Politics

  The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has condemned the abduction of 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State and the violent attack on Christian worshippers in Eruku Town, Kwara State. NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, described both incidents as “reprehensible and unacceptable,” stressing that schools […]

  The AutoFest TradeExpo has officially unveiled its Raffle Draw Grand Prize—a custom-built Lexus IS 250 crafted by Mohammed Lexus, boasting enhanced performance, a signature “pops and bangs” exhaust effect, and dramatic fire-spitting capabilities. The reveal drew significant admiration from motorsport lovers, who hailed the vehicle as an outstanding piece […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has conducted a comprehensive sensitisation programme for personnel and trainees of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on the Nigerian Identity Project and the National Values Charter. The exercise, held on Wednesday, is part of NOA’s nationwide efforts to foster patriotism, promote shared values, and enhance […]

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has declared Oke Ero Local Government Area in Kwara State open-defecation free (ODF), marking it the first council in the state to attain this status. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, congratulated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on the achievement, noting […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles under 200ml, set to take effect by December 2025. The move follows a resolution by the Nigerian Senate, which raised concerns over […]

  Britain’s unemployment rate rose to five percent in the third quarter, the highest level since early 2021, official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed Tuesday. The increase from 4.7 percent in the previous quarter exceeded analysts’ expectations of 4.9 percent and comes ahead of the Labour […]

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the multi-storey Oluremi Tinubu Hospital, describing it as a key health infrastructure project under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a statement released on Sunday, the government said construction work on the state-of-the-art hospital, named in honour of Nigeria’s […]

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Kwara State chapter, has commended the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for his exemplary leadership and commitment to fostering peace and unity among residents of the state. In a congratulatory message marking the Emir’s 30th coronation anniversary, the state chairman […]

At least 13 people have been killed and 20 others injured following a car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi, India, on Monday night. The blast, which occurred just before 7 pm local time, is believed to have originated from a Hyundai i20 that had stopped at a […]