Category: News
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16 FEARED DEAD, SIX INJURED IN KOGI HIGHWAY CRASH
A tragic road accident along the Lokoja–Okene Highway in Kogi State has claimed the lives of 16 passengers, while six others sustained injuries. The fatal incident reportedly happened on Friday May 8 at about 9:20 a.m near Aku village, close to the Osara axis of the busy federal highway. Sources said the victims were travelling…
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KWARA COMPLETES 2026 HAJJ PILGRIMS’ AIRLIFT
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has rounded off its airlift operations for the 2026 Hajj exercise with the departure of 557 intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The third batch of pilgrims took off from the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin, aboard a Max Air flight at about 10:09 a.m., marking…
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ILORIN CRIME BUST: 13 SUSPECTS NABBED
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected cultists, thugs and drug peddlers during a major security operation at Tanke Junction in Ilorin, the state capital. The raid, carried out by operatives of the command in collaboration with members of the National Forest Guard, followed credible intelligence on the activities of criminal elements allegedly…
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Kwara Customs Command, Inter-Agency Collaboration Win Big
The Kwara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it generated N3.8 billion revenue in the first quarter of 2026 through excise duties and intensified anti-smuggling operations across the state. Acting Area Controller of Customs, Comptroller Najeem Ogundeyi, disclosed this in Ilorin during a programme organised to showcase the command’s achievements, hand over…
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Envoy Canvasses Sports Diplomacy to Boost Nigeria’s Global Image
Mrs Ikerionwu Edith, Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigeria Embassy in Beijing, China, has called for stronger use of sports diplomacy to enhance Nigeria’s international image and strengthen bilateral relations. Edith made the call in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday May 7. It was on the…
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2027 Elections: Shettima submits Tinubu’s nomination forms
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday May 7 submitted President Bola Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima, who submitted the forms at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, urged APC governors, members of the National Assembly to support the President’s candidature.…
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COURT HALTS NBC CRACKDOWN: BROADCASTERS GET FREE SPEECH BOOST
The Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the National Broadcasting Commission from penalising stations and presenters over controversial provisions in its Broadcasting Code. Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the interim order after a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), who argued the rules threaten free speech.…
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TINUBU TAKES REFORMS GLOBAL: PRESIDENT PITCHES NIGERIA TO INVESTORS IN PARIS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken Nigeria’s economic reform drive to Paris, assuring top investors that his policies are built on stability, transparency, and long-term growth. At a high-level meeting with global firms like Citibank and Amundi, Tinubu said recent reforms are aimed at fixing structural issues and delivering real benefits for Nigerians. Finance Minister…
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N123M MOTORCYCLE DEAL GONE WRONG: EFCC DRAGS BUSINESSMAN TO COURT
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned businessman Taiwo Sunday before an Oyo State High Court in Ibadan over an alleged N123 million motorcycle supply scam. Prosecutors say Sunday collected the money through his firm, Yemsund Enterprise, promising to supply multiple units of motorcycles—but allegedly failed to deliver or refund the cash. The petition,…
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CRUISE LOCKDOWN: PASSENGERS STRANDED AS DEADLY VIRUS SCARE HITS SHIP
Passengers aboard the cruise vessel Hondius are unable to disembark in Cape Verde after a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus triggered health concerns. The ship, carrying about 150 passengers and 61 crew, is currently anchored off Praia, with only three individuals cleared for medical evacuation. Operator Oceanwide Expeditions says it is weighing options, including sailing to…
