Ezekwesili Credits Tinubu on Forex Stability, Faults Rising Living Costs
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has acknowledged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has made progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market through greater adherence to market principles. Ezekwesili made the assessment in an interview with News Central Television, while noting that the improvement in some economic indicators had yet to translate into […]
Experts Question Oversight Over Fake Agency Scandal
On a programme Standpoint hosted at Emirate 98.5 fm, Dr Adegbite Adeshina of the Department of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, and Dr Adebiye Oluwashina of the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, have raised concerns over the alleged fake government agency scandal, describing it as a reflection of deeper institutional and systemic problems. […]
Sarkin Gobir Appeals to Sardauna and Turaki of Ilorin to Rise Above Political Differences, Urges Supporters to Shun Calumny
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Gobir, has appealed to the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the Turaki of Ilorin, Senator Saliu Mustapha, to rise above their political differences and preserve the bonds of brotherhood, mutual respect and shared heritage that bind the people of Ilorin together. Gobir […]
EMIR OF ILORIN CELEBRATES HIS EMINENCE, THE SULTAN OF SOKOTO, ON HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The Emir describes the Sultan as a towering […]
Atiku, Obi Finalise 2027 Campaign Plans
Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi’s political camps are finalising their campaign structures and plans for the 2027 presidential election as parties step up preparations following the opening of the campaign season. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, is consulting on the composition of his campaign council and the timing of its formal launch. His […]
KSJI Urges Tinubu to Welcome Constructive Views
KSJI Urges Leaders to Welcome Constructive Views The Knights of St. John International and Ladies Auxiliary (KSJI), Nigeria, has urged President Bola Tinubu and other national leaders to create room for constructive contributions from religious leaders and other stakeholders in addressing the country’s challenges. The appeal was contained in an open letter to the President […]
APC Campaign Council Member Vows to Mobilise Women for Tinubu
Politician and women’s rights advocate Mary Idele has pledged to lead grassroots mobilisation of Nigerian women for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Idele, who was appointed Secretary of the Women Mobilisation Directorate of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, said she would draw on her experience in grassroots mobilisation, women’s […]
Musawa mourns veteran actor Ogogo, praises Yoruba cinema legacy.
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing him as a major custodian of Nigerian culture and Yoruba storytelling. Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, aged 66, after battling stage-four cancer. His family had disclosed in recent […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU RENEWS THE TENURE OF DG NTA, MD NAN
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the tenure of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for another three-year term. President Tinubu first appointed Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos of the NTA and Ali Mohammed Ali of the NAN on October 20, 2023. Their second […]
Four Family Members Die in Yobe Fire Outbreak
Four members of a family were killed after a fire destroyed their home at Rugar Audu Badali settlement in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred at about 5pm on Friday. The victims were identified as Bilkisu, wife of Mallam Bukar, and her three children, Zainab, Hafsat and Salamatu. The four victims […]
