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 […]
NSCDC Kwara Handles 100 Gender-Based Violence Cases
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it handled more than 100 gender-related cases between January and June 2026, recording significant progress in tackling gender-based violence and protecting vulnerable persons across the state. Speaking during a media briefing at the command headquarters in Ilorin on Tuesday, State Commandant […]
Experts Seek Action on Flooding, Insecurity, Healthcare Regulation
Guests on Standpoint, a programme on Emirate 98.5 FM, have called for stronger government policies and coordinated action to tackle flooding, insecurity and healthcare regulation in Nigeria. Speaking during the programme, Dr. Edun Abdul Kareem Jimoh and Comrade Lanre Osho urged emergency management agencies to intensify public awareness campaigns on flood prevention, identify flood-prone communities […]
Emir of Ilorin Commends Quran Translation by Dr. Daud Awwal
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has praised Ilorin-born scholar and media practitioner, Dr. Daud Awwal, for translating the Holy Quran into Yoruba and English, alongside producing a transliteration version to aid non-Arabic speakers. The monarch gave the commendation on Monday while receiving Dr. […]
Kwara Orders Demolition of Unsafe Ilorin Building
The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate demolition of a dilapidated two-storey building in the Oke-Suna area of Ilorin East Local Government Area after declaring it structurally unsafe and a threat to lives and property. The building has also been sealed by the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) following complaints from residents that […]
AFTER OYO SCHOOL CHILDREN FREEDOM, KWARA PDP CARPETS GOV. ABDULRAZAQ OVER WORO CAPTIVES
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State on the successful rescue of 49 abducted school children and teachers who regained their freedom after spending 51 harrowing days in captivity. In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola, the party described […]
Kwara Corrections Officer Wins Leadership Award
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kwara State Command, has congratulated its Protocol Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Corrections (DSC) Tijani Salihu, on receiving the Best Leadership Award at the 32nd Assistant Superintendent of Corrections (ASC) Basic Course. The six-month training, held at the Correctional Service Training College (CSTC), Kirikiri, Lagos, ran from January 12 to July […]
Emir of Ilorin Mourns Waka Singer Batimoluwasi
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has expressed sadness over the death of renowned Ilorin Waka singer, Alhaja Ruqayyat Batimoluwasi. In a condolence message issued on Saturday through his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir described the late singer as a cultural […]
SBK Mourns Ilorin Islamic Waka Legend Batimoluwasi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu (SBK), has expressed sadness over the death of renowned Ilorin Islamic Waka singer, Alhaja Ruqoyat Batimoluwasi. In a condolence message, Kawu described her passing as a significant loss to the Ilorin Emirate, the Muslim Ummah and the cultural heritage of Kwara […]
