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NGF mourns former President Buhari Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who died in London, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. A statement by the forum’s Chairman, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, who is also the Kwara State Governor, said: “This death is…

  His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, CON, former Governor of Kogi State, has expressed grief over the passing of the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, who joined his ancestors on July 13, 2025, at the age of 91. Governor Bello described the late Awujale as a…

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, CON, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, describing it as a national tragedy and an immense loss to Nigeria and the African continent. The former Governor noted that President Buhari, who passed on at the age…

50th anniversary: UNILORIN to honour Oloyede, Thisday MD, 63 others Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin As part of the activities commemorating its Golden Jubilee, the University of Ilorin will, on Wednesday (July 16, 2025), honour 65 eminent Nigerians, most of whom are alumni of the nation’s most acclaimed institution. The landmark event, tagged ‘Investiture Ceremony of…

Nigerians urged to reclaim country’s democracy from political elite Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Nigerians have been charged to reclaim the country’s democratic institutions from the grip of political and economic elites who have continued to weaken state structures for personal aggrandisement. This call was made on Sunday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, by Associate…

  The All Progressives Congress in Ward A of Lokoja LGA, has reiterated it determination to sustain it winner streak in the 2027 general election, consequently has affirmed the existing leaderships forum of the Party in the Ward. Similarly, the Ward A APC says it is still maintain the existing three zones of the Ward,…

  The people of Kupa South and Kupa North have applauded the Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf for facilitating the construction of the Giri transverse drain to reconnect the two Wards after being cut-off for some years. The culvert which links several communities in the two wards has…

  A renowned Nigerian music star, Juwon Demas Olorunnipa, popular known as ‘Jumabee’, has officially released his highly anticipated album, titled: “Son of Margaret (SOM)”. Jumabee,is a songwriter and performing artist, and a Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Arts and Culture. He told newsmen on Saturday, in Lokoja, that the project is…

Nine First Class Barristers lifted with N500,000 each by Saraki Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin To encourage excellence and ease the transition of new lawyers from Kwara State into the Nigerian Law School, former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has given cash award of N500,000 each to the nine First Class graduates from the State. The…

Saraki Foundation Trains 25 on Borehole Repairs, Empowers Them with Tools Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin In line with its mandate to address the growing challenge of potable water in communities across Kwara State, and also empower youths with sustainable skills, the Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Foundation has trained 25 people on borehole repairs and water…