Friends, well wishers congratulate Kwara CPS on Ph.D attainment

The friends and well wishes of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kwara state, Malam Rafiu Ajakaye, have congratulated him on the successful attainment of his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree. They include the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kwara Chapter, Correspondents Chapel of Kwara NUJ, Muslim Media Practitioners, Actualization Team, and other close …

Emir of Ilorin mourns Kunle Sulyman

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed deep sympathy over the death of Mr Kunle Sulyman, a lawyer and politician. This is contained in a condolence message issued by the Emir’s Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, made available to newsmen on Friday in Ilorin. The Emir condoled …

Unilorin VC calls on media for sustained collaboration

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole SAN, has called on the need for sustained collaboration between the institution and the media, describing journalists as vital partners in promoting the university’s achievements and reputation. Egbewole made the remark while hosting members of the press and other stakeholders at the university’s annual …

Customs seizes foriegn rice, lithium, vehicles worth N478m in Kwara

The Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command has on Wednesday showcased a series of seizures valued at over N478 million, warning smugglers that the state will no longer serve as a safe corridor for illegal trade. Acting Customs Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi, disclosed this during a press conference held …

NGO trains 40 Youth on Digital Storytelling, Photography to amplify community voices

By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Saving African Youth Dream Initiative has trained 40 young people in digital storytelling, documentary filmmaking and photography to help amplify community voices and preserve cultural heritage. The Executive Director of the organisation, Mr Abdulateef Abdulkareem, said the training was designed to bridge the gap in documenting and sharing stories from local …

“Book Review of Kuliya of Ilorin: A Life of Purpose”

The Author of the book, Abiodun Abdul Kareem, Acting Editor of the Herald Newspaper on Sunday. A seasoned journalist and two term Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kwara State Chapter. On Thursday 15th January 2026, all roads led to Al Hikma University auditorium, the venue of the book launching of Kuliya of …

Ramadan 20: Forgiveness –  ushering in the last 10 days

A veteran journalist, Malam Suleiman Aremu, explained that Ramadan is divided into three parts: the first ten days signify mercy, while the second segment represents forgiveness, and the last ten days are dedicated to Alijanat. In Yorubaland, there is a popular Ramadan song that goes, “Akọkọ Ramadana ikẹ igẹ ni aarin Ramadana aforiji ni, igbẹhin …

Emir of Ilorin urges pilgrims to pray for peace

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has admonished pilgrims going for Lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia to pray fervently for peace and harmony for the country. He made the remark in a statement, signed by his Press Secretary, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, on Monday, in Ilorin. Sulu-Gambari further tasked the intending pilgrims to pray for …

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