Tag Archives: Kwara

A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim has described the recent killings in Woro community of Kwara State as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of rural communities in Nigeria, warning that the country risks drifting into an era where mass attacks occur without swift or effective state response. In a statement …

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All 38 abducted worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom after several days in captivity. The victims were seized when gunmen stormed the church during a service, killing some worshippers and whisking away dozens in what has been described as one of the most disturbing attacks in …

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Speaking at its “Facts Behind the Figures” session on the NGX Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Monday, Champion Breweries Plc (“Champion” or “the Company”) projected more than a five-fold increase in revenue and over ten times growth in profit after tax following the acquisition of Bullet, Nigeria’s No. 1 ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic brand.

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When the Federal Government announced with much fanfare that it had disbursed a colossal N330 billion in cash transfers to poor Nigerians, I paused, not in celebration, but in disbelief. Where, exactly, is the evidence of this money?

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Determined to enthrone a peaceful society for business to thrive, the Nigerian Army's nationwide operations, have recorded major gains as four terrorists were killed while 64 criminal suspects were arrested.

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In this chilling but fierce interview, Olivia (her pseudo name for security reasons) explains to Okosun Dennis, Nationalwire, her narrow escape from the jaws of death orchestrated by her husband, who desperately wanted her dead.

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Few days after gunmen murdered two monarchs in Ekiti State, other gunmen have again reportedly attacked the palace of Oba Oluseun Aremu, the traditional ruler of Koro community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Thursday night. The assailants shot and killed the retired Brigadier-General monarch and abducted his wife. The incident occurred around 8 pm, with the …

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Normalcy has since returned to Omu-Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State after the face-off between commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada riders and residents which halted commercial activities in the area. According to holiday makers who had traveled to the town during the yuletide, the relatively quiet town had witnessed a surge in human traffic …

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Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Kwara State Command have arrested a Beninese immigrant, Adamu Sime for allegedly producing children from his mother, Fati Sime in Kaima area of the north central state. According to the report, Adamu Sime has been having canal knowledge of his biological mother for a while, an act that is forbidden …

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Former Vice Chancellor, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Professor Dapo Asaju has called on Christians in Nigeria not to lose hope in the country, assuring that God would trouble those troubling the nation. Asaju, was a guest speaker at the Second Session of the Fourth Synod of the Diocese of Igbomina West, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion held between 18th and …

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