Iran Denies US Talks Despite Trump’s Claim
Iran has denied that it is engaged in negotiations with the United States, contradicting President Donald Trump’s announcement that fresh talks aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries would begin on Monday. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran was not holding talks with Washington. He […]
“You’re A Beacon Of Wisdom, Community Leadership”, Emir Sulu-Gambari Tells Mutawali At 70
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has felicitated with the Mutawali of Ilorin, Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The Emir described Dr. AbdulRazaq as a distinguished son of the Ilorin Emirate whose life has been marked by selfless service, […]
FORMER FINANCE MINISTER, SARDUNAN SOKOTO ABUBAKAR ALHAJI PASSES ON AT 87
Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and the Sardaunan Sokoto, is dead. Family sources confirmed to THISDAY on Thursday that the elder statesman passed away in Abuja. He was 87 years old. Alhaji began his public service career as a career civil servant and rose to become Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of […]
EMIR OF ILORIN LOSES YOUNGER SISTER, ALHAJA AFUSAT SULU-GAMBARI-MAIYAKI
One of the younger sisters of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaja Afusat Sulu-Gambari-Maiyaki, has passed on. She died on Wednesday in Ilorin after a brief ilness. Alhaja Afusat was until her death the widow of the late Magaji Maiyaki of Ilorin, Alhaji Musa Maiyaki. This is contained in a statement issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, […]
COAS SHAIBU APPROVES NEW GOCs FOR 9 DIV ILORIN, 10 DIV JALINGO, OTHERS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the newly established Nigerian Army Divisions. The appointments follow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of four additional Divisions as part of efforts to strengthen the Army’s force structure, expand operational reach, and improve […]
TINUBU DIRECTS SECURITY FORCES TO HUNT KADUNA ATTACKERS, FREE ABDUCTED VICTIMS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police and intelligence agencies to intensify operations in Kaduna State to hunt down the attackers of Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area. The President gave the directive on Tuesday while condemning Monday’s attack that killed about 30 residents, including women and children. […]
ONDO LAWMAKERS ACCUSE SPEAKER OLADIJI OF STALLING HOUSE ACTIVITIES
The crisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly has deepened as some lawmakers accused Speaker Hon. Olamide Oladiji of stalling legislative activities. The lawmakers alleged that the House has held only four plenary sittings in the last seven months, saying the situation has slowed lawmaking and oversight. “Whenever he notices there are issues, he […]
STATE CONTROLLER, FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE, KWARA STATE COMMAND, PAYS COURTESY VISITS TO EMIR OF ILORIN, SSG
The newly appointed State Controller, Federal Fire Service, Kwara State Command, Assistant Controller of Fire, (ACF) Ibrahim Adisa Sarafadeen, on Tuesday, 28th July, 2026, paid courtesy visits to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, and the Secretary to the Government of Kwara State (SSG), Professor Mamman Saba Jibril, as […]
Takeaways from the Visit of Khalifatul Al-Adabiyyah to the Sultan of Sokoto
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The recent visit of the Khalifatul Al-Adabiyyah, Ash-Sheikh Al-Mustapha Kamalud-deen Al-Adabi, to His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, offers important lessons that go beyond the traditional courtesy associated with visits between prominent Muslim personalities. The proprietor of Muhammad Kamalud-deen University, Ilorin, Nigeria was accompanied on the […]
Claim against AIG Jimoh Moshood not only baseless, it defies logic
By Danjuma Lamido Social media has become a double-edged sword in modern Nigeria. While it provides a platform for public discourse and accountability, it is increasingly being used as a weapon for character assassination, falsehoods, and deliberate misinformation. The latest case in point is the allegations made by social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly […]
