Alumni Laud Gov AbdulRazaq Over Renovation of Baboko Community Secondary School
The Baboko Community Secondary School Ilorin National Alumni Association, BCSSINAA, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the recent infrastructural upgrade of their alma mater. In a statement signed by the association’s President, Dr. Abdulraheem Muritala, the alumni described the renovation as a major milestone that has restored confidence in public education and rekindled pride […]
Residents Cry Out Over Frequent Accidents, Trailer Gridlock on Asa-Dam Road in Ilorin
Residents and commuters in Ilorin have called on the Kwara State Government to urgently intervene in the rising cases of road accidents and persistent traffic congestion along Asa-Dam Road, particularly around the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)office and the Olam Grains facility. The appeal follows what locals describe as an alarming pattern of crashes […]
EMIRATE 98.5 FM COLLABORATES WITH KWARA NIMC ON ADVOCACY FOR NIN ENROLLMENT, DIGITAL IDENTITY SAFEGUARDS
The National Identity Management Commission, Kwara State Office, has stepped up advocacy for nationwide NIN enrollment, with EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM as a strategic media partner to drive awareness, accessibility and safeguards. The State Coordinator of NIMC Kwara, Alhaji Idris Abubakar Mohammed, disclosed this when the Managing Director/CEO of EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM, Dr. Abdulazeez […]
“We are ready to use our airwaves to ensure every birth and death is registered”–Emirate 98.5 Fm
The management of EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM Ilorin has partnered with the National Population Commission, NPC, to intensify public awareness and mobilization for the registration of births and deaths across Kwara State. This was disclosed on Wednesday, July 2026, when the Chief Executive Officer of the station, Dr. AbdulAzeez Arowona, led a delegation of three […]
Emirate FM CEO Visits Kwara NPC Commissioner
The Chief Executive Officer of Emirate Radio 98.5 FM, Ilorin, Dr. AbdulAzeez Arowona, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Isiaka Alada Yahaya, reaffirming the station’s commitment to supporting the Commission’s public awareness efforts. Dr. Arowona, accompanied by three senior members […]
France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France’s parliament has approved legislation banning children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, making it the first European Union country to introduce such a measure. President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to implement the ban by September, pending constitutional approval. The bill, passed by the National Assembly in a 279-81 vote after […]
Kwara Begins Digital Birth, Death Registration Statewide
The National Population Commission (NPC) has launched full digital registration of births and deaths across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State in a move to strengthen legal identity, improve demographic data management and enhance public service delivery. Speaking at a press briefing in Ilorin, the Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State at the NPC, […]
Emir Urges Ansarul Islam Leaders to Uphold Founder’s Vision
The Emir of Ilorin and Life Patron of the Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria (AISN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged the newly elected National Executive Council of the Society to uphold the ideals and legacy of its founder, Sheikh Muhammad Kamaldeen Al-Adaby. The Emir gave the charge during a courtesy visit by the new […]
Experts Urge School Verification, Budget Transparency
Guests on Standpoint, a programme on Emirate Radio 98.5 FM anchored by Bukola Omoshewo, have called on parents to play a more active role in verifying educational institutions before enrolling their children, following concerns over an institution allegedly affiliated with an American university. The discussion was prompted by a recent operation by the Nigeria Security […]
Infantino Exit Calls Spark Mixed Reactions
Calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have generated mixed reactions across social media. The debate intensified after LaLiga president Javier Tebas urged Infantino to step down following Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final. Tebas criticised FIFA’s handling of the tournament, […]
