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Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as “a disgrace to democratic ideals” and worse than any military regime Nigeria has ever experienced. El-Rufai made the remarks when he hosted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who paid him a solidarity visit at the […]

The Presidency has dismissed former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claim that President Bola Tinubu is plotting a “life presidency,” describing the remark as baseless and politically motivated. El-Rufai, who recently alleged that the administration was centralising power and could attempt to extend Tinubu’s tenure beyond constitutional limits, made the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday paid glowing tribute to his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marked her 65th birthday, describing her as his confidant, counsellor, and unwavering anchor through decades of political and personal trials. In a heartfelt message, the President hailed the First Lady’s “quiet strength and […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), representing President Bola Tinubu. The high-level gathering opens on Monday and will run until September 28. On arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Shettima was received by the […]

The Kwara State Government has pledged fair consideration for residents of communities affected by the proposed Kwara Smart City Project, promising adequate compensation and protection of cultural heritage. The assurance was given during a meeting in Ilorin with representatives of the Alalubosa community in Ilorin East Local Government. The Commissioner […]

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has emphasized the crucial role of family stability in enhancing national security and upholding moral values. Speaking at the opening of Haske Biyu 2025 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Issa-Onilu described the family as […]

The Kwara State Education Trust Fund (Kwara-ETF) has awarded its first set of scholarships to 12 outstanding pupils from public schools, covering the full cost of their secondary education. The beneficiaries were selected after a series of rigorous screening stages that began with 640 pupils, narrowed to 180, then 36, […]

France has suspended its counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali and expelled two Malian diplomats following the arrest of a French envoy in Bamako. The expelled officials were given until Saturday to leave the country, in a move that escalates tensions between the two nations. Mali had earlier declared five French embassy […]

The First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum, Ambassador Professor Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has distributed school sandals to students in public schools across the three senatorial districts of the state. The distribution, held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Office of the First Lady […]