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Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has told Muslims across Nigeria to pray at home during the forthcoming Eld-Fitri This was disclosed in a statement signed by Professor Salisu Shehu, Deputy Secretary-General, NSCIA on Wednesday. According to the Sultan, the advice was given in view of…
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)-Kwara chapter on Tuesday called for the speedy payment of the slightly improved salaries to members. Dr Ola Ahmed, the Kwara-NMA chairman stated this in Ilorin during a news conference organised as part of the activities marking the 2023 Physician’s Week. He also lamented that that the progress towards payment…
The founder of PRNigeria, Malam Yushau Shuaib, has demanded his immediate reinstatement into the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). Shuaib, a public relations expert, is also seeking from NIPSS, a compensation of ₦1 billion for alleged reputational damage, emotional trauma and financial losses resulting…
Kwara: Police neutralise three suspected kidnappers, recover firearms By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Three alleged kidnappers have been neutralised by the Kwara State Police Command, working with the vigilantes and local hunters, in Obbo Ile/Osi forest in Ekiti local government area of the state. The spokesman of the Police Command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, said: “Operatives…
Nigeria’s first female Vice Chancellor, Prof. Grace Alele-Williams has died at the age of 89 years. She died on Friday. Alele-Williams, a professor of mathematics gained prominence after she was appointed the vice-chancellor of the prestigious University of Benin in 1985. She was also the first Nigerian woman to receive a doctorate. Alele-Williams was born…
The rise of political content creators in Nigeria as the 2027 presidential election approaches exemplifies a significant shift in how political communication is conducted today. With the advent of social media platforms, the landscape of political discourse has transformed dramatically. Political content creators ranging from influencers to aggrieved politicians are now taking the front…
The Students of the Department Theatre Arts, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), have used drama to sensitize residents of Karaworo Community, New Layout, on unity and peaceful coexistence as they concluded their 2026 Community Theatre Project. Through a series of drama on Saturday, the 300-level students highlighted how tribalism, division, and lack of cooperation fuel…
Higher pass rate recorded as Kwara releases 2025 BECE result ▪︎ enrolment has risen by 27% under Gov Abdulrazaq: Olohungbebe Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has released the results for the 2025 BECE, with pass rates in core subjects like Mathematics and English surging by many points among the students. According to…
Thirty One (31) students of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja have just completed their studies with Distinction from the various departments and Programmes based on the approved 2021/2022 results by the Academic Board on Thursday 22nd December, 2022. The elated Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman who presided over the Academic Board meeting,…
Nigerians are disappointed with the current administration , Prof. Jerry Gana Professor Jerry Gana , the former Minister of Information, has said that many Nigerians are profoundly disappointed with the present administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari for it’s inability to provide adequate welfare and security to the citizens of the country. Professor Gana stated…
