Emirate FM CEO Visits Kwara NPC Commissioner
The Chief Executive Officer of Emirate Radio 98.5 FM, Ilorin, Dr. AbdulAzeez Arowona, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Isiaka Alada Yahaya, reaffirming the station’s commitment to supporting the Commission’s public awareness efforts. Dr. Arowona, accompanied by three senior members […]
Kwara Begins Digital Birth, Death Registration Statewide
The National Population Commission (NPC) has launched full digital registration of births and deaths across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State in a move to strengthen legal identity, improve demographic data management and enhance public service delivery. Speaking at a press briefing in Ilorin, the Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State at the NPC, […]
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 […]
Atiku Aide Claims Trump Was Briefed on Tinubu Records
Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that United States President Donald Trump has been informed about court documents relating to President Bola Tinubu’s alleged past legal records in the United States. In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Ibe alleged that a 60-page US Department of Justice file […]
Timi Frank Criticises Tinubu Over 2026 Budget Controversy
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the controversy surrounding the 2026 federal budget, alleging that recent developments have further weakened public confidence in the government. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Frank said the recurring controversies over budget allocations had raised […]
Kalu Denies ₦1bn Budget for Church Musical Instruments
The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed reports claiming that ₦1 billion was allocated in the 2026 budget solely for the purchase of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus […]
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 […]
Tinubu Appoints Fayose REA Board Chairman
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), months after publicly stating that he would not accept any position in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. President Bola Tinubu approved Fayose’s appointment on Monday as part of 26 appointments to the boards of 10 federal government […]
Benue Official Rescues Suspect From Mob Attack
The Benue State Governor’s Special Adviser on Internal Security, Dr. Joseph Har, rescued an alleged phone theft suspect from a mob attack in the High-Level area of Makurdi on Tuesday. The suspect, identified only as David, was reportedly caught after allegedly stealing a mobile phone and N200 from a salon on Ugbokolo Street. He was […]
