Friday, 7 August 2026
17 stories published
- Kwara News
Kwara Governor Visits Rescued Woro Kidnap Victims in Ilorin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has visited the Woro kidnap victims recently rescued after months in captivity, assuring them of the state government’s support as they recover from their ordeal.
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- Kwara News
Kwara Fire Service, TUYIL Pharmaceutical Strengthen Partnership on Fire Safety
Kwara State Fire Service and TUYIL Pharmaceutical Limited have renewed their commitment to stronger collaboration on fire prevention, safety and emergency response in the state.
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- Kwara News
Kwara Residents Urge Govt to Key Into Tinubu’s Electricity Reform
Kwara residents have urged the state government to key into President Tinubu’s electricity reform under the Electricity Act 2023 and take urgent steps to address the state’s persistent power challenges.
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- Community
Igbomina Christian Forum Reschedules Special Prayer Programme to Saturday
The Omo Ibile Igbomina Christian Forum has rescheduled its special prayer programme to Saturday, August 8, 2026, due to an unforeseen development affecting the availability of Guest Minister, Prophet M. O. Adio.
By Olusegun Ajileye 3
- Entertainment
Temitope Osoba: Family Announces Burial Date, Service in Ogun
Temitope Osoba’s family announces her burial for August 13, 2026, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, following her death at 40.
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- Kwara News
Woro Kidnap Victims Arrive in Ilorin After Months in Captivity
Woro kidnap victims have arrived in Ilorin after spending months in captivity, following a major military-led rescue operation in the Kainji Lake National Park forest.
By Olusegun Ajileye 4
- Entertainment
Davido Criticises Edo Governor Over Comments Directed At Ademola Adeleke
Musician Davido responds after Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo targeted Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke during an APC political campaign.
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- Sports
Diego Maradona Was Bedridden Before Death Witness Tells Argentine Court
A personal masseur tells an Argentine court that the late football icon was severely unwell in his final days.
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- Kwara News
Rescued Woro Abductees Reveal Six Months of Hardship in Terrorist Captivity
One of the 145 abductees rescued from Woro, Kwara State, has revealed the harsh conditions they endured during six months in terrorist captivity, including sleeping in the open, hunger and lack of basic necessities.
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- Kwara News
Kwara APC Elders, G15 Reject AbdulRazaq’s Candidates, Back Tinubu for 2027
Kwara APC elders and 15 former governorship aspirants have rejected Governor AbdulRazaq’s candidates but endorsed President Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027.
By Olusegun Ajileye 2
- Crime & Security
IGP Disu Deploys New Police Commissioners To Eight States
The Inspector-General of Police orders strategic reshuffles across eight state commands to boost operational efficiency.
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- Economy
Naira Strengthens To N1,416 Per Dollar In Parallel Market
The Nigerian currency recorded a slight gain against the US dollar in street trading as market supply showed minor improvements.
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- World
Argentine Police Fire Tear Gas To Disperse Mass Protests In Buenos Aires
Police in Argentina deployed tear gas against thousands of demonstrators protesting economic measures in Buenos Aires.
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- World
Two Convicted In France Over Live Streamed Death Of Digital Creator
Two individuals receive prison sentences for failing to assist online streamer Raphaël Graven during a live broadcast.
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- World
US Imposes 15 Percent Tariff On Key Microchip Material To Counter China
The United States introduces a 15 percent levy on polysilicon imports to curb China's dominant position in global semiconductor supplies.
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- Technology
Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million Over Harm To Youth
A state court penalises the social media giant for failing to protect teenage users from platform risks.
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- Crime & Security
Security Agencies Probe Inmate Crime Rings In Nigerian Prisons
Federal authorities review prison security following reports of inmates running extortion networks from custodial facilities.
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