Elesa of Oke-Ode Eulogises Emir of Ilorin Over Leadership, Peaceful Disposition

The Elesa of Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Mufutau Akanbi Ibrahim Adebayo, Ilufemiloye I, has described the Emir of Ilorin, Mai Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as an exemplary leader whose reign has brought peace and development to Kwara State. Oba Mufutau Akanbi Ibrahim Adebayo stated this during a courtesy …

Emir of Ilorin applauds Board over successful pilgrims’ airlift

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has congratulated the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for the successful airlifting of Pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is contained in a statement signed by the Emir’s Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, on Monday in Ilorin. Sulu-Gambari expressed joy over the smooth exercise, describing it …

Marriage, in-laws and the struggle for family harmony

By Mujidat Oyewole, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Zainab AbdulRauf, a 30-year-old working-class wife, says she always feels sad whenever festive periods such as Eid celebrations approach. According to her, the first thing that comes to her mind during celebrations is the heavy workload she faces at her in-laws’ house. She said this often leaves …

IWF’s New Coordinator Pledges Institutional Growth and Continuity

By Ahmed Ajikobi The newly Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF) National Coordinator Dr. Muh’tahir Oloyede has expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to serve, describing the appointment as both a joyous milestone and a significant responsibility entrusted to the younger generation of the foundation. Speaking shortly after his assumption in office at the organization’s secretariat located …

NDLEA denies allegation of releasing suspects in Kwara

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has denied allegations that the command released three drug suspects without prosecution. NDLEA Commander in Kwara, Mrs Fatima Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin that the three suspects were still in its custody contrary to insinuations. Popoola said that she was highly …

Don calls for e-learning platforms to enhance Biology study relevance to national development

An expert, Prof. Ganiyu Bello, Department of Science Education, University of Ilorin has called on government agencies, school ICT and edtech providers to supply e-learning platforms to enhance Biology study relevance to national development. The expert made the call on Thursday, during the 301st Inaugural Lecture, at the University of Ilorin. The lecture was titled: …

Customs generate N3.89 billion within three months in Kwara

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, has generated N3,89 billion 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 the Command, Deputy Comptroller Najeem Ogundeyi disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing, held at …

Kwarapoly Rector urges support for locally produced goods

The Acting Rector of Kwara Polytechnic, Mrs Felicia Awolola, has called for increased patronage of locally produced goods to boost the economy and enhance students’ educational experience. Awolola made the call during a visit to the Wood workshop at the Polytechnic’s Institute of Skills Acquisition in Ilorin. This is contained in a statement signed by …

3 died in Kwara car accident after Workers’ Day celebration

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of three people in a lone accident along Oke-Onigbin and Omu-Aran road, after the Workers Day Celebration in Kwara. The Sector Commander of FRSC, Kwara Command, Kabir Kazeem told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview that the accident occurred around 3 p.m …

Court dissolves 1 year marriage over lack of love

An Area Court sitting at Centre-igboro Area, Ilorin has dissolved a one year Islamic marriage between Shukurat Kazeem and Mr AbdulAzeez Abdullahi on wife request. The presiding Judge, Mr Toyin Aluko while delivering the ruling said that since the two parties have agreed to go their separate ways, there was no need for delay in …

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