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  According to AbdulRazaq, the victims were killed in cold blood by the terrorists after standing their ground against the extremists’ attempt to impose their ideology on the peaceful community. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has disclosed that no fewer than 75 local Muslims were brutally massacred in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area of the state, after they …

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, rejected two documents tendered by Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, in his ongoing trial over alleged defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling, declined an oral application by Sowore’s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, seeking an order admitting a set of documents, comprising print-outs of publications in evidence. …

Fresh details have emerged on Tuesday’s attack on Worro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara by suspected terrorists. A younger brother to the traditional ruler of Woro, Mr Ali Umar, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the attackers invaded his community shortly after 5:00 p.m. He said the attackers arrived on motorcycles …

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara following a terrorist attack on Worro community. Tinubu said the battalion would spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to check the terrorists and protect vulnerable communities. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. The …

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections will not affect his performance as FCT Minister. Wike gave the assurance while inspecting ongoing projects across parts of Abuja. He said politics and governance were distinct, stressing that his primary responsibility remained service delivery. “Politics will not affect my …

A Radiologist, Prof. Ifeoma Okoye, of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu, has advised female students to abstain from smoking and keep one partner to avoid Cervical Cancer. Okoye, the Director of the University of Nigeria, Center For Clinical Trials, gave the advice on Wednesday in Enugu while sensitising students of Queens School Enugu on “Contemporary Issues On …

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has re-assigned the money laundering case and the civil suit for forfeiture of 57 property filed against Abubakar Malami to Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that hearing dates for the two cases, which will now be decided by …

Dangote Refinery says it does not import refined petroleum products into Nigeria, insisting that all petrol and other fuels sold from its operations are fully refined locally. The clarification was made by the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, Mr David Bird, during a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos, amid allegations over fuel importation and local refining capacity. Bird …

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Assembly to expedite action on the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the call in his remarks at the regular quarterly consultative meeting of the commission with the civil society organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday in Abuja Amupitan called for the CSOs’ support in urging …

The U.S. government says it has deepened its military partnership with Nigeria by deploying a special force team in the country to flush out terrorists. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) disclosed this during a digital news conference on Tuesday. He said the decision follows the talks he earlier held in Rome with President Bola …