6 h. ago Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror

How community leaders, sons, other residents were slaughtered They killed my husband, brother, in-law – Widow By Oluseye Ojo and Layi Olanrewaju In the early morning of September 28, 2025, a staccato of gunfire woke up many residents of Oke-Ode community in Kwara South, Kwara State. They ran helter-skelter for safety. But the volleys of […] The post Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago State Pardon: Alanamu Thanks Tinubu, Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq

Former chairman of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Governing Council of Kwara State Polytechnic, Dr Ayinla Saadu Alanamu (Koroagba) who was granted state pardon alongside other Nigerians on Thursday, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his kind gesture. He equally expressed his profound gratitude to Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for what […]

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9 h. ago Tributes As AbdulRazaq, Osinbajo, Oyinlola, Soun, Others Attend Wake

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, described the late former governor of the state, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, as a great leader, a bridge, and shepherd, who played very important roles at different moments of Nigerian history. He said history will never forget how he acted with moral courage and humility, making him a […]

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20 h. ago Amb. Bill Hails Tinubu Over Swift Response To Kwara Insecurity, Urges Sustained Action

Eminent peace advocate, Ambassador (Dr.) Samuel Olanrewaju Bill, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his swift and decisive response to the growing security challenges in Kwara South, describing the move as a reflection of the President’s compassion and responsiveness to the plight of citizens. In a statement issued on Thursday, Amb. Bill expressed appreciation to […]

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21 h. ago Osinbajo Accuses Supreme Court Of Inconsistency, Seeks Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Justice System

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has faulted the Nigerian Supreme Court for what he described as inconsistency and excessive reliance on technicalities at the expense of substantive justice. Osinbajo, a Professor of Law, made the observation in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, during the second Prof. Yusuf Ali Annual Lecture organised by the Kwara State University […]

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28 h. ago Osinbajo urges restructuring of Nigeria’s legal, judicial philosophy

Former vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has called for a fundamental restructuring of Nigeria’s legal and judicial philosophy, especially the tendency of courts prioritising technicalities over substantive justice. Osinbajo made the call at the second Prof Yusuf Ali’s annual lecture organised by the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the […] The post Osinbajo urges restructuring of Nigeria’s legal, judicial philosophy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Tinubu lauded as Army deployed to rout kidnappers from Kwara forests

…as Senate counters Christian genocide allegations The Nigerian Army has deployed a full brigade and military hardware to different parts read more Tinubu lauded as Army deployed to rout kidnappers from Kwara forests

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35 h. ago Bandits Kill One, Abduct Another In Fresh Kwara Community Attack

Armed bandits have renewed their onslaught in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person and abducting another during an early Thursday morning raid in Gbale community. Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived in the area around 2:00 a.m. but were confronted by local hunters and vigilantes who engaged them in a fierce exchange […] The post Bandits Kill One, Abduct Another In Fresh Kwara Community Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Police disburse N66m to families of fallen officers in Plateau

Emmanuel Adesina, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command has presented cheques worth over N66 million to families of police read more Police disburse N66m to families of fallen officers in Plateau

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41 h. ago UNICEF, Borno govt empower 1,033 children of Boko Haram survivors

Tribune Online UNICEF, Borno govt empower 1,033 children of Boko Haram survivors According to her, "These girls and boys have faced unimaginable challenges, yet their resilience remains unbroken. UNICEF, Borno govt empower 1,033 children of Boko Haram survivors Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Plateau Police Commissioner Rewards Families Of Fallen Officers With N66m

Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, on Wednesday, fulfilled a promise to the families of police officers who died in active service. He presented welfare cheques worth over N66 million to their widows and dependants, recognizing the sacrifices of the fallen officers. The presentation took place at the Plateau State Police Command […] The post Plateau Police Commissioner Rewards Families Of Fallen Officers With N66m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Federal Government Disburses ₦297bn To 15m Families, Targets More Jobs, Cheaper Food

The Federal Government has said that a total of ₦297 billion has been disbursed to about 15 million households across the country under its expanded Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme, as part of ongoing efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship and promote inclusive growth. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and […]

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58 h. ago 2027: Kwara PDP youths seek Saraki’s intervention over alleged imposition

Tribune Online 2027: Kwara PDP youths seek Saraki’s intervention over alleged imposition "Ordinarily, our group would have no issue with any qualified member of the party aspiring to elective office. However, in this peculiar case... 2027: Kwara PDP youths seek Saraki’s intervention over alleged imposition Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Army Deploys Full Brigade To Rout Out Bandits From Kwara Forests

The Nigerian Army headquarters has deployed a full brigade and heavy equipment in different parts of Kwara South, as troops were already milling through communities inward Oke-Ode and Babanla, both in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State. The operation is also extending to Edu and Patigi local government areas in Kwara North to comb […]

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59 h. ago Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks

Demands military base in Kwara South From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday, October 8, resolved to summon the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to explain the rising wave of insecurity across parts of the country. This is […] The post Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago PDP expresses concern over killings in Kwara, calls for effective border patrol

Tribune Online PDP expresses concern over killings in Kwara, calls for effective border patrol PDP has expressed deep concern over the recent killings in Kwara State and urged security agencies to strengthen border patrols across all states in the... PDP expresses concern over killings in Kwara, calls for effective border patrol Tribune Online

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61 h. ago UNICEF, Borno train 1,033 Boko Haram survivors in vocational skills

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Borno state government has trained a total of 1,033 survivors of read more UNICEF, Borno train 1,033 Boko Haram survivors in vocational skills

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62 h. ago Insecurity: Senate Asks Federal Government To Establish Military Base In Kwara South

The Senate has called on the federal government to establish a permanent military base in Kwara South to tackle rising insecurity in the region. The resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Senator Ashiru Oyelola (Kwara South) during Wednesday’s plenary. Oyelola said bandit attacks, kidnappings, and killings have reached “alarming levels” in […]

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62 h. ago Insecurity: Senate decries killings, seeks permanent military base in Kwara South

Tribune Online Insecurity: Senate decries killings, seeks permanent military base in Kwara South He noted that most local security volunteers have been overwhelmed as they “lack adequate equipment, mobility, protection, or insurance, yet continue to... Insecurity: Senate decries killings, seeks permanent military base in Kwara South Tribune Online

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68 h. ago Kwara govt completes N290m Nollywood movie ‘Ajuwaya’ to address kidnapping

Tribune Online Kwara govt completes N290m Nollywood movie ‘Ajuwaya’ to address kidnapping "The Ajuwaya project is a beacon of what is possible when government, philanthropy, and industry align toward a common goal... Kwara govt completes N290m Nollywood movie ‘Ajuwaya’ to address kidnapping Tribune Online

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