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Internet Fraud: EFCC Apprehend Cleric, 2 Brothers, 27 Others In Kwara

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday, arrested 28 persons including a cleric suspected to be “Yahoo-Yahoo boys” in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital.The arrest, which was effected at Mandate Area, Ilorin, by operatives of the EFCC Ilorin Zonal Command, followed intelligence on the activities of fraudsters operating in the ar

History Made As 26-Year-Old Rukayat Shittu Wins Seat In Kwara State House Of Assembly

In a historic achievement, 26-year-old Rukayat Shittu won a seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly. Representing the Owode/Onire constituency in the Asa local government of Kwara State, Rukayat’s victory was announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Professor Hakeem Ijaya.The former Senate President
Resident Reveals How He Uncovered Sensitive INEC Materials For Gombe, Kwara Dumped in Abuja

A middle-aged Nigerian man based in Abuja, who identified himself as Mustapha, has talked how lots of INEC materials were discovered.He narrated how he uncovered a heap of Independent National Electoral Commission’s sensitive materials, comprising results and declaration sheets.Mustapha, who appeared in a viral video obtained by The PUNCH, displ

How Mobile Police Guns Down Lover, Kills Self In Kwara

A mobile police sergeant on Thursday morning reportedly killed his lover and later shot himself dead in a school premises in Ilorin, Kwara state.The incident, which happened early in the morning near the gate of a private school located at Agba Dam Housing Estate, Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin, was said to have been caused as a result of a misunderstanding b
Policeman Assaults Kwara Doctor For Examining Wife Without His Consent

Resident doctors and consultants in Kwara State General Hospital, Ilorin, under the aegis of the Nigeria Association of Government Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGMDP) on Monday, February 27, began a 48-hour strike over alleged assault on their members by a mobile policeman.While addressing journalists in Ilorin, the state capital, the

3 Grandpas, Nigerien Arrested With 52kg Of Cocaine, Skunk In Lagos, Kwara, Plateau

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested three sexagenarian grandfathers and a Nigerien in connection with the seizure of over 52.252 kilograms of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Skunk as well as 32, 590 pills of opioids in Lagos, Kwara, Plateau, Sokoto and two courier companiesNDLEA’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi,
Medical Doctor, Abass Adio Adeyemi Arrested For Murder Of Women And Organ Harvesting In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has paraded a former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of government-owned Kaiama general hospital, Kaiama local government area of the state, Dr. Abass Adio Adeyemi, for murder and organ harvesting.It would be recalled that the decomposed bodies of two missing women were found buried in a shallow grave in the doctor'

2 Kwara Teachers Escape Death, One Loses Leg As Vehicle Rams Them

Two teachers in Kwara South Senatorial District of the state have escaped death by the whiskers, but one had her leg amputated when a vehicle rammed into their path while returning from work.The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Irepodun Local Government chapter, Mr Tanimola Edungbola, confirmed this during an interactive session with m
Kwara Court Remands Woman, Lola Abdulsalam For Pouring Hot Water On Co-Wife

An Ilorin Magistrate’s Court has remanded a 42-year-old housewife, Lola Abdulsalam, in a Correctional facility for allegedly pouring hot water on her co-wife, Bilikisu AbdulsalamThe Police First Information Report (FIR) said Lola, who is the younger wife, reportedly insulted and assaulted Bilikisu while she was removing a dead rat at the back do

Kwara Police Confirm Release Of 4 Tanker Drivers Reportedly Kidnapped

The Kwara State police command, on Thursday, confirmed the release of four tipper drivers who were reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday in the outskirts of Ilorin, the State capital.Spokesman of the police command, Mr Okasanmi Ajayi informed DAILY POST on Thursday that the four kidnap victims have regained their freedom from the kidnappers’ den and
How Four Truck Drivers Abducted By Gunmen In Military Uniform In Kwara

Four truck drivers have been abducted by gunmen on a farm on the outskirts of Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.Police said that the victims were kidnapped by gunmen allegedly dressed in military uniform at a site where they went to collect sand which they wanted to supply to their customers.The victims are said to be members of the Oyun garage bran

Tension As Fire Outbreak Raze Residential Building Of 10 Rooms In Kwara

A fire outbreak has razed a residential building of 10 rooms in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.The fire broke out on Sunday destroying valuables worth N26.8m.The fire disaster which occurred at 10:30 pm was due to a power surge, according to a statement by the spokesman of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle in Ilorin on Monday.The inci
NSCDC Apprehends Burglar Who [email protected] Kwara Housewife In The Presence Of Her Daughter

A 47-year-old man identified as Ganiyu Yusuf, has been arrested by men of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, for allegedly [email protected] a housewife in Ilorin in June 2021. Disclosing this to newsmen, the spokesperson of NSCDC in the state, Olasunkanmi Ayeni, said Yusuf allegedly broke into a house at Oloje area, Ilo

Kwara Police Rescued Man, Tunde Buhari Who Was Kidnapped In The State

The Kwara State Police Command has rescued one of the a man recently kidnapped in the state.A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, gave the name of the rescued victim as Alhaji Tunde Buhari, who is the chairman of the Oluwalose community in Okolowo, Ilorin.Okasanmi added that the rescue operation was achieved w
5 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested By Kwara Police, Arms Recovered

Five suspected kidnappers have been arrested by anti-kidnapping operatives of the Kwara State Police Command.The five suspects belong to two separate gangs of kidnappers.Members of the first gang include Babagida Buguda, 30, described as a kingpin, Bashiru Yakuba, 35, and Mohammed Umaru, 26.Parading the suspects at the state police command headqua

