Bandits in Military Uniform Kill Kwara Vigilante

A local vigilante was shot dead by suspected bandits wearing military uniforms in an ambush between Alabe and Idera communities in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, raising fresh concerns over worsening insecurity in the area. The victim, Habeeb Bello, popularly known as Adehi Olooka Ere, was reportedly attacked at about 6 p.m. on […]

Peter Obi Calls for Urgent Wage Review, Says Minimum Wage No Longer Sustainable

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for an urgent review of workers’ wages in Nigeria, warning that worsening economic conditions are eroding the value of labour and deepening hardship across the country. In a statement released on Friday to mark Workers’ Day, Obi commended Nigerian workers across all sectors, describing them as the backbone […]

JUST IN…Emir Sulu-Gambari congratulates Muslims on successful completion of Ramadan 1447 AH

Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr sallah celebrations scheduled to hold tomorrow, Friday, 20th March 2026, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the entire Muslim Ummah in Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, and across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy […]

Emir of Ilorin Congratulates Jimoh Moshood on AIG Promotion

The Emir of Ilorin Alh. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CON, has congratulated Jimoh Olohundare Moshood on his promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police. Moshood, who currently serves as Commissioner of Police in the Lagos State Police Command, was elevated to the new rank by the Police Service Commission. In a goodwill message issued on Friday […]

Suspected Gun Kills Traditional Ruler, Police Confirms

Gunmen killed Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamọ of Agamọ community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, the Police Command confirmed on Thursday. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the state police spokesperson, said the incident occurred on Wednesday around 7:10 p.m. and report was made to the division by a community leader, High Chief Ajewole […]

João Pedro Makes Premier League History For Chelsea

Chelsea forward João Pedro became the fourth Brazilian in Premier League history to score 10 or more league goals in consecutive seasons after finding the net in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Leeds United. The 24-year-old reached the milestone following his move to Chelsea from Brighton in 2025, continuing a streak of consistent scoring that now […]

FG Bans Graduation Ceremonies Below Pry 6, JSS 3, SS3

The Federal Government has banned graduation ceremonies for pupils and students below Primary 6, Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) and Senior Secondary School 3 (SSS3), citing the need to reduce the financial burden on parents. The policy was announced on Friday by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for […]

Wife divorces husband, gets children’s custody over poverty

An Area Court at Centre-Igboro in Ilorin on Wednesday, September 25, dissolved the Islamic marriage between one Toyin Ajibola and Bashirat Mohammed on grounds of lack of money. The presiding judge, Hammad Ajumonbi, while delivering the ruling said that even though Mr Ajibola loved his wife, she still needed to move on and not be […]