clarifies victims were not farmers … Says 14 bodies recovered, search ongoing Thirty two (32) persons are believed to be the number of victims killed by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists around Mudu village, some 45 kilometers away from Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area of Borno State, last weekend. Governor Babagana Zulum’s spokesman, Malam Isa…
The Federal Government and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have won the case against the state governors over the financial autonomy from the Local Government joint account. Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court delivered the ruling on Monday in favour of the Federal Government. The NFIU had in June 2019 issued guidelines…
Federal Government and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have won the case against the state governors over the financial autonomy from the Local Government joint account. Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court delivered the ruling on Monday in favour of the Federal Government. The NFIU had in June 2019 issued guidelines aimed…
Israel and Switzerland have confirmed their first cases of monkeypox, joining several European and North American countries in detecting a disease that is endemic to parts of Africa. In recent weeks, more than 100 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox have been detected in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Sweden as…
By Abdullah Ahmed As part of contributions to complement government efforts in ensuring food security in the country, Community Agricultural Initiative Programme, CAIP, has embarked on “Back to Farm Campaign in Ilorin, Kwara State. The campaign in collaboration with Radio Nigeria – Harmony FM, Tunji and Tunji Enterprise, Agric House, Zimsworld Farms and Albarika FM…
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka and other prominent Nigerians have paid tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant. General Ibrahim Attahiru. Soyinka who spoke in Abuja during the one year remembrance of the late former Chief of Army Staff, organised by his Foundation established by his widow, Mrs Fati Attahiru, said Nigerians…
The Kwara State Police Command has condemned the near act of lawlessness at Alapa-Okolowo-Oloje axis this morning following the death of an unidentified person whose cause of death is still sketchy. A statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Ajayi Okasanmi, says the Commissioner of Police, Mr Tuesday Assayomo has ordered a full scale investigation…
Scores of residents have protested in Abuja over the tenure extension of six area councils’ chairmen and councillors. According to reports, scores of residents of the Federal Capital Territory have taken to the streets to protest the tenure extension of six area councils’ chairmen and councillors. It was learnt that the chairmen and councillors’ terms…
As parts of activities to mark this year World Bee Day, agriculture expert has called for establishment of bee pen in schools and villages across the country to tap into various benefits of bees. A lecturer in the department of animal production, University of Ilorin, Professor Moshood Belewu gave the advice in an exclusive interview…
Deborah Samuel has unfortunately been in the news since last week for a bad reason. She denigrated the personality of one whose greatness is universally acknowledged. She, despite being a student of a higher institution, didn’t know who the Prophets are. These prophets (AS): Muhammad, Jesus, Moses, and many others, are not ordinary beings. They…
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said the state government may relocate or clear three communities along Kaduna Abuja highway due to activities of informants in the areas. The Communities identified are Rijana, Kateri and Akilibu villages all located along the major highway linking the state and federal capital territory. According to the governor,…
Users of herbal products have been advised to pay keen attention to purity evaluation and be guided by correct dosage. Professor of Biochemistry at the Kwara State University, (KWASU), Malete, Emmanuel Oladipo Ajani gave this advice at the 9th Inaugural Lecture of the institution. Professor Ajani who is also the Dean, Faculty of Pure and…
Kano state government has clarified that the early Tuesday morning explosion in the Sabon Gari area did not occur in a school. The state commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba said the incident happened at an animal feed store opposite the school along Aba Road, Sabon Gari area of Fagge local government. He said while…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq welcomes the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to Ilorin on Monday.
Sokoto state Government has ordered the relaxation of the 24 hour curfew in the state metropolis. This is according to a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information Isa Bajini Galadanci saying the relaxation followed a briefing by the Security Heads to the governor of the state on the return of peace in the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has activated result checker portal for 2022 UTME. The activation was made available after the release of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. JAMB has however, directed candidates to send U-T-M-E-RESULT to 5-5-0-1-9 using the same phone number that was used for JAMB registration 2022 to…
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has imposed 24 hours curfew on Sokoto metropolis. The governor made the announcement during a state broadcast in Sokoto following a violent protest by youths who were agitating for the immediate release of the two suspects arrested in connection with the killing of Deborah Emmanuel for Blasphemy. “Following the…
About Eight Thousand newly intake Students of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, FEDPOFFA have been charged to accord priority to their studies in the institution, respect constituted authority and shun all social vices, so as to excel in their academic pursuit. The Acting Rector, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Dr. Olarongbe Afolabi gave the advice at the 28th…
About Eight Thousand new intake Students of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, FEDPOFFA have been charged to accord priority to their studies in the institution, respect constituted authority and shun all social vices, so as to excel in their academic pursuit. The Acting Rector, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Dr. Olarongbe Afolabi gave the advice at the 28th…
When a job is very lucrative and every Tom, Dick, and Harry has the minimum qualifications for it, it should not come as a surprise when rats and cats show up for the job. This is what is playing out right now in Nigeria. The bar of governance has been so low that everyone thinks…
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Barrister Senior Ibrahim Sulyman as the new Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice for Kwara State, according to a statement on Wednesday. The young, brilliant lawyer was until now the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education in the state. Senior is a 2008 law graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria….
