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Green Africa Youth Initiative is a NGO focused on promoting entrepreneurship spirit and goals of entrepreneurs in Africa. In taking a lead in this course, we are organizing the maiden edition of GAYI Entrepreneurship Summit 2021. The Summit is focused on giving young minds the needed information they need to make way for success in…

The Senate has approved $1.5billion and €995million external loan requests by President Muhammadu Buhari. The approval was sequel to the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts presented by its Chairman, Sen. Clifford Ordia (PDP-Edo) during plenary. The president had in May 2020 sent a letter to the senate…

The Emir of Ilorin, Mai Martaba, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has appointed Professor Badmas Olanrewaju Yusuf as the Chairman of the National Hijrah Ummatul -Islamiyyah, Kwara State Chapter. Yusuf replaces the former chairman of the association, Justice Abdulkadir Orire who died recently. A statement signed by the association’s secretary, Imam Abubakar says :”The cleric’s appointment is…

The Senate, on Tuesday, has ordered investigation into assault allegations leveled against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar in a petition received by the red chamber. The Petition was brought to the floor by Senator Istifanus Gyang (PDP, Plateau North). The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, referred the petition to the Senate…

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over “the sudden and tragic death of President Idriss Deby of Chad on the front line, fighting against rebel soldiers.” Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, President Buhari said: “I’m deeply shocked and devastated by the sudden death of Idriss Deby on the battle front to defend the sovereignty…

Kwara State Government on Tuesday began the induction of at least 130 health workers who were recently recruited into the state civil service, a step meant to improve patient-to-health giver ratio and better medical service delivery in the state. “We have recruited at least 90 nurses, 19 doctors and at least 20 other allied workers….

Kwara State Government has been urged to put in place appropriate Price Control Mechanism to halt perennial hike in prices of food items and other essential commodities in the state. This followed a Motion on Notice entitled ” Need to Control High Cost of Food Items in Kwara State” raised by a member representing Kaiama-Kamanje-Wajibe…

According to Aljazeera the son of the deceased President General Mahtama Kaka has been appointed by the military council as the new Interim Chadian leader . The national army of Chad read on national radio, “the newly re-elected President Idriss Déby has died of wounds he received while commanding his army in battles against rebels…

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has agreed to implementat financial autonomy for state legislative and judiciary institutions by May 2021. Chairman of the NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi gave the assurance after a meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari at the Statehouse. Fayemi maintained that the Governors forum has never…

The University of Abuja has insisted that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, lacked constitutional power to admit students into universities, noting that JAMB is only a regulatory body. This was as the university denied last week’s allegations by JAMB that it was engaging in “Illegal admissions”, outside the constitutional provisions. Quoting the relevant…

It has come to the notice of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zone C (South East), a social media report in a junk online blog (Everydaynews), purporting the split of NUJ into two. Our investigation shows that Petrus Obi, who runs the blog, which he has turned into an instrument of blackmail since his…

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Tottenham after just 17 months in charge. The Portuguese replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs manager in November 2019 and guided the club to sixth in the Premier League last season. They are currently seventh, having picked up two points from their past three league games, and were knocked out…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised alarm about the emergence of some fake Twitter accounts masquerading as a genuine Twitter handle of the Executive Chairman, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa. Some of the fake Twitter accounts include @AbdurasheedBawa, @AbdulrBawa and @AbdulRashidBawa1. One of the fake Twitter handles: @AbdulRashidBaw1, which was created in February following…

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over the crisis that rocked the Northwest Zonal Congress in Kaduna last week. The suspension was contained in a letter issued to the former Kano Central Senator by a faction of the party signed by its Secretary, H. A. Tsanyawa….

