By: Mujidat Oyewole Gunmen believed to be members of ‘Mahmuda’ group on Sunday attacked Karongi town in Baruten local government area of Kwara state, killed one person and burned many houses in the community. The bandits who invaded the town early in the morning reportedly killed a resident before setting some houses ablaze. It was …
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By: Mujidat Oyewole Prof. Nusirat Elelu, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin has called for improved health information and communication to strengthen and sustain prompt health communication. The expert made the call during the 283rd Inaugural Lecture, themed: “The Public Health Veterinarian Through Ticks, Snails and Community Service”. Elelu stressed …
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Arafah DayBy Mujidat Oyewole The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has prayed for sound health for Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia as the 2025 Hajj rites get …
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By: Mujidat Oyewole The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has deployed 2,900 personnel for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relation Officer, Mr Ayoola Shola on Wednesday, in Ilorin. Shola quoted the state Commandant of the corps, Umar Mohammed as assuring all residents …
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By Mujidat Oyewole One Rihanat Kuranga of Egbejila Area, Ilorin, on Wednesday filled for divorce from her husband, Shuaib AbdulRahman at the Area Court, sitting at Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, over domestic violence. Kuranga told the court that her husband started beating her after she gave birth to their second born, saying that it has become unbearable. …
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By: Mujidat Oyewole The Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin has organised 3rd International Conference (FETiCON 2025) to promote indigenous technology for food security. Prof. Wahab Egbewole SAN, Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, represented by Prof. Adegboyega Fawole, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Management Services said that it was necessary to seek local solutions to pressing …
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By: Mujidat Oyewole The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole SAN, has expressed profound sadness on the death of the State Correspondent of the News Direct Newspaper, Mr Saka Laaro. Laaro died on Wednesday morning, at the age of 73 years. In a statement signed by the University’s Director of Corporate …
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Journalism training to secondary school students in Ilorin, to celebrate the Children’s Day Celebration.
By Mujidat Oyewole The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has rejoiced with the Kwara governor’s mother, Hajia Raliat Abdulrazaq on her 95th birthday anniversary. A goodwill message by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, quoted Sulu-Gambari as saying that Hajia Raliat, through her foundation, has contributed to the growth and development of the Ilorin …
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By: Mujidat Oyewole Prof. Olubunmi Mokuolu, Head of Department, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, University of Ilorin has called on students to innovate something new and impact the society and the world at large. Prof. Mokuolu made the call on Saturday, during the maiden edition of National Conference for National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) …
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