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered cabinet members intending to contest elective offices to resign on or before Monday, the 16th of May, 2022. The directive was sequel to court ruling, affirming section 84(12) of the electoral act. Those affected are Ministers of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio, Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. Science,…
…As Governor Inuwa Describes Former Lagos State Governor As Politician Par Excellence Preparatory to the All Progressives Congress, APC’s presidential primaries, the national leader of the party, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has visited Gombe State to seek for support from delegates and stakeholders as a precursor to actualizing his nomination as the party’s flag bearer….
• conducts journalists round facility • Says project still ongoing, due for delivery in July Kwara State Ministry of Health has refuted the claims that the ongoing renovation at the Lafiagi General Hospital in Edu local government of the state was substandard, saying the claimants were victims of poor information sourcing. The Permanent Secretary in…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been reported to have defected to APC to pick the expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. (APC). Maxilensnews gatherer that a northern group picked the forms on behalf of Jonathan at the International Conference Centre (ICC)…
The People’s Voice Advocacy Network read the news of the shabby condition of the state owned General Hospital Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area, in the recent report made available by a foremost civil society organisation named Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD). We are surprised that despite several millions of public funds reported to have…
My last week column on the tafseer of Mallama Zainab Ja’far Mahmud Adam elicits some reactions. I cannot address all. However, some observed that there seems to be more to be said than what I penned. This is true. You cannot address such contentious issue in just a column or two. I will therefore build…
In obedience to the clarion call of his constituents, the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has obtained an Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to enable him re-contest the seat of Ilesha Gwanara state constituency in the forthcoming general election. The All Progressives Congress, APC State Vice Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday extended its sale of expression of interest and nomination forms by another four days. This was disclosed in a statement by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka. He noted that the exercise had been extended from Friday to Tuesday. In a revised timetable issued by the…
Kwarans have been advised to be wary of self-centered politicians seeking election or re-election at all cost through last minutes empowerment programs and unfeasible campaign promises. This is contained in a press statement by a socio-cultural group in Kwara State, “THE PEOPLE’S PLATFORM” and made available to newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital. The non-partisan…
The National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union(IEDPU), Alhaji Aliyu Otta Uthman,fsi, has rejoiced with Muslim faithfuls all over the world on the occasion of the Eid Fitr, which symbolizes the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Alhaji Uthman,in a statement signed on his behalf by the National Publicity Secretary of the…
When it comes to predicting a collective choice, things are very complex. Unlike objects which cannot modify themselves, consequently we are likely to predict them, humans can respond to the environment and cause self-change in themselves. How this self-change will go is probabilistic rather than highly predictable. This also applies to collective choice. Even to…
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has rejoiced with the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast which would culminate in the celebration of Eidul Fitr tomorrow the 1st of Shawwal, 1443. Engr. Danladi-Salihu who represents Ilesha/Gwanara state constituency also called on the faithful to imbibe the…
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has praised the resilience, commitment, and dedication of Nigerian workers especially those from Kwara on the occasion of International Labour Day. Engr. Danladi-Salihu in a statement noted that the Kwara workforce has proven to be resourceful and industrious thereby contributing immensely to the business…
By Franklin Daniel Perhaps it started long time ago, but at the moment it’s going round on every media that some girls are sleeping with dogs over 1.5 million naira. Maybe it’s a matter of choice, but deep down within all of us we could perceive in such an act something not morally good. Perhaps,…
Nigerians have been advised to re-orientate themselves and join hands with government in tackling insecurity in the country. The Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Al-Hikman University, Ilorin, Professor Abdullateef Oladimeji gave the advice during the maiden Ramadan Lecture organised by Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Ilorin, Kwara State. Professor Abdullateef Oladimeji…
The month of Ramadan is the month of Qur’an. It is conventional to see tafseer (Qur’an exegesis/explanation) being held in mosques, open spaces or any designated venues. In the South of Nigeria, these tafaaseer (plural) are attended by both males and females. In the North, females do attend too but only in some cases. This…
