Charcoal, Climate Endanger Kwara Shea Trees
Experts have warned that illegal charcoal production and climate change are endangering shea trees in Kwara State, even as the government prepares to open a 50-tonne-per-day processing plant in Kaiama. The factory, the largest state-owned in Nigeria, is expected to process over 50,000 tonnes annually and create thousands of jobs. At a workshop in Ilorin, […]
INEC, Police Warn Against Early Campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have warned political parties against premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu said rallies, posters, and media promotions already underway violate Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act, which allows campaigns only 150 days before polling. Yakubu, speaking at a roundtable […]
Resident Doctors Begin Five-Day Warning Strike Friday
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a five-day warning strike beginning Friday, September 12, 2025, following an emergency National Executive Council meeting held online. The action will run until Tuesday, September 16. NARD’s General Secretary, Agbor Affiong, confirmed the decision in a statement today, directing all centres to notify hospital managements and […]
Kwara Muslim Council set to Holdbhu Maloud Celebration Thursday
The Kwara State Muslim Council will on Thursday, September 4th, host this year’s Maolud Nabiyyi to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Newsmen gathered that The event will take place at the State Stadium, Ilorin, at 10 a.m., with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, expected to attend. According […]
FG Reviews School Curricula Ahead of 2025 Rollout
The Federal Government has completed a review of curricula for basic, senior secondary and technical education to reduce content overload and equip students with practical skills. The Ministry of Education confirmed the development in a statement issued yesterday, noting that the revised framework was developed with input from agencies including the Nigerian Educational Research, Development […]
Tinubu Reaffirms Oath to Serve All Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that his administration’s projects across the country are guided by the oath he took to serve all Nigerians. In a statement shared on X by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the president highlighted major infrastructure and development initiatives, including the Lagos–Calabar Highway, Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, Port Harcourt–Maiduguri rail, Abuja–Kaduna–Kano expressway and […]
KWEPA Sanitation Seals 10 Shops in Ilorin
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) on Thursday conducted its weekly sanitation at Post Office and Ipata markets in Ilorin, clearing refuse, desilting drains, and inspecting facilities. General Manager Hon. Jide Aina said clean markets are vital to preventing food contamination and disease, urging traders to take responsibility for their surroundings while assuring that […]
NNPP Faction Rejects Kwankwaso’s Alliance Claims
Factional National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Agbo Major, says the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has no authority to negotiate alliances ahead of the 2027 elections. He dismissed yesterday’s meeting of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Abuja, where Kwankwaso declared the NNPP open to coalitions, as “null and void.” Major […]
Police Arrest Three in Enugu for Robbery and Cultism
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with armed robbery and cultism in the state. The arrests were made during separate operations between August 18TH and 20TH. Police spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe said firearms, live cartridges, a motorcycle, and suspected charms were recovered from the suspects. He noted that preliminary investigations linked […]
NDLEA Seizes 2.3 Tons of Cannabis in Kwara
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kwara State has arrested four suspects and seized 2.318 tons of cannabis, estimated to be worth billions of naira, in separate operations carried out within a week. The seizures were announced by the state commander, Hajia Fatima Popoola, at a press conference in Ilorin. According to the […]
