Politics

A civic advocacy group, One Kwara Agenda, has identified the activities of illegal mining operators as a major driver of the growing insecurity in Kwara State. The group explained that investigations revealed a strong connection between insecurity and communities rich in solid minerals, noting that unchecked mining activities had worsened […]

Thousands of people have been evacuated in the Philippines as the country braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa, which regional authorities have warned could cause “catastrophic” damage. Packing wind gusts of up to 230km/h (143mph), Ragasa is expected to make landfall on Monday over the remote Batanes or Babuyan islands in […]

The Federal Government has warned that it will revoke the contract for the Abuja–Lokoja highway if the contractor handling the project fails to accelerate the pace of work. Minister of Works, David Umahi, issued the warning during an inspection of ongoing reconstruction works on Saturday in Abuja. While commending the […]

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, […]