Sergio Ramos picks player to win award
Kylian Mbappé’s former teammate at Paris Saint-Germain, Sergio Ramos, has backed the Real Madrid forward to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Ramos admitted that even though Mbappé did not win major titles this season, he deserves to take the award home. The two players spent two years together at the Parc des Princes between […]
Governor AbdulRazaq Pays Homage to Emir After Hajj
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has paid homage to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, following his return from the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Governor’s visit to the Emir’s palace yesterday marked his first public engagement upon arriving in Ilorin, underscoring the deep respect and traditional reverence he […]
Benue bloodshed a national disgrace – Labour Party
The Labour Party has condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, calling for immediate deployment of security personnel to protect vulnerable communities across Nigeria’s North Central region. Describing the attacks as “a fresh wave of senseless killings,” the party’s National Caretaker Committee, chaired by Senator Nenadi Usman, urged a full-scale investigation and swift prosecution […]
UN Chief condemns Benue attacks
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue, North Central Nigeria, in which scores of civilians were killed. Guterres said those responsible for the violence should be apprehended. According to news reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept, and several displaced, following brutal attacks on the village […]
Super Eagles don’t need foreign coach – Oliseh
An ex-captain of the Nigerian national team, Sunday Oliseh, has again kicked against the trend of appointing foreign head coaches. According to Oliseh, competent indigenous coaches are being unfairly overlooked. The former Juventus and Borussia Dortmund midfielder made these comments while speaking on a television sport show yesterday. His remarks come as the Super Eagles […]
Teenage boy accused of stabbing Step-Mother to death in Kwara
A 17-year-old boy, identified only as Malik, has allegedly stabbed his mother’s co-wife, Falilat Yusuf, to death in Gaa Akanbi area of Ilorin, Kwara State’s capital. The incident occurred shortly after congregational Friday prayers, according to neighbours. A local who requested anonymity stated: “A woman was stabbed to death in her house. I’m unsure of […]
Labubu doll maker, Wang Ning, joins China’s top 10 billionaire with $22.7bn
Wang Ning, founder and CEO of Pop Mart International Group, has broken into China’s top 10 richest individuals for the first time, thanks to surging global demand for the company’s signature Labubu dolls. According to Forbes’ publication on Thursday, the 38-year-old now ranks as China’s 10th richest person, with a net worth of $22.7 billion. […]
No value for human lives – Peter Obi slams Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not visiting Benue state amid the incessant killings. In a post on X this morning, Obi claimed it showed Tinubu does not value human lives. He pointed to incidents in India and South Africa, as examples […]
Sign Osimhen instead of Gyokeres
Rio Ferdinand, Former Manchester United defender has advised his former club to sign Victor Osimhen instead of Viktor Gyokeres. The Red Devils are in search of more firepower upfront after an underwhelming campaign. The duo of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failed to deliver the goods, with United finishing in a disappointing 15th position on […]
Kwara Assembly Vows to Strengthen Democracy Through Executive-Legislative Partnership
The Kwara State House of Assembly has pledged to continue collaborating with the state’s executive arm to strengthen democratic institutions and governance structures. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, the speaker, made the commitment during a Democracy Day statement, underscoring the legislature’s role in promoting inclusivity, unity, equality, and a brighter future for Nigeria. Engr. Danladi-Salihu, also Chairman […]