People in the Eastern flank of Sokoto State and other parts of Sokoto state who have been inundated by the violence of cross border marauders have again been advised by Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to shed their lethargy and provide timely as well as actionable intelligence to security operatives in order to checkmate the activities…

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has expressed readiness to stage a nationwide peaceful protest on April 19 to further push home its demand for financial autonomy for the judiciary. This threat contained in a circular obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, dated April 16 and signed by the Deputy…

Ghanaian actress Rosemond Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo, has been sentenced to three months in prison for posting a naked photo of herself on social media beside her son. She broke down in tears after the judge read out the sentence in the court in the capital, Accra. In the photo, posted last July…

Kano Pillars Football Club has officially signed a short-term deal with four-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Kano Pillars. The club in a statement by its Media Officer, Rilwan Malikawa, on Friday said Musa signed the short term deal at the club’s secretariat on Thursday. Shortly after signing the deal, the Super Eagles captain…

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has asked Oduduwa Republic agitators to enlist their plans for Muslim children and women in the proposed Oduduwa Republic. MURIC also wants to know if there is any provision for civil shariah which “Yoruba Muslims have been demanding for ages.” The Islamic group said it was drawing the attention of…

I was in Briniwa—a local government in Jigawa State—on Tuesday evening at sun set. This was when the Muslims who started Ramadan on Tuesday were breaking their fast. Suddenly I saw a mustered group of people at a spot. Initially I was fear stricken being a Nigerian in Nigeria as many evil thoughts crossed my…

The House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary said it will engage the Nigerian Governor’s Forum and relevant stakeholders to ensure judicial financial autonomy. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Luke Onofiok, made this known during a meeting with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Abuja. JUSUN commenced a nationwide strike on Monday, April…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said the administration looks forward to signing a new memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian Navy to renew the partnership between the military institution and the International Aviation College Ilorin. The Governor regretted that the MOU the Navy signed before his assumption of office was “abused”, saying his…

The Police Command in Niger has paraded one Umar Jibril, for allegedly killing a muslim cleric he claimed was his wife’s lover. Jibril, a resident of Enagi village, in Edati Local Government of the state, was arrested on Tuesday, according to Mr Adamu Usman, the Niger Police commissioner. Usman told the News Agency of Nigeria…

Ogo Ilorin, a socio-cultural association has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, the Ilorin Emirate Islamic Council led by the Chief Imam, Dr Muhammad Bashir Imam Solihu and the entire Muslim Ummah on the commencement of Ramadan fast 1442AH. National President of the Association, Alhaji Murtadha Babanbariga in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen enjoined…

Paris St Germain (PSG) reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich, on Tuesday, as they progressed on away goals. This was after a 3-3 aggregate result in a thriller that was on a knife edge until the final whistle. Bayern striker, Eric Choupo-Moting scored the only goal before…

Twenty-four hour curfew has been imposed on Nyuwar, Jessu and Yolde communities in the Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe state with immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who made the announcement, said the decision followed the violence that erupted in the communities. This was contained in a statement…

A court in the United Arab Emirates has jailed a woman for three months after she was found guilty of looking through her husband’s phone without his knowledge. The woman’s husband filed a lawsuit against her, accusing her of violating his privacy, and she was put on trial. A court in Ras Al Khaimah –…

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday welcomed the beginning of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan marking the commencement of 30 days of fasting. In a message to the nation to mark the occasion, Buhari prayed to Allah to accept “our sacrifices and increase the unity, solidarity, peace and prosperity of the nation.” Buhari, according to a statement…

As Ramadan fast begins across the globe, the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has felicitated with the Muslim faithful calling on them to be steadfast and support the government with prayers. Rt Hon Danladi-Salihu in his felicitation message to the Muslims reminded them to use the opportunity of the blessed…

The Sultan Of Sokoto and the President of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alh. Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday April 13 as the first day of Ramadan. Maxilensnews gathered that Sultan of Sokoto announced the sighting of the new crescent, Monday evening in Sokoto at a public address, saying that the new moon was…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Muslims on the dawn of another Ramadan (fast), calling it a renewed opportunity for the faithful to seek God’s forgiveness and recommit to the ideals of Islam. “I join the Muslim community, especially in Kwara State, to thank the Almighty Allaah for another opportunity to witness another Ramadan….

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in North Central State of Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue States and the FCT to unite and work together as the success of the party in the next national elections depends on its ability to win across the North…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslims to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that…

By Lukmon Tajuddeen The government of Nigeria through its various laws and agencies ensures the supervision and regulation of businesses in the country. This is to ensure the ease of doing business for investors, entrepreneurs, business-oriented persons as well as safeguarding the interests of the customers. For almost two decades the country’s supervision agencies of…

National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide industrial action. This comes 10 days after the doctors commenced the strike, leaving many patients unattended across various government-owned hospitals in the country. NARD President, Dr Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, confirmed the suspension of the strike to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja.

Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, recently rated the second best university in Nigeria, has been thrown into darkness, due to N29 million debt being owed the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC). The electricity company has cut off power supply to the University since the end of February, 2021. The University cannot even boast of generator…

By Abubakar Umar The Physical Planning Authority PPA as disassociated self from giving approval for constructing a Mosque Umul Hairat memorial central mosque located beside Catholic Dioses Church at Tanke Junction area of Ilorin the Capital of Kwara State. General Manager of the Kwara State Physical Planning Authority, TPL Sikiru Abiodun Oyinloye denied the involvement…

Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr Muhammed Bagega has ordered full scale investigation into the Share/Kang­e/Sagbe conflict. A statement by the spokesperson, Ajayi Okasanmi says men from the Squadron Fifteen Mobile Force along with other sister security agencies have restored calm at the warring communities. The statement also confirmed the death of one Azeez Shuaib…

Here we are again, it is knocking at our doors. The august visitor which comes once in a year. Whenever it comes, it is never in a hurry to leave. He makes sure he spends 29 days with us, it may choose to make it 30 days. This I think is based on the arrangement…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Governing Councils of five federal universities in Nigeria. They are: University of Ibadan (UI) University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) University of Lagos (UNILAG) Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife and Maritime University in Delta. The approval is contained in a statement by Mr Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary, Federal…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked rumour making round that the late official driver to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Sa’idu Afaka, was detained or tortured by the service before his death. A statement by Dr Peter Afunanya, DSS Public Relations Officer on Thursday in Abuja, said that reports in some section of the…

No fewer than 80 inmates who escaped from a correctional facility in Owerri, Imo State have returned to the Prison. A source said, “About 17 of them returned on Tuesday and on Wednesday, we saw more than 20 returning back. But they are mainly those on awaiting trial, those who have less prison term and…

As the month of Ramadan is fast approaching, the Chairman, BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu has warned its dealers against the hike of commodities prices, threatening to withdraw the dealership license of anyone found hiking prices of the commodities. Rabiu also assured that there would be no hike in the prices of products from…

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that the state government will soon secure the freedom of the abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka in the Igabi Local Government Area. He stated this on Wednesday while receiving five of the 39 students abducted by bandits who invaded the school on March…

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN and Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi on Wednesday decorated the new acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, with his new rank in the State House, Abuja. This followed the approval of Usman Baba’s appointment as acting IGP by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Recalls that Minister of…

The Kwara State Civil Service Commission has announced vacancies for applicants into various ministries, departments and agencies in the state. The Permanent Secretary of the commission, Mal. Jiya Goshi stated that the application portal kwaracscjobportal.com will be opened from Friday April 9th to Sunday April 18th 2021. According to the release, applications are expected to…

The newly appointed Ag. Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, holds a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and a BA (ED) in Political Science from the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) and Bayero University, Kano respectively. He is a member of Course 22/2014, a fellow of National Defence College and a member of the International…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the Deputy Inspector-General, DIG, Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP. Details soon…

Honourable Sulaiman Lere is dead. Sulaiman Lere, aged 53, from Lere federal constituency in Kaduna State died on Tuesday morning, according to sources. Details is still sketchy over his death, but Maxilensnews gathered that he died after a brief illness at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, in Kaduna.

On Monday, many Christians celebrated Easter with their loved ones in their homes, the story was however different for Mr. Peter Onyiuke who celebrated Easter in the custody of the police at Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja, following his arrest a week ago allegedly on the instruction of the chairman of the Code of Conduct…

The proscribed Indigenious People of Biafra (IPOB) has Refutes claim  by police that it is  responsible for Monday’s attacks on Imo Police Command and Correctional Centre where hundreds of inmates were freed. IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary Emma Powerful said the attacks were not carried out by operatives of Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to…

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says operatives of the Eastern Security Network carried out Monday in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The IGP condemned the alleged act by the security arm of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. IPOB has since denied being behind the attacks. Adamu stated this in a statement signed by…

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kwara State has arrested four persons in connection with the death of a woman. According to the spokesperson of the command, Mr Babawale Afolabi, the deceased, Aishat Sanni, a Fulani woman, was reported missing on April 2, 2021 by Secretary of Fulani association in Esie and Ijan,…

