First Niger Bridge Closes for Emergency Repairs
The Federal Ministry of Works has closed the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, for emergency maintenance and rehabilitation. The closure took effect on Monday, September 7, 2026, and is expected to last until September 21 as contractors carry out repairs on the deteriorated bridge. The ministry said the intervention was prompted by the […]
Indonesia Papua Market Fire Kills 11
A fire that swept through a market in Indonesia’s easternmost Papua region killed 11 people, including six children, police said Monday. The blaze broke out shortly after midnight in Paniai, Central Papua province, and quickly spread through nearby shops and homes, according to local police spokesman Henry Manurung. “During the inspection, officers found 11 victims […]
Benue Bans Unauthorised School Access, Mobile Phones
The Benue State Government has banned unauthorised access to public and private schools by individuals, non-governmental organisations and other external bodies, as part of measures to strengthen discipline and improve the quality of education across the state. The government has also prohibited students from using mobile phones during school hours, except where expressly approved for […]
Emir of Ilorin Celebrates Prof. Yusuf Ali at 70
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has congratulated distinguished legal practitioner and academic, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, Kuliya Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, on his 70th birthday. Sulu-Gambari described the milestone as a celebration of Prof. Ali’s decades of professional excellence, scholarship, […]
Gobir Celebrates Prof. Yusuf Ali at 70
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has congratulated distinguished legal practitioner, academic and philanthropist, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, Kuliya Ngeri of Ilorin, on his 70th birthday. Gobir described the milestone as an opportunity to celebrate Prof. Ali’s decades of professional excellence, intellectual contributions, integrity and commitment to public […]
Government urged to establish integrated waste-to-feed programmes
A University lecturer and Professor of Aquaculture at the University of Ilorin, Wasiu Jimoh, has urged Government environmental agencies, waste management authorities, private agribusinesses, and aquaculture entrepreneurs to establish integrated waste-to-feed programmes that convert fish processing wastes, insect biomass, and agricultural residues into quality feed ingredients for the aquaculture industry. He noted that this will promote […]
Animasawun Urges Stronger Protection for Health Workers
The Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS) at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Gbemisola Animasawun, has called for stronger protection for healthcare workers and medical facilities across Nigeria amid growing insecurity. Speaking with the UNILORIN Bulletin on September 1, 2026, Animasawun said attacks linked to terrorism, banditry and abductions were placing […]
UNILORIN, Interswitch Sign MoU on Digital Payment System
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and Interswitch Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate the Interswitch Payment Gateway into the university’s digital infrastructure and designated platforms. The partnership, signed on August 31, 2026, is expected to strengthen the university’s electronic payment system by providing students and other users with a secure, […]
UNILORIN Pledges Support for Drug-Free Campus Initiative
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has pledged the institution’s support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s efforts to maintain a drug-free campus. Egbewole gave the assurance on September 1, 2026, when he received the Deputy State Commander of the NDLEA Kwara State Command, DCN Kennet Odili, […]
UNILORIN Senate Approves 10,141 Students for Graduation
The Senate of the University of Ilorin has approved the results of 10,141 students who fulfilled the academic requirements for the award of first degrees for the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval was made at the university’s 312th Senate meeting held on August 31, 2026, at the Senate Chamber and presided over by […]