The implication of local government state joint account is that their is denial of funds to explore the Potentials of these local government areas and their natural resources to ignite the development which they yearn for. Professor Abdulrauf Ambali re-echoed this during the 8th Inaugural lecture of the Kwara State University, Malate, entitled, ” Administration…
• Commends President Buhari Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Engr. Jaji Olola Abdulganiyu (MNSE), an indigene of the state, on his appointment as Controller General of Federal Fire Service. In a statement on Tuesday, the Governor said the appointment is well-deserved for an officer who has risen through the ranks and distinguished…
Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend made a personal donation of at least N20m to fast track the take off of the Muhammad Kamaldeen University in Ilorin, calling the project a worthy investment in human capital development and urging wealthy individuals to support it. The university is the initiative of the late Muslim…
The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has joined family, friends, well-wishers and the good people of Ilorin Emirate to celebrate the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on his 82nd birthday anniversary. Engr. Danladi-Salihu in a congratulatory message to the first class Emir described Dr. Sulu-Gambari as a fine…
The homily delivered by Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah on the occasion of 2022 Easter celebration threw a jab at President Buhari’s lackluster administration. This angered the spokespersons to the President and sparked reactions from them. This should be expected—that is what they are paid for. Bishop Kukah is well known within government circle (past and…
Abdullahi Jalaludeen-Kano The Executive secretary of Kano state pilgrims welfare Board Alhaji Mohammad Abba Danbatta says 43,000 Hajj seats have been allocated to Nigeria for this year’s Hajj operations. Mohammad Abba Danbatta stated this while updating Journalists on the 2022 Hajj operations. He said the National Hajj Commission has informed all the state pilgrims board…
Abdullahi Ahmed Kwara State Government has been urged to implement the new retirement age and service years of Sixty-five and forty for teachers in the state. The new President of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS, Kwara State Chapter, Comrade Umar Usman Abdullahi made the call during his inauguration in Ilorin. Comrade…
In its definition, English learning dictionary puts “Abusive” as wrongly, unjust and being physically injurious, characterized by repeated violence. Simply put, relationship is the condition of being related, either in a romantic or sexual involvement. Marriage on the other hand referes to coming together of a man and a woman after a mutual understanding to…
BY AKINWALE GASKIN To those committed to equity and justice, the ongoing argument of whether northern Nigeria should produce Nigeria’s next president, or the president should come from the south, is very troubling, dishonest and fraught with dangers. This argument arrogantly or ignorantly presupposes that we have only two regions in Nigeria. Nothing can be…
Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has sent his warm greetings to Christians as the Christendom celebrates Easter to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Engr. Danladi-Salihu while congratulating the Christian community in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sheu Abdulkadir Yusuf urged the…
By: AbdulMalik Ishowo. The promotion and protection of human rights for all and the rule of law is essential to all citizens and sundry , recognizing that the effective counter terrorism measures and the promotion of human rights are not conflicting goals, but they are complementary and mutually reinforcing. However, the human cost of terrorism…
RE: FRACAS BETWEEN TRICYCLE OPERATORS AND NURTW/RTEAN IN PARTS OF ILORIN. Report of a free for all between Tricycle operators (TOAN), members of National Union of Road Transport workers (NURTW) and Road Transport Employee Association of Nigeria( RTEAN) at Okolowo area of Ilorin was received by the police Command today 14/4/2022 at about 1000hrs. The…
The month of Ramadan is known for worship. Lazy Muslims and worshippers, like this writer, try their utmost to make up for what they had failed to do of worship in the previous months of the year. Lackadaisical Muslims endeavor to devout their precious time to worship in this once-in-a-year month to establish an affinity…
By: Ishowo Malik Ayomide We all understand that in Nigeria we are currently faced with so many challenges, too numerous to mention. One of the major challenges faced in Nigeria is “Poverty”. while some people will say bad leadership, others will say unstable power supply, lack of basic infrastructures, and still others would say poor…
Kwara State House of Assembly has advocated stringent measures against indiscriminate refuse disposal in Ilorin, the state Capital. This was sequel to a Motion on Notice titled ” Need to Curb Use of Road Medians and Walkways as Refuse Dumps in Ilorin Metropolis” sponsored by member representing Share-Oke Ode Constituency, Abdulrazaq Owolabi. Mr Owolabi observed…
