Donald Trump Expresses Regret For Not Banning Twitter While He was President Former US President Donald Trump has expressed regrets for not taking action against Twitter while he was president. Trump who congratulated Nigeria for suspending the operations of Twitter in the country in a statement on Tuesday commended Nigeria for the action. He called…
Impressive of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s effort in strengtening and promoting community policing in the state, the Nigeria Police Force Community Policing Agenda appoints the Kano state governor, as a National Patron of the association. This was disclosed by the National Secretary of the association, Ambassador Ibrahim Baka Aboki, when the national body paid a courtesy…
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development says no fewer than 550,000 out of the 1.8 million Batch C applicants have been selected for the final stage of N-Power. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the Minister, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development made this known at a press briefing on Tuesday in…
On Monday June 8 1998 Nigerians woke up to a rumour about the death of Nigeria’s Head of State late General Sani Abacha. His sudden death on June 8 1998 shock many Nigerians because Nigerian Government delayed the announcement of his death . Foreign media like the BBC and CNN speculated about the death of…
The house of representatives has charged its Committees on Communication, Justice, Information and Culture, and National Security and Intelligence to begin an investigation into the suspension placed on Twitter by the Federal Government. Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives set up the committee at the resumption of the plenary session of…
The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Engr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has described the Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District at the Red Chamber, Pharmacist Sadiq Umar as an accomplisher who has great impact on his people. Engr Danladi-Salihu in a statement congratulating the Kwara North Senator on his fifty-first birthday noted that the…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Senator Sadiq Umar on his 51st birthday anniversary, calling him a “fine gentleman, selfless party man, a great team player, and an accomplished Kwaran of whom we are proud”. In a birthday message for the senator representing Kwara North, the Governor commended him for having distinguished himself as…
Kwara Gov seeks support for IDPs, commends FG Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman has enlisted the support of relevant agencies, corporate bodies and well-to-do individuals in alleviating the sufferings of internally displaced persons (IDPs), saying IDPs in the country are in need of basic necessities of life. “They need to be assisted from all corners –…
The Chairmanship campaign train of the Dare Akogun campaign organisation today berthed at one of the oldest chapel in the State, Radio Kwara Ilorin and Federal Information where espoused his manifesto and plans for the Union. Akogun while reading his speech at Radio Kwara, emphasised the urgent importance of restoring Kwara NUJ to its pride…
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally approved the retirement of 29 army generals sequel to the appointment of Maj Gen. Faruk Yahaya as new Chief of Army Staff, on May 29, 2021. Yahaya succeeded Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, who died with 10 other military officers in a plane crash on May 21. Relying on military tradition…
The Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba on Monday announced the immediate suspension of tinted vehicle windscreens in the country. Usman Alkali Baba announced this on Monday during a meeting with senior police officers including commissioners and DIGs from across the states. He reiterated that roadblocks remain prohibited in the country and warned that heads…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded plans to increase the amount of foreign exchange allocated to banks to meet the requests of customers. This particularly relates to requests of travellers seeking foreign exchange for travel allowances, payment of tuition and medical fees, among other Invisibles. It follows a warning issued by the CBN…
Development is another evidence of Gov’s commitment to citizens’ welfare: Health Commissioner
Commissioners for Education from the 19 northern states met in Kano on Sunday to discuss issues relating to students’ exchange programmes (SEP) in participating states in the region. Speaking at the meeting, the Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje said education was the state’s priority, hence it was according to the sector the attention it needed to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has commenced the process of executing fraud risk assessment on Federal Government agencies as part of efforts to fight corruption in the country. Executive Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York that the measure would detect the agencies…
United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Republic of Ireland, Norway and those of the European Union (EU) have called for dialogue in resolving the Nigeria-Twitter faceoff. The countries made the call in a joint statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Abuja. “We strongly support the fundamental human right of free expression and access to information…
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has described the death of pastor TB Joshua as a rude shock. Pastor TB Joshua died shortly after a church programme he led yesterday, He was aged 57. The former aviation minister, Fani-Kayode has described the late televangelist as a God’s general whose death saddens him. Fani-Kayode who expressed his…