There is palpable tension in Imo State following the murder of seven traders of northern extraction. It was gathered that the victims were killed in separate shooting incidents in Orlu town and Umuaka in Njaba Local Government Area between Friday and Saturday. Narrating the incident to newsmen, an eyewitness, Harisu Umaru Ishiaku, said that the…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has felicitated with the new Kiwazi of Wazibe, Hon Alhaji Ahmed Ibn Muhammad. Rt Hon Danladi-Salihu while speaking at the coronation ceremony of the thirteenth Kiwazi of Wazibe in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state expressed confidence that the former lawmaker would use his…

The Islamic Development Bank, IsDB, and the Lives and Livelihood Fund, LLF, have released N74 million to support the Kano state government for the purchase of vaccines and other consumables for Mass Livestock Vaccination in the state. A statement by the Project Communication Specialist, Ameen Yassar indicates that the Islamic Solidarity Fund, ISFD, the poverty…

In the next coming weeks, the people of Baruten Local Government will benefit more from infrastructural projects of the Kwara State Government. The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Yakubu Danladi-Salihu dropped this hint while speaking at a book launch titled “Okuta: A Historical Perspective” and Palace Renovation Appeal Fund held in Okuta,…

Kano High Court Sitting In Bichi Presided by over Justice Sanusi Ado Maaji has restrained Ado Bayero Royal City Trust Fund from taking over Darmanawa layout Eid Ground . In an interim injunction obtained by the plaintiffs, the court has restrained the defendants either by their agents privies or any other person by whatever name…

A Kano High Court sitting in Bichi presided  over by Justice Sanusi Ado Maaji has restrained Ado Bayero Royal City Trust Fund from taking over Darmanawa layout Eid Ground . In an interim injunction obtained by the plaintiffs, the court has restrained the defendants either by their agents privies or any other person by whatever…

By Lanre Omotoso As Christians around the world celebrate Easter, they have been urged not to be carried away with merry making but to reflect on their way of life. Pastor Ademola Olawuyi of The Maker’s Porch Ministries International, made the appeal in an exclusive interview with correspondent Lanre Omotoso in Ilorin. Pastor Olawuyi said…

Yinka Odumakin, a popular Yoruba activist who was spokesman of Afenifere, Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, is dead. Details of his death are still sketchy, but it’s been rumoured in some quarters that he died from Covid-19 complications. Odumakin was renowned for his key role in the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought the regime of General…

The Nigerian Airforce has issued a disclaimer on the claim of Bokoharam sect to have shut down its Alfa Jet. A statement issued by NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet partly reads; the attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to some videos being circulated on Social Media, as well as media…

By Fatihat Olaitan Muslim Leaders have been advised to use their platforms to preach brotherhood and peaceful coexistence among one another. Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq gave the advice while declaring the Eight Triennial Council Congress of Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria, Northern States Council open in Ilorin. Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq who was represented by…

Boko Haram Terrorists has claimed that it shot down the Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet Aircraft (NAF475) that has been declared missing and later confirmed crashed by the Air Force authorities, since Wednesday. Spokesperson of Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet in a statement early Friday, said that intelligence report indicated that the warplane…

We live in a country where religion occupies a ‘hallowed’ place in the hearts of its citizens. However, the paradox is that religion has not reflected in most of our dealings. We cheat, we envy, we steal and loot and embezzle, and we maim and kill innocent people and destroy their property. Worst still, atrocities…

Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has felicitated with the Christian faithful on the occasion of Easter celebration. Rt. Hon. Danladi-Salihu in his Easter message called on Christians to continue to uphold everything Jesus Christ symbolized such as love, peace, tolerance, forgiveness, sacrifice and unity. “I felicitate with all Christian faithful…

A new Zonal Head has been appointed for the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.He is Chief Detective Superintendent Usman M. Muktar. Detective Superintendent Muktar takes over the Zone from Chief Detective Superintendent Oseni Kazeem Oluwasina who has now been redeployed to Makurdi Office of the Commission as the new…

