From Driver to Governor: Gov. Zulum’s 18-year journey as a Commercial Driver
...As Al-Hikmah University celebrates 20 years anniversary By Is'haq Babatunde The Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, shared his remarkable life journey, from driving commercial buses across Nigeria for 18 years to becoming a state governor. Governor Zulum disclosed this on Tuesday (January 7, 2025) during his lecture at the 14th Convocation Ceremony and 20 years Anniversary of Al-Hikmah...
Oloro mourns Prince Mahe, Akanbi Matriarch
The Oloro of Oro Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, has expressed grief over the passing of Prince Aliyu Mahe Abdulkadir, the Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State. Describing the death as a monumental tragedy for the state, the monarch paid glowing tributes to the late technocrat and administrator. He said the...
RoseHope Foundation Empowers Over 100 Across Africa, Set to Launch Comprehensive Care Services in Ilorin
As the year 2024 comes to a close, the Executive Director of RoseHope Foundation - Rose Afolabi, was excited about the impressive scorecard, highlighting the foundation's remarkable achievements in empowering over 100 individuals across Africa. With a presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ghana, and North Carolina, RoseHope Foundation has truly made a significant impact on the continent. The...
Almost one in five children live in conflict zones, says Unicef
...UN humanitarian body warns that dramatic increase in harm to children should not become the ‘new normal’ Nearly one in five of the world’s children live in areas affected by conflicts, with more than 473 million children suffering from the worst levels of violence since the second world war, according to figures published by the UN. The UN humanitarian aid organisation...
KWASU VC Commiserates with Gov AbdulRazaq, Emir over Chief of Staff’s Demise
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has described the death of the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Mahe, as a huge loss to Ilorin emirate and the State in its entirety. Professor Jimoh, who stated this when he received the news of the passing of Alhaji Abdulkadir, noted that the...
We have lost a Pillar of our administration ~ Kwara Gov.
By Ayinde Muhammