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Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON has been appreciated for for his immeasurable contributions to the success of the Ilorin East All Progressives Congress APC Campaign flag off. The Council, in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Publicity, Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin on…

The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has got tongues wagging over his declaration that 18 years is now the minimum qualifying age for writing WAEC, NECO, and JAMB as from next year (2025). Though some applauded the Minister, majority seems to be disappointed in what they consider an unfortunate and thoughtless declaration. In his…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu says His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is most deserving of the prestigious title of the Sardauna Ngeri bestowed on him by His Royal Highness, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Emir of Ilorin. Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu while reacting to the news of the…

The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) was in the news since last week; it is still in the news as I write. Sadly, it is not for a good reason. The pilgrimage regulatory agency was dragged into the eye of the storm for a very bad reason (a huge amount of money in the Commission goes…

Maybe you consider “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as Tinubu’s Anthem or National Anthem, colonial or barbaric, you must learn and cram it by fire and by force. This, in other words, is the content of a clause of the Counter Subversion Bill sponsored by the Speaker of Federal House of Representatives, Honorable Tajudeen Abbas. Can…

I arrived at the above topic after a deep thought about how Nigerians go about their lives under the regime whose greatest achievement is the hunger it spread to every nook and cranny in the land. President Tinubu is very proud of that and could not wait to be praised. If one’s living conditions on…

Niger State Government has disbursed N25 billion to clear 21-years of outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retirees of both local and state government civil servants. Governor Mohammed Umar Bago stated this in an interview, that this substantial payment highlights the administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the state’s retired civil servants, who have…

JOINT ADMISSIONS AND MATRICULATION BOARD PRESS CONFERENCE HELD ON SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST, 2024 AT THE BOARD NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, BWARI – ABUJA THE MINIMUM AGE FOR ADMISSION INTO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS THIS YEAR (2024/2025 SESSION) IS SIXTEEN (16) YEARS For the 2024 admission cycle, candidates who will be at least sixteen years old at the time of…

BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST DATE: SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 My fellow Nigerians, 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed…

An appeal has gone to indigenes and residents of Ilorin Emirate and other Nigerians, particularly members of the youthful segment, not to participate in any form of physical demonstration against the government. This appeal is contained in a press statement personally signed by the Union’s National President, Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, which was made available…

Mr. Lasisi Olagunju, a newspaper columnist has been warned to desist from assassinating the character of the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR over issues relating to identity and recognition among other salient matters. In a reaction issued on Thursday, the Spokesman to the Emir, Mallam…

Senator Ali Ndume was the Chief Whip of the Senate. His party (APC)—being the majority party—has recently received many whips from Ndume whose bluntness on the Nigeria’s state of affairs is well known. Though his bluntness is well received by the suffering masses, the government in which he is a key actor cannot bear Ndume’s…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024. Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries. The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of…

President Tinubu regime is synonymous with poverty, unemployment, hyper inflation, criminality, banditry, kidnapping, untold hardship, unprecedented cost of living, and hopelessness. But with the Supreme Court judgement on local government (LG) autonomy, can we say there is hope in hopelessness? Before Tinubu, former president Buhari signed an executive order 10 which granted state legislature and…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has cried out over the marching order given to Naeemat Lasisi, the 13 year old victim of the collapsed mosque in Mushin, Lagos, whose two legs have been amputated. The human rights organization appealed to the government of Lagos State whose caterpillar pulled down the mosque to intervene. The appeal…

The 10th Governing Council of the University of Abuja led by Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd) has approved the appointment of Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as acting vice-chancellor of the University. The approval was announced after the inaugural meeting of the Council held today, Friday 5th July 2024. Maikudi, a professor of International Law,…

Apparently, these bandits have no regards for Nigerian government. They neither respect Tinubu nor are they afraid of him. It seems they do not believe he even exists. They behave as if government does not exist in Nigeria. If government exists, in their thinking, it is in hibernation mode. It is functionless, if not useless….

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Councils of tertiary institutions  in a bid to ensure the smooth running of Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education over the next four years. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, while inaugurating the Chairmen and members of the councils in Abuja on Thursday, emphasized the importance of…

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 97 Lawyers for the position of the prestigious seat of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).The shortlisted applicants were in two categories of Advocacy and Academia. This was contained in a press statement issued in Abuja by the Secretary of LPPC, Harjo Sarki Bello, on Tuesday night. The…

EId-el-Adha which Muslims—all over the world—celebrated two weeks ago was a memorable one for many of us in Nigeria. Memorable in the negative sense. Food items were (and still) very expensive. In some cases, few Muslims who were able to slaughter sacrificial animals, could not get tomatoes and peppers to make common peppered stew. Many…

DECLARATION OF A NEW ERA: ALIU MOSHOOD AJAO FOR ILORIN EAST CHAIRMANSHIP   Fellow citizens of Ilorin East,   Today, I, Aliu Moshood Ajao, stand before you to declare my candidacy for the office of Chairman of our beloved Local Government. This decision is born out of my passion for the growth and development of…

A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC and Multi-business owner, Honourable Aliu Moshood Ajao fondly addressed as ‘Emirate’ has declared his interest to vie for the Ilorin East Local Government Council Chair in the September 21st election of the third tier of government. Hon. Moshood who is the Chief Executive Officer of Allymosh Multi-business…

I fear banditry will one day be seen as an integral part of northern culture by our kids who might grow up to see it as a norm. Bandits in the North started their large scale activities some years ago and the government negligently looked down upon them as common criminals. As I write, they…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has effected a minor cabinet reshuffle involving four commissioners. Those affected are the Commissioner for Social Development Hon. Afolashade Justina, who moves to Women Affairs; and the Commissioner for Women Affairs Hon. Bosede Olaitan Buraimoh who switches to Social Development. Hon. Commissioner for Youth Development Nafisat Buge moves to the…

The entire members of Yerinsa Family express their sincere gratitude to His Excellency; Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON, the Executive Governor of Kwara State and the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum for his giant strides and accomplishments in repositioning Kwara State on a steady path of meaningful growth and everlasting development. We are pleased with his…

Muslim Ummah in Kwara and beyond has been urged to rededicate selves to piety and service to humanity in the spirit of Eid ul-Adha which is about piety and sacrifice. This sallah message was contained in a statement released Saturday in Ilorin by the Chairman of the Guild of Digital Journalists, Opeyemi, Daniel Adeoti. According…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly Rt Hon Engr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has felicitated Muslims all over the globe on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabeer festival. Rt. Hon. Engr. Danladi-Salihu said the sallah period, is a period of sober reflection that teaches piety, Godliness, forbearance, hope, and strong faith in Almighty Allah and calls…

The Fall of Tinubu as a Metaphor Nigerians got some comic relief on “Democracy Day” from the overwhelming hardship which has now deteriorated to soul snatching hunger. It was the misstep of our President Tinubu that landed him—yakata—on the ground. Though our President is an old man, his misstep is just a common mishap that…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has named Prof. Shaykh-Lukman Alade Jimoh as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Kwara State University (KWASU). The appointment follows the outcome of the screening exercise of the university’s governing council where Prof. Shaykh-Lukman placed first among other candidates. Shaykh-Lukman is currently the Ag. Vice Chancellor of the University. He…

The University of Abuja UofA has extended collaboration with the National Biotechnology Research Development Agency (NABRDA) and Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHETSCO) , a research based agencies of the federal government to promote research findings and development. Already a Memorandum of Understanding MOU facilitated by the outgoing Vice- Chancellor, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah has been…

The Correspondent Chapel of the Kano State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decided to boycott all activities related to the Kano State Government, effective immediately. This decision was taken in response to the persistent and unacceptable maltreatment of members of the chapel in the state by the government and its agents…

Saturday June 1, 2024, professors, staff and students of the Abuja Leadership Centre (ALC) gathered for a send forth dinner in honour of the outgoing vice chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Abd-Rasheed Na’allah. The world-renowned historian and professor of African studies, Toyin Falola, flew in from Nairobi, Kenya, to deliver the event lecture….

The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union, IEDPU has joined other dignitaries and organisations to celebrate the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi Saliu on the occasion of his 39th anniversary celebration. The Union, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Nurudeen Ibrahim, described the Speaker as…

Muslims have been admonished not to apportion blames to Almighty Allah in any unpalatable situation they may find themselves. Dr Lukuman Hambali of Darul Kitab Wasuna, Ilorin, Kwara State, made the admonition at the fidau prayer for late AbdulRazaq Bello of Radio Nigeria Harmony FM. The cleric, who noted that death is inevitable, said every…

Abdulkadir Salaudeen Since the time of former President Buhari, a close friend of mine insisted (and still insists) that Nigeria’s problem is spiritual. I always argued with him. Later, I stopped arguing. It is not because I am convinced that Nigeria’s problem is spiritual; but because I think it could be something more than spiritual….

The Joint security agencies, under the leadership of the Kano Police Commissioner, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, has stated that Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero will remain as the Emir of Kano as they will obey the court order issued by a Federal High Court stopping the Kano State government from reinstating Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. The Police Commissioner,…

Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 General Elections and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, said he did not influence the reinstatement of  Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano. Kwankwaso had enthroned Sanusi as Emir in 2014, but Abdullahi Ganduje, who succeeded Kwankwaso, dethroned the…

The recent controversy that beclouds the political mass wedding in Niger State leaves many in wonderment. Some wondered why orphaned ladies were “forced” into marriage. This, to them, is barbaric, retrogressive, and uncivil. Others complained why outsiders who are ignorant of their culture and religion should find their culture and religion problematic. Some are left…

Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to as a matter of necessity direct the State Ministry of Environment to ensure strict compliance with the Five to One tree planting policy with a view to addressing the menace of global warming. The Speaker, Engineer Yakubu Danlad-Salihu read the resolutions following adoption of…

The Kano State House of Assembly has adopted a motion to recall the state’s emirate council amendment bill. This followed deliberations on the floor of the house during the plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il. In a motion of Urgent Public Importance, moved by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, he urged the…

Iranian president Ibrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other government officials have been pronounced dead following a helicopter crash that has raised suspicion among world powers. They were found dead on Monday after an hours-long search through a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported. Raisi dies aged 63….

The inaugural flight from General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Ilorin for the 2024 Muslim pilgrimage will now be on Tuesday May 21. Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board said in a statement on Sunday that the change in the date is from NAHCON/airlines owing to some delays in the initial plans. Pilgrims from Kwara had initially…

I read in some Nigerian dailies that if anyone would be killed for corruption that has to do with stealing from the public purse, the stealing has to be in trillions. That is to say, a stealer of a million or a billion naira is not a thief or has not stolen enough. He or…

The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board today has commenced medical screening and vaccination for three thousand, one hundred and two for this year’s intending pilgrims. Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Professor Mashood Mahmud-Jimba said the screening was designed to ascertain the health status of each pilgrim in…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has threatened to embark on another nationwide strike in its bid to protest absence of governing councils in all federal universities across the country, among other issues the government is yet to address. The body which claimed that the federal government dissolved governing councils of the universities in…

…as the First Class Royal Father celebrates 35 years on the throne and 96th birthday. A political leader in Kwara State and acclaimed philantropist, Honourable Gbenga Oyekunle Power, has congratulated His Royal Highness, Oba Ahmed Babalola Awuni, Arepo II, the Elese of Igbaja on the occasion of the celebration of his 96th birthday and 35…

It is true that President Tinubu met Nigerians in the cauldron of abject poverty. It was officially called a multi-dimensional poverty. Muhammadu Buhari, the former President, did not hand over to Tinubu until poverty became a permanent resident in virtually every home in Nigeria. Poverty, under Buhari, had green card—positive identification—in Nigeria. A beleaguered Nigeria…

The Kwara State House of Assembly has implored the state government to set-up a task force that would address the current petroleum scarcity in the state. This was sequel to a matter of general public importance, “On need to address fuel scarcity”, raised by the member representing Ilorin North-West Constituency, Babatunde Ayi Olatundun during plenary….

Canvasses resident law implementation The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to direct the State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development to investigate the delay in payment of salaries and arrears of Local Government and State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB workers by the Consultant. This formed part…

  Candidate scores 355…others follow King Steps International School,  Ita-Elepa, Ilorin is among the schools with overall best students at the just concluded Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB examinations. A statement by the Director of the School, Barrister Johnson Oladokun who made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Ilorin, said…

By Dr. Alameen Abdulkadir. This weekend, the China-African Relation Forum honoured the Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah with the best VC of the year award. Over time, I have closely monitored the success stories and achievements of this technocratic giant called Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, not for fun but to learn some goal…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu joins family and friends to celebrate Alhaji AbdulRazaq Baba AbdulRauf on his birthday. Rt. Hon. Engr. Danladi-Salihu described ‘Baba Rauf’ as he’s fondly addressed as a progressive community leader and a pillar of support for the youth constituency praying to Allah to continue…

The More Nigerians Fail, the More Universities are Established! When universities were universities in Nigeria, those who dreamt of gaining admission into them were those who were prepared for the rigor that academic endeavor requires. Then, university is not for every Tom, Dick, and Harry. Now, it is for every rat, mouse, and kitten. All…

Say Autocrat can’t dictate to intellectuals…. The University of Abuja Academic Staff Union members have kicked against unilateral declaration of strike action by the chairman of the instution’s ASUU branch, Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh. In a congress held today at the University’s permanent site, Abuja, the ASUU members accused their chairman of gross fist and autocratic…

The Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye (MNIPR), has commended members of the Guild of Digital Journalists for being fair, moderate and professional in their reportage. Speaking on Tuesday when the protem chairman of the association, Mr. Opeyemi Adeoti led other members of the association on a courtesy visit to…

Hon. Gbenga Power-Oyekunle pays sympathy visit to Kwara Traders affected by demolition in Oluwole Market and Victims of fire disaster in Docemo. …donates N2.5 Million to victims In an uncommon demonstration of empathy and solidarity, Hon Gbenga Power-Oyekunle, paid a sympathy visit to the victims of Docemo Street, Lagos Island inferno which consumed goods and…

Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq has forwarded the Kwara State University of Education and the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital bills to the Kwara State House of Assembly for consideration and passage. In the messages read by the Speaker, Engineer Yakubu Danlad-Salihu during plenary, Governor AbdulRazaq explained that the Kwara State University of Education, is a premier…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Kwara-born Nigeria’s star Mariam Bolaji on her gold medal win at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2024 in Toledo, Spain. After a streak of superlative performances through the tournament, Bolaji walloped world’s fifth best badminton player Mandeep Kaur of India 2-0 to clinch the gold medal of the tournament. Bolaji…

Paying N42 Million To Learn ABC At times, the more we think we have advanced as modernized people, the more we lose our sanity. If you think paying N42 million to learn ABC gives you some pride, it means you need an emergency psychiatric service from a team of psychiatrists. Richness of the pocket is…

The Chairman of Gbenga Power Foundation, Honourable Gbenga Power-Oyekunle has sympathized with hundreds of natives of Kwara State who are mostly from Igbaja, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state whose shops were demolished at the popular Oluwole Market, Lagos Island. Gbenga Power urged those affected to take heart and believe that God will provide…

The Nigerian Political Science Association, NPSA has decried the current challenges facing the country. The Association made its position known in a statement preparatory to its 34th National Conference in Lokoja. According to the statement signed by the NPSA President, Prof. Hassan Salihu, the conference became imperative as a responsory to numerous challenges facing the…

• govt fumigates, shuts abattoir till Wednesday The Kwara State Ministry of Environment has temporarily shut the abattoir at Mandate Market in Ilorin to allow for fumigation and general cleaning of the area following suspected meat poisoning in the facility. Dr. Abubakar Ayinla, permanent secretary of the ministry, said the steps are part of the…

Muslims have been urged to help the less privileged in the society, especially orphans who are in dare need of the assistance. This appeal was made by the Chairman Islamic Orphanage Foundation, Ilorin, Architect Seifullahi Alege, at the management meeting of the foundation held at its temporary office, Minna Road, Adewole Estate, Ilorin. Architect Alege…

This is the only way (I know) to express their condition. I wish I can express it better. It is pathetic and sad. And it is the consequence of our inaction in the face of injustice. We were all silent (and still silent) when some few individuals, which we chose to lead us, make looting…

Kano Coordinated Whole-Center ,Good Omen – Pharmacist Kenneth Chinedu The National Chairman of Association of industrial Pharmacist of Nigeria Pharmacist Kenneth Chinedu says the Association is impressed with the settings and operations of the Coordinate Whole-Center in Kano. Pharmacist Kenneth Chinedu disclosed this during an inspection tour on the facilities of the Coordinated whole center…

The Chairman of Gbenga Power Foundation, Honourable Gbenga Power-Oyekunle has described the death of Senator Rafiu Ibrahim as psychologically devastating. In a statement, Honourable Gbenga Power said that Kwara State and Nigeria has lost a seasoned banker turned politician. “Dr Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim will be remembered for so many things, because he meant different things…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq received with shock and profound sadness reports of the death of Senator Rafiu Ibrahim of the Peoples Democratic Party after a brief illness. The Governor sends his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late senator, the people of Ojoku in Oyun Local Government Area, and the Peoples Democratic Party…

Abdulkadir Salaudeen To President Tinubu and his regime, Nigerians seem to be too stubborn. We are too stubborn in enduring hardship. We are too dogged, overly obstinate, and desperately determined to live in the face of the daily revised hardship. Nigerian hardship is being revised daily by its rulers to make sure that it goes…

Olayinka Fafoluyi During the 2024 Budget presentation to the Kwara State House of Assembly, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON announced the SmartCity project, an offshoot of the Ilorin City Master Plan modelled after Sustainable Development Goal 11, which aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Building such cities requires foresight and…

Report has it that no crescent was sighted on Monday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which makes it become necessary for this years Ramadan fasting to extend till Tuesday. In a tweet by Haramain News, “The crescent moon was NOT sighted in Saudi Arabia, consequently, Eid l Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10th…

A 14-year-old girl by name Shallon Ebitare has reportedly died while in company of her 17-year-old lover in a hotel room in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The incident happened on Wednesday when the minor and her 17-year-old boy friend, identified as Lucky Okubo, went to a hotel room in Yenagoa, but she was said to have…

Religion in Nigeria has been serially abused, misused, and ridiculed for selfish interest. It becomes more horrible when it is manipulated for politics without human face. People speak in the name of God even when they have quarantined themselves from what is godly. This is why we are arguably one of the most religiously ungodly…

Kwara Speaker mourns Chief Imam of Patigi, Magajin Geri of Lafiagi, and Wambayi of Ilesha-Baruba The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has described the deaths of the trio of the Chief Imam of Patigi; Alhaji Abdulmalik Ibn Mohammed, Magajin Geri of Lafiagi; Alhaji Ahmed Alhassan and the Wambayi of…

As Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world celebrate another Easter, emulating the virtues of sacrifice and humility of Jesus Christ has been described as fulcrum for a peaceful and progressive society. A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC and Chairman, Gbenga Power Foundation, Honourable Gbenga Power-Oyekunle made this assertion in his…

The Speaker Kwara State House of Assembly Rt Hon Engr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has described the death of a former Deputy Governor of the state; Elder Peter Kisira as a great loss. Rt. Hon. Engr. Danladi-Salihu in a condolence message issued on Saturday, described the late former Deputy Governor as a perfect gentleman who distinguished himself…

I don’t understand. Who is Senator Ali Ndume referring to? Few days ago, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) made an upward review of hajj fees. The rationale behind the increment, according NAHCON’s spokesperson—the right honourable gentlewoman Fatima Sanda Usara—was due to the fluctuating nature of exchange rates. She explains that “In the event…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) has joined the people of Oro Kingdom to mourn the sad passing of the Oloro of Oro Kingdom HRM Oba AbdulRafiu Olaniyi Ajiboye Oyelaran 1. The monarch joined his ancestors in the early hours of Saturday. The Governor said the late monarch was a peacemaker, a father figure to…

Dieticians cannot be stopped from doing what they are trained to do. They keep educating us on the essence of balance diet in our wellbeing. They always urge us to maintain healthy habit when it comes to feeding. They want us to have balance diet. They will not stop to inform us that children who…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a six-year $500m food security programme supported by the World Bank and the Federal Government. Both the Federal Government and World Bank commended the Governor for providing quality leadership and platforms for livestock value chain production and commercialisation in…

Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, through Aliko Dangote Foundation, has launched the distribution of free meals to no fewer than 10,000 fasting Muslims in Kano state, his state of origin. In a statement signed by Samira Sanusi, an official of the foundation in Kano, the gesture was also follwed with distributing one million bags…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Sunday posted a cryptic message on X, formerly called Twitter, after 16 military personnel were killed in Delta state. The personnel — comprising a lieutenant ​colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers — were killed on Thursday while on a “peacekeeping mission” in Okuoma, Bomadi LGA of Delta. They…

Caring for the orphans and vulnerable children in the society has been identified as one of the best way to secure Allah’s favors on earth and hereafter. An Islamic Scholar, Fadhilat Ahmad Labeeb Baba-Lagbaji made this assertion while delivering lecture at the annual Ramadan lecture of Waafah Islamic Orphanage Home, Ilorin, Kwara State. Fadhilat Baba-Lagbaji…

