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Kwara Gov flags off distribution of instructional materials * As UBEC lauds state govt’s utilisation of matching grants Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the distribution of multimillion-naira instructional materials, furniture and sports kits to pupils of primary and junior secondary schools across the state. Items distributed included textbooks…

  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention will demonstrate unity, discipline, and a shared commitment to Nigeria’s progress. Speaking in Abuja at the inauguration of the Media and Publicity Subcommittee for the 2026 APC National Convention, the Minister described the event as a…

NGF condemns Maiduguri suicide bombings Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has described as shocking and despicable the multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri on Monday night. Condemning the attacks as evil and unacceptable, the Forum, in a statement by its Chairman, Governor abdulrahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, said the incidents were a…

  Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and GCL Group, China’s leading private energy conglomerate, have formalized a landmark US$4.2 billion, 25‑year natural gas supply agreement to power Dangote Group’s major expansion projects in Ethiopia.   The agreement, signed in Lagos, reinforces one of the most significant China–Africa industrial partnerships to date.   Under the long‑term arrangement,…

UNILORIN, NNPC parley on establishment of Research Centre, Professorial Chair Endowment Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The University of Ilorin and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have set up a joint strategic committee that would promote cooperation between the two institutions. This was contained in a press statement issued by the Director of Corporate…

  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Kogi State, has launched its first quarter Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme in Adankolo Community, Lokoja Local Government Area. The State Coordinator, Mr Femi Oshungbohun, who flagged-off the medical outreach on Friday in Lokoja, said it aims to provide free and qualitative healthcare to indigent persons…

  Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the payment of March salaries to civil servants in the state on the 13th of the month, ahead of the forthcoming Sallah celebration. The early payment is expected to enable workers across the state make adequate preparations for the festive period and meet financial obligations in…

*Leke Abejide Foundation Commences 8th Year Free WAEC Fees Payment Across All Private Schools in Yagba Federal Constituency.* Rt. Hon Asiwaju Leke Abejide (MHR), through the Leke Abejide Foundation has marked a significant milestone in its commitment to education by sponsoring his 8th consecutive WAEC fees payment for students from Yagba Federal Constituency. This initiative,…

Niger Delta Group Urges Tinubu to Keep Tompolo’s Pipeline Contract A Niger Delta organisation known as South South Initiative has urged President Bola Tinubu to resist pressure to revoke oil pipeline security contract handled by Tantita Security Services, Maton Engineering Services and other indigenous surveillance organisations across the Niger Delta. Its President, Emmanuel Iriogbe, who…

KW-IRS Seeks EFCC Collaboration on Tax Compliance Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), Folashade Omoniyi, has led members of the management team of the Service on a courtesy visit to the Ilorin Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ACE I Victoria Ugo,…