Politics

Bangladesh was hit by violent protests on Friday following the death of a prominent student leader, raising fears of further unrest ahead of the country’s national elections scheduled for February. Police and paramilitary forces were deployed across Dhaka and other major cities after overnight demonstrations that saw media offices, political […]

The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has directed BUA Foods to urgently complete its sugar factory in Lafiagi, Kwara State. This instruction came during an inspection of sugar projects across Nigeria. Enoh explained that the directive aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s goal of achieving self-sufficiency […]

The Federal Government has received praise for its policies supporting local industries, particularly the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) lauded the government in a statement signed by its presidential spokesperson, Comrade John Alao. NANS highlighted that despite being a major crude oil producer, Nigeria has […]

President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to pass the State Police Bill into law to strengthen national security. Speaking at the APC caucus meeting at the Presidential Villa, he also urged party leaders to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. Tinubu emphasized the need for […]

Team Kwara, represented by the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has won the 2025 Presidential School Debate Championship in the Junior Secondary School category, marking the state’s fourth consecutive national title. The victory further strengthens Kwara State’s reputation for excellence in basic education. In addition to the national […]

The Kwara State Government has continued technical inspections of potential sites for a proposed solar energy project as part of its ongoing renewable energy initiatives. The inspections aim to assess the technical and environmental suitability of sites to ensure the successful deployment of solar infrastructure, improve power supply, stimulate economic […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has taken the lead in ensuring Nigerians understand and trust the country’s ongoing tax reforms, describing effective communication as essential for successful policy implementation. At the inauguration of the Joint Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms for Public Awareness and Sensitisation, the Director-General […]

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a $35 billion natural gas agreement with Egypt, describing it as the largest gas deal in Israel’s history, as the United States intensifies efforts to bring the two leaders together for talks. In a televised address on Wednesday, Netanyahu stated that the […]

The Kwara State Government has unveiled a comprehensive 2026 Action Plan aimed at accelerating economic growth, strengthening service delivery, and improving the welfare of residents across the state. The plan, which was presented at a stakeholders’ meeting on Ease of Doing Business in Ilorin, outlines key reform pillars including the […]

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed that it provides arms to trained vigilante groups working alongside security agencies in Kwara State as part of efforts to combat terrorism, banditry and other criminal activities, particularly in hard-to-reach terrains. The confirmation was contained in a statement by the […]