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 Many feared trapped as an uncompleted 2 Storey Building Collapses In Ikorodu.  An uncompleted storey building facing Mobil Filling Station (formerly Bugon Filling Station) has collapsed in Ota-Ona area leaving an unspecific number of people trapped.  Watch video below. 

 As we commemorate the Children’s Day across Nigeria today, I recommit myself to everything that gives the Kwara child a head start in life.  Every child deserves to live and prosper in dignity — and this depends on all of us that they look up to. As a government, we continue to invest in quality basic education and basic healthcare, while implementing policies that make the world a better place for them.  This is reflected in our commitments to basic education, child and maternal healthcare, anti-hawking stand, six-month paid maternal leave, child-protection laws, and other consistent efforts to give them an environment to compete in the digital age. We align ourselves with the theme of this year’s celebration: ‘Stand up, speak up: building a bullying-free generation’. Our premium KwaraLEARN gives us an unfettered access to classrooms in every corner of the state. Similarly, we have since enacted the Violence Against Persons Law to protect every Kwaran, including childre...

 Minister Seeks Stakeholders Partnership in Institutionalizing Sustainable Skill Development for National Industrial Growth  . As 535 Youths Graduates from MSD BOOTCAMP Training and Empowerment  By Uzo Ugwunze  The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has urged Stakeholders from both public and private sectors to join hands with his Ministry on Institutionalizing Sustainable Skill Development as a key pillar for national industrial growth in Nigeria. The Minister made the call during the Closing/Graduation ceremony of the BOOTCAMP Training and Empowerment Programme for 535 Nigerian Youths in the Metals Sector organized by the Ministry of Steel Development (MSD) which held at Metallurgical Training Institute (MTI) Km 6/7 Onitsha -Owerri express road, Anambra State. The Federal Government empowered 535 youths from states across the country with starter packs after a successful Boot Camp training in the steel Sector. The Minister of Steel Develop...

  Newborn Baby Found Wrapped in Bread Plastic Bag and Dumped in Bushes at Lebjelola, Ga-Sekgopo.  A newborn baby girl was found wrapped in a bread plastic bag and dumped in the bushes at Lebjelola village in Ga-Sekgôpo, under the Greater Letaba Municipality, on Monday morning, 27 May 2025. The baby was discovered by a cattle herder who was passing through the area. He immediately raised the alarm, and community members rushed to the scene to help. “She is a girl, and we are just happy that she was found in time and rescued. It’s heartbreaking, but we are grateful for her safety,” said Ishmael Selapa, a local resident and witness. Police from Modjadjiskloof responded to the scene and confirmed the incident. An investigation is underway, and authorities are calling on anyone with information about the baby’s mother or what led to the abandonment to come forward. Meanwhile, community members are urging for more support for struggling mothers to prevent similar tragedies in the fu...

  Mpox cases rise to 19 in Ghana as GHS confirms 10 new infections The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new cases of Monkeypox (Mpox), bringing the total number of recorded infections in the country to 19. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the GHS revealed that five of the new patients are currently hospitalised and receiving treatment. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported in connection with the latest outbreak. Mpox is a viral illness transmitted through close contact with infected persons, animals, or contaminated materials. Symptoms typically include fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, muscle and back pain, headaches, and fatigue. Health officials are urging the public to adhere strictly to preventive measures, including: -Frequent handwashing with soap and water -Avoiding physical contact with individuals who have unexplained rashes -Promptly reporting suspected cases to the nearest health facility The GHS has also intensified surveillance and public education...

 Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals to face trial in India over $94,000 fraud At least seven nationals from Ghana and Nigeria are expected to stand trial in India after allegedly defrauding more than 350 victims of over 94,000 US dollars, according to the Punjab State Police. The suspects, all men between the ages of 25 and 35, were arrested by the Mohali Cyber Crime Cell of the Punjab Police during a sting operation that reportedly disrupted an international online fraud network. According to Indian news outlet The Indian Express, the group had been operating from a rented apartment in Noida, where they are alleged to have set up a fake call centre to carry out their scams. During the raid, police confiscated 79 smartphones, four laptops including two Apple MacBooks, 99 SIM cards issued in both Indian and foreign names, and documents linked to 31 fake bank accounts. Authorities have estimated the total value of the seized items at around 30 lakh Rupees, while the fraudulent transacti...

 SAPS Concerned About Murders of Women in Sandton The South African Police Service (SAPS) has expressed concern following the discovery of three murdered women in the Sandton area of Johannesburg. The victims were found dumped in separate incidents over the past few months. The most recent case involves 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, whose body was discovered on Sunday afternoon in Lombardy West. Police say she had gone out on a date before she was killed. SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says similar cases have been reported in the same area. “On the 8th of May, we found the body of another woman in Sandown. It was dumped in the same manner as Olorato’s,” Mathe said. “A similar case was reported in April.” Mathe urged women to stay safe by informing friends or family of their whereabouts. “We encourage women to be extra cautious, and if you feel unsafe, rather cancel the outing,” she added. Police are continuing their investigation and have not ruled out the possibility that the cas...