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Don seeks e-learning platforms for relevance in Biology study Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Professor in the Department of Science Education, University of Ilorin, Ganiyu Bello, has called on government’s agencies, school ICT, as well as edutech providers, to supply e-learning platforms to enhanc relevance in Biology study. Prof. Bello made the call while delivering…

Kwara: Police foil coordinated attack plot, arrest two suspects, recover 3 AK-47 rifles Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has foiled what it described as a coordinated criminal attack plan on the State by a kidnapping syndicate, arresting two suspects and recovering three AK-47 rifles, magazines and live ammunition within the capital…

Kwara: Police bust criminal hideout, nab 13 suspected cultists, drug peddlers * Recover 24 motorcycles, hard drugs Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected cultists, thugs and drug peddlers during a major security raid at Tanke Junction in Ilorin, following intelligence reports on criminal activities allegedly carried out under…

    ***Grassroots Strongman, Youth Advocate and Bridge-Builder Positioned as APC’s Modern Political Answer for the Future of Kogi West As political realignments gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, conversations around credible, visionary, and people-oriented leadership have continued to dominate the political atmosphere across Kogi State, particularly in Kogi West. Among the…

  The people of Orokere Amuro, Mopamuro LGA, Kogi, have expressed profound gratitude to a Philanthropist, Chief Kunle Abogun for his generous donation of street lights and sponsorship of road grading projects across the community, describing the gesture as rare, exemplary, and deeply impactful. In an appreciation letter signed by the President of Orokere Welfare…

Kwara Customs seizes contraband worth N204m, generates N3.89bn in Q1 Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, has generated over N3.89 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, while intensifying its crackdown on smuggling activities across border communities and major highways in the state. Acting Area Controller of…

Happy Birthday to a distinguished leader and dedicated servant of Kogi State, His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comr. Joel Salifu Oyibo. Your humility, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the growth of our dear state continue to inspire confidence and hope. Wishing you greater strength, sound health, and many more impactful years in…

  The Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, on behalf of the Management, staff, and students of the University, heartily felicitates with the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Prof. Usman described Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo as a…

Emerging filmmaker Mikkey CA, CEO of PICTURE THEATRE, is set to captivate audiences with a powerful new webseries titled “Kogi Defenders: Daughters of the River,” now streaming on the production house’s YouTube channel, PictureTheatreTV24. The cinematic series dives deep into the socio-political realities of Kogi State, blending contemporary issues with rich cultural mythology to deliver…

  The 13th witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, said, on Wednesday, that he did not transact any property business with the former governor. The witness, Baba Usman Bappa, an estate surveyor and facility manager, admitted,…