Expert calls on women journalists to live beyond expectations

An Expert, Prof. Saudat AbdulBaqi, Dean of Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin has called on women journalists to live beyond expectations by doubling their efforts. The Expert made the call during the second edition of Ramadan Symposium, organised by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kwara Chapter. AbdulBaqi, while speaking …

NSCDC intercepts two suspected bandits, recovers firearm in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command has arrested two suspected bandits during an intelligence-driven operation in Saminaka Community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara. The suspects, Abubakar Jubril ‘m’ 28 years and Mohammed Abubakar ‘m’ 26 years, were apprehended on March 3, following sustained surveillance by operatives of the command. This …

Don calls for joint efforts in favour of female folk

An Expert, Prof. Patricia Etejere, Department of Management Education, University of Ilorin has called for intentional efforts to make things work for the female folk. Etejere made the call during the 298th Inaugural Lecture, titled “Two Wings, One Bird: Why Education cannot Fly without Gender Equality”. “The title of this lecture “Two Wings, One Bird” …

Emir of Ilorin describes Obasanjo as a living legend

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari celebrates former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 89th birthday. “You are a living legend, a patriot, an elder statesman, and global citizen with tremendous records of global peace advocacy,” Sulu-Gambari said. This is contained in the Emir’s goodwill message issued …

Kwara receives MRI Machine to deliver quality healthcare

The Kwara state government has received a modern Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine, aimed at strengthening diagnostic services and improving access to quality healthcare across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminat Ahmed El-Imam, disclosed this at a reception organised to welcome the accreditation team from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. The …

FRSC urges personnel to transform, restrategise

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander, in Kwara, Mufutau Irekeola, has urged the personnel to transform themselves by working more effectively in order to be reckoned with. The Sector Commander made the urge on Tuesday, in Ilorin, during the sensitisation programme for FRSC members of Staff, organised by the Corps Headquarters, Abuja. “We …

NSCDC nabs 12 suspected illegal immigrants in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, says it has apprehended 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali at the Akerebiata area of Ilorin. This is contained in a statement by the state Commandant, Mr Bawa Bodinga and signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer,  Mr Ayoola Shola, on Thursday in Ilorin. Bodinga …

NSCDC warns construction firms against destroying fibre-optic cables in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, has warned construction firms against the destruction of fibre-optic cables and other critical national infrastructure in the state. The State Commandant, Bala Bodinga, gave the warning in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Shola, on Wednesday, in Ilorin. The warning was …

EFCC collaborates with Police to fight corruption in Kwara

The Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Directorate, ACE I Victoria Ugo-Ali, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Police Command, CP Adekimi Ojo, as part of efforts to reinforce inter-agency cooperation in the fight against corruption and financial crimes. …

No better pathway to success than journalism–Adedoyin

A veteran journalist, Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin, says there is no better pathway to success than through the journalism profession. Adedoyin said this on Monday while receiving an Award of Recognition from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin. “In my 30 years of journalism experience, I realised that journalists can become successful through their …

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