By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Managing Director of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, has commended the Federal Government for approving N80 billion to mitigate the impact of flooding in vulnerable communities across the country. Yelwa described the intervention as a proactive step toward addressing the annual flood challenge, while callingContinue reading “HYPPADEC commends FG’s N80bn flood intervention, seeks more funding”
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Lack of knowledge, a challenge facing contemporary Muslims — Islamic scholarKnowledge
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal An Islamic Scholar, Malam Ibrahim Agboola-Gambari has identified lack of knowledge as one of the challenges of contemporary Muslims in Nigeria. Agboola-Gambari stated this on Monday in Ilorin while speaking with newsmen at the 6th Graduation Ceremony of the Madaris Daril Qur’anil Kareem Was-Sunnah for Islamic and Arabic Teaching. The scholar whoContinue reading “Lack of knowledge, a challenge facing contemporary Muslims — Islamic scholarKnowledge”
Beyond Silence: Why Peace Requires Justice and Inclusion
By Odunola Esther Owolabi A community may have no gunshots. Children may still walk safely to school each morning. Markets may remain open, and neighbours may exchange greetings as though everything is normal. Yet, peace may still be missing. That was one of the most profound lessons from a recent peacebuilding training organised by theContinue reading “Beyond Silence: Why Peace Requires Justice and Inclusion”
ICAN Ilorin inaugurates 17th district chairman
By Bushrah Yusuf The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ilorin District and Society, has inaugurated Dr Abdulrasheed Abdullahi as its 17th District Chairman. The investiture ceremony took place on Thursday in Ilorin, where Mr Shehu Abdullahi administered the oath of office to the newly elected district chairman. In his inaugural address, Abdullahi pledgedContinue reading “ICAN Ilorin inaugurates 17th district chairman”
Kwara Govt distributes over 14,423 Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation–Commissioner
The Kwara Government has disclosed that over 14,423 Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) were distributed during the recent Maternal, Neonatal Health Child Health (MNCH) Week. The Kwara Commissioner for Health Dr Amina El-Imam stated this on Thursday in Ilorin during the State-Level Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) Costed Implementation Plan Development Workshop. The programme is a collaborationContinue reading “Kwara Govt distributes over 14,423 Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation–Commissioner”
Jurists, Lawyers shower enconmiums on Justice Oredola at book presentation
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Eminent jurists and legal practitioners on Tuesday poured encomiums on a retired justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Massoud Oredola for what they described as his legendary contributions to the legal system in Nigeria and beyond. The jurists and the senior lawyers spoke during the presentation of a book titled: “TrendsContinue reading “Jurists, Lawyers shower enconmiums on Justice Oredola at book presentation”
GEM promises citizen-driven advocacy for Improved governance
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”
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”
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