FRSC Zonal Commander calls on officers to redouble efforts

By: Mujidat Oyewole ACM Chichebem Onukwubiri, Zonal Commander in charge of Kwara, Kogi and Ekiti urged officers to redouble their efforts, exhibit professionalism and lead by example. The Zonal Commander made the call during the decoration of newly promoted officers, on Wednesday, in Ilorin. Onukwubiri stressed that the promotion was not just a recognition of …

FG to impact 3.4 million beneficiaries on Agro-Climatic

By: Mujidat Oyewole The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has initiated 3.4 million direct beneficiaries, out of which 1.68 million will be women. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ACRESAL project is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative, supported by the World Bank to tackle …

Don calls for unified global intervention to minimise antimicrobial resistance

By: Mujidat Oyewole Prof. Ali Akanbi II, Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin has called for unified global intervention to mitigate the effect of the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Prof. Akanbi II made the call during the 288th Inaugural Lecture, theme: “The Pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance and the Experience of a Clinical …

Emir of Ilorin hails court judgement on Hafsoh Lawal’s death

By: Mujidat Oyewole The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has hailed the judgement delivered by Justice Hannah Olushola Ajayi of Kwara State High Court, convicting Abdulrahman Bello to death by hanging over the death of Hafsoh Lawal. Sulu-Gambari who doubled as the Chairman, Kwara Traditional Rulers Council in a statement issued by his Press …

Kwara Govt. dismisses insinuation of construction of new government lodge

By Mujidat Oyewole The Kwara government has flagged off the construction of new offices to accommodate more civil servants and public functionaries for enhanced service delivery to the people. Speaking at the handing over of the building site to the contractor, Mapet Construction Ltd, on Wednesday  in Ilorin, Dr Segun Ogunsola, Commissioner for Housing and …

Technology key to educators’ survival – Provost

By: Mujidat Oyewole An educationist, Prof. Aremu Mukaila-Ayanda, Provost of the College of Education, Oro, has said that the survival of educators, mentors and mentees in the education sector depends on technology. He made the statement during the 12th Annual National Conference, organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Journal of Educational Studies and Research, at …

72-year-old man earns PhD in Unilorin

By: Mujidat Oyewole Retired Army General, Ola Orisamolade, says his lifelong love for Mathematics inspired him to earn a doctorate at the age of 72. Orisamolade told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ilorin, Kwara, that his passion for mathematics began in primary school. Speaking about his PhD. from the University of …

Emir of Ilorin mourns pioneer IEDPU National Secretary, Bayero

By: Mujidat Oyewole The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has mourned the demise of the pioneer National Secretary of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEPDU) Alhaji Suleiman Bayero. This is contained in a condolence message issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, on Monday, in Ilorin. …

Expert calls for conducive school environment for effective learning

By: Mujidat Oyewole Dr Balqis Popoola, Department of Educational Guardians and Counselling, Al-Hikma University, Ilorin has called on school owners to provide a conducive learning environment for children to learn effectively. She made the call while delivering a Keynote address on the theme: Child Upbringing: Collective Effort and Responsibility of the Home, School and Society …

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