ISHOWO-ISIAKA, Adebayo “My father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions” – 1 kings 12:11 The above Biblical quotation defines the unending rivalry between the rich and the poor. There is no way the rich would ever allow the poor to defeat or beat them – both subsist in a…
As a budding political analyst, I’ve followed closely the recent consensus arrangements in Kwara PDP as we head towards 2023 general elections, while I was impressed by the sagacity of the party leaders in ensuring that only the best out of the best have so far been given the tickets, I find it more noteworthy…
As the country is moving closer to electioneering process that would usher in a new government at the center and in most of the states across Nigeria many issues had come up to the national discuss which include the disintegration tendencies, seccessionist agitation from the south, fear that elections may not hold, kidnapping , Fulani…
Sobi FM’s Senior News Editor, Investigative reporter and Fact Checker Dare Akogun alongside five other outstanding journalists across Nigeria have won the journalism fellowship on Trans Fat Free Nigeria campaign, organised by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). Adesola Ikulajolu (ICIR), Temitope Bademosi (TVC), Sunday Elom (Orient Daily Newspaper), Felicia Dairo (Premium Times),…
There are different categories of Muslims. There are Muslims by birth who can only be known as Muslims when they say they are Muslims. One cannot find any trace of Islam on them, even by their names, because they do not bear their Muslim names. This is common among the Yoruba where you see someone…
The House of Representatives has called for the suspension of Hajj Saving Scheme by National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON. In a motion by a member from Katsina State, Aminu Ashiru-Mani, the house of representatives said there is urgent need to investigate the Hajj saving scheme. The lawmaker explained that the scheme was established in…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has sensitized market sellers on the need for peaceful coexistence among themselves and report any problem that may arise, to avoid conflicts. Kwara Commandant of NSCDC, Makinde Iskil Ayinla on Wednesday, at Mandate market, Ilorin urged the people buying and selling, to live in peace and avoid…
It did not come to me as a shock. You shouldn’t expect less when you speak the uncomfortable truth to a corruption ridden government, to a government that does not govern, to a government that only exists in name. I always ask myself if those elected to govern Nigeria are the ones actually ruling us…
By Aminah Salako – Adekunle Nigerian youths have been advised not to celebrate corruption and questionable wealth, but rather be concerned with source of suspicious wealth. The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Command, ACE Atinuke Akinroyeje made the call at a one-day symposium, with the theme: “Say ‘No’ To Get Rich…
As Ramadan 1443 AH fast commences the world over, the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has enjoined Muslims in the state and across Nigeria to maximize the benefits of the Holy month and pray for the country to overcome challenges bedeviling the country. Engr. Danladi-Salihu in a statement issued…
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has announced the commencement of 1443 Ramadan fast urging the people of Ilorin Emirate and environs to take part accordingly,tomorrow (Saturday). Alhaji Sulu-Gambari stated this at his palace , Friday night. He noted that the announcement is in…
By Ishowo Malik Ayomide It’s not longer news that Ramadan will be commencing on the 2nd of April 2022, and if not that day, it might commence on the 3rd of April 2022, it’s due to the moon sight. However, the Holy Month appears to be a Month of blessing, forgiveness and mercy, in which…
The Abuja-Kaduna train bombing is yet another grotesque episode in the series of seemingly unabated attacks. It is apt to conclude that, in Nigeria, “government exists but does not live or lives but does not exist.” However, it is sad that there still exists in Nigeria those who believe government exists and is up to…
The Kwara Progressive Media Organization (KPMO) has observed with concerns the unpatriotic, callous, insensitive and undemocratic call made by some aggrieved members of APC under the leadership of Alhaji Lai Muhammed who are today gathering under Kwara4Kwara for the declaration of state of emergency in Kwara State. It is an unpatriotic attempt to turn a…
Aminah Adekunle The Federal Government has been tasked to initiate appropriate policies, stem corruption, be well- focused and strategic with active private sector participation to harness the huge potentials in agricultural sector. Professor Adesina Yusuf Raji, of Department of History and International Studies and Dean Postgraduate School, Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, made the call at the…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the labour unions and the family of the state council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) chairman Comrade Akinsola Akinwunmi who died in the Kaduna train attack. “I send our heartfelt condolences to the family of the trade union leader as well as the labour communities in…
The Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare full war against terrorists in the country. The lawmakers during plenary discussed the spate of insecurity in the country and the recent attack by bandits on a Kaduna-bound train where travellers were killed, and many others injured. One of the lawmakers, Senator Gabriel Suswam said…
