UNILORIN VC Mourns Death Of Journalist Layi Olanrewaju
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr. Layi Olanrewaju, Kwara State correspondent for The Sun newspaper. Olanrewaju, who also served as a former chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), died on Friday following a […]
Saraki Mourns Death Of Kwara Journalist Emmanuel Olayiwola
Former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Mr. Emmanuel Olayiwola Olanrewaju, Kwara State correspondent for The Sun newspaper, who passed away early on Friday. In a statement released by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki described Olayiwola’s death as shocking and a significant loss […]
BREAKING….. NUJ Kwara Mourns Veteran Journalist Layi Olarewaju
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara Council, has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Comrade Layi Olarewaju, a committed elder and former chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel. The announcement was made on Friday, 13 February, in a statement signed by the Chapel Chairman, Mr. Biola Azeez, and Secretary, Ms. Mosunmola Ayobami. Comrade Olarewaju, […]
Nigerian Army Strengthens Security Ahead Of Plateau Farming Season
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives, property, and livelihoods in Plateau State as communities prepare for the farming season. Major General Folunsho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of “Operation Enduring Peace,” made the statement on Thursday during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. […]
Reps Step Down Tech Agency’s 2026 Budget Proposal
The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering on Thursday suspended consideration of the 2026 budget proposal of the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), citing the absence of its Director-General, Dr. Olushola Odusanya. The committee also resolved to delete the agency’s allocation from the 2026 Appropriation Bill and recommend the DG’s immediate removal […]
EFCC Engages Corps Members On Anti-Corruption Advocacy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, on Thursday held a sensitisation session for members of the NYSC/EFCC Community Development Service (CDS) Anti-Corruption Group as part of its youth engagement strategy in the fight against corruption. The event took place at the Conference Hall of the Kwara State Ministry of Environment in […]
Seplat Maintenance To Reduce Gas Supply, Affect Power Output
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced that Seplat Energy Plc will shut down its gas production facilities for four days for routine maintenance, a move expected to temporarily reduce gas supply to power plants and moderately affect electricity generation nationwide. In a statement issued Thursday by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, […]
NIMC Launches Ward-Level NIN Enrollment Nationwide
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will begin nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) on Monday, February 16, 2026, aiming to expand registration to grassroots communities across Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications. The initiative follows a presidential directive to decentralize […]
Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway Partially Closed For One-Month Repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a month-long partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway to carry out critical rehabilitation of damaged sections. The partial closure, affecting both inbound and outbound lanes, will run from Wednesday, February 11, to Wednesday, March 11, 2026, spanning four weeks. The announcement, signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun […]
Osun INEC Rejects Calls To Review NYSC Partnership
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has dismissed calls for a review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between INEC, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Agboke spoke on Wednesday in Osogbo during a courtesy […]
