UN Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Cost Africa $3.6 Billion
The United Nations has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could cost African economies up to $3.6 billion and push nearly one million more people into poverty if the crisis worsens. In a statement on Tuesday, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said the outbreak is evolving beyond a […]
2027: Kale Kawu picks Fawenu as running-mate
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is pleased to formally unveil one of the party’s respected leaders, a seasoned clergyman of over two decades, and former Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Cornelius Olaosebikan Fawenu, as the running mate to the party’s governorship candidate, Engineer Suleiman Bolakale Kawu […]
BREAKING…. First Class Monarch Passes On In Kwara
The Paramount Traditional Ruler and Obajisun of Ayedun Kingdom, Oba Dr Olusegun Abayomi JP, has joined his ancestors. EMIRATE RADIO 98.5FM gathered that the monarch passed away at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti after a brief illness. Late Oba Rotimi who celebrated his 85th birthday anniversary on 16th May 2026 was […]
Kebbi APC Stakeholders Criticise Senator Maidoki
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State have criticised Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District, over his recent comments on security and political developments in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group accused the senator of making what it described as misleading claims and alleged […]
After PhD, Emir Sulu-Gambari’s Spokesman, Arowona Abdulazeez completes another Master’s Degree in Europe
Mallam Abdulaezeez Arowona, the Spokesman to His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, has bagged another Master’s Degree from a reputable University in the Eastern Europe. Recall that Arowona, who is also the Managing Director/CEO of EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM and ROYAL NEWS ONLINE NEWSPAPERS as well as ROYAL NEWS […]
Amotekun Arrests 28 Suspects in Ondo Crime Crackdown
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested 28 suspects for alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed banditry, robbery, cultism, rape, theft and other criminal offences across the state. Addressing journalists at the corps’ headquarters in Akure on Tuesday, Amotekun Commander Akogun Adetunji Adeleye said the arrests followed a series […]
TCN Announces 10-Hour Power Outage in Parts of Ondo
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned 10-hour power outage in parts of Ondo State to allow for maintenance and upgrade works at the Ondo 132/33-kilovolt Transmission Substation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah said the outage will run from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June […]
Sowore Regains Bail After Court Imposes New Conditions
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore fresh bail in the sum of N200 million, weeks after revoking his earlier bail over his failure to appear for trial. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Justice Muhammad Umar ordered Sowore to produce two sureties before the bail can […]
Dr. Arowona Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction in Poland
Mallam Abdulaezeez Arowona, spokesperson to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and Managing Director/CEO of EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM, has earned a Master’s Degree in Management of Health, Education and Social Institutions from the University of Management and Administration in Opole, Poland. Arowona completed the programme on June 30, 2026, graduating with a […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Adeshina Dies at 66
Veteran Nollywood actor and pastor Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known as Elegbeje Ado, has died after a brief illness. He was 66. Adeshina passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, marking the end of a long career in the Yoruba film industry, where he earned recognition for his contributions as an actor. His death was confirmed […]
