PDP Condemns Brutal Bandit Attack In Woro, Kwara
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has condemned a violent bandit attack on Woro town in Kaiama Local Government Area, which reportedly left more than ten people dead and several houses burned. In a statement signed by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party described the attack as a “despicable, […]
Former Gaddafi Heir Allegedly Assassinated In Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has reportedly been shot dead with conflicting reports placing his death either near the Libya-Algeria border or at his home in Zintan allegedly by a four-man commando unit,though the perpetrators remain unknown. Once seen as his father’s heir apparent, Saif played a key […]
US Confirms Troop Deployment To Nigeria Amid Rising Insecurity
The United States military has confirmed the deployment of a small contingent of troops to Nigeria marking the first public acknowledgment of US forces on the ground since airstrikes against Islamic State camps in North-east Nigeria in December 2025. The deployment, announced by AFRICOM chief Dagvin Anderson, follows a bilateral agreement with Nigeria to strengthen […]
Prince Andrew Moves To Sandringham Amid Epstein Fallout
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has relocated from Royal Lodge in Windsor to Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk while his permanent residence undergoes renovations. The move, originally scheduled for early 2026, was reportedly accelerated following renewed scrutiny over his ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Buckingham Palace […]
Kwara Government Condemns Kaiama Community Attacks
The Kwara State Government has condemned the recent bandit attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, which reportedly left scores dead and several houses burned. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed grief over the violence, describing the assaults as “cowardly attacks on civilians” in a statement issued by his spokesman on Tuesday. “The […]
Kwara Polytechnic Denies False Resumption Notice
The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has dismissed a widely circulated message claiming that academic activities would resume on Monday, March 9, describing it as false and unauthorised. In an official statement issued on February 2, 2026, from the Office of the Acting Registrar, the Polytechnic clarified that the notice, titled “Official Notice to […]
Substandard Iron Rods Threaten Public Safety, Union Warns
The Iron Rod and Steel Dealers Employers Union of Nigeria has sounded a fresh alarm over the ongoing production and circulation of substandard iron rods across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the union’s National President, Chief Gbenga Awoyale, described the proliferation of low-quality iron rods as a major public safety risk and a […]
How POS Terminals Are Replacing ATMs In Ilorin
Nationwide, POS terminals have grown from about 2.4 million in 2023 to over 5.5 million in 2024, with transactions running into trillions of naira. In 2024 alone, Nigerians carried out POS transactions worth about ₦18 trillion, a trend that has continued into 2025. Across Ilorin, many bank customers complain that ATMs often run out […]
Kwara Schools Resume As Security Improves
Schools in parts of Kwara State have resumed academic activities following improved security conditions across affected areas. As part of the reopening process, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, met with principals of public schools statewide to outline safety measures and academic plans to guide the smooth return of […]
Kwara Polytechnic Remains Shut As Student, Traders Express Worries
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, remains largely deserted following the state government’s decision to shut down the institution. Recall that the decision followed the escalation of a protest held by students of the institution A situation report from Emirate FM correspondent, Treasure Ajayi, shows that the school environment records minimal activity, with lecture halls closed […]
