By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Golden Era Movement (GEM) was officially launched in Ilorin on Thursday as a non-partisan platform dedicated to fostering constructive dialogue, informed discourse, and proactive advocacy for good governance in Nigeria. While briefing the journalist, the Convener, Dr. Seyi Adigun,said the movement was founded on the belief that Nigeria can and mustContinue reading “GEM promises citizen-driven advocacy for Improved governance”
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2027: Alabaja submits intent form for Kwara Senatorial poll, pledges to curb insecurity
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A Consultant with World Bank, Mr Kazeem Salam-Alabaja on Wednesday in Ilorin pledged to prioritize security in Kwara through partnership with State and Federal Government. Alabaja gave the pledge while speaking with newsmen during submission of his letter of intent to contest for the for the 2027 Kwara South Senatorial seat underContinue reading “2027: Alabaja submits intent form for Kwara Senatorial poll, pledges to curb insecurity”
Labour, gender issues to shape 2027 polls–MINILS D-G
Mr. Issa Aremu, the Director General/Chief Executive of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), has said critical labour market issues and gender equity as well as security will influence how organized labour and millions of informal workforce will vote in next year’s presidential and state elections. Aremu made this known during theContinue reading “Labour, gender issues to shape 2027 polls–MINILS D-G”
APC Stakeholders Endorse Bolarinwa for 2027 Kwara Gov’ship Poll
By Afusat Agunbiade-OladipoStakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State have announced the full endorsement of Mr Bashir Bolarinwa, as a preferred candidate for the 2027 Governorship Election in the state. Prof. Yahya Hambali, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the local government areaContinue reading “APC Stakeholders Endorse Bolarinwa for 2027 Kwara Gov’ship Poll”
Coalition backs Oloriegbe for 2027 Kwara governorship
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Ilorin, March 25, 2026 (NAN) A coalition of support groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara has endorsed Sen. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe for the 2027 governorship election in the state. Spokesperson of the coalition, Mr Adigun Adebowale, made the endorsement on Wednesday in Ilorin, saying the group comprised party faithful,Continue reading “Coalition backs Oloriegbe for 2027 Kwara governorship”
NIHTE Annual lecture calls for urgent Integration of Maritime Transportation into the Nation’s Freight Network
NIHTE Annual lecture calls for urgent Integration of Maritime Transportation into the Nation’s Freight Network. The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), Port Harcourt Chapter has sounded a bold alarm on the structural imbalance at the heart of Nigeria’s Freight transportation system. At the 7th Engr. Fyne Chima Ogolo annual lecture organized byContinue reading “NIHTE Annual lecture calls for urgent Integration of Maritime Transportation into the Nation’s Freight Network”
Eid-el-Fitr: IBEDC urges customers to observe safety precautions, celebrate responsibly
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc., has enjoined customers to celebrate responsibly by observing safety precautions in the use of electricity and remaining vigilant in protecting power infrastructure within their neighbourhoods. He felicitated the Muslim Ummah across its franchise area on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completionContinue reading “Eid-el-Fitr: IBEDC urges customers to observe safety precautions, celebrate responsibly”
Ramadan: Politicians should beware of making false promises, warns Islamic Scholar
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal An Islamic Scholar, Prof. Ibrahim Otuyo of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin has advised Nigerian politicians against making false promises to the citizens. Otuyo stated this on Monday in Ilorin during the 2026 Annual Ramadan Tafsir organised by the Igbomina Ekiti Muslim Forum (IEMF) themed: “Kwara Igbomina Ekiti and National Development”. The don whoContinue reading “Ramadan: Politicians should beware of making false promises, warns Islamic Scholar”
NGO trains 40 youth on digital storytelling, photography to amplify community voices
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Saving African Youth Dream Initiative has trained 40 young people in digital storytelling, documentary filmmaking and photography to help amplify community voices and preserve cultural heritage. The Executive Director of the organisation, Mr Abdulateef Abdulkareem, said the training was designed to bridge the gap in documenting and sharing stories from localContinue reading “NGO trains 40 youth on digital storytelling, photography to amplify community voices”
Islamic cleric says shunning corruption is a collective duty
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal An Islamic Cleric, Malam Mukhtar Isale-Koto, of the Musliu Alkali Mosque in Ilorin has advised Nigerians that shunning corruption is a collective responsibility for every citizen. Isale-Koto made the call while delivering a Lecture at the 2026 Reunion Conference and Honours’ Day organized by the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA).Continue reading “Islamic cleric says shunning corruption is a collective duty”
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