June 17, 2026

Kwara Gov launches environmental sustainability club in schools * Tasks students on tree planting Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has implored school children across the state to embrace agriculture and see it as a catalyst of promoting food security and creating wealth. He also encouraged them and the entire residents to…

  The 17th prosecution witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering case filed against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others, said on Wednesday that the former governor was not involved in any of the property transactions before the court. The witness, Shehu Bello Bala, told the court, while being…

Education Provost Opens Doors for Collaboration, Unveils Plans Determined to reposition the Federal College of Education, Okene, for academic excellence, the institution’s Provost, Dr. Ibrahim Ismaila Mosimabale, has reiterated the college’s open-door policy for partnerships with development-focused organisations and well-meaning individuals. The Provost gave this assurance during a courtesy visit by the Progressive Ladies of…

NCS Backs Multi-Agency Drive Against Drug Abuse in Kwara Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking through stronger collaboration with stakeholders, as it joined other security agencies and development partners at a conference on substance abuse prevention in…

  KOGI WELCOMES RESCUE OF FIVE KIDNAP VICTIMS, HAILS SUSTAINED ONSLAUGHT AGAINST TERRORISTS 1. The Kogi State Government has welcomed the successful rescue of five kidnapped victims by troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, describing the development as another major breakthrough in the ongoing offensive against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements operating within…

PROFESSOR JOSEPH OGUNBIYI DELIVERS THE 21ST INAUGURAL LECTURE OF PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU UNIVERSITY, ANYIGBA …Advocates Integration of Environmental Values into Learning for Sustainable Development Professor of Social Studies and Environmental Education, Professor Joseph Olukayode Ogunbiyi, has called for the deliberate integration of environmental values into Nigeria’s educational system as a critical pathway to achieving sustainable…

  The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, has urged African leaders to break the cycle of debt injustice that diverts critical resources away from healthcare, education, and youth development. The foundation made the call in statement by its Senior Advocacy & Marketing Manager Steve Aborisade, to mark the Day of the African Child 2026, AHF…