CSO Alleges Passport Substitution In 2026 Hajj Registration
A civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has alleged cases of passport substitution in some states following the reopening of the data upload portal for the 2026 Hajj registration. The group said it uncovered the practice during ongoing monitoring of the registration process but did not name the affected states. According to IHR, some […]
Kwara Monarch Gets Commendations As Ayedun Town Commissions Medical Centre
The Obajisun of Ayedun in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Dr. Olusegun Abayomi Rotimi (Jp) has been commended by the Executive Council Chairman, Hon. James Abiodun Fadipe for his visionary leadership since his enthronement. According to a letter of commendation signed by the Hon. Fadipe, a copy made available on Friday […]
Court Orders Probe Of Interior Minister’s WAEC Certificate
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an activist’s request to investigate the academic qualifications of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Justice Binta Nyako approved the ex-parte application by activist Mr. Emorioloye Owolemi, who sought a court order to verify the Minister’s Secondary School Certificate purportedly issued by the West African Examinations Council […]
UNILORIN VC Mourns Death Of Journalist Layi Olanrewaju
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr. Layi Olanrewaju, Kwara State correspondent for The Sun newspaper. Olanrewaju, who also served as a former chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), died on Friday following a […]
Saraki Mourns Death Of Kwara Journalist Emmanuel Olayiwola
Former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Mr. Emmanuel Olayiwola Olanrewaju, Kwara State correspondent for The Sun newspaper, who passed away early on Friday. In a statement released by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki described Olayiwola’s death as shocking and a significant loss […]
BREAKING….. NUJ Kwara Mourns Veteran Journalist Layi Olarewaju
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara Council, has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Comrade Layi Olarewaju, a committed elder and former chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel. The announcement was made on Friday, 13 February, in a statement signed by the Chapel Chairman, Mr. Biola Azeez, and Secretary, Ms. Mosunmola Ayobami. Comrade Olarewaju, […]
Nigerian Army Strengthens Security Ahead Of Plateau Farming Season
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives, property, and livelihoods in Plateau State as communities prepare for the farming season. Major General Folunsho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of “Operation Enduring Peace,” made the statement on Thursday during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. […]
Pete Edochie’s Family Seeks DSS Action Over Death Rumour
The family of veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest a TikTok user who circulated a false report claiming the actor had died. The move followed widespread reactions to a viral video announcing Edochie’s purported death, which his family and management swiftly dismissed as untrue. Edochie’s first […]
Emir Of Ilorin Commends AbdulRazaq Over Ameerul-Hajj Appointment
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for appointing the Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Kpotwa Goshi II, as Ameerul-Hajj for 2026. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir thanked the governor for what […]
EFCC Engages Corps Members On Anti-Corruption Advocacy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, on Thursday held a sensitisation session for members of the NYSC/EFCC Community Development Service (CDS) Anti-Corruption Group as part of its youth engagement strategy in the fight against corruption. The event took place at the Conference Hall of the Kwara State Ministry of Environment in […]
