12 h. ago Ningi Faults Federal Government On Police Orderly Withdrawal Order

A mild drama unfolded on the Senate floor on Wednesday when Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, raised a point of order to protest the withdrawal of his only police orderly. Ningi insisted that the directive issued by the Presidency and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) restricting police attachments must be implemented “across the […]

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48 h. ago Kwara community faults police inaction over abducted monarch

The Bayagan-Ile community faults police inaction over its abducted monarch, Kamilu Salami, and calls on the government for urgent intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-community-faults-police-inaction-over-abducted-monarch/

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60 h. ago Kwara community alleges police silence after monarch abduction

The Bayagan-Ile community alleges police silence following the Kwara monarch abduction, urging government intervention to secure the ruler’s safe release. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-community-alleges-police-silence-after-monarch-abduction/

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64 h. ago Ten Days After Abduction, Kwara Community Cries Out For Monarch’s Release

The monarch, who is still being held captive inside a thick forest, was abducted ten days ago while on his farm. The post Ten Days After Abduction, Kwara Community Cries Out For Monarch’s Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Dele Momodu Faults Police Escort Ban, Says It’s Part Of Plot To Suffocate Opposition

Former presidential candidate and publisher of Ovation magazine, Bashorun Dele Momodu, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s ban on police escorts for Very Important Persons (VIPs) was a targeted political move aimed at weakening the opposition, despite wide public support for the policy. Speaking on ARISE News Channel’s ‘Prime Time’ show on Wednesday night, Momodu […]

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7 d. ago Bandits give Kwara community seven days to pay N300m ransom for 10 victims

Armed bandits who kidnapped 10 people in Isapa, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on November 25, 2025, have issued a one-week ultimatum to the community to pay a N300 million ransom for the release of the victims.

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8 d. ago Deploy more social scientists in national planning, SSAN urges FG

The SSAN President also faulted the recent reversal of the National Language Policy, which mandated the use of mother tongues...

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9 d. ago Kwara Traditional Ruler, Six Others Escape From Bandits’ Den

The bandits had earlier demanded N150 million from the community before the traditional ruler could be freed. The post Kwara Traditional Ruler, Six Others Escape From Bandits’ Den appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Kwara: Traditional ruler, six others escape from kidnappers’ den

The kidnapped traditional ruler of Bayagan community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, regained his freedom on Sunday evening.

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1 week ago Kwara South suffers banditry because govt has abandoned its responsibility — Prof Omotosho, President, Kwara indigenes

Professor James Sunday Omotosho is the president of the Association of Kwara-Ekiti Indigenes. In this interview with BIOLA AZEEZ, the community leader talked on insecurity in the land and possible measures to curtail it.  Excerpts: How did we get here talking of the pervading insecurity in the land? I am not a politician, but I […]

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1 week ago NAE faults FG’s cancellation of mother tongue policy, urges restoration

The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s decision to scrap the National Language Policy, urging the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, to reverse the move and restore the use of mother tongue as the language of instruction at the foundational levels of schooling.

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1 week ago Academy of education faults FG’s reversal of mother‑tongue policy

Nigeria’s government scraps its mother-tongue policy for English instruction, citing poor results. The Academy of Education warns it’s a grave mistake. Read More: https://punchng.com/academy-of-education-faults-fgs-reversal-of-mother%e2%80%91tongue-policy/

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2 w. ago Kwara: Police confirm shooting, abduction of 10 in Isapa community

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the reported shooting incident in Isapa community via Obbo-Ile Village, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday evening, where 10 persons were abducted.

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2 w. ago Gov Abdulrazaq Receives Rescued Victims Of Kwara Church Abduction

The attack had sparked a protest by angry youths in the community. The post Gov Abdulrazaq Receives Rescued Victims Of Kwara Church Abduction appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Kwara gov meets security chiefs as Army, police deploy tactical teams

Kwara’s governor convenes a meeting to enhance Kwara State security, deploying new tactical teams to combat kidnapping gangs after a recent community attac Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-meets-security-chiefs-as-army-police-deploy-tactical-teams/

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2 w. ago Kwara attack: Church releases names of 38 abducted worshippers

Residents of Eruku community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have released the names and ages of the persons abducted in last Tuesday’s attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, Eruku. They said the youngest victim is seven years old, while the oldest is 64.

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2 w. ago Two farmers killed, four abducted as fresh attack hits Kwara community

Barely 24 hours after gunmen attacked a church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, another tragedy has read more Two farmers killed, four abducted as fresh attack hits Kwara community

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2 w. ago Kwara Gov Congratulates Sheikh Habeebullah Adam On 67th Birthday

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq joined  Muslims, especially the Markaz community in Nigeria and beyond, to celebrate the director of Arabic and Islamic Training Centre (Markaz Agege),  Sheikh Mohammed Habeebullah Adam el-ilory on his 67th birth anniversary. The governor commended the Muslim scholar for his unimpeachable contributions to nation building, interfaith dialogue, and strong […]

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2 w. ago NAL, stakeholders fault FG over scraping of indigenous language policy

CLEMENT IDOKO writes on the implications of the recent abolition of the National Language Policy 2022, which mandates the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, with stakeholders maintaining that the government has to rethink its decision and ensure effective implementation of the policy for improved learning outcomes in schools. The […]

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3 w. ago Church Attack: Kwara Community Residents Protest Police Role

Residents of Eruku community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have voiced anger over how the police handled the deadly attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, in the town, which left some worshippers dead and others abducted on Tuesday night. Recall that a gang of heavily armed gunmen stormed the church […]

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