Group condemns call for renaming of UNILORIN after Sheik Alimi * Urges Gov to rename Govt House as David Lasisi Bamigboye Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A socio-cultural organisation, under the aegis of the Kwara South Consultative Forum, has kicked against the call by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for the renaming of the…

  The tranquil confluence town of Lokoja, Kogi State, has long been the headquarters of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Yet, despite hosting this crucial agency, the state has watched as outsiders fill the top seat. Now, with the recent vacancy created following the resignation of the former Managing Director, a groundswell of voices…

  The sad news of the transition to eternal glory of our beloved father, mentor, trail blazer, older brother and good friend, Professor Adamu Baikie, is gradually sinking in, just as I have to come to terms with the inevitable departure to the world beyond of a unique and enigmatic individual whom I have ever…

  Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Engr. Bashir Muhammed Abubakar, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to ensuring that mineral resources translate into tangible benefits for citizens. Engr. Abubakar made the remarks while defending the Ministry of Solid Minerals’ 2026 budget before the Kogi State House of Assembly. According to the commissioner, Kogi State…

  The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Acharu Okpanachi, has reiterated the commitment of the state government to strengthening programmes that promote the welfare and protection of women and vulnerable groups. Hon. Okpanachi stated this while defending the Ministry’s proposed 2026 budget before the Kogi State House of Assembly in…

KWSUBEB lauds Team Kwara for emerging winner at presidential school debate Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced and celebrated the outstanding achievements of Team Kwara, which emerged overall winner of the 2025 Presidential School Debate Championship in the Junior Secondary School Category, marking the State’s fourth consecutive…

2026 UTME: JAMB accredits 1,039 CBT centres nationwide – Registrar * As Oloyede inspects CBT centres in Kwara Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accredited 1,039 computer based test (CBT) centres across Nigeria ahead of 2026 universal tertiary matriculation examinations (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who disclosed…

  The Kogi State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, has appealed to the Kogi State House of Assembly to increase budgetary allocation to the agriculture sector, particularly for smart agriculture infrastructure and youth empowerment. Hon. Ojomah made the appeal while defending the Ministry’s 2026 budget before the House Standing Committee on…

  The Kogi State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, has unveiled ambitious plans aimed at transforming the livestock sector and boosting economic growth in the state. Dr. Bolarin made this known while defending the Ministry’s 2026 proposed budget before the House Committee on Livestock Development at the Kogi State House of Assembly. According…