BREAKING…. First Class Monarch Passes On In Kwara
The Paramount Traditional Ruler and Obajisun of Ayedun Kingdom, Oba Dr Olusegun Abayomi JP, has joined his ancestors. EMIRATE RADIO 98.5FM gathered that the monarch passed away at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti after a brief illness. Late Oba Rotimi who celebrated his 85th birthday anniversary on 16th May 2026 was […]
After PhD, Emir Sulu-Gambari’s Spokesman, Arowona Abdulazeez completes another Master’s Degree in Europe
Mallam Abdulaezeez Arowona, the Spokesman to His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, has bagged another Master’s Degree from a reputable University in the Eastern Europe. Recall that Arowona, who is also the Managing Director/CEO of EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM and ROYAL NEWS ONLINE NEWSPAPERS as well as ROYAL NEWS […]
2027: Kwara Christian Leaders Ask Tinubu to Consider APC Ticket for Christian Candidate
The Conglomerate of Kwara State Christian Communities has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a Christian candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 Kwara State election. The group made the appeal on Monday while addressing members of the Correspondents’ Chapel in Ilorin, explaining that its position was […]
Ex-Kano Military Governor Urges Stronger Anti-Bandit Strategy
Former military governor of the old Kano State, retired Colonel Sani Bello, has urged the Federal Government to integrate police personnel into military operations and recall retired soldiers to strengthen the fight against banditry and insurgency across Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with Premier Radio Kano over the weekend, Bello said security agencies already know […]
Breaking… Kwara Gov. Sacks Some Political Appointees
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a minor cabinet shake up involving all Special Advisers, Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants. A statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Government House, Mashood Agboola said the decision, which is meant to extend opportunities to more party members and inject fresh energy into the […]
BREAKING… 14 killed in helicopter crash
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom’s official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco. The Saudi Press Agency, citing an official at the energy ministry, reported the helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura in the country’s east. “The accident claimed the lives […]
Emirate 98.5 FM congratulates Kwara NIPR’s new excos, hails electoral committee
The Management of Emirate Radio 98.5 FM, Ilorin has congratulated the newly elected Executive Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR Kwara State Chapter, describing the emergence of the new leadership as a welcome development for the communication profession in the state. NIPR Kwara elected a new set of Executive Council members following […]
12 Schools Reach KW-IRS Tax Quiz Semi-Finals
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has concluded the preliminary stages of the 2026 Tax Club Quiz Competition, with 12 schools advancing to the semi-finals. The preliminary rounds, held from June 23 to June 26, followed a virtual mock test organised by the […]
2027 guber poll: Kale Kawu receives PDP certificate of return
Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Kwara State, Engr. Suleiman Bolakale Kawu, has officially received Certificate of Return at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja. It was gathered that the presentation ceremony was conducted by the National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Abdulrahman Muhammed, in the presence of […]
BREAKING…Mike Ozekhome suspended from SAN rank
Chief Mike Ozekhome has been suspended from the rank of senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Kabir Akanbi, chief registrar of the supreme court, said the decision was taken at the committee’s 173rd general meeting […]