The temporary suspension of Twitter is not just a response to the removal of the President’s post. There has been a litany of problems with the social media platform in Nigeria, where misinformation and fake news spread through it have had real world violent consequences. All the while, the company has escaped accountability. Nevertheless, the…
Operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Patigi division kwara state, have arrested Nicholas Kelechi ‘m’ 25 years and Benjamin Moore ‘m’ 42 years of Oke idawo Iseyin Oyo state. They were arrested on Friday at Yagba market Patigi spending fake money. Benjamine Moore the ring leader hail from Ebonyi state but reside in…
Reacting to Federal Government suspension of its operations in Nigeria, Twitter has described the development as “deeply concerning”. Twitter’s Senior Policy Communications Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Sarah Hart, stated this in an email response, according to TheCable. “The announcement made by the Nigerian Government that they have suspended Twitter’s operations in Nigeria…
It is funny to link failure of government to evil forces. Witches and wizards are everywhere; not only in Nigeria. China remains a traditional society; and you know what I mean. Yet they are a leading economy in the world. Islam acknowledges the existence of evil forces for us to take precaution against them; not…
Federal Government has suspended, indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the suspension in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, citing the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence. The…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has mourned the death of the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin Alhaji Abubakar Akanbi Jos, describing him as a quintessential statesman who used his influence and resources for common good. “His Excellency received the news of the death of Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin with sadness and submission to the will of…
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union(IEDPU),the umbrella sociocultural organisation of the people of Ilorin Emirate,has described the appointment of Alhaji Abdulwahab Akosile as a welcome development. The National President of the Union, Alhaji Aliyu Otta Uthman, fsi,stated this at the sendoff programme organised by the management of the station in honour of its immediate past…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described as “shocking and utterly condemnable” the reported rape and murder of Miss Olajide Omowumi Blessing, a 300-level student of the University of Ilorin by some yet-to-be-identified persons. “The development is heart-wrenching and absolutely unacceptable. Such antisocial and despicable behaviour will never be acceptable to all people of good…
A leading candidate for the July 10th Kwara Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) elections, Abdullahi Dare Akogun, has said that if elected, his administration will hugely report the activities of the state government which he said is grossly under reported. Akogun stated this on Thursday in Ilorin while canvassing for votes from members…
A 400 level student of the university of Ilorin, Olajide Blessing Omowumi, was on Wednesday evening raped to death in her Tanke residence in Ilorin. The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State command, Mohammed Bagega in a statement released by the PPRO confirmed the incidence, Thursday, and directed immediate Investigation into the carnage and wicked act….
Some unknown gunmen on motorcycles, Thursday, have been reported to have hijacked a school bus at Oba Ile Estate in Akure North Local Government. It is not yet clear how many pupils were inside the bus. Some eyewitnesses said pupils were inside the bus while others claimed only the attendant was taken away by the…
French Ambassador to Nigeria Jarome Pasquire has expressed readiness of the francophone nation to strengthen its ties with Kwara State especially in the area of agriculture, cultural exchanges, trade relations, and tourism development. “We visited the economic side, cultural side, training, agriculture and we have been able to see how many projects Your Excellency has…
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday has issued a stern warning to those adamant on destroying the country through promoting insurrection, and burning down critical national assets: a rude shock awaits them, and very soon too. The President spoke after he received briefing from Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on series of…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated professor of Political Science Hassan Saliu on his emergence as the President of Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), describing his choice as timely, befitting and well-thought. Prof. Saliu was elected President of NPSA at the just-concluded 33rd annual conference of the body held at the University of Ilorin….
As the World marks Milk Day, Nigerians have been enjoined to make efforts towards making milk parts of their daily consumption. Professor Moshood Belewu of department of animal production, University of Ilorin gave the advice in an exclusive interview with Lanre Omotoso to commemorate this year World Milk Day. Professor Belewu said milk could be…
IEDPU salutes Adegboyega’s professionalism as Harmony’s GM retires The retiring General Manager of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Harmony 103.5 FM, Idofian,Alhaji Abdulmualiy Olanrewaju Adegboyaga,has been described as a passionate professional, detribalised gentleman and genuine patriot who should be celebrated. This commendation was made by the National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive…
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications Malam Zailani Bappa and issued to newsmen in Gusau. According to the statement, the Secretary to the State Government,…
