69 h. ago Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu

The Kwara State Government has clarified that the armed men recently apprehended by soldiers in the state, initially believed to be bandits, are members of Miyetti Allah participating in a federal security operation coordinated through the Office of the National Security Adviser. The clarification comes in the wake of public concern following reports by SaharaReporters […] The post Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu-Led Security Operation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Resident doctors urge Nigerians to prioritise preventive healthcare

Resident doctors advise Nigerians to adopt preventive healthcare measures to avoid illness, especially amid doctor shortages in the health sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/resident-doctors-urge-nigerians-to-prioritise-preventive-healthcare/

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4 d. ago APC remains best political brand for winning elections — Gov AbdulRazaq

Kwara Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the best political brand to

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4 d. ago Land grabbers: Kwara gov directs immediate fencing of Kwara Poly

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has directed the immediate fencing of the State Polytechnic to check and ward off the incessant activities of land encroachers...

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4 d. ago “Army Didn’t Arrest Armed Bandits In Ifelodun” – Kwara Govt. Counters Misinformation

Kwara State Government wishes to clarify that the Nigerian Army did not arrest any armed bandit in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State — contrary to the disinformation spreading on social media platforms. First, the Nigerian Army did not arrest any armed bandits in any part of Ifelodun. We have carefully watched the short […] The post “Army Didn’t Arrest Armed Bandits In Ifelodun” – Kwara Govt. Counters Misinformation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Probe alleged supply of arms to terrorists, Peter Obi tells FG

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to probe claims by terror suspects in Kwara State that their arms and ammunition were supplied by government officials.

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5 d. ago Nabbed Bandits Confess Kwara Govt. Supplied Them Weapons, Trucks

Nigerian soldiers have arrested a group of suspected bandits allegedly found patrolling with AK-47 rifles in a local security patrol vehicle in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The suspects were intercepted during a military operation in the area and immediately taken into custody. A video of the arrest, which has since surfaced online, […] The post Nabbed Bandits Confess Kwara Govt. Supplied Them Weapons, Trucks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Education investment drives youth empowerment, says Kwara governor

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has said sustained investment in tertiary education remains a critical pathway to youth empowerment read more Education investment drives youth empowerment, says Kwara governor

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6 d. ago Kwara 2027: APC chieftain urges party to drop zoning, focus on competence

An APC chieftain advises the party to discard zoning for the Kwara 2027 governorship, advocating for competence to determine the next candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-2027-apc-chieftain-urges-party-to-drop-zoning-focus-on-competence/

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8 d. ago FCT Residents Seek Wike’s Intervention Over Alleged Illegal Tax By Area Council

Residents of Katampe Extension in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have accused the Bwari Area Council of imposing an illegal tax and using the police and thugs to harass residents in an attempt to enforce illegality. The residents, therefore, urged the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Judicial Service Commission […]

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9 d. ago Abuja Residents Urge Military To Sustain Heat On Bandits, Kidnappers

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to sustain the ongoing kinetic operations against bandits, terrorists and kidnappers who refuse to lay down arms. This call was made during Peace and Development rallies held in Gwagwalada and Lugbe in the FCT yesterday. The rally, organised by […]

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1 week ago FCT Residents Urge Military To Sustain Heat On, Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to sustain ongoing kinetic operations against bandits, terrorists and kidnappers who refuse to lay down arms and surrender. The call was made during Peace and Development rallies held in Gwagwalada and Lugbe in the FCT on Tuesday. The rallies, organised […]

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1 week ago Anambra CP cracks down on security uniform abuse, unveils enforcement measures

Anambra police announce new measures to curb security uniform abuse. Residents are urged to report suspicious individuals impersonating personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-cracks-down-on-security-uniform-abuse-unveils-enforcement-measures/

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1 week 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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1 week ago Track LG funds, demand transparency, Natasha urges Kogi Central residents

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges Kogi Central residents to demand full transparency on LG funds meant for grassroots development and citizen welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/track-lg-funds-demand-transparency-natasha-urges-kogi-central-residents/

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1 week 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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1 week ago 2025 NYG: AbdulRazaq Splashes Cash Rewards On Team Kwara Medalists

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has rewarded medalists of the state team to the 2025 National Youth Games (NYG) held in Asaba, Delta State. At the brief reception held at the Kwara State Sports Commission’s office at the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, gold medalists received N200,000, silver medalists got N150,000 while N100,000 was […]

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2 w. ago NUT writes Kwara gov, threatens strike over unpaid allowances

The national headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has written to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, warning of a looming industrial crisis if unresolved issues affecting teachers’ welfare in the state are not addressed.

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2 w. ago Kwara refutes awarding $800m contract to gov’s brother, PDP demands probe

The Kwara State government refutes claims it awarded an $800m contract to the governor’s brother, sparking a heated dispute with the PDP who demands a prob Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-refutes-awarding-800m-contract-to-govs-brother-pdp-demands-probe/

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2 w. ago Medical Doctor Suspected With Links To Kwara Kidnapping Rings Arrested

Security operatives have reportedly arrested a medical doctor who was allegedly transporting drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers in parts of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the doctor was intercepted in Jebba, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State following intelligence reports about the activities of the kidnappers and their couriers. It was learnt that the […]

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