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Tinubu Postpones South Africa and Angola Trips Amid Rising Attacks in Kwara and Kebbi States

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, to attend the 20th G20 Summit and the 7th AU-EU Summit, citing growing security concerns across the country. The decision follows the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and Monday’s attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State. In a statement, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President will await further security briefings before traveling. In response to a request from the Governor of Kwara State, President Tinubu has ordered the deployment of additional military and police personnel to Eruku and the wider Ekiti Local Government Area. He has also directed security agencies to pursue the bandits responsible for the attack. “The President was scheduled to leave Abuja today for the summits, but disturbed by the recent security breaches, he has suspended his departure,” Onanuga said. The President is now awaiting reports from Vice President Kashim Shettima, who visited Kebbi on his behalf, as well as updates from the police and the Department of State Services regarding the attacks. President Tinubu reiterated his directive to security agencies to do everything possible to rescue the 24 abducted schoolgirls and ensure their safe return.

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Funke Akindele, Falz, AY, Mr Macaroni Condemn Kwara Church Attack, Demand Urgent Action

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Nigerian entertainers have expressed outrage following the recent attack on a church in Kwara State, where bandits killed worshippers and abducted several others. Funke Akindele, Falz, AY the Comedian, and Mr. Macaroni took to social media to condemn the violence and call on the government to take urgent action. Falz criticized the authorities, asking: “How many more people have to be kidnapped and murdered in cold blood? How many more lives do you want to waste? How many more futures do you wish to erase with your incompetence and inaction? @officialABAT” Mr. Macaroni slammed the government for its failure to protect citizens, writing: “Nigerians are waking up to yet another terrorist attack on a church in Kwara State. We have a tone‑deaf President, a callous and irresponsible government surrounded by the worst set of sycophants whose deception has made this country unbearable for the people!” Funke Akindele expressed her heartbreak after seeing footage of the attack: “Woke up to see a livestream of people being attacked inside a church in Kwara. 😭😭 This is sad and disturbing. I wept seeing that old woman who couldn’t walk well running for safety.” AY the Comedian highlighted the growing insecurity and the government’s inaction: “Nigeria is turning into a crime scene. Bandits storm churches to kill and abduct Christians. Children are kidnapped from schools. A Brigadier General is shot dead. Every day brings fresh chaos yet the government remains silent. How did we get here? Must outsiders come to fix what our leaders refuse to confront? We need safety, accountability, and real action, not silence.” Their reactions reflect widespread frustration over the rising insecurity in Nigeria and the urgent demand for decisive action to protect lives and restore peace.

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Bandits Attack Kwara Church, Kill Three Worshippers and Abduct Pastor

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Gunmen stormed the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) at Oke Isegun in Eruku, a border community with Kogi in Ekiti LGA, Kwara State, abducting an unknown number of worshippers, including the pastor. A video captured during a live stream, seen by TheCable, shows the congregation in the middle of a service when gunshots rang out around the church. Panic spread as the worshippers scrambled for safety, while several armed bandits forced their way into the building. Reports indicate that at least five attackers ransacked the church, stealing belongings from worshippers. The PUNCH reported that three people were killed during the assault, while the pastor and several church members were taken away. A witness said, “The gunmen came into the church while people were gathered. They started shooting, and three people died immediately. They later rounded up some worshippers, including the pastor, and marched them into the bush.” Community leader Benjamin Ayeoribe added that Eruku has faced repeated bandit attacks over the last three weeks, with calls for help to local and state authorities yielding no results. “We have begged the local and state governments for help, but nothing concrete has come. We are living in fear every day,” he said. The attack comes less than 48 hours after bandits raided Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, abducting 25 schoolgirls. Terrifying Livestream From CAC Church In Eruku Town, Kwara State, Captured The Final Moments Before Gun-Wielding Terrorists Attacked During A Church Service. Several Worshippers Were Killed, While The Pastor And Others Were Abducted: pic.twitter.com/g3DjMzrrxY — Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) November 18, 2025

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Kwara State Scraps PTA Fees, Rolls Out Free Textbooks and School Grants

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The Kwara State Government has announced the end of Parents Teachers Association (PTA) levies in all public primary schools, replacing them with annual school grants to cover the running costs of the institutions. Prof. Shehu Adaramaja, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), made the announcement during the opening of bids for the 2024 (3rd and 4th quarters) UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects. “The Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the stoppage of PTA payments across all public primary schools in the state, from Primary 1 to 6. There will be no more PTA levies in Kwara State,” Prof. Adaramaja said. He also revealed that the state government will provide English and Mathematics textbooks free of charge to all pupils in public primary schools. The intervention projects will include the construction of classroom blocks with offices and toilets, renovation and remodeling of classrooms, drilling of solar-powered boreholes with tank stands, rehabilitation of digital literacy centers, provision of foundation literacy materials, fabrication and distribution of two-seater pupils’ desks, and implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative in selected local government areas. Prof. Adaramaja added that Governor AbdulRazaq has approved the payment of 2025 counterpart funds for UBEC/SUBEB projects. He urged contractors handling the projects to strictly follow specifications, warning that shoddy work would not be tolerated. He commended the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajiya Aisha Garba, and other stakeholders for their contributions to the success of the programme. Representing the bidders, Maroof Ahmed, Secretary of the Indigenous Contractors Association, thanked the government for the opportunity and promised that members would deliver high-quality projects on time.  

