Ilorin Women Association Felicitates Governor AbdulRazaq on Turbaning as Sardauna of Ilorin

The Ilorin Women Association (IWA) has congratulated the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on his historic turbaning as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate. The turbaning ceremony would be held today, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin. In a congratulatory message signed by its Global Coordinator, Prof. Aishatu […]

Ikpeazu Seeks Revival of Nigeria-Spain Bilateral Agreements

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, has called for the revitalisation of existing bilateral agreements between Nigeria and Spain to strengthen trade, investment and people-to-people relations. Ikpeazu made the call after presenting his Letters of Credence to Spain’s King Felipe VI at the Royal Palace in Madrid on Monday, formally marking the start of his diplomatic assignment. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, on Tuesday, the ambassador […]

Benue Police Presents Insurance Cheques to Families of Deceased Officers

The Benue State Police Command has presented insurance cheques to the families of police officers who died in the line of duty. The presentation took place on Tuesday at the Command Headquarters in Makurdi as part of an initiative by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu to support families of officers who lost their lives while serving the country. According to a statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, the initiative is intended to provide […]

VP Shettima Returns to Nigeria After 18th BRICS Summit in India

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. During the two-day summit, VP Shettima participated in high-level plenary sessions and engaged in strategic bilateral discussions aimed at advancing Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic interests. A central focus of the visit […]

VP Shettima to Commission Kwara Projects for AbdulRazaq’s Turbaning

Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to arrive in Ilorin to inaugurate two major state infrastructure projects, coinciding with the historic turbaning of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the new Sardauna of Ilorin. The high-profile visit marks a busy day for the state capital, drawing a large convergence of federal officials, state governors, and […]

Egbewole Congratulates AbdulRazaq on Sardauna of Ilorin Title

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has congratulated Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, on his conferment with the traditional title of Sardauna of Ilorin by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, […]

Lere Paimo Says He Started Acting Before Pete Edochie

Veteran Yoruba actor Lere Paimo has said he began his acting career in 1958, four years before fellow veteran actor Pete Edochie says he started acting. Paimo made the claim during an interview with actor Kunle Afod published on YouTube, while responding to Edochie’s recent challenge to actors who claim to have started their careers […]

Turbaning: Gobir Congratulates AbdulRazaq on Emergence as Sardauna

Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of the Ilorin Emirate, has congratulated Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, on his emergence as the new Sardauna of Ilorin. In a congratulatory message, Gobir described the title as a significant honour rooted in the history, traditions and heritage of the Ilorin Emirate. He commended the […]

First Lady Tinubu Commissions ICT Centre at Kwara State University

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned an ICT Experience Centre at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, as the Federal Government expands its digital skills programme to 15 additional tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Tinubu, represented at the Tuesday commissioning by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, said construction of similar centres was ongoing in […]

PLASU ASUU Suspends Strike After Agreement With Plateau Government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University (PLASU) branch, has suspended its strike after reaching an agreement with the Plateau State Government on the union’s six-point demands. The decision was reached at an emergency congress meeting in Jos on Tuesday, where members reviewed the issues that prompted the industrial action on August […]