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Bandits Strike Kwara's Oreke Again, Kill 2 Youths, Force Residents to Flee

Bandits Attack Kwara Community, Kill 2 Youths

Suspected bandits launched a fresh attack on Oreke town in Kwara state, killing two youths and forcing residents to run for their lives. Read the full report on the worsening insecurity.

Gov AbdulRazaq Orders Fencing of Kwara Poly to Stop Land Grabbers

Kwara Poly Gets Perimeter Fence to Curb Encroachment

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved immediate perimeter fencing for Kwara State Polytechnic to end land encroachment and protect students. The rector confirms the directive.

Nigerian 'Ace G' Gets 20 Years in US for $2M Bank Fraud Ring

Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.

Kwara North Unites for 2027 Governorship Bid, Seeks Historic Power Shift

Kwara North Aspirants Unite for 2027 Governorship Bid

Political aspirants from Kwara North Senatorial Zone have united to strategize for producing the state's next governor in 2027. They urge unity and commend traditional rulers from other zones for their support.

Kwara Police Arrest Medical Doctor for Supplying Drugs to Kidnappers

Doctor Arrested for Aiding Kwara Kidnappers

Security forces in Kwara State have detained a medical doctor suspected of transporting drugs to kidnapping gangs. The arrest in Jebba highlights the gangs' desperation for medical aid after clashes. Read the full report.

Nigerian Man Gets 5 Years in US Prison for $1.4m COVID-19 Fraud

Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud

Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.

Bandits Abduct Father, Son & Widow in Kwara, Demand N100m Ransom

Bandits Kidnap Father, Son, Widow in Kwara

Armed bandits strike in Kwara, kidnapping a father, his son, and a widowed mother of four. One victim escapes, while a N100 million ransom is demanded. Read the latest on the security crisis.

Ex-Beauty Queen, 20, Faces Trial for Alleged Murder of Boyfriend's Toddler

Ex-Beauty Queen on Trial for Boyfriend's Son's Death

Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague, 20, pleads not guilty to murder charges in the death of her boyfriend's 18-month-old son. Prosecutors allege jealousy over wanting her own child. Read the full details.

UNILAG Lecturer's Sexual Abuse Trial Adjourned to January 2026

UNILAG Don's Sexual Assault Trial Adjourned

Lagos High Court adjourns the trial of Dr Samuel Ojogbo, a UNILAG lecturer accused of raping a student, to January 21, 2026. Case faces scrutiny over courtroom conduct.

Former Kwara Poly Student Killed in Campus Cult Clash, Suspects Arrested

Cult Clash at Kwara Poly Claims One Life

A former Kwara State Polytechnic student was killed in a cult clash on campus. Management confirms arrests, urges normalcy. Read details on the incident and official response.

Bandits Strike Eruku Again, Kidnap Farmer Amidst Lingering Trauma

Fresh Bandit Attack in Eruku, Kwara State

Bandits have abducted a farmer in Eruku, Kwara State, just days after the release of 38 church worshippers. Police and vigilantes are on a rescue mission. Get the latest details.

Bandits Abduct Kwara Monarch, Demand N150 Million Ransom

Kwara Traditional Ruler Kidnapped, N150m Ransom

Bandits have kidnapped Ojibara of Bayagan, Oba Kamilu Salami, from his farm in Kwara State. The kidnappers are demanding N150 million ransom for his release. Read details of the shocking abduction.

Bandits Abduct Kwara Monarch Oba Kamilu Salami on Farm

Bandits kidnap Kwara traditional ruler on farm

Suspected bandits have kidnapped the Ojibara of Bayagan kingdom, Oba Kamilu Salami, in Kwara's Ifelodun LGA. The incident occurred on Saturday morning while the monarch was working on his farm.

Okorocha's Niece Uche David Obinali Faces N17m Land Fraud Charges

Okorocha's Niece Charged in N17m Land Scam

Uche David Obinali, niece of ex-Governor Rochas Okorocha, faces fraud charges for an alleged N17 million land scam in Abuja. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. Read the full details.

Kwara 2027: APC Stakeholders Unite for Power Shift to Northern District

Kwara 2027: APC Pushes for Power Shift to North

Kwara APC stakeholders and governorship aspirants from the Northern Senatorial District have agreed to unite and ensure the zone produces the next governor in 2027. Read the full story.

Nigerian Man Convicted in US Romance Scam, Faces 40 Years Jail

Nigerian Man Convicted in US Romance Scam

Saheed Sunday Owolabi, a Nigerian man, faces 40 years in US prison for wire fraud and money laundering in romance scams. Read the full story of the cyber fraud conviction.

Tinubu Orders 24-Hour Security Cordon in Kwara Forest After Kidnappings

Tinubu Orders Security Cordon in Kwara Forest

President Tinubu directs comprehensive security operation in Kwara forest following terrorist activities and kidnappings. Air Force to maintain 24-hour surveillance and coordinate with ground forces.

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