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Habeeb Akeem wins 1st Kwara Governor’s Cup Open Golf Tourney 

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The 1st edition of the Kwara State Governor’s Cup Open Golf Tournament took place from the 15th to 17th November, 2024 at the prestigious Ilorin Golf Club. Akeem Habeeb of Ilorin Golf Club has emerged the champion of maiden Kwara Governor’s  Open golf tournament.  The rising star playing handicap 4 emerged winner with a gross of +5, 149 over 36 holes.  Habeeb who also won the 7th edition of the Kwara Open Golf Tournament which took place at same venue in August and Insurance Open at Ibadan Golf Club carded +6; 78 on Sunday after opening the event with a – 1, 71 gross on Saturday.  Despite the hot pursuit by the Nigerian number one amateur golfer, Olajide Owolabi of Abeokuta Golf Club and Oladele Samson of Ekiti Golf Club, Habeeb held tightly to his lead to see of the two challengers who finished +7, 151 and +8, 152 gross in 2nd and 3rd respectively.  The event which featured over 140 players from different clubs across the country such as Sagamu, Abeokuta, Ekiti, Tiger, Ibadan, Ikeja, Dolphin, IBB, Rosanny golf clubs and of course Ilorin Golf Club saw Olaitan Kayode of Ilorin Golf Club winning the best net prize with a net of 137 over 36 holes, beating Onoyivwe D. of Sagamu Golf Club to 2nd place with a net of 143 and pushing Oladele I of Rossany Golf Club to the 3rdplace with a net of 145.  Adekeye Ayanfeoluwa and Paul Adache both of Ilorin Golf Club returned 146 and 149 net to clinch 4th and 5th positions respectively.  For Handicap 13-28 category it was an Ilorin Golf Club affairs with Hamza Ojo clinching the star price with 137 net, followed by Dr. Lucky Itsekor in 2nd place with 139 net, Ibrahim Adeyemi in third place with a net of 140 Babatunde Abdulwahab returned 141 net to clinch the fourth place while Muhammed Ibrahim 142 net was good enough to earn him the fifth position and Aliu Shola losing on count back with 142 net to Muhammed Ibrahim in the 6th position. Part of the participants who registered his name in the winning list is the B.O.T. Chairman of the Club, Hon. Justice Lambo Akanbi (Rtd) of Ilorin Golf Club who won the BOT category with 70 net over 18 holes.  Men’s veteran went to Alaba Yahaya of Ilorin Golf Club, who carded 73 net pushing Commodre A.J. Taiwo (rtd.) to the 2nd Position with 74 net.  Super Veterans category went to Prof. Ben Ogunlade of Ogbomoso Golf Club.  Best gross ladies was won by Opeyemi Adenigba of Ekiti Golf Club with a gross of 171 over 36 holes while Nihilola Olawuyi of Ilorin Golf Club won the best net with 128 net over 36 holes.  Folashade Ajala and Patience Ekwere both of Tiger returned 152 net and 160 net to finish 2nd and 3rd in the ladies net category respectively.  The ladies super veterans’ prize category went to Ms Zulu Omo-Ikerodah of Ikeja Golf Club. In his remark, Director of the tournament and representative of Slqufort Nigeria Limited, the marketing outfit that put the event together, Barr. Oludare Akanbi thanked the Title Sponsor, Kwara State Government and other co-sponsors and donors for their financial and material support which contributed to the huge success of the tournament.  Among the corporate sponsors are First Bank Plc, Femtech IT, Emirates Global Hotels Limited, Yolas Consultants, Momrota Pharmacy, Rotamedics Pharmacy, Kam Abioye Estates and Adeslam Properties Limited. Other sponsors are Senator Sadiq Umar, Senator Lola Ashiru, Hon. Justice Lambo Akanbi (Rtd), Engr. Lanre Sagaya, Otunba Olusola Adekanola, Otunba Layi Malik, Dr. AWA Ibraheem, Professor Dibu Ojerinde, Hon. Tunji Olawuyi Ajulo Opin, Dr. Isaac Ishola, and Engr. Babatunde Ibikunle (ATM).  In his speech, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq pledged government’s continuous support towards the development of Golf and sports generally in the state. The Governor who was represented by the Executive Chairman Kwara State Sports Commission, Malam Bolakale Mogaji pledged the State Government continued support for the next edition of the tournament which he promised will be bigger and better and the forth coming Ilorin Ladies Open Golf Tournament slated for early 2025.

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Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation supports Next Generation of Football Talents in Kwara

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Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, is proud to announce the Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation’s support for the Kwara Kiddies League.  Through his foundation, Awoniyi will present sets of jerseys to all participating teams in the league. As a Dettol ambassador, Awoniyi has also secured support from the leading hygiene brand, which will provide essential gifts to the young athletes.  This partnership underscores Awoniyi’s commitment to promoting health, hygiene, and sports development among Nigeria’s youth. The jersey presentation ceremony will take place on Sat. Sept. 28 at the Kwara Football Academy.  Additionally, Awoniyi will launch the “Wyscout Camera” initiative, aimed at showcasing the talents of Kwara Kiddies League players to a global audience. To further support the well-being of the young athletes, Awoniyi’s foundation will introduce a meal program, providing a nutritious meal to each player. It would be recalled that the striker signed a 3 year deal with the league organisers in June to help develop young aspiring footballers in Kwara to provide them the opportunity to achieve their dreams of playing professional football at the highest level.

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