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 […]
Kwara College Of Education Oro Resumes After Security Review
The Kwara State College of Education, Oro, has resumed academic and administrative activities following a directive by the state government, citing significant improvement in the security situation. The reopening was communicated in an internal memorandum dated February 2, 2026, and signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Protocol and Publicity, Mrs Lawal Taibat Saka-Bolanta. According to […]
Igbomina Group Praises Kwara Governor Over School Reopening
The apex socio-cultural organisation of Igbomina people in Kwara State, Omo Ibile Igbomina, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for ordering the reopening of primary and post-primary schools in the Kwara South Senatorial District. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Sir Bisi Fakayode, and National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Bisi Adedayo, the group welcomed the […]
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspects Over Illegal Mining In Kwara, Oyo
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 suspects over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho axis. The suspects, comprising nine truck drivers and one escort, were apprehended on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following intelligence reports on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in […]
