Emir of Ilorin appoints 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has approved the appointment of Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirtate. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona. The appointment followed rigorous […]
Reps Summon Service Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity
The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned Nigeria’s service chiefs and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to appear before lawmakers over the worsening security situation across the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Sulaiman Gumi, who represents the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, during plenary. […]
NAF Intensifies Search for Abducted Oyo Pupils
The Nigerian Air Force has continued aerial surveillance operations to support efforts to rescue pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The development was disclosed in a statement by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame following a courtesy visit by representatives of the Chief of the Air Staff, […]
Sultan Urges New Sokoto Title Holders to Serve With Integrity
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged newly turbaned title holders in the Sultanate to uphold integrity, accountability and dedication in serving their communities. The Sultan, who is also President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, gave the charge during a turbaning ceremony held at his palace in Sokoto on Saturday, […]
EFCC Arraigns Couple Over Alleged N1.09bn Contract Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-acclaimed native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, over an alleged N1.09 billi
Oyo Demolishes Building Linked to Kidnapping Probe
The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow in Ibadan allegedly linked to an ongoing kidnapping investigation, reinforcing its crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The property, located in the Lako community along the Aiyegun–Anaye Road axis of Ibadan, was pulled down on Monday by officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Public […]
Zack Orji Faces Backlash After Tinubu Rally
Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has drawn mixed reactions on social media after leading supporters of President Bola Tinubu at a solidarity rally in Abuja organised by the Re-elect Tinubu For Inclusive Nigeria (RTIFN) movement. Held under the theme, “Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria,” the rally featured mainly Nollywood personalities who commended the administration’s efforts […]
Lagos Clarifies Solar Panel Approval Policy Amid Backlash
The Lagos State Government has clarified that approval requirements and administrative fees for solar power installations apply only to residents of government-owned social housing estates, following widespread criticism sparked by a viral video on social media. The video showed officials of the Ministry of Housing confronting a resident over solar panels installed on his apartment, […]
BREAKING…. NNPCL, Others Reduce Petrol Pump Prices
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and several filling stations have reduced petrol pump prices following a recent cut in gantry prices by Dangote Refinery. A market survey conducted in Abuja on Wednesday showed that NNPCL retail outlets reduced the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) to ₦1,335 per litre from ₦1,364. Other marketers, including NIPCO […]
Ilorin Emirate Teenagers That Have Passion For Horse Riding
In Ilorin, Durbar isn’t just a festival. It’s a first love letter to horses, written in hoofbeats across the Emir’s Palace forecourt. And for a new generation of royals, that love is starting early. This Eid-el-Kabir, the palace grounds came alive with colour, drums, and the proud clip-clop of decorated stallions. Among the crowd were […]
