Yusuf Ali: The First Kuliya of Ilorin
By Abubakar Imam Without an iota of either doubt or adulation, I am of the firm conviction that His Royal Highesss, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, is a genius. This eminent traditional ruler, who retired as the third most senior Justice of the Court of Appeal three decades ago,...
Egbewole congratulates Ali on Kuliya title, thanks Emir
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has congratulated an Ilorin-based prominent legal practitioner, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, on his turbaning as the first Kuliya Ngeri of Ilorin on Friday, April 11th 2025 by the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR. In...
Ibraheem Ghali: The Unusual Celebration of An Unassuming Public Servant
By Abubakar Imam Something unusual or extraordinary has been happening in Ilorin over the last one week. Such a thing hardly happens not just here but also elsewhere. And so, yours sincerely feels that it should not go unreported, particularly for the awareness and reading pleasure of our compatriots living outside Ilorin. I am positively surprised with the way ordinary individuals,...
KWASU and Bournemouth University, UK, Explore Collaboration in Research, AI, and Funding
By Isiaka Babatunde The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has begun plans to collaborate with Bournemouth University, United Kingdom, in the areas of research, joint funding, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This potential partnership was discussed during a meeting between the KWASU Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, and Dr. Festus Adedoyin, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing and...
Irepodun LG community hails AbdulRazaq on Agbamu-Ila Road
The Agbamu community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over the ongoing construction of Agbamu-Ila Road, declaring that it would boost inter-state connectivity upon completion. The community added that the project would also improve the movement of goods and the people, and open up new economic opportunities for local farmers, traders, and commuters...
Petrol price may drop below N400/Litre – refinery owners
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) believes that with the current decline in crude oil prices, the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) could drop below N400 per litre. This prediction is likely based on the association's expertise in the crude oil refining industry and their understanding of the relationship between crude oil prices and petrol prices. As...
Hajj Safety: Saudi Arabia suspends visas for 14 countries
Saudi Arabia has temporarily stopped issuing certain visas to people from 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, due to safety concerns surrounding the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage The ban, which affects Umrah visas, business visit visas, and family visit visas, will be in place until mid-June. The decision aims to prevent individuals from attempting to perform Hajj without proper registration....
KWASU Commiserates with Olofa on the loss of his mother
The Council, Management, Staff, and Students of Kwara State University, Malete, commiserate with our Royal Father, the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II on the demise of his mother, Alhaja Hawawu Awele Gbadamosi. The University Community feels this loss as the demise of a matriach, a reservoir of culture, morality, and godliness. We are consoled that she impacted upon...
UNILORIN VC mourns Olofa’s mom’s demise
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has condoled with the Olofa of Offa, His Royal Majesty Oba Mufutau Mohammed Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, over the death of his mother, Alhaja Hawawu Awele Gbadamosi. Alhaja Gbadamosi died on Saturday at the ripe age of 94. Prof. Egbewole, in a statement issued by the University Director...
Nusirat Elelu: A Trailblazer in Healthcare And Academia @ 45
By Abubakar Imam Prior to the emergence of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili (1954-2014) as its Director-General, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was largely unnoticed by the Nigerian public. It was the late Anambra State-born academic and administrator who redefined its role and transformed it into an extremely impactful federal government agency. Prof. Akunyili achieved...
