The United States has carried out another deadly strike against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel linked to Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army (ELN), in what appears to be a widening of its controversial maritime operation off South America’s coasts. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Sunday that American forces attacked the boat in international waters […]
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has praised Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, for his humility, discipline, and modest lifestyle despite his vast fortune. Omokri, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, described the billionaire industrialist as a man of focus and simplicity who treats everyone with respect. “He is the wealthiest black […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked claims that it suspended the profile of a candidate, Monsuru Aduragbemi, insisting the allegation was a deliberate act of misinformation sponsored by what it described as “conflict entrepreneurs.” In a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board said the viral […]
Renowned journalist and publisher, Mogaji Wole Arisekola, has warned against any alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing such a move as “a disaster of historic proportions” that would drag Nigeria backward into chaos and bloodshed. In a powerful statement titled “A Coup Against Tinubu, If True, Would Be a Disaster for […]
Air travelers in Kwara State are set to enjoy improved connectivity as Umza Aviation Services Ltd (UAS) has announced plans to commence commercial flight operations between Ilorin and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. According to the airline, the new route which will operate daily between 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. is part of its […]
The Kwara State Government has commissioned two state-of-the-art Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants at the General Hospital, Lafiagi, and Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran, in a major boost to healthcare delivery across the state. The oxygen plants, donated by the Global Fund, are designed to serve as regional hubs for medical-grade oxygen production, […]
Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for the adoption of a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors, describing it as the most effective model for good governance and political stability in Nigeria. Kalu made the call on Sunday while reacting to ongoing deliberations […]
An Islamic cleric, identified as Folorunsho Olaoti, has been arrested by security operatives in Kwara State for allegedly brutalising a 10-year-old boy living with him in the Akerebiata area of Ilorin East Local Government Area. According to reports, the cleric was apprehended following public outrage after neighbours raised the alarm over the boy’s condition. […]
The Government of the People’s Republic of China has commended Nigerian security agencies for the successful rescue of four Chinese nationals abducted in Kwara State. In a statement issued on Sunday, China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, praised the coordinated efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has denied reports quoting him as saying that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will control 30 states in Nigeria by the year 2030. In a statement issued on Saturday, Idris described the report as “false, mischievous, and politically motivated,” noting that he never made […]
