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Shettima visits Kwara after deadly Woro village attack

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Ilorin, Kwara State, to assess the aftermath of the brutal attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area.​ He was received at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Senator Sadiq Umar, who represents Kwara North, and other top state officials.​ During the visit, Shettima is expected to meet key stakeholders, including the village head of Woro, the Emir of Kaiama, local government authorities and security chiefs, to review the situation and government’s response.​ Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists invaded Woro community on Tuesday, setting houses ablaze and killing more than 100 people. An unconfirmed number of women and girls were also abducted in the attack.​ At least 75 victims were buried in a mass grave on Wednesday according to Islamic rites. Dozens of injured survivors were taken […]

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UNODC trains 30 Kwara teachers on drug abuse prevention

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has trained 30 secondary school teachers in Kwara State on drug abuse prevention at a two-day stakeholders’ workshop in Ilorin. The training, held under the “Unplugged Teachers Training” programme, aims to equip educators with skills to discourage drug use among students and provide counselling support for those already affected. The programme was formally declared open on Tuesday by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his Senior Advisor/Counsellor, Alhaji Saadu Salahu. Governor AbdulRazaq disclosed plans to extend the initiative to 1,440 teachers, reaching nearly 86,400 students across the state. Training highlights UNODC trainers guided participants through 12 key lessons covering decision-making, resilience, social skills, and early intervention strategies. “The ultimate goal of this training is to reduce drug and substance use among students,” said Maria Ilugbuhi, a UNODC representative. “Teachers were […]

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Governors Unite in Grief: NGF Mourns Kano Athletes Killed in Festival Return Tragedy

National Tragedy: NGF Breaks Silence on Kano Athletes' Demise The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has voiced collective anguish following the fatal auto crash that claimed the lives of Kano State athletes returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. NGF Chairman and Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq personally signed a condolence statement Saturday, calling the incident "a devastating loss to Nigerian sports." The Heartbreaking Context Journey Cut Short: Athletes were en route home after competing at Nigeria’s premier multi-sport event. Unspecified Toll: Exact number of casualties not disclosed; investigation ongoing. Festival Aftermath: Incident casts shadow over the just-concluded national celebration of sportsmanship. NGF’s Official Condolences AbdulRazaq’s statement emphasized: "We extend heartfelt condolences to the athletes’ families, Kano State, and Nigeria’s sports community. We pray Allah grants the departed eternal rest and strengthens their loved ones."Key messages: Unified grief from all 36 state governors Recognition of athletes as "national […]

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