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Ilorin Flight Fares: FCCPC Investigates Overland Airways on Exploitation Allegations
The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has confirmed receiving a petition against Overland Airways over allegations of exploitative and discriminatory airfares ...
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Irepodun Group Visits Olupo Over Kara Market Fire Incident
A delegation of the Stakeholders in Irepodun Local Government, Kwara State has visited the Olupo of Ajasse Ipo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Barrister ...
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Sheikh Abdulmumeen Hanafi Ayara Conferred with Prestigious Title of Oniwasi Agbaye
Renowned Islamic scholar and reformer, Sheikh Dr. Abdulmumeen Hanafi Ayara, has been officially conferred with the revered title of Oniwasi Agbaye (Global Islamic ...
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NGIJ Commences 2025 Governance Assessment Tour in Kaduna State
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has officially commenced its 2025 Governance Assessment Report (GAR) Tour in Kaduna State, beginning Sunday, 24th ...
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4 Brigade wins Army’s 2 division combat proficiency competition
By Usman Aliyu The Nigerian Army 4 Brigade, Benin, on Friday emerged overall winner of the 2 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition for ...
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COAS pledges robust logistics, better troop welfare at army training week
By Usman Aliyu Benin, Aug. 21, 2025 (NAN) Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Thursday reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment ...
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Police Warn Against Jungle Justice As Kwara Residents Mob Destitute To Death Over False Kidnap Alarm
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the demise of a woman lynched by a mob at Ipata Market, Ilorin on Thursday on ...
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Edo IDP camp coordinator bags ‘living legacy’ humanitarian award
Mr Solomon Folorunsho, the Coordinator of the Home for the Needy Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, on Wednesday bagged the “Living Legacy” humanitarian ...
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Oyelola Emerges PRO ASUP FedPoly Ado
Oyelola Oyewale, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication has emerged as Public Relations Officer of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), ...
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Deploy Your Investigative Journalism To Tackle Insecurity, Corruption – Prof. Aliagan Charges NGIJ Members
The former Presidential Spokesman and Dean, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Kwara State University, Prof. Isiaka Aliagan, has challenged investigative journalists to ...
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Food Security: Nwoko seeks establishment, management of ranches
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has called for the establishment, development and management of ranches across all 774 local government areas ...
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EFCC Arraigns ICT Consultant for Alleged N131.8m, $200,000 Money Laundering
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, August 18, 2025, arraigned one Umar Abdullahi, an Information ...
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Dan Amanar Fune, Ajia Urges Stronger Community Policing, Security Reforms
…As He Celebrates Police Course mates at 23rd Anniversary The President/CEO of Funab Group of Companies Ltd and Dan Amanar of Fune Emirate, ...
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Veteran Journalist, Ex-Presidential Spokesman, Prof. Z.I. Aliagan, to Lead NGIJ Investigative Journalism Masterclass
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) is set to hold a high-impact virtual Capacity Building Training on Saturday, 16th August 2025, featuring ...
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JONAPWD trains 35 inclusion champions for accessible schools, healthcare in Edo
By Usman Aliyu The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has trained 35 “disability inclusion champions” in Edo to spearhead advocacy ...
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Media mentees host summit on innovative journalism
By Deborah Coker The Lekan Otufodunrin Mentees Network (LOMNET), will on Friday host its inaugural interactive virtual media summit on Mentoring and Innovative ...
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Ilorin Strengthens Digital Media Footprint with New Online TV
The launch of Curious Television on Sunday has added new momentum to Ilorin’s rise as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing digital broadcast hubs. The ...
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Police Confirm Killing Of Officer, 4 Others By Bandits In Kwara Community
Kwara State Police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, has confirmed the killing of police officer and four persons in Babanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area ...
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FOI: Stakeholders seek funding, regular training, capacity -building for officials
By Deborah Coker Stakeholders in the Media and Civil Society Organisations (CSO) have called for sustained funding in addressing principal gaps and implementation ...
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Commissioner Orders Arrest of Police Officers Over Alleged Extortion of N200,000 From Offa Poly Student
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, CP Adekimi Ojo, has ordered the arrest of officers accused of extorting N200,000 from a student ...
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Kwara Governor Commends BUA’s Quality Road Construction
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday inspected the 49-kilometre Eiyenkorin–Afon– Ojoku–Offa–Odo-Otin road project under construction, commending the pace and quality of work ...
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Nigeria’s First Lady Lauds MSSN Efforts In Fostering Unity Among Peers
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the weekend lauded the leadership of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) for ...
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I don’t believe in failure, I have seen what persistence can achieve – Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) and member Senate Committee on Constitution Review, says he does not believe in failure as it ...
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Kwara Govt Urges Residents To Stay Alert Amid Heavy Rainfalls, Thunderstorm Warnings
The Kwara State Government has called on the residents of the state to stay alert amid the prediction of heavy rainfalls that would ...
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President Tinubu Rewards Super Falcons With $100k, 3-Bedroom Flat Each As NGF Gifts N10m
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, ...
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FOI violations: IPC seeks sanctions’ revisit for public officials
By Deborah Coker The International Press Centre (IPC) has called for a revisit of the sanctions regime for Freedom of Information (FOI) Act ...
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NiMET Forecasts Three-Day Rain, Thunderstorms
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a fresh three-day weather forecast, warning of thunderstorms and varying intensities of rainfall across major regions ...
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KWSG confirms arrest of suspected banditry ring leader ‘Tambaya’ in a gun battle with security operatives
The Kwara state government on Thursday confirmed the arrest of the most wanted suspected banditry leader ‘Tambaya’ during a gun duel with the ...
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50th Anniversary: Unilorin Gives Award of Excellence To Adeniji, Olowolafe, Recognises 60 Outstanding Alumni
The University of Ilorin on Wednesday bestowed an award of Excellence on Dr. Tunji Olowolafe and Dr. Murthada Adeniji in recognition of their ...
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Ajia Ogbonde Family Appreciates Nationwide Condolences
The Ajia Ogbonde family of Ilorin has expressed deep and heartfelt appreciation to individuals, families, religious leaders, institutions, dignitaries, and well-wishers who stood ...
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Nwoko mourns Buhari, says he served nation with firm resolve
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), has joined other Nigerians to mourn former President Mohammadu Buhari, saying he served the nation with ...
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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. ...