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 …

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 …

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. …

Emir of Ilorin greets Etsu Tsaragi at 70

By: Mujidat Oyewole The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has felicitate with the Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Kpotwa on his 70th birthday. This is in a congratulatory message issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, on Friday, in Ilorin. Sulu-Gambari thanked Almighty Allah for granting …

Don calls for AI integration into agricultural subsidy, extension schemes

By: Mujidat Oyewole Prof. Lukman Raji, Department of Theriogenology and Production, University of Ilorin has called for integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into agricultural subsidy and extension schemes. Prof. Raji made the call during the 287th Inaugural Lecture, on the theme, “Theriogenologist’s Account: Insight into Gender Effects in Veterinary Reproduction”. Theriogenology is the science of …

Breaking news: Former President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82

The former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82 years old. Buhari’s death was announced in a statement signed by Garba Shehu, Spokesperson of the former president. The statement confirmed that Buhari passed away on Sunday, July 13, at a clinic in London. The message reads:“INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJIUUN. The family of …

50th anniversary: Unilorin honors Oloyede, 64 others

By: Mujidat Oyewole The University of Ilorin to honour 65 eminent Nigerians, mostly alumni of the institution, as part of its activities to celebrate their Golden Jubilee. The landmark event, tagged ‘Investiture Ceremony of Unilorin Ambassadors, Distinguished Alumni and Award of Excellence planned to hold on July 16, at the University Auditorium. This is contained …

ICAN boss tasks accountants on upholding accuracy, integrity

By: Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Mrs Bosede Fagbile, the newly inaugurated Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ilorin District Society, has charged members to uphold the standards of accuracy and integrity as professionals. Fagbile gave the charge at her investiture as the 16th Chairman of ICAN Ilorin and District Society in Ilorin on Thursday. The …

Egbewole mourns ex-Kwara Governor, Adebayo

By: Mujidat Oyewole The Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara, over the demise of a former Governor of the state, Chief Cornelius Adebayo. Adebayo served as Governor of Kwara, between October 1 and December 31, 1983 and died on Wednesday, following old …

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