Kwara Govt Issues Weather Alert, Urges Precaution Ahead of Heavy Rainfall
The Kwara State Government has issued a public advisory warning residents of impending heavy rainfall, lightning, and thunderstorms expected to begin today Wednesday, July 30, as forecasted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The government emphasized the need for heightened vigilance, particularly for those living in flood-prone areas. In response to the forecast, authorities have […]
ACF Accuses Tinubu of Marginalising Northern Nigeria
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of marginalising Northern Nigeria in federal budget allocations and infrastructure development, despite the region’s substantial electoral support during the 2023 elections. Speaking at a citizen engagement forum in Kaduna, ACF board of trustees chairman, Bashir M. Dalhatu, said the North, which delivered over 64% […]
Trump jokes with Powell over fed renovation cost
US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell exchanged frosty words during their public tour of the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion renovation project. The pair met reporters and disagreed about the project’s timeline and cost. It was their first public meeting since Trump criticised Powell and the Federal Reserve for refusing to lower […]
Kwankwaso Welcomes APC Defectors to NNPP in Kano
Former presidential candidate and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced the defection of thousands of Kano State residents from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the NNPP. Kwankwaso shared the development in a post on his official X account today, describing the event as a significant moment for the […]
Napoli Give Galatasaray Deadline for Osimhen Deal
Napoli have set a deadline of next Monday for Galatasaray to finalize the paperwork for Victor Osimhen’s permanent transfer, according to Football Italia. The two clubs have reportedly resolved key terms, including an anti-Series A clause and future sale percentage agreements. Galatasaray have been negotiating all summer to secure the Nigerian striker, who impressed during […]
Pretty Little Baby singer Connie Francis dies at 87
Connie Francis, once the world’s best-selling female recording artist, has died at the age of 87. The singer passed away yesterday night after being hospitalized for pelvic pain and later diagnosed with pneumonia, her record label president Ron Roberts confirmed to the BBC. Francis, known for hits like Stupid Cupid and Who’s Sorry Now, had […]
Kwara Govt Announces 26th July as Common Entrance Exam Date
The Kwara State Government has announced Saturday, 26th July 2025 as the date for the Common Entrance (Placement) Examination into Junior Secondary Schools across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, disclosed this yesterday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Ilorin, stating that necessary […]
Atiku Abandoned PDP Long Before Resignation — Anenih
Former Minister of Women Affairs and PDP chieftain, Josephine Anenih, has stated that Atiku Abubakar effectively withdrew from the Peoples Democratic Party after his defeat in the 2023 presidential election, well before his formal resignation. Speaking on national television, Anenih said Atiku’s absence from party meetings and lack of engagement signaled a clear emotional and […]
Kwara Security Forces Arrest 20 in Anti-Crime Operation
At least 20 individuals, including suspected gun runners and their logistical aides, have been arrested in Kwara State’s Ifelodun Local Government Area following a major security operation aimed at curbing rising criminal activity. The operation, led by nearly 400 special operatives, was launched by the Kwara State Government in partnership with the Office of the […]
FG Suspends Paramilitary Recruitment Portal Until July 21
The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the recruitment portal for several paramilitary agencies, including the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The recruitment portal, originally scheduled to open on July 14, will now become accessible on Monday, […]