Dear President Tinubu, Please Cry Out! Yes! This government needs help. It is high time President Tinubu cried out for help; not for loan. Loan will not solve our problem. Already the country is overwhelmingly indebted. We should shed that toga of giantism and face the reality. The status “Giant of Africa” which Nigeria claimed…

A private owned company which specializes in Agro inputs has commissions a genetic Lab in Zaria with the aim of enhancing food production nationwide. Speaking during the flag off ceremony the president of the company Value Village Company Sir George zangir said the aim of the gesture enhance food production in the country. He said…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has welcomed the sighting of the crescent to commence Ramadan 1445AH fast, calling on the Muslims to pray for the Nigerian leaders. In a statement issued on Sunday, Rt. Hon. Engr. Danladi-Salihu congratulated the Muslim faithful on the commencement of another Ramadan fast…

The Federal Government has been lauded for its efforts toward improving agricultural productivity and ensuring food sufficiency across the country. This is coming at a time the International Monetary Fund; IMF is urging the Nigerian government to give top priority to addressing food insecurity. The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu…

The Federal Government has been lauded for its efforts toward improving agricultural productivity and ensuring food sufficiency across the country. This is coming at a time the International Monetary Fund; IMF is urging the Nigerian government to give top priority to addressing food insecurity. The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu…

Abdulkadir Salaudeen Many people are fed up with religion of recent. Some have even concluded that religion is our problem in Nigeria more than ethnicity. It is used as a cover for corruption and bad governance. These people hinge their arguments on the lifestyle of some of these so-called men of God who, in alliance…

Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has urged the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Police to ensure the full enforcement of the laws against sale and consumption of alcohol and all forms of pool betting as well as related offences in prohibited parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital. This appeal was made by…

The Federal High Court, sitting in Kano has ruled that the Kano State Public Compliant and Anti-Corruption Commission, PCACC lacks the merit to investigate former Governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje over the alleged $5 million bribery video. The presiding judge, Justice Abdullahi Liman, while delivering the judgment on Tuesday said the alleged offence is…

One of the Islamic Izala Guards of Jamaatu Izalatul Bidia Wa ikamatussunnah, Salihu Abdul Hadi, has given reason why he returned 100 million Naira lost money to its owner. The money, which was found in Katsina, was lost by a woman of Kano origin. Upon finding the money, which mostly comprised foreign currency, Salihu located…

National President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, has commended the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na’Allah for his numerous contributions towards the progress and development of the people of Ilorin Emirate. Alhaji Abdulmalik stated this when he led a delegation of the Union’s National Executive…

Kwara State Police Command has paraded Twenty-Eight suspects for various offences, ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery and homicide. Addressing newsmen during the parade of the suspects at the Police Headquarters, Ilorin, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Victor Olaiya said the move underscores wavering commitment of the Police in combating crime in all its forms….

Award winning books are many. But no matter how rich and admiring some of these books are, we only read them, talk about them, and praise their authors for doing some great literary works. It is hard to find that people who admire these books commit them to memory out of admiration. Doing so would…

Communique issued by Hijrah Organization of Nigeria after her Monthly Meeting held on Sunday 25th February 2024 at late justice Orire’s house GRA Ilorin, Kwara State. The Hijrah Organization of Nigeria has commended the Decision of NAFDAC on the total ban of Sachets alcoholic drinks across the country, this it is believed will certainly revive…

A swift response from the Kwara State Joint Security team consisting of the Nigerian Police Force and local Vigilantes led to neutralizing and arrest of a gang of suspected kidnappers who carried out a brazen attack at a camp in Alo Village in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The response from the Joint…

Saudi Arabia has achieved a remarkable milestone by exporting tomatoes to Europe for the first time in February 2024. This historic event, broadcasted across television networks, signals a significant breakthrough in the nation’s agricultural sector. Traditionally challenged by its harsh climate and heavy dependence on imports to fulfill domestic demands, Saudi Arabia has triumphed over…

Gov. AbdulRazaq’s Health Interventions Win UNICEF’s $500,000 for Kwara •State emerges Best Immunisation Coverage in North Central Kwara state government has emerged UNICEF winner on immunisation coverage in the North Central zone with a cash prize of $500,000. Speaking at the meeting of the taskforce on Immunisation and Primary Healthcare Agency in Ilorin at the…