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50th anniversary: Unilorin honours Oloyede, Olowolafe, Nandap, Omotowa, Thisday MD, 60 others
As part of the activities commemorating its Golden Jubilee, the University of Ilorin will, on Wednesday (July 16, 2025), honour 65 eminent Nigerians, ...
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Nwoko a rare breed politician, voice of commoners – Cleric
A Cleric, Pastor Azubuike Okafor, has described Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) as a rare breed politician and the voice of the commoners. Okafor ...
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Warri ward delineation: INEC acting within constitution -INC
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is acting within its constitutional mandate in ...
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Dignitaries Throng Ajia’s Abuja Residence to Mourn the Passing of Hajia Mariam Ajia
By Abdulrahman Aliagan | Abuja In a solemn display of respect, unity, and shared grief, prominent Nigerians from various walks of life have ...
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Just In: Hajia Mariam Ajia, Mother of Alhaji Mohammed Ajia, Passes Away
With total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, the family of Ajia Ogbonde in Ilorin announces the passing of their beloved matriarch, ...
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Kwara Govt Organises Capacity Building Training For Media Practitioners On L-PRES Project Reporting
The Kwara state government has organised a five-day capacity-building workshop on documentary production for the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support L-PRES project for ...
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Tradition Meets Gratitude: Dan Amanar Fune Sends Appreciation
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, the Dan Amanar of Fune Emirate Council, has paid glowing tribute to His Royal Highness, Dr. Idris Saleh Ibn ...
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Nwoko salutes Dein of Agbor at 48
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has felicitated the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Dr Benjamin Ikenchuku, (Keagborekuzi I) on ...
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Ajia: The Bridge-Builder Turbaned as Dan Amanar Fune Emirate
By Abdulrahman Aliagan, reporting from Damagum, Yobe State In a rare blend of honour, tradition, and national recognition, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, a ...
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Ajia to be Turbaned as _Dan Amana_ of Fune Emirate for Outstanding Philanthropy, Loyalty and National Service
As part of activities marking the 25th anniversary, on the throne, of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Saleh Ibn Uthman, the Emir of ...
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Ashraaf Islamic Foundation Greets Ummah, Calls for Global Peace as New Hijrah Year Begins
The Ashraaf Islamic Foundation has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah across the globe as the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH, begins ...
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When women, men raise voices on Family Planning in Kwara
By Sukurat Ibirogba, Sekinah Hassan-Yussuf (interns) “Children are gifts from God”, so our people believe in this part of the world. This sentiment ...
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Ekinrin-Adde Day 2025: A ₦600m Vision for Development, A Global Celebration of Heritage
By Abdulrahman Aliagan, Abuja As the lush green hills of Ekinrin-Adde prepare to echo with the sounds of drums, chants, laughter, and the ...
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Corps Members Raise Alarm as Gombe NYSC Camp Deteriorates
Corps Members at the Gombe State NYSC orientation camp have raised alarm over what they describe as unsafe and degrading living conditions, calling ...
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Stakeholders seek collective solutions to plastic pollution
By Usman Aliyu Stakeholders in the environment sector have called for urgent and collective action to tackle plastic pollution in the state. They ...
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Court hears suit challenging sale of Lafarge to Chinese Coy
By Deborah Coker The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos to begin hearing in a suit challenging the proposed sale of Lafarge Africa ...
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Asiwaju of Oro lauds Oloro of Oro Kingdom Oba Joel Titiloye Over Commitment to Unity
The Asiwaju of Oro Kingdom, in Irepodun local government area of Kwara state, Surgeon Rear Admiral Abdulazeez Afolayan, has called on the people ...
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Ajia Felicitates Emir of Ilorin, Nigerians on Eid-el-Kabir, Urges Leaders to Tackle Socioeconomic Challenges
President of Funab Group of Companies Limited and prominent politician, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Chairman, Council of ...
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Leadership Is a Trust, Not a Privilege – Imam Aliagan’s Eid Message”
The Chairman and Founder of Ashraaf Islamic Foundation, Imam Sharafudeen Abdulsalam Aliagan, has called on Nigerians to embrace sincere reflection, renewed commitment to ...
