Convocation: Fashola cautions graduating students against quick-money syndrome

A former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has advised graduating students of the University of Ilorin against the quick-money syndrome. Fashola, a former governor of Lagos State, gave this advice while delivering the 40th Convocation Lecture of the university on Wednesday in Ilorin. The lecture’s theme was “The Gen-Z Playbook: Navigating Work …

Avoid distractions while driving FRSC urges motorists

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kwara Command, has on Monday, urged motorists to avoid any form of distraction while driving, especially during the “ember months”. The state’s sector commander, Mr Muftau Irekeola, made the statement during the “ember months” press briefing in Ilorin. Irekeola said that the 2025 ember months campaign, with the theme: …

316 bags First Class at Unilorin 40th Convocation

A total of 316 students bagged First Class, out of the 11, 886 graduands of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), in various degrees and diplomas. The Vice-Chancellor of Unilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, disclosed this on Monday, during the 40th Convocation media briefing. “In the First Degree/Diploma category, we have 316 First Class, 4,120 Second …

U-Inspire: 9,924 students benefits from entrepreneurship skills in UNILORIN

A total number of 9,924 students benefitted from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)’s Innovative Skills Pioneering Entrepreneurship (U-INSPIRE). Prof. Rasheed Jimoh, Chairman, Implementation Committee of U-Inspire, disclosed this during the maiden edition of the graduation ceremony of the entrepreneurs on Friday, in Ilorin. Jimoh said that the initiative was conceived to complement traditional academic learning …

Expert calls on Nigerians to imbibe federal spirit for justice, equity

Prof. Emmanuel Ojo, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin has called on Nigerians to imbibe a ‘federal spirit’ in all ramifications, for justice and equity. The expert made the call during the 291st Inaugural Lecture, titled, “The Worship of an Unknown Deity”, on Thursday, in Ilorin. “Nigeria has found it …

Ajimobi’s ex Chief-of-Staff, Prof. Gbade Ojo delivers 291st Unilorin Inaugural Lecture

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) will on Thursday, October 16, host the 291st edition in its prestigious series of inaugural lectures, to be delivered by Prof. Emmanuel Olugbade Ojo, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences. The lecture is titled “The Worship of an Unknown Deity”. According to a statement issued by the university’s …

Unilorin hosts Landmark International Translation Day Celebration, Conference

The University of Ilorin is set to host a landmark event, the 2025 International Translation Day celebration, with a conference themed “Leveraging Translation/Interpretation in the 21st Century for the Transformation of Education, Governance, Religion, Agriculture, and Healthcare. The conference is scheduled to take place from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8, at the University of Ilorin, …

Emir Sulu-Gambari greets Bola Shagaya at 66

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hajia Muinat Bola Shagaya, on her 66th birthday. Sulu-Gambari described the celebrant as a trailblazer and a woman with exceptional qualities of bravery, enterprise, steadfastness, humility and philanthropist. This is contained in a goodwill message issued …

Kwara House of Rep. calls for collective action against insecurity

By: Mujidat Oyewole The member representing Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi Ajuloopin, has called for collective action against insecurity in Kwara state. Ajuloopin emphasized that acts of violence have no place in a civilized society and urged security agencies to intensify efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice. This is contained in the …

Kedi healthcare industry donates foods, toiletries to orphanage home

By: Mujidat Oyewole Kedi Healthcare Industry Nigeria limited has donated foods and toiletries to City of Refuge Orphanage Home, Pipeline Area, Ilorin, as a way to give back to the society. Mr Lucky Arogunyo, Kwara Branch Manager of Kedi Healthcare said that the day was set aside for Public Social Responsibility. “This is something the …

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