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Security operatives in Kwara State successfully rescued a traditionally recognized monarch who had been abducted by armed kidnappers, killing one attacker during the operation. The incident underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat rising kidnapping incidents across the region.
The Alangwa of Agbeyangi appealed to Governor AbdulRazaq to extend urban renewal efforts to rural communities, emphasizing the need for balanced rural development in Kwara State, Nigeria.
The Taliban government has called on Afghans who assisted the US war effort and are currently stranded in Qatar awaiting US visas to return home, assuring them they can do so "with full confidence" and safety.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released over 1.8 million results for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) nationwide, including additional batches for the second and third days of the examination. This follows the rescue of abducted UTME candidates in Benue, for which troops were commended.
Kwara South Development Advocates have cautioned traditional rulers against endorsing aspirants in the disputed APC Reps primary for Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke Ero Federal Constituency.
Bandits attacked Yashikira in Kwara State, Nigeria, abducting the monarch’s wives and children and burning parts of the palace, with police confirming 10 abductions.
The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the arrest of 42 suspected illegal miners following the abduction of a traditional ruler in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Oba Salman Aweda, the traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Kwara State, who was kidnapped on April 17, 2026, has been confirmed dead after an N18 million ransom was paid.
Security operatives in Kwara State have successfully arrested a notorious bandit kingpin suspected of being involved in the abduction of a traditional ruler in Ifelodun LGA. The arrest marks a significant development in efforts to combat banditry in the region.
Nigerian police have apprehended 42 illegal miners following the recent abduction of a traditional ruler in Kwara State. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the monarch's disappearance.