 18, 2023The pastor initially heard gunshots, only to later discover that his wife had been kidnapped.
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Kwara Govt Extends Fuel Subsidy Aid To Petty Traders, Others For Economic Relief
August 15, 2023At least 1,551 petty traders and 11,865 safety net beneficiaries earlier captured are involved in this...
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Kwara Gov Boosts Security With 32 Vehicles, 160 Motorcycles
August 7, 2023The vehicles and motorcycles are intended to enhance the movement of security personnel and strengthen collaborations...
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Kwara State Common Entrance Exam To Take Place On August 19th
August 6, 2023Any headteacher/principal caught in such unlawful act will be sanctioned accordingly.
Insecurity
Gunmen Invade Former Senator’s Farm, Kill One In Kwara
August 3, 2023The kidnappers were said to have abandoned the driver who had been injured in his leg...
Crime
Three Varsity Student Sentences To Jail For Gang-Rape In Kwara
August 1, 2023They were sentenced to five years imprisonment for rape and 2 years for criminal conspiracy.
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Woman Steals Two-Month-Old Baby In Kwara
July 31, 2023We went to the graduation together and she offered to help me carry the baby when...
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Police Warn Religious Bodies In Kwara Against Divisive, Inciting Utterances On Social Media
July 28, 2023Teams of policemen have been deployed to extensively patrol the city and arrest anyone found undermining...
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How German Dog Causes Death Of Engineer In Kwara
July 28, 2023Faworaja hit his chest on an electric pole while running and violently fell.
Climate Change
Flood Alert: NEMA Warns Kwara Residents On Impending Flood
July 22, 2023Those living in flood plains and river banks must as a matter of urgency prepare to...
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Suspects Arrested Over False Claims Of ‘Stolen’ Manhood In Kwara
July 21, 2023The mischievous suspects that raised the false alarm have already been charged in court.
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Kwara Police, Vigilantes Rescue Four Kidnap Victims
July 16, 2023The CP personally led another special tactical team on a search and rescue operation into the...
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Again, Gunmen Invade Kwara Community Kidnap Father, Son
July 14, 2023The kidnappers allegedly damaged their vehicle before whisking them away to an unknown destination.
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Kwara NSCDC Arrests 6 Railway Vandals, ATM Fraudster
July 6, 2023He allegedly withdrew the sum of One million, eight hundred thousands naira from the account.
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Gunmen Kill Local Chief, Abduct Three In Kwara Community
June 25, 2023Three people including the manager of the Petrol station, the Security guard and a Pastor of...
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Gunmen Kidnap Wife, Children Of Overseas Returnee In Kwara
June 21, 2023One of the vigilantes was shot in the leg during a gun duel with the kidnappers...
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Police Confirm 106 Dead In Kwara Boat Mishap
June 14, 2023One part of the boat by the engine side collapsed where water penetrated the boat, which...
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Subsidy: Kwara Govt Reduces Workdays To Three A Week For Workers
June 5, 2023Monitoring of MDAs by her office would be intensified to ensure strict compliance.
Insecurity
Gunmen Kill One, Others Missing After Attack In Kwara Community
May 17, 2023The gunmen shot indiscriminately, and shoot the deceased in his chest
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Gunmen Stab Vigilante Member To Death, Steal His Motorcycle In Kwara
May 15, 2023They attacked him when he was returning from Ekati around Gbadebo farms in the night
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Kwara Police Parade Medical Doctor 13 Others For Alleged Rape, Money Ritual, Cultism
May 12, 2023The patient woke up from sleep after the surgery to find herself fully naked, and when...
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Kwara Medical Director Remanded For Allegedly Raping Patient
May 10, 2023Medical test also confirmed that the said nurse was assaulted and raped.”
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NHIS Accredits Lafiagi General Hospital As Participating Healthcare Provider
April 28, 2023The scheme approved the state-owned facility to provide both primary and secondary healthcare services
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Indian Hemp Dealers Arraign In Ilorin For Beating Colleague To Death Over N65,000
April 20, 2023The presiding Magistrate, M. O. Abayomi, ordered their remand at the Federal Correctional Centre, Mandala, Ilorin.
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How Kwara POS Operator Bought Houses, Cars, Sponsored People To Lesser Hajj With N280m Mistakenly Sent To His Account
April 19, 2023His arrest was effected by the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department
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Police Parade Kidnap Kingpins, Fraudsters, Armed Robbers In Kwara
April 13, 2023It was also revealed that Dogo was part of the gang that kidnapped Magistrate Bamigboye also...