Technical director of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has said he is not under pressure to see the national team through to the world cup scheduled to hold in Qatar later in the year. The Ghana- Nigeria tie ended in an uneventful goalless draw as both sides were guilty of a weary and lack of…
By Ishowo Malik Ayomide Recall that on the 14th of February 2022, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, declared a month strike in government-owned universities in Nigeria. However, since the declaration of the strike, the University teaching staff and students have sat in their various homes pending the time ASUU discontinue the strike. It…
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday has rejected the application for bail filed by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sunday J. Ubua. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on Monday morning, held that the prosecution has placed sufficient materials before the court to warrant the refusal of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has demanded that Western nations provide a fraction of the military hardware in their stock piles to his country and asked whether they were afraid of Moscow. Several countries have promised to send anti-armour and anti-aircraft missiles as well as small arms but Zelenskiy said Kyiv was not getting what it…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two suspected drug traffickers, Elvis Uche Iro, 53-year old and Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian, 42-year old who reportedly excreted 165 wraps of cocaine. They were arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The spokesman for the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, said in Abuja that the…
The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu joins family, friends, political associates, and well-wishers to celebrate the member representing Share/Oke Ode state constituency, Honourable Razaq Olatundun Owolabi who turns a year older today. Engr. Danladi-Salihu in a congratulatory message to the Chairman, House Committee on Health and Environment described Honourable…
APC Convention: Members Break Entrance To Venue Members of the All Progressives Congress who were at the venue of the APC onvention at Eagle Square were seen pushing down the demarcated entrance in attempts to force their way in. In a video posted by @IfedolapoOsun on Twitter, the members eventually fell the demarcation to gain…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) has ordered the deployment of 1,500 of its personnel to enforce hitch-free vehicular movement in Saturday’s national convention of the All Progressives Congress holding at the Eagles Square, Abuja. FRSC is also deploying 35 vehicles, tow trucks, bikes, and ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions in the cordoned areas…
By Sodiq Adebara As the Super Eagles of Nigeria trade tackles with the Black Star of Ghana tomorrow in the first leg of FIFA World playoff 2022 Qatar, Kwara state pillar of sports, Prince Oladimeji Thomson has called on Nigerians in Ghana to come out enmass and cheer the Super Eagles to victory. Prince Thomson…
Summit University Offa, Kwara State has approved the appointment of Professor Musa Abiodun Aibinu as its second substantive Vice Chancellor The appointment was confirmed by the institution to newsmen on Thursday. Prof. Aibunu, is a Professor of Mechatronics Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, becomes the third youngest Vice Chancellor in Nigeria at…
16 LGs get N2.5bn Kwara State Government has received a total inflow of N2,886,631,784.67k as federal allocation for the month of March, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance. The allocation comprises statutory revenue allocation SRA (Gross) of N1,967,500,363.58k; deductions (loans) of N1,268,042,679.71k; SRA (Net) of N699,457,683.87k; Value Added Tax (VAT) of N1,665,520,784.67k; Excess Bank…
Nigerians have been enjoined to regularly engage in sporting activities so as to be physically, morally and emotionally balanced. Head-Teacher, Saint John’s Anglican Public Primary School, Mrs Titilola Fagbenja gave the advice at the Fourth annual inter-house sports of the school in Idofian, Ifelodun local government of Kwara State. Mrs Fagbenja said apart from fun,…
Examination mal-practice is dangerous to the survival of a nation. It needs no definition since we all know it. Only a moron, who is also afflicted with acute insanity, can claim not to know what constitutes examination mal-practice. Do you know why it is natural to know that examination mal-practice is a cheat? It is…
By AKINWALE GASKIN Abuja. The ongoing debate within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over which of the six geo-political zones of Nigeria should produce the party’s next Presidential candidate for the 2023 general election a welcome development and good step in the right direction for which the party should be commended. This is because the…
The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has sent his warm greetings to the member representing Ekiti State Constituency at the Ninth Legislature, Honourable Abolarin Ganiyu Gabriel on his birthday anniversary. Engr. Danladi-Salihu in a congratulatory greeting to the lawmaker described Hon Gabriel as a true progressive who has been…
