Politics

Ilorin — The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition has been officially launched in Kwara State in a move to promote creative writing and youth development. Organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, the globally recognised initiative encourages young people to tackle pressing social issues through storytelling. It also seeks to strengthen critical […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President-elect of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, following his victory in the country’s presidential election. In a statement, Tinubu described the outcome as a clear reflection of the trust and confidence the Beninese people have placed in Wadagni’s leadership and his record […]

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel coalition have agreed to establish a peace monitoring mechanism during ongoing talks in Switzerland aimed at reducing violence in eastern Congo. The negotiations, supported by mediators from the United States and Qatar, are part of renewed efforts […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness as part of efforts to enhance civic education and public reorientation across Nigeria. The Director-General of the agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known while receiving a delegation from She Writes Woman Mental Health Initiative, led by […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting national values, civic education, and national identity, while seeking stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) ahead of the next general elections The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known during a courtesy visit by […]

A youth coalition in Kwara State, Kwara Youth for Good Governance (KYFGG), has declared its support for governorship aspirant Engr. Femi Sanni (Araba), ahead of the state’s next election cycle. The endorsement was announced today, Friday, April 10th, 2026, during a press conference held at Arca Santa Event Place, Ilorin, […]

Nigeria is aiming to reclaim its leadership in the global oil palm market, with plans to lift two million people out of poverty and capture at least 10 percent of the global market share over the next six years. This was announced by the Minister of State for Agriculture and […]

Four children were killed in a stabbing attack at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school in Kampala, Uganda, authorities said. The suspect, a man disguised as a parent, gained access to the school, engaged briefly with the administrator, then locked the gate and attacked children one by one. The […]

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is considering using a consensus approach to select its candidates for the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed by the State Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, during a visit from House of Representatives aspirant Mrs. Florence Oyeyemi, representing the Oke Ero/Isin/Ifelodun […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed all security agencies in the state to operate on red code due to potential unrest in Okpella, Estako East Local Government Area, following last week’s court ruling on the Okuokpellagbe throne. The court had ruled that Lukman Akemokue was removed from the throne […]