July 2025

The Malaria Consortium, an international non-governmental organisation, has partnered with the Kogi Government to launch a Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme in the state. Some journalists, officials of Kogi Ministry of Health and Malaria Consortium, after a Media Parley in Lokoja on Wednesday Mr Andrew Okwulu, State Project Manager of Malaria Consortium, disclosed this at…

  Protect the Child Foundation (PTCF), has called on religious leaders on the need to preach against SGBV and stigmatization of survivors, integrate SGBV prevention in marriage counselling. A nonprofit and non-governmental organization (NGO) with the support of the French Embassy Fund made the call during separate advocacy visits by the organization under its Project…

KWSG recertifies 12 transport operators Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Government has renewed certificates of operation for 12 private motor parks within Ilorin metropolis after satisfying basic requirements in transportation system and environmental protection standards. The parks are the Ilorin Emirate Transport Service; KASMAG Line; Success Express Transport Service; RASYAU Travel & Tours Ltd;…

Insecurity: 20 suspects arrested in fresh security operations in Kwara ▪︎ Suspects moved to Abuja Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin More than 20 individuals, including suspected gun runners and their logistics supporters, have been arrested in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State following a renewed security crackdown on criminal elements in the area, according to…

50th Anniversary: UNILORIN Honours 65, Urges Stronger Alumni Support Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The University of Ilorin has honoured 65 of its distinguished alumni and benefactors in a colourful ceremony that formed part of activities marking the institution’s 50th Anniversary. The event, held on Wednesday at the University Auditorium, Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, was…

  President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in Nigeria, as it is the only way to build the nation. He said there is no two ways about it: real growth and development cannot happen in a nation without significant investments. He criticised the tendency of…

  In a thrilling encounter on Monday at Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, Jordan Football Academy (Jordan FA) reclaimed top spot in the Afriskaut Elite Super League’s second round, with a 4–2 win over FA Bako. The victory pushed Jordan FA to 17 points, placing them ahead of Reigner FC and FC Bako on the table. Ahmed…

  In a thrilling encounter on Monday at Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, Jordan Football Academy (Jordan FA) reclaimed top spot in the Afriskaut Elite Super League’s second round, with a 4–2 win over FA Bako. The victory pushed Jordan FA to 17 points, placing them ahead of Reigner FC and FC Bako on the table. Ahmed…

2027: ADC’ll drastically reduce petroleum prices – Bolaji Abdullahi * urges Nigerians to support party Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has called on the electorate to rally round the party to win the 2027 general elections, assuring them that prices of petroleum…

  The Alumni Association of the National Institute, Lagos (AANI), has paid its respects to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a stalwart leader who left an enduring legacy on Nigeria’s history. In a statement signed by Omoba Tunde Ajibulu, Publicity Secretary of AANI Lagos, on Tuesday, the association praised the former President’s…