October 6, 2025

Cerebral Palsy Day; Parents lament stigmatisation of victims in Kwara Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Parents of children living with cerebral palsy in Kwara State have lamented societal stigma against and neglect of their wards. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of this year’s Cerebral Palsy Day in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday, the…

  In a decisive move to tackle the rising security Challenges in the state, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has vowed to put an end to illegal mining and banditry in the state. The Governor made this declaration today during a visit to Isanlu-Esa in Yagba West Local Government Area, which was recently…

  The Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ladoke Akintola University of Science and Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Nigeria has invited an erudite, globally renowned scholar, Emeritus Professor Olugbemiro Jegede as the Guest Speaker of the First public lecture of the centre. Emeritus Professor Jegede, the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)…

The Federal Government on Monday berated the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN) for holding the whole country to ransom over a minor labour dispute, that would have been amicably settled. The government said the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery is a national asset that must be supported to function and…

  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday, visited Isanlu-Esa in Yagba West Local Government Area with a firm resolve to stamp out criminal activities in the area. The visit followed recent cases of kidnapping and killings along Okunran, Okoloke, and Isanlu-Esa communities, which have heightened tension in Yagba West Local Government Area….

Jagunmolu to Kwarans: Don’t lose hope in govt on security challenges Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Jagunmolu and Asiwaju of Igbomina, Alhaji Chief (Dr) Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji, has expressed optimism that the rising insecurity in parts of Kwara State would not overwhelm the state. He identified the incidences of banditry and kidnapping for ransom as a…

NGO Empowers 20 Young Women in Kwara with Business, Digital Skills Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A non-profit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI), has empowered 20 young women from underserved communities in Kwara State through its flagship programme, SheGrows Digital Bootcamp. The 10-week bootcamp, which came to an end with a graduation ceremony,…

MAMA’S WORK PROGRESS ☝️ MAMA IRUVUCHEBA: FROM SORROW TO SMILES , A STORY OF DIVINE TURNAROUND The story of Mama Iruvucheba is one that stirs the heart a journey that began in deep sorrow but has now become a testament to faith, compassion, and divine intervention. For over 28 years, Mama, a humble and resilient…

  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on residents of the state to strengthen collaboration with security agencies by providing credible intelligence that will help in winning the ongoing fight against criminal elements in the state. The Governor made the call over the weekend during a stopover at Gegu community, Kogi Local…

Attacks: Kwara APC Elders Caucus Mourns Victims, Hails Gov’s Strides Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the victims of violent attacks in parts of Kwara North and Kwara South Senatorial Districts. The Forum commiserated with the families of the victims, particularly the people of…