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Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has warned that the proposed state police system may fail if it is not backed by adequate funding and financial independence. Speaking during an interview today on State Police, he said a poorly funded police force could become vulnerable to influence from politicians, wealthy individuals, […]

Australia and India have signed an agreement that will allow the export of Australian uranium to support India’s civilian nuclear energy programme. The deal was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Melbourne, where he held talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The agreement provides for long-term […]

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the mental health and well-being of persons with disabilities through inclusive policies and programmes that encourage dignity, equal opportunities, and social inclusion. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, committed during the 2026 World Mental Health Day celebration […]

The Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), Kwara State Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Nigeria Police Force to improve security across the state. The assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the association’s leadership to the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, […]

Two people have been killed in a road crash involving a truck and a commercial bus along the Ogbere–J4 corridor in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the accident occurred around 5:10 a.m. on Thursday at Ogbere Junction and involved a Mack truck and a Peugeot J5 […]

Kwara State Commissioner for Youth Development, Ambassador Ndanusa Usman Shehu, has called on young people in the state to acquire practical skills and take advantage of available empowerment opportunities to improve their livelihoods. Speaking on a radio programme in Ilorin, Ndanusa praised the state government’s youth-focused initiatives, saying they provide […]

The Kwara State Government has sensitised women farmers and small business owners across local government areas involved in the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project on the use of climate-smart agricultural technologies. The workshop, held in Ilorin, focused on climate change, emerging agricultural innovations, and ways to improve farmers’ resilience, […]

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has announced that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has been increased to N100,000 following a review of military welfare by the Federal Government. Musa, who spoke in an interview, said soldiers previously earned about N49,000 monthly before the adjustment. He, however, noted […]