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EFCC Arrest Cleric, Twin Brothers, 25 Others For Alleged Internet Fraud In Kwara
March 23, 2023The suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion
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37-Year-Old Truck-Driver Jailed For Illegal Mining Activities In Kwara
March 22, 2023Buba was prosecuted on one-count charge by the anti-graft agency
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BREAKING: INEC Declares AbdulRazaq Winner Of Kwara Gov’ship Poll
March 19, 2023AbdulRazaq polled 226,956 votes to defeat Shuaibu Yaman Abdullahi
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Kwara Speaker, Danladi Wins House Of Assembly Seat For Second Term
March 19, 2023Mr Danladi-Salihu lauded his constituents for their massive support
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EFCC Intercepts 20 Suspects With Millions, POS, Allegedly Meant For Vote Buying In Kwara
March 18, 2023Our mandate as EFCC is to ensure that money influence in politics is totally cut out...
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Mother, Son Arrested For Torturing 12-Year-Old Girl Over Missing N2000 In Kwara
March 15, 2023The two suspects would be prosecuted at the end of the investigations.
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Police Officer Who Killed Lover, Self In Ilorin Was Married With Two Kids
March 6, 2023This was at the height of his frustration over the situation
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Again, Kwara Govt To Install Transformers For Five More Communities
March 4, 2023This comes a few weeks after the administration directed the installation of 400 units of solar...
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Kwara Govt Begins Massive Employment, Opens Job Portal For Garment Factory
February 13, 2023Successful applicants would later undergo training before production begins
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42-Year-Old Housewife Remanded For Pouring Hot Water On Her Co-wife In Kwara
January 31, 2023The defendant reportedly insulted and assaulted Bilikisu while she was removing a dead rat at the...
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Overzealous NSCDC Beats, Detains Three Journalists, Lawyer in Kwara
January 28, 2023After realizing the obvious overzealousness of their actions and the likely backlash
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Police Neutralize 3 Notorious Kidnappers, Arrest 9 Others In Kwara
January 24, 2023The Victim identified one of the suspects as one of his abductors.
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Kwara Gets World Bank Funding To Boost Primary Healthcare
January 22, 2023The Support came as a result of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq payment of counterpart funds.
Insecurity
Gunmen In Military Uniform Abduct 4 Truck Drivers In Kwara
January 19, 2023Two suspects have been arrested and they are helping the Police
Crime
Police Arrest Child Trafficking Syndicates, Rescue 41 In Kwara
January 14, 2023Investigation and contact with the children's parents and guardians are ongoing.
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Life Was Unbearable For Civil Servants Under The Previous Administration- Gov’s Aide
January 13, 2023The Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Communication, Ibraheem Abdullateef, on Thursday disclosed that Kwarans...
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Kwara Police Rescue Kidnap Victim
January 12, 2023The victim has been handed over to the family
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Gunmen Abduct Community Chairman, Other Residents In Kwara
January 11, 2023The attack made residents of the community scamper for safety
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Police Recover Arms, Ammunition, Cash As Suspects Flee In Kwara
January 1, 2023He, however, assures citizens and residents of the state of their security and safety
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Kwara Cabinet Approves Industrial Park, Shea Butter Processing Factory
December 31, 2022The effort means that Kwara will properly tap into the global demand for Shea nut produce...
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Police Arrest 5 Kidnappers, Recovered Firearms In Kwara
December 21, 2022He reiterated that Kwara State would not be made comfortable for Criminals,
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Kwara To Honour 50 Statesmen, Women With Merit Awards
December 21, 2022This award is a symbolic acknowledgment for all the awardees that the state truly appreciates them...
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KWSG Begins Payments Of 2009, 2010 Arrears Of LG Pension Inherited From Previous Govt
December 19, 2022Provisions were also made for payments of arrears of allowances to Traditional Rulers
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AbdulRazaq Presents Mobility Aids To People With Disabilities
December 15, 2022We are committed to building a State that is inclusive and fair to all
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KWSG Warns Residents Against Indiscriminate Dumping Of Refuse
November 18, 2022The Commissioner urged the residents to always endeavour to make use of the bins
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Modibbo-Kawu, Buhari Make Cabinet List As Kwara Gov Names New Aides
November 9, 2022Buhari is a newbie who comes with a strong local support
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Army Begins Special Operations In Kwara
October 25, 2022There are intelligence reports that point at the danger of attacks.
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KWSG Orders Road Contractor To Return To Site
October 19, 2022Kwara State Government has threatened to order the consultant and the contractor
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Gunmen Attack Kwara Community, Abduct Two
October 17, 2022The armed men stormed the residence of the victims around midnight and shot sporadically
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Gunmen Abduct Police Officer In Kwara
October 13, 2022While he was about entering his house in Ogidi, outskirt of Ilorin.
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Police Arrest Armed Robbers In Kwara; Recover Stolen Items
October 9, 2022The Police spokesman disclosed that a preliminary investigation led to the arrest of two other members
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Hunter’s Son Shoot 12-Year-Old Brother To Dead While Testing “Bulletproof” Charm In Kwara
October 3, 2022Abubakar was shot dead during the process of testing the efficacy of the newly procured gunshot...
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Two Dead As Car Plunges Into River In Kwara
October 2, 2022APP544E, were recovered opposite Olusola Saraki Abattoir in Ilorin.
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Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Traditional Ruler, Wife, Driver In Kwara
October 2, 2022Two suspects involved in the kidnap were arrested
Investigations
Special Report: School In Kwara Community Where Pupils Sit On Bare Floor “To learn,” Teachers Sit On Windows
September 24, 2022This school has only one classroom, with over 50 to 100 pupils learning on a bare...
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Chevening Partner With Kwara Govt To Provide Scholarship Opportunities For Youths
September 21, 2022The current administration has identified and contributed immensely to the growth and development of education sector
Insecurity
Kwara Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victims
September 14, 2022Two of the kidnappers were arrested with gunshot injuries
Crime
Son Kills 90-Year-Old Father In Kwara, To Have Access To His Bank Account
September 8, 2022He dug a shallow grave where he buried his father after dispossessing him of the Bank...
Investigations
How N12 Billion Was Stolen From Kwara Under PDP’s Abdulfatah Ahmed – Audit Report
September 2, 2022It would be recalled that Abdulfatah Ahmed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was the state...
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KWSG To Immunise 150,000 Children Against Rotavirus
August 29, 2022Rotavirus vaccine would reduce diarrhoea-induced illnesses and deaths
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Kwara Police Arrest Four Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Money
August 24, 2022The suspects confessed to the crime and the sum of #400,000: part of the stolen
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Special Police Constables Protest Non-Payment Of Salary In Kwara
August 20, 2022Special constabularies is voluntary in nature,
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KWSG Reiterates Commitments To Continue Improving Economic Development Through NG-Cares Scheme
August 19, 2022To accelerate the impacts of NG-CARES on the people
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Four Killed As OPC, Cattle Dealers Exchange Fire In Kwara
August 13, 2022The Ajase Ipo Offa road is now clear for the movement of goods and services.
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KWSG To Empower 30,000 Female Traders
August 11, 2022The programme will gulp N658m with huge benefits on the microeconomic sector in the state.
Crime
Man Arrested For ‘Raping’ His 19-Year-Old Daughter In Kwara
August 6, 2022The suspect admitted to having committed the crime but blamed the devil.
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KW-IRS Staff Receives Letters Of Promotion
August 4, 2022The management said KW-IRS is the property of the people of Kwara State and its activities...
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Kwara Police Arrest Wanted Notorious Cultist
August 3, 2022They were traced and arrested at Ace Supermarket located in the Unity area of Ilorin
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Our Desire Is To Give Kwarans Better Transportation Choices- Oyin Zubair
July 31, 2022The scheme is in fulfilment of our desire to give residents better transportation choices and the...
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Kwara Is Safe, No Part Occupied By Bandits, Police Debunk Fake News
July 30, 2022No part of Kwara State is occupied by bandits or terrorists.
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Kwara Govt Denied Claims Over Diversion Of 300m LG Funds
July 29, 2022The money was used to augment salaries and other expenses of local governments that were unable...
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Towoju Commences Public Enlightenment TV Programme
July 21, 2022Minimum Wage Not For Cheap Political Gains
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Bridge Linking Kwara With Oyo Collapses Again
June 24, 2022The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara told residents, transport workers and farmers who use...
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Gov AbdulRazaq Pledges Inclusion, Fair Treatment As PDP Chieftains, Members Join APC
June 24, 2022The defectors cited the leadership qualities and achievements of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration as bases of...
Crime
Suspects Who Assaulted A Lady In Viral Video, Remanded
June 23, 2022Ayomide Afolayan, was seen being horrendously, heartlessly and indecently assaulted by her supposed boyfriend named Jimoh...
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Kwara Gov Commits N150m To Water Projects, FG Offers Support
June 19, 2022Afrika Eyes gathered that Federal Government offered to construct 20 solar boreholes in Edu and Offa...
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Gov AbdulRazaq Condoles With Kwara Speaker Over Father’s Death
June 18, 2022The Tafarikin Borgu died on Friday, June 17, 2022, succeeded by the Rt. Hon. Speaker and...
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Security: Kwara Begins Enforcement On Use Of Uniforms By Okada Riders
June 18, 2022The State Government has reiterated its commitment to properly regulate the activities of motorcyclists and tricyclists...
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Tinubu’s Emergence Truly Deserving – Says Governor AbdulRazaq
June 9, 2022The emergence of Asiwaju as truly deserving, saying the ballot represents a resounding vote of confidence...
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