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The Kwara Reform Group has called for justice to prevail over politics in the renewed investigation into the 2018 Offa robbery. The group’s Publicity Secretary, Queen Latifah Olarewaju-Arewa, at a news conference in Ilorin on Friday, warned against attempts to politicise the matter. It said the recent developments in the case should be viewed as a legal process, aimed at ensuring accountability for the victims. It, particularly, said fresh revelations linking some prominent politicians to the crime had revived calls for further investigations and advised those named to submit to due process in order to clear their names. According to…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development. Darma, from Katsina State, was sworn in at a brief ceremony at the State House, Abuja, following his confirmation by the Senate. He replaced Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, who recently resigned. A statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja informed that Tinubu congratulated Darma on his appointment and described the period as a challenging time for national development. “You have a very rich and interesting background. As a leader, we need competent…

By Ahmed ‘Lateef The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; former Chief of Staff to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari; Mutawali of Ilorin, Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq; Founder, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Alhaji (Chief) Abdulraheem Oladimeji; and foremost industrialist, Dr Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf, have congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the commemoration of his 86th Birthday Anniversary. They extended the congratulatory messages through separate statements issued and made available to Journalists in Ilorin. Governor AbdulRazaq described the monarch as a great leader who exhibits love for his subjects and works for peace of the community. “I join…

By Kayode Olasehinde The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its presidential primary election to May 23, 2026, from the earlier dates of May 15 and 16, as part of a revised timetable for its preparations toward the 2027 general elections. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko said in a statement that the party also fixed its governorship primaries for May 21, 2026 following the 186th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held in Abuja, Thursday. Meseko said the adjustments affect several key pre-primary activities, including the screening of aspirants and the handling of appeals, all aligned with the…

The Nigerian military on Friday inaugurated a General Court-Martial to try officers accused in an alleged coup plot, marking the formal commencement of proceedings. The accused officers were brought to the venue of the sitting, the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess, Asokoro, at about 8:53 a.m. on Friday under tight security. Journalists were, however, denied access into the courtroom as proceedings commenced behind closed doors. Several civil lawyers were observed arriving at the venue ahead of the inauguration, suggesting the presence of legal representatives for the accused. The sitting signals the beginning of the military’s internal trial process following months of…

As Nigerians await the implementation of Federal Government’s approval of State Police, the national Steering Committee on the Establishment of State Police has proposed a four-phase architecture transition for State Police. The Steering Committee on the Establishment of State Police was set up by the Inspector General (I-G) of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, to work towards a roadmap for the policy implementation. The recommendation, among others, is contained in the steering committee’s report. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that the committee, led by Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, Director General, National Institute of Police Studies, was inaugurated by the I-G on…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the remand of alleged coup plotters in the Department of State Services (DSS) custody. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling, also ordered accelerated hearing in the case. Justice Abdulmalik equally ordered the DSS to give the lawyers and family members access to the defendants within a reasonable time. The judge then adjourned the matter until April 27 for commencement of trial and for hearing of the bail applications of the defendants. The order followed the arraignment of the six defendants by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice,…

The Government of Cross River State, through its Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, said on Tuesday that it has recorded an occurrence of COVID-19 in the state. According to him, the first reported case of the outbreak involved a Chinese national, who worked with Lafarge and flew into the country on March 17, before taking ill. The commissioner stated that the Chinese’ case became worse at the medical facility of his office and had to be taken to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). He explained that at the UCTH, his samples were taken and all protocols followed;…

Suspected coup plotters are scheduled to be arraign at the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Federal Government on Wednesday. They are facing allegations bordering on treason and terrorism. They will be arraigned on behalf of the Federal Government by the Office of the Attorney-General of Federation (AGF), on 13-count charge before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. The charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, was filed on April 20 by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN. Those named in the charge are Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (rtd), Cap. (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (rtd), Insp Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has visited the six soldiers who were recently injured in a counterterrorism operation in Kaiama, Kaiama Local Government Area of the State, commending them for their gallantry and resilience. theheraldnews.ng recalls that three brave soldiers paid the supreme price during a fierce encounter in which several of the terrorists were eliminated. The Governor, who again announced N20m support for each of the fallen soldiers and N5m each for those injured, said the sacrifices of the security forces are priceless. He was received during the visit by the Executive Secretary, Kwara…