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The Kwara State government has ordered the temporary closure of schools across five local government areas following recent bandit attacks in the state. The decision comes in the wake of a violent attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in the Eruku community of Ekiti LGA on Tuesday, November 18. The incident left three people dead, while an unspecified number of worshipers were abducted. Ibraheem Abdullateef, Senior Special Assistant on Communications to the Kwara State Government, confirmed the shutdown, naming the affected LGAs as Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke Ero. Abdullateef said the measure was taken in response to the…

Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi has congratulated His Royal Highness, Oba Sulaiman Usman Adegbite II, the Olupako of Shaare, on the momentous celebration of his 5th coronation anniversary. In his goodwill message, Engr. Adeyemi described Oba Adegbite as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign continues to promote peace, unity, and inclusive development within Shaare and across Ifelodun Local Government Area. He noted that in just five years on the throne, the revered monarch has demonstrated exceptional leadership marked by wisdom, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of his people. Engr. Adeyemi commended the Olupako for his stabilising influence in community…

Nigerian actress Bukola Arugba has publicly confronted the Kwara State First Lady, Olufolake Abdulrazaq, over her description of the deadly church attack that occurred in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The tragic incident took place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, during a live-streamed programme at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). The attack left two people dead, one person injured, and several worshippers — including the pastor — abducted. Reacting in a video posted on her Instagram page, Arugba strongly criticised the First Lady for describing the incident as an “attempted attack.” She argued that the statement downplayed…

A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of 16 Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) while they were travelling from Ondo State to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Gombe State. Two other students survived the accident but remain in critical condition at a local hospital. The victims were all graduates of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) in Ondo State. They were travelling in an 18-seater bus when the crash occurred. Emergency responders quickly recovered the bodies and transported the injured to nearby medical facilities for urgent care. As of now, the NYSC Management has not issued…

Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on all seven terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on November 20, the presiding judge stated that the prosecution presented sufficient and credible evidence to establish Kanu’s guilt. The court noted that Kanu did not present a defense, instead choosing to rely on the prosecution’s case, leaving the court with no option but to accept the evidence presented. Justice Omotoso confirmed that Kanu was a member of IPOB and its…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has fired back at Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) President Emeka Rollas, after he publicly stated that she “needs help.” Rollas made the comment on social media in relation to Regina’s ongoing marital issues with her estranged husband, Nwoko, who has claimed that the actress has been struggling with alleged drug abuse. In his statement, Rollas noted that he and other senior colleagues in the industry were aware of the situation. Responding on her own social media platforms, Regina dismissed Rollas’s remarks and accused him of bitterness, alleging that his hostility stems from her preventing him…

Former Ghanaian international and all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles as one of his favorites to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Morocco. Gyan, who attended the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, included Nigeria alongside Cote d’Ivoire and host nation Morocco as his top picks for the tournament. “I think we’ve got a lot of giants who are going there,” the 39-year-old told reporters on the red carpet. “Ghana is out, which we were very disappointed by, but that’s okay—we qualified for the World Cup, unlike some other nations. Nigeria did well,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, climbing from 41st in October to 38th, despite failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the FIFA Football rankings released on Thursday, November 20, the Super Eagles remain fifth in Africa, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. During the period under review, Nigeria played two matches. The West Africans triumphed 4-1 over the Gabonese Panthers in the semi-final of the playoffs but were subsequently eliminated by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Leopards, losing 4-3 on penalties in the final. On the global stage,…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that starting Wednesday, November 26, 2025, enforcement actions will commence against defaulters of Ground Rent, Land Use Change/Conversion fees, Right of Occupancy (R-of-O), and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills. The announcement was made by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, in a statement released on Thursday, November 20. The move comes after multiple notifications to property owners who had outstanding payments. On May 26, 2025, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike granted defaulters a…

Armed bandits struck the Tarah community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, abducting nine residents and injuring one person in the arm. According to local reports, the attack occurred on Tuesday night, shortly after the community’s vigilante group was redeployed to nearby Katsira, leaving the village vulnerable. The security gap reportedly emboldened the attackers, who descended on the community in large numbers. Despite the chaos, local youths quickly mobilized to confront the bandits. Residents believe their swift action prevented what could have escalated into a mass abduction. The incident has once again heightened fear among community members,…