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Delegates From US, UK, Morocco, 14 Other Countries For 2025 Ilorin Durbar
Delegates from 17 countries across the globe are expected to attend the 2025 Ilorin Emirate durbar billed for June 8, 2025. Delegates and ...
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BUA Group to Hadiza Usman: Show how we violated concession agreement
The Management of BUA Group, has challenged Ms Hadiza Bala Usman to specify clause violated by the group to warrant termination of their ...
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Woman Needs N38m For Breast Cancer Treatment, Seeks Help
Mrs. VICTORIA TAIYE EMMANUEL, a 50 years old housewife in Ilorin, Kwara state has called for help from individuals and organizations in and ...
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Open Govt esssential for democracy, good governance – Rep Akintunde
By Deborah Coker Rep Rotimi Akintunde, House of Representatives Spokesman and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, says open government and ...
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Nigerian Immigration Arrests Enugu Native Doctor Wanted For Rituaļ Killing While Fleeing Through Badagry Border
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the arrest of a wanted, suspected kidnapper and ritualist, Obi Levi Obieze, also known as Levi ...
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Okomu oil palm records N39.9bn in 2024
Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc says it has recorded its highest net profit of N39.9 billion in 2024, compared to N20.6 billion in ...
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Tech Boost: FiguresHub unveils courses for app developers, digital leaders
By Usman Aliyu FiguresHub Africa, a leading digital training ecosystem, has announced the launch of two innovative programmes to enhance tech skills and ...
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Yahoo Boy Jailed, Forfeits N124m, N30m Mercedes-Benz in Kwara
In a landmark judgment that underscores the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) intensified crackdown on cybercrime, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal ...
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AI: Muslim Lawyers Urges Caution, Canvas Regulatory Safeguards
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria must be pursued with caution, regulatory safeguards, and ethical considerations to prevent harmful consequences, the ...
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Technical faults: Fasakin Defends JAMB registrar
…Urges 3-Year UTME Validity for candidates Sukurat Ibirogba Amid the ongoing mixed reactions characterising the just held Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Dr. ...
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UNICEF, Kwara launches lifesaving nutrition supplies to combat child malnutrition
By Ridwanullahi Odofin The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Kwara State Government, has unveiled 1,982 of 3,964 cartons of ...
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Prison congestion: Group trains Edo parole board on non-custodial measures
By Usman Aliyu The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) has trained members of the Edo Parole Board on the effective implementation of ...
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Prepare for higher responsibilities, Army commander tasks junior officers
By Usman Aliyu Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, Commander of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) has charged junior officers to always exceed ...
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Alumni lauds Timi’s SSDC appointment
By Deborah Coker The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter, has lauded the appointment of Dr Ayibatonye Timi as the Executive ...
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Okomu oil trains host community leaders on peaceful coexistence
Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc on Wednesday trained leaders from over 29 of its host communities in Edo, as part of efforts to ...
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Public office not for drama, group tells Akpoti-Uduaghan
By Deborah Coker The Executive Watchdog, a public accountability and governance advocacy group, has cautioned, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against trivialising the issues between ...
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Rainstorm Wreak Havoc at Kwara NYSC Orientation Camp
A devastating rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Kwara State, on Saturday, causing widespread destruction of camp facilities ...
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Police confirm Kidnapping of Travellers Along Obbo-Aiyegunle/Osi Road in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of travellers along the Obbo-Aiyegunle/Osi Road in the Ekiti Local Government Area. The incident ...
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Give us MD of South-South Dev. Com, Delta Ijaw tells Tinubu
By Deborah Coker Delta Ijaw APC Stakeholders, a bloc in Delta branch of All Progressive Congress (APC), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu ...
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Alleged defamation: Ex-Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, demands investigation, prosecution of Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him ...
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Plateau killings not mere herder-farmer clashes – Group
By Deborah Coker A non-political and non-partisan group, Plateau Patriotic Front (PFF), has said that recent killings in the Plateau was not mere ...
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Saheed Osupa Gives Conditions Before Withdrawing Defamation Case Against Portable
Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa has formally withdrawn the legal action he instituted against Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. This is made known ...
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Court orders Navy to accord disengaged Captain Labinjo with Vice Admiral status
The National Industrial Court presided over by Justice Ikechi Gerald Nweneka in a landmark judgement has ordered the Nigerian Navy to accord the ...
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Okelele @ 40: Pioneer Graduates Reunite, Reignite Hope for Alma Mater’s Revival
By Abdulrahman Aliagan Forty years after their farewell from the hallowed grounds of Okelele Secondary School, Ilorin, the pioneer graduating class of 1984 ...
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Kwara Governor Visits Ex- Non Executive Director Of NNPCL Ghali, Hails His Support For Tinubu, Kwara Gov’t
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Saturday visited the immediate past non executive director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited ( ...
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Police Rescue 21 Kidnapped Victims, Recover N4.8m Ransom
The Nigeria Police Force says it has delivered crippling blows to organised crime, rescuing victims, apprehending key suspects, and seizing a cache of ...
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Ajia to Nigerians on Eid-il-Fitr: Stay United, Keep Hope Alive for a Better Future
As Muslims across Nigeria and the world celebrate Eid-il-Fitr, marking the end of the sacred month of Ramadan 1446AH, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, ...
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Adekimi Ojo Assumes Office As Commissioner of Police In Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty by CP Adekimi Ojo, psc, mnips, as the 44th Commissioner of Police ...
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Saki-Born Journalist, Habeeb Daranijo, Inducted into Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
A distinguished journalist and academic from Saki, Oke-Ogun, Habeeb Opeyemi Daranijo, has been officially inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). ...
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Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan must apologise to Nigerians for gross misconduct on world stage – Campaign for Democracy
. Advises leaders not to sacrifice Nigeria’s interest on altar of opposition politics . ‘Recall process’ll deepen democracy, put lawmakers on their ...
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Court Injunction: Try Another Strategy, You’re Coming Home, Constituents To Natasha
Kogi Central indigenes have described the recent court injunction obtained by the embattled lawmaker representing the Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, restraining the ...
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Engr. Sunday Babalola Distributes Ramadan Food Packages To Less Privileged In Kwara
Engr. Sunday Babalola, through the Kwara Citizenship Development Initiative (KCDI), has started the distribution of food palliative to 2,000 households in Kwara State. ...
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Akpoti-Uduaghan seeking spectacle, not justice, says Chidolue
By Deborah Coker Former Chairman of Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee, U.S (NAPAC USA), Mr Ike Chidolue, says Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan erred by taking ...
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Widows, PWDs, and Youth Find Strength in Self-Reliance through ASHRAAF Islamic Foundation
By Abdulrahman Aliagan, Abuja In a world where food insecurity remains a pressing challenge, organizations like the Ashraaf Islamic Foundation are making tangible ...
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Urban Renewal Plan: Kwara Govt Commences Removal of Billboards
Kwara State Government has announced the commencement of removal of all unauthorized and improperly erected billboards, posters and light pole banners across Ilorin ...
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Mutfwang bridging ethnic, religious gaps in Plateau – Group
The Plateau Patriotic Front (PPF), a socio-political group, says Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau`s leadership style is bridging political, ethnic and religious gaps ...
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Federal High Court Judgement Against Chevron, Itsekiri Communities: Benikrukru Leaders Under Attack
Leaders of Benikrukru Community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State are now facing threats from the various militant groups ...
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SFH reaches out to 40,000 individuals with WASH messages in Edo
By Usman Aliyu The Society for Family Health (SFH) says it has been able to preach and provide hygiene practices and improved access ...
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Nigeria’s Tax System Needs Reform – GMD First Holdco
The Group Managing Director, First Holdco Plc, Mr. Adebowale Oyedeji, has said there is the need to reform Nigeria’s tax system. He spoke ...
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No Intelligence Report Of Bandits Relocation To Kwara Community – Police
The Kwara Command of the Nigeria Police has refuted a report of relocation of bandits from Zamfara State to the Bani community in ...
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Police confirm Assasination of Miyetti Allah Chairman in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the assassination of Alhaji Idris Abubakar, the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria ...