State Police debate will define Nigeria’s security for generations -Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday told senators to put national interest above partisan considerations as the Red Chamber began debate on the State Police Establishment Bill, calling it a defining moment for Nigeria’s security. Opening plenary, Akpabio described the constitutional amendment as a matter of “profound national importance” that would determine the future of […]
Senate passes State Police Bill, ends centralized policing after decades
…..To create State Services with Federal safeguards …..Govs, Gbajabiamila, others witness proceeding The Senate on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish State Police nationwide, marking Nigeria’s most significant shift in security architecture since the 1999 Constitution. The legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari Congratulates Olupo of Ajase Ipo on His 5th Coronation Anniversary
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, *Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR*, has congratulated the *Olupo of Ajase Ipo, Oba Ismail Yahaya Atoloye Alebiosu*, on the 5th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. This is contained in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday by his Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona. The […]
Ilorin-born legal luminary, Prof. Abikan makes new SAN list
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted an Ilorin-born Legal Luminary, Prof. Ibrahim Abikan Abdulqadir together with Sagir Gezawa Suleiman, Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe and 75 other lawyers, alongside Prof. Ahmed Rabiu with 9 other academics, for the conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2026. Professor Ibrahim Abikan Abdulqadir […]
Emir of Ilorin Mourns Sheikh Imam Banni
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, *Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR*, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and cleric, *Sheikh Imam Abubakar Banni*. In a condolence message issued on Wednesday by his Spokesman, *Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona*, the Emir described the late Sheikh Imam Banni as […]
Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Prison Over Bail Dispute
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his application for a stay of proceedings. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order after dismissing Sowore’s application seeking his recusal from the […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari to turban 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin July 10
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, will on *Friday, 10th July 2026*, turban *Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani* as the 13th substantive Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate. The turbaning ceremony will hold at the Emir’s Palace, Ilorin, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This is […]
JAMB cancel UTME, affiliated degree programmes, Colleges of Education
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has formally ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by Colleges of Education, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s teacher education system and effectively making the Nigeria Certificate in Education the sole entry route into the institutions from the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision is contained in […]
[PHOTOS] KWASU Students Honour Late 12th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Bashir Imam Soliu OON
Court Reserves Ruling in Saraki Defamation Case
The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has adjourned proceedings in a case involving former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over allegations of criminal defamation and cyberbullying linked to a social media post concerning Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. At the hearing on Wednesday, Saraki’s legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Jimoh Mumini, challenged the competence […]