As Christians around the world commemorate the Holy week, they have been given assurance that they will soon overcome every challenges facing them. Bishop, Diocese of Igbomina Anglican Communion, Kwara State, Right Reverend Emmanuel Adekola gave the assurance in an exclusive interview with Lanre Omotoso to commemorate the Holy week. Bishop Adekola said Holy week…

In preparation for the 2021 Hajj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says arrangements have been concluded to administer the first dose of COVID-19 Astrazeneca vaccine on the 2021 intending Pilgrims from the State. In a statement, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Barrister AbdulGaniyu Ishola Ahmed said that the vaccination…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Christians on the occasion of Easter celebrations, calling it an auspicious moment for Kwarans to “renew our hope, embrace one another and purposefully forge ahead with unity in diversity”. “I rejoice with Christians, especially in Kwara State, on the commemoration of the historic travails and ultimate triumph of…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the coup attemp in Niger Republic, saying “any illegal effort to depose a democratically elected government is not only despicable, but also unacceptable to democratic governments around the world.” Speaking in a telephone conversation with Mahamadou Issoufou, his counterpart and outgoing President on the situation in Niger Republic, President Buhari…

The Federal Government has appealed to Resident Doctors to suspend the nationwide strike they earlier threatened to embark on. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, made the appeal at a conciliatory meeting with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Wednesday in Abuja. Maxilensnews reported that NARD had threatened to embark…

The Presidency has said that it was not necessary for President Muhammadu Buhari to transfer power to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, while he is away for medical attention abroad. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stated this on Tuesday. He explained that President Buhari has not…

The Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Senator Oyelola Ashiru, visited Owa Kajola Community, the host town of Owu Waterfalls for an on-the-spot assessment of ongoing projects and for community interactions. In his address, the Senator charged the host community to be warmth and accommodating to visitors, adding that, the host community should showcase the…

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says he meant to call for the recruitment of 50 thousand youths into the Nigerian military, not the 50 million he had earlier said. Maxilensnews reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Monday at a colloquium to celebrate his 69th birthday in Kano called for…

NSCDC Arrests 55 Year Old Man for Raping Minor iIn Ilorin. The kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a 55year old man Abdulraheem Jimoh for allegedlly defiling a 12yr old minor Halimat Musa at mayegun area of alagbado ilorin kwara state. The NSCDC public relation officer in the…

Kwara State Government on Monday condemned reports of assault on medical personnel in the state by some patients or their relatives, saying such behaviour will not be tolerated under whatever guise. Speaking on _The Platform_ , a state government’s accountability programme on Radio Kwara Midland 99.1 FM in Ilorin, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor…

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command has paraded a 26 years old man Obofe Michael for allegedlly intimidating and physically assaulting Dr Shuaib Abdulrahman of No. 20 Zone D, Gaa-Araromi, Agbabiaka, llorin Kwara State. This was contained in a press statement released by the Public Relations Officer, PRO, NSCDC, kwara State…

The Nigerian Union of Teachers Kwara state wing has commended the state government for the transparent and thorough manner with which it has conducted the ongoing recruitment of teachers for primary and secondary schools Int eh state. In a statement jointly signed by the state chairman of the Union Comrade  chief Olú Adewara and Acting…

About 255 stranded Nigerians have returned to the country from Saudi Arabia. This was announced by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Monday. The returnees will proceed on quarantine at the Federal Capital Territory Hajj camp for 14 days in line with the reversed COVID-19 protocols by the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19. Earlier in…

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in protecting the environment and combating climate change and environmental challenges in the Middle East region by planting 50 Billion Trees. To this end the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced two green initiatives. In a statement by the Green Saudi Initiative, in  Abuja , the step is aimed to…

Son of former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) Adewale Laloko has said that his father Kashimawo Laloko’s death wasn’t not caused by Covid-19. According to the deceased son, Adewale, his father died on Sunday night. He said his father, 76, died in Lagos, after a brief illness. “My father’s death was not…

Resident Doctors has declared that it will embark on nation wide strike indefinitely. According to the umbrella body of resident doctors the strike will commence from 1st of April, if the federal government fails to meet its demands. This was the outcome of the association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on Saturday March 27…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu says the Ninth Assembly will continue to empower the people especially those at the grassroots level to make life more meaningful to them. Engineer Danaladi-Salihu stated this at the Empowerment program organized by Honourable Razak Owolabi Olatunde, member representing Share/Oke Ode constituency at the Ninth…