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis said he’s ready to consider offers for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen but they must start from €100 million. Osimhen is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe following his impressive two seasons with the Italian outfit. The 23-year-old only joined the Parthenopeans in the summer of 2020 for a…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) says it has granted former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, bail. The Commission Chairman , Abdulrasheed Bawa, stated this on Monday in an interview with journalists in Abuja on the sideline of 5th Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIMA). Bawa,…
The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has applauded long jumper Ese Brume over her silver medal win at the just concluded World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Brume leapt a distance of 6.85m to finish in second place in the long jump event behind home girl Ivana Vuleta who won…
As the World commemorates International Day of Forests, expert has called on Federal Government to come up with policies and programmes that will end deforestation. A lecturer in the Department of Forest Management, University of Ilorin, Dr.Tajudeen Amusa, made the call in an exclusive interview with Radio Nigeria correspondent, Lanre Omotoso, on the occasion of…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was on Sunday turbaned the Kaura Kaiama – the defender of Kaiama Emirate – to reward his administration’s developmental strides in the area. The Governor was turbaned alongside Senate President Dr. Ahmad Lawan who bagged the title of Magayaki Kaiama and the senator representing Kwara North Sadiq Suleiman Umar who…
A frontline political leader and one of the lieutenants of Saraki dynasty in Kwara state, Engineer Musa Yeketi has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress. The former PDP stalwart said his decision to leave the PDP for the APC was impelled by the clamour and advise from his constituents. Engineer Yeketi stated this in…
The Presidency has been reported to be monitoring the activities of Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, due to alleged plans to scuttle the forthcoming national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Politics Nigeria gathered. Sources in the Presidency said that El-Rufai’s recent controversial post on the Progressive Governors Forum WhatsApp Platform has put him…
Osinbajo, Emir Of Ilorin Hail AbdulRazaqs as Dr. Alimi is turbaned Mutawali. Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Friday turbaned Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq as the second Mutawali of Ilorin Emirate. The royal turbaning was witnessed by the great and the good of Nigeria and of the Ilorin Emirate, led by Vice President Prof. Yemi…
Bianca, the wife of late Odumegwu Ojukwu, has explained why she slapped Ebele Obiano at the inauguration ceremony of Prof. Charles Soludo. Bianca in an interview with Arise TV on Friday said Ebele Obiano was noticeably absent as the inauguration ceremony started but arrived an hour later. She said: “I did not pay any attention…
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said, on Friday, that Moscow was ready to search for solutions amid negotiations with Ukraine. Putin made this known as he spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the telephone, the AFP reports. He, however, accused Ukrainian authorities of stalling talks by putting forward unrealistic proposals.
The widely circulated memo issued by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has stirred more than the hornet’s nest. It has been a hotly debated topic not only among the Nigerian Muslims, but also among the Pentecostal and non-Pentecostal Christians. The Muslims argue that they have been vindicated. Their allegation of Christianization agenda is…
Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has reacted to the silence on the breach of protocol at his inauguration, attributing the incident to a “personal issue”. The wife of former Governor Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, had slapped Mrs Bianca Ojukwu at the event. In a statement Joe C. Anatune Head, Soludo Media, issued on his…
A serving Senator, Aisha Dahiru popularly known as ” Binani” representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District has declared her intention to contest for Adamawa governorship election in 2023. Binani declared her intention on Monday in Yola. She said “indeed the pressure has become so much in the last couple of months ,that I am forced to…
President Muhammadu Buhari has once again intervened in the uncertainties currently rocking the All progressives Congress, APC. In a letter personally signed by him, addressed to Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State who is also the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, President Buhari said the multiplicity of cases currently rocking the party has the…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can only beat its own excellent record in the delivery of its campaign promises in basic education, healthcare, public funded-safety net programmes, gender mainstreaming and youths empowerment. Speaking before a mammoth crowd at the inauguration of the Prince Sunday Fagbemi-led APC…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), following the expiration of the tenure of the former Board. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the board has Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa as Chairman. Other…
