8 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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9 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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12 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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12 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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20 h. ago Kwara: GDMAC sounds alarm on rising banditry, calls for immediate multi

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Grassroots Development Monitoring and Advocacy Centre (GDMAC) has raised alarmed and urgently calls for decisive and coordinated efforts to tackle the growing menace of armed bandits infiltrating the forests and communities of Kwara State, particularly in Kwara North and South senatorial zones. According to the group, recent attacks have triggered fear […] The post Kwara: GDMAC sounds alarm on rising banditry, calls for immediate multi-sector action to uproot criminal hideouts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Attacks: Kwara APC Elders Caucus Mourns Victims, Hails Governor

Kwara State Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the victims of the violent attacks in parts of the Kwara North and Kwara South senatorial districts. The forum commiserated with the families of the victims, particularly the people of Oke-Ode in the Ifelodun local government area over the attack by the non-state […]

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57 h. ago 2027: Bar INEC from accepting Jonathan’s name, Lawyer tells Court 

Tribune Online 2027: Bar INEC from accepting Jonathan’s name, Lawyer tells Court  Allowing Jonathan to contest and possibly win the 2027 presidential election, which would span from 2027 to 2031, would amount to exceeding the cumulative eight years permitted for... 2027: Bar INEC from accepting Jonathan’s name, Lawyer tells Court  Tribune Online

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64 h. ago Oshiomhole to Jonathan: Those inviting you to contest against Tinubu don’t wish you well

Tribune Online Oshiomhole to Jonathan: Those inviting you to contest against Tinubu don’t wish you well The senator representing Edo North in the Nigerian Senate, Adams Oshiomhole, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against heeding calls to contest the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Oshiomhole said Jonathan stood no chance against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if he decided to re-enter the […] Oshiomhole to Jonathan: Those inviting you to contest against Tinubu don’t wish you well Tribune Online

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2 d. ago 2027: Only Jonathan’s enemies will urge him to contest – Oshiomhole

By John Ogunsemore Senator for Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole said only those who do not wish former President Goodluck Jonathan well will encourage him to vie for the presidency in 2027. Oshiomhole stated this during an appearance on on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said seeking re-election in 2027 could damage the ex-president’s legacy as […] The post 2027: Only Jonathan’s enemies will urge him to contest – Oshiomhole appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Contesting Against Tinubu In 2027 Will Be A Mistake For Jonathan – Jandor

The Lagos State 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, is popularly known as Jandor. He has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan not to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Sunday, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Jandor said Jonathan would be taking […] The post Contesting Against Tinubu In 2027 Will Be A Mistake For Jonathan – Jandor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Jonathan Lost In 2015, Only His Enemy Wants Him To Contest 2027 Election — Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole, a serving senator, advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to retain his legacy by not giving in to pressure to contest in 2027. The post VIDEO: Jonathan Lost In 2015, Only His Enemy Wants Him To Contest 2027 Election — Oshiomhole appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago 2027: Tinubu Has Not Endorsed Any Candidate In Oyo — Adelabu

  Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has not thrown his weight behind any particular candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. Adelabu stated this while sharing insights into his political journey over the past two years, where he reaffirmed his aspiration to contest the 2027 governorship […]

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6 d. ago Kwara killings: Gani Adams calls for stronger security in South

Tribune Online Kwara killings: Gani Adams calls for stronger security in South-West, Kogi Adams extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and communities affected by the senseless violence and killings... Kwara killings: Gani Adams calls for stronger security in South-West, Kogi Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Kwara Insecurity: Amb. Samuel Bill Tasks Government, Stakeholders On Peace

  As insecurity continues to escalate in Kwara State, particularly in Kwara South, Eminent Peace Ambassador, Amb. Dr. Samuel Olanrewaju Bill, has called on government at all levels and stakeholders to take urgent and decisive action to restore peace and security. In a press statement signed and distributed to journalists in Abuja, Amb. Bill described […]

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8 d. ago 2027: Jonathan Needs Overdose Of ‘Goodluck’ To Win Tinubu — Lagos APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed a declaration by a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Jerry Gana that former President Goodluck Jonathan would contest for the presidency in 2027. The ruling party said the former president would require more than overdose of goodluck to stand a chance in the […]

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9 d. ago Presidency: Jonathan free to contest 2027, but Nigerians remember his “dismal record”

The presidency says former President Goodluck Jonathan has every right to enter the 2027 presidential race, but warned that Nigerians read more Presidency: Jonathan free to contest 2027, but Nigerians remember his “dismal record”

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9 d. ago 2027: Jonathan Free To Run, But ‘Nigerians Recall’ His Failures – Presidency

The Presidency, on Monday, declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan was free to contest the 2027 presidential election if he wishes but insisted that Nigerians will not forget his “dismal record” in office. This was contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in response […]

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9 d. ago 2027 Polls: Presidency Welcomes Jonathan To Presidential Race

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said it is the former President's inalienable right to contest. The post 2027 Polls: Presidency Welcomes Jonathan To Presidential Race appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Jonathan Will Contest Presidency, Return To Aso Rock In 2027 — Jerry Gana

Former Minister of Information and Orientation, Professor Jerry Gana, has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan intends to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Gana expressed confidence that Jonathan would defeat the incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and reclaim the presidency after a decade out of office. […] The post Jonathan Will Contest Presidency, Return To Aso Rock In 2027 — Jerry Gana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Jonathan Has What It Takes To Return As Nigeria’s President In 2027 – Jerry Gana

  Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, is reportedly preparing to contest in the 2027 presidential elections, according to veteran politician Jerry Gana. The statement was made on Sunday,during a public engagement in Abuja. Speaking to journalists, Gana expressed confidence in Jonathan’s potential return to Aso Rock, emphasizing his experience and track record in governance. […] The post Jonathan Has What It Takes To Return As Nigeria’s President In 2027 – Jerry Gana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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