19 h. ago Abia women protest illegal granite mining, seek govt’s intervention

Women in Abia’s Imobi community protest alleged illegal granite mining, citing environmental risks and lack of community consent. They seek intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-women-protest-illegal-granite-mining-seek-govts-intervention/

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8 d. ago Afenifere chides Kwara over attack on women protesting insecurity

Afenifere condemns the attack on women protesting rising insecurity in Kwara, calling the incident unacceptable and a violation of citizens’ rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/afenifere-chides-kwara-over-attack-on-women-protesting-insecurity/

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9 d. ago Suspected Terrorists Attack Busy Kwara Highway, Abduct At Least Four

A source familiar with the incident said that the attackers operated freely on the road, forcing vehicles to stop before whisking the passengers to an unknown location. The post Suspected Terrorists Attack Busy Kwara Highway, Abduct At Least Four appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Police Arrest 3 Suspected Arsonists Over Attack On Traditional Worshipper’s Home In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged arson on the residence of a traditional worshipper in Ilorin, the State capital. The arrest of the suspects followed a viral video circulating on social media where an elderly woman said her place of residence was completely razed by fire by […]

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1 week ago Police arrest three as probe begins onto burning of traditional worshipper’s Kwara house

Kwara police arrest three suspects in the Ilorin arson attack on a traditional worshipper’s home. The investigation follows threats over religious differen Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-as-probe-begins-onto-burning-of-traditional-worshippers-kwara-house/

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1 week ago Gunmen Abduct Kwara Monarch, Son During New Year’s Eve Palace Attack, Shoot Queen

Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have abducted the monarch of Aafin Community, Oba S.Y. Olaonipekun, alongside one of his sons, Olaolu, a serving National Youth Service Corps member, in the Ile-Ire district of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2026, plunging residents […] The post Gunmen Abduct Kwara Monarch, Son During New Year’s Eve Palace Attack, Shoot Queen appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Banditry: Eight killed in Kebbi attack, 16 abducted in Zamfara

Recent banditry in Nigeria sees renewed attacks. Gunmen kill 8 in Kebbi, abduct 16 women in Zamfara, and demand a N500m ransom for workers in Kwara. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-eight-killed-in-kebbi-attack-16-abducted-in-zamfara/

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2 w. ago Banditry: PDP, AbdulRazaq trade blame as hoodlums flog female protesters

Kwara’s PDP blames the state government for a violent Kwara protest attack where hoodlums flogged women protesting banditry and kidnappings in Ilorin. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-pdp-abdulrazaq-trade-blame-as-hoodlums-flog-female-protesters/

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2 w. ago Fish Out Attackers Of Women Protesters, Kwara Governor Tells Police

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed the State Police Command to fish out the attackers of some protesting women near the gate of the Government House in Ilorin, the state capital. A video that has gone viral showed suspected thugs manhandling some women said to be protesting insecurity in parts of the state. However, […]

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2 w. ago Gov Fintiri Flags Off Flood Intervention For 5,357 Affected Households In Yola South

Describing the killings of women during the protest as tragic and unacceptable, Governor Fintiri said the victims were innocent and defenseless. He revealed that the judicial panel, to be chaired by a retired High Court judge, will examine both the immediate and underlying causes of the incident and make recommendations for reconciliation and lasting peace. […]

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3 w. ago Their Voices Were Heard, Then Snuffed Out: The Unforgettable Sorrow Of 7 Fallen Women Protesters

They went to the streets carrying the weight of their families’ fears – insecurity. Yes, mothers pleading for the safety of their husbands, sons, and daughters. Instead of being heard, they were allegedly met with lethal force, turning a peaceful protest into a tragedy that has left communities reeling as seven women were cut down, […]

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