ACTSON Praises University Of Ilorin For Advancing Medical Education
Prof. Abubakar Umar, President of the Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Nigeria (ACTSON), has commended the University of Ilorin for its dedication to medical education, particularly through its Clinical Skills Laboratory. Prof. Umar made the remarks on February 3, 2026, during a courtesy visit by ACTSON officials to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab […]
Director-General Advocates Balanced Media Coverage Amid Kwara Attacks
Comrade Issa Aremu, Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), has urged journalists to exercise caution and professionalism in reporting on terrorist attacks, following deadly incidents in Woro and Nuku communities in Kwara State’s Kaiama Local Government Area. Speaking during his electronic membership registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in […]
Saraki Urges Tinubu To Intervene In Kwara Insurgency
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the growing insecurity in Kwara State, following the killing of more than 100 people by suspected insurgents in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area. Describing the attack as a “national emergency,” Saraki said the scale of violence, […]
Kwara Government Condemns Deadly Kaiama Attacks
The Kwara State Government has confirmed a deadly attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area and strongly condemned the killings. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said he was deeply saddened by the loss of lives, describing the attack as a cowardly assault […]
PDP Condemns Brutal Bandit Attack In Woro, Kwara
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has condemned a violent bandit attack on Woro town in Kaiama Local Government Area, which reportedly left more than ten people dead and several houses burned. In a statement signed by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party described the attack as a “despicable, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Unilorin VC’s Wife, Mrs Egbewole, Retires At 65
Mrs Muibat A. Egbewole, wife of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has retired from the service of the University after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65. Mrs Egbewole, who rose to the rank of Deputy Registrar, formally retired on Friday, January 30, 2026. To mark the […]
