Ezhiba Community Seeks Urgent Repair Of Key Access Road
Leaders and stakeholders of the Ezhiba community in Nasarawa State have appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to prioritise the construction of the Ezhiba–Akpata road, citing its poor condition as a major obstacle to transportation, agriculture, and local economic activities. The appeal was made on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Administrator of Akun Area […]
Court Bars NLC, TUC From FCT Strike, Protests
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and three labour leaders from embarking on any form of strike or protest within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Sibilim issued the interim order on Monday following an ex parte application filed by the […]
Kwara United Beat Warri Wolves, Escape Drop Zone
Kwara United recorded a vital 2–1 victory over Warri Wolves on Sunday at the Rashidi Yekini Main Stadium, Ilorin, to move out of the relegation zone in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Emirate 98.5FM correspondent, Abdulrahman Abdulrahman Afunja, reported that Olaniyi Saheed starred for the Harmony Boys, opening the scoring in the 17th minute. […]
Unilorin VC’s Wife, Mrs Egbewole, Retires At 65
Mrs Muibat A. Egbewole, wife of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has retired from the service of the University after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65. Mrs Egbewole, who rose to the rank of Deputy Registrar, formally retired on Friday, January 30, 2026. To mark the […]
Tinubu Orders Clear Power Subsidy Sharing In 2026 Budget
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to rely on existing electricity sector laws to clearly define how power subsidy costs are shared among the federal, state and local governments in the 2026 budget. The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Dr Tanimu […]
Kwara Reopens Some Schools After Security Review
The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of a few schools earlier shut down due to security concerns in some parts of the state. Recall that the directive was confirmed by the Commissioner of Education, Mr Lawal Olohungbebe yesterday, who said the decision followed improvements in the security situation and consultations with relevant […]
Unilorin:New Office for Professor Waheed Babatunde Yahya
The Director of the Advancement Centre at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Waheed Babatunde Yahya, has been appointed a member of the Technical Working Group on the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP). Prof. Yahya, a lecturer in the Department of Statistics, University of Ilorin, will represent universities in the North-Central zone on the committee. His […]
Unilorin VC Urges AATU To Uphold Academic Integrity
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has urged the management of Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University (AATU), Ganmo, to place integrity at the core of its academic and administrative operations. Prof. Egbewole gave the charge on Thursday, January 29, 2026, while receiving the Acting Vice Chancellor of AATU, Prof. […]
Renowned Islamic Scholar Professor Badmas Olanrewaju Yusuf Dies At 69
The University of Ilorin has announced the death of Professor Badmas Olanrewaju Yusuf, a distinguished Islamic scholar and Director of the Linguistic Immersion Centre. Prof. Yusuf, who joined the University of Ilorin in 1991, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, after a brief illness at the age of 69. His funeral took place the […]
Unilorin, Immigration Service Strengthen Partnership
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has praised the transformation of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) under the leadership of Comptroller-General Kemi Nanna Nandap, an alumna of the University. Prof. Egbewole made the remarks on Thursday, January 29, 2026, while receiving the new Comptroller of the NIS Kwara […]
