EMIR OF ILORIN MOURNS ALHAJI SAADUDEEN ADEBAYO KURANGA
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Saadudeen Adebayo Kuranga, father of Professor Sulyman Kuranga, former Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH. The Emir described late Alhaji Saadudeen who passed away […]
Emir of Ilorin Congratulates Olora, Oba Rilwan Aremu On His Int’l Award
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has rejoiced with the Olora of Ora, Oba Rilwan Olawale Aremu Yekini, on the conferment of his recent prestigious award. According to the Emir, in a statement issued by his Spokesman, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, “The Olora is a worthy […]
EMIR OF ILORIN LOSES YOUNGER SISTER, ALHAJA AFUSAT SULU-GAMBARI-MAIYAKI
One of the younger sisters of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaja Afusat Sulu-Gambari-Maiyaki, has passed on. She died on Wednesday in Ilorin after a brief ilness. Alhaja Afusat was until her death the widow of the late Magaji Maiyaki of Ilorin, Alhaji Musa Maiyaki. This is contained in a statement issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, […]
Amb. Sulu-Gambari Shines In Malaysia, Presents Letters of Credence to King Sultan Ibrahim
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Olatunji Sulu-Gambari, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. The colourful ceremony was held on last week at the Singgahsana Kecil, Istana Negara, the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. Ambassador Sulu-Gambari presented both the […]
UK-based Quranic Translator, Dr. Daud Awwal Visits EMIRATE 98.5 FM, Pledges Partnership
An Ilorin-born scholar and Quranic translator, Dr. Daud Awwal, has paid a courtesy visit to EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM, pledging to partner with the station to promote Islamic scholarship and cultural heritage of the Ilorin Emirate. The scholar is a UK-based journalist, researcher, author and public affairs analyst among other international accreditations and recognition. Dr. […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari Congratulates Justice Kawu On Legal Aid Council Chairmanship Appointment
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has congratulated Justice Sulyman Durosinlohun Kawu on his appointment as the Chairman of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria. While thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the honour, Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a statement issued on Thursday by his […]
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 […]
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 […]
[PHOTOS] Emir Sulu-Gambari receives Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee
Oyo Chief Imam Congratulates New Ilorin Chief Imam
The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al-Imam Barrister Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has congratulated Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani on his appointment as the Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate. In a statement issued by his office, the Oyo Islamic leader described the appointment, approved by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, […]