Law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria has kicked against the decision of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to rake up internally-generated revenue of N54.49 million. The issue stems from a recent decision of the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to offer admission to the NOUN law graduates for Bar Part…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos Chapter has elected new executive committee members. The Chapter re-elected Debo Oshundun of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as the new chairman while Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu of Sports Ville returned elected as the Vice Chairman. Mr. Bunmi Ogunyale of The Sun newspaper also returned elected as the Chapter’s…

As the world commemorates Palm Sunday, Christians have been urged to always humble themselves as exemplified by Jesus Christ. Pastor in charge of Saint John’s Anglican Church, Idofian, Ifelodun local government of Kwara State, Canon Paul Falusi gave the advice in an exclusive with Lanre omotoso. Canon Falusi said humility of Jesus Christ made Him…

In a bid to ensure seamless operation of the newly built Radio Kwara-3 FM Station in Okuta, Baruten LGA, the Kwara State Government has purchased new vehicle for the radio station.

The 35th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition has ended in Kano with Muhammad Auwal Gusau from Zamfara State emerging best in the male category while Nusaiba Shu’aibu Ahmed from Kano State took the first position in the female category,the two overall winners each received a cash prize of N2.5 million from Kano State Government. In his…

Dozens of people have been reported killed by security forces in Myanmar, as activists say it is the deadliest day since last month’s military takeover. No fewer than people have been reported dead, including children, by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) as of early evening local time. The lethal crackdown came as protesters…

It is an honour to chair an auspicious occasion like this. It’s a rare opportunity to stand in this hallowed place where Sir Ahmadu Bello, the late Sardauna of Sokoto, lived. The Sardauna was more than just the premier of the Northern region, he stood among the founding fathers of our great country. The nation-building…

The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, HYPPADEC has assured host communities of its readiness to attain the mandate given to it by the Federal Government. The Managing Director of HYPPADEC, Alhaji Abubakar Yelwa gave this assurance when the Governing Council of the Commission paid familiarization tour to all the Riverine communities in Kwara. Alhaji…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council has commended the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Salihu, for appointing its members as his Chief Press Secretary. The State NUJ made the commendation in a congratulatory message jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Mall Umar Abdulwahab and Deacon…

Today, I will be narrating to us the beautiful story of Abdullah bin al-Mubarak—Allahu Akbar. Those who know this great man and are familiar with his story will understand why I mentioned his name and then magnified the Name of Allah. Ibn Mubarak is an embodiment of piety. In other words, he is a role…

A High Court sitting in Akwa Ibom State has sentenced a professor of soil science at the University of Calabar, Peter Ogban, to three years correctional facility for falsification of election results. Prof. Ogban was the returning officer in the senatorial election in Akwa Ibom North-West in 2019. The university Don was also accused of…

Kwara State House of Assembly, has screened and confirmed Commissioner nominees forwarded to it by the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. This was part of the resolutions of the House read by the Speaker, Rt Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu at the floor during the plenary. Those screened and confirmed are Aliyu Muhammad Saifudeen; Kaiama, Raji Razaq;…

The Presidency has said that there is no rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as reported by a national daily. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. The statement read in part: “The President and the…

The Kwara State Police Command has Confirmed the abduction of three veterinary doctors in Elega Village via Kpanpo along Eyenkurin/Ogbondoroko road, in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. Confirming the abduction to journalists in Ilorin, Police Public Relations Officer, Ajayi Okasanmi, said the incident occurred on the 22nd of March, 2021, when five heavily…

By Abubakar Umar As the world celebrates international day for Tuberculosis today, Medical expert has advised Nigerians to always go for medical check up to know their Tuberculosis, TB status. The programme manager  tuberculosis and leprosy unit, Kwara State, Dr Muhammed oyeniyi Abdulrasheed gave the advice in an interview with Abubakar Umar, in llorin. Dr…

Lanre Omotosho Nigeriangovernment has been urged to put necessary measures in place in the area of Information and Communication Technology so as not to be found wanting in the digital world. Dean, Faculty of Communication and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Professor Rasheed Jimoh gave the advice in an exclusive interview with correspondent Lanre Omotoso….