How 4 Suspects Remand In Prison Over Alleged Destruction Of Campaign Billboards In Kwara

Four suspects have been remanded for the alleged destruction of campaign billboards and posters in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.The state Police Commissioner, Paul Odama, who disclosed this to newsmen in Ilorin, said, “after their arrest, we hurriedly did an investigation, charged them to court and were remanded even before anyone could call

Kwara Police Arrest 2 Robbery Suspects, 3 Car Thieves

Kwara State Police Command has arrested two robbery suspects and three car thieves.The two robbery suspects, Abubakar Jimoh, aka Abu Carrot and Abdulwaheed Murtador Olamilekan, were arrested on 6th December 2022 at 2 pm on Madi Road, Gaa-Saka axis of the Ilorin metropolis.They were allegedly found in possession of one locally made pistol.Briefing

Gunmen Kidnap Cleric, Son In Kwara, Demand N100 Million Ransom

Police spokesman in Kwara, SP Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed the abduction on Sunday and said two suspects had already been arrested. “Police are already investigating the matter. Efforts are also at an advanced stage to rescue the victims.“Meanwhile, two suspects have already been arrested,’’ he said.Eyewitnesses said the gunmen broke into the
BREAKING: Kwara State University VC, Prof Mustapha Akanbi Is Dead

The Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Prof. Mustapha Akanbi, is dead. The KWASU Registrar, Mrs Kikelomo Salle, confirmed this in a statement issued in Ilorin She said Akanbi died on Sunday after a protracted illness. "We urge everyone to remember his immediate and extended family, and the University in prayers in this very tr

Skit Maker, Abdulgafar Abiola 'Cute Abiola Shares 1st Photos As Kwara Gov's Aide

Skit Maker, Abdulgafar Ahmed Abiola, popularly known as "Cute Abiola” shares his first pictures in office as Special Assistant on Creative Industries to Kwara StateAbiola is a former Naval Officer who has resigned to concentrate on his comic business. The skit maker/ honorable, took to his instagram earlier to announce his resignation from
JUST IN: Kwara Gov. AbdulRazaq’s Adviser, Attahiru Resigns

Mr Ibrahim Attahiru, the Special Adviser on Sports and Youth Development to Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, has resigned.Attahiru made this known on Sunday in a letter written to the governor.The former aide cited personal reasons for his resignation.The letter partly read, “Your Excellency Sir, my resignation is due to personal reasons.�

Photo Of 19-Yr-Old Awolowo Arrested For Cybercrime Offences In Kwara

A 19-year-old Nigerian boy, Marvelous Awolowo, has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for cybercrime offences.He was sentenced by Justice Adebayo Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday.Awolowo, popularly otherwise known as Bryan Evan and Sandra Katy, who hails from Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, was arres
Police Secure Release Of Abducted Kwara Magistrate, Arrests 3 Suspects

The Kwara State Police Command on Tuesday gave a graphic account of how its operatives secured the release of kidnapped Senior Kwara State Magistrate and arrested three suspects including a woman connected to the incident.According to the Spokesman of the command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, in a statement in Ilorin on Tuesday, “on 05/11/2022 at about 18

Popular Skitmaker, Cute Abiola Appointed As Kwara State Governor's Aide

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed famous skit maker, Abdulgafar Ahmed Abiola, popularly known as “Cute Abiola” as his Special Assistant on Creative Industries.Abiola is a former Navy Officer who reportedly resigned to concentrate on his comic business.Born on April 28th, 1996 in Ilorin, Kwara State, Abiola is well kno
Lai Mohammed’s Granddaughter Weds In Kwara

The granddaughter of Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture has tied the knot. Mohammed’s granddaughter, Toyosi wedded her heartbeat in a traditional ceremony on Thursday in Oro, Kwara State. The minister attended the ceremony in a white outfit. In photos shared with the media, the minister is seen arriving and greeting the tradit

Police Arrest 8 Suspected Illegal Miners, Recover 3 Trailers Loaded With Marble In Kwara

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested eight suspected illegal miners in the state.They also recovered three marble loaded trailers in Patigi Local Government Area of the state.According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, in Ilorin on Thursday, the police acted on a petition and a letter written to

How Cooking Gas Explosion Claims Woman’s Life In Kwara

A cooking gas explosion has killed a woman at the Tabernacle Area, Egbe Garage in Omu-aran Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.Gistmania learnt that the incident occurred on Monday at about 10:35hrs while she was trying to prepare her family food.Firemen were able to put the situation under control on time and saved the victim’s husban
ASUU: Kwara Govt Offers Free Transportation To Students

The Kwara State Government has said it will provide free transportation to all interested students of tertiary institutions in the Northern part of the country following the resumption for academic activities. Kwara Government made the pledge after the Academic Staff Union of Universities suspended its eight months industrial action. The Commissi
Kwara Court Jails Chinese National Deng 5 Years For Illegal Mining

Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday, October 19, convicted and sentenced a 29-year-old Chinese national, Gang Deng, to five years imprisonment for offences bordering on illegal mining and possession of minerals without lawful authority.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed this in
BREAKING: Abducted Senior Police Officer, Ahmed Yusuf Rescued In Kwara

ASP Ahmed Yusuf, the Assistant Superintendent of Police, who was abducted on Monday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, has been rescued.Ahmed Yusuf of the IGP monitoring team attached to the Kwara State police command, was rescued on Sunday at about 0230hiurs at a border between Kwara and Oyo State.He was abducted in his house at Oloje area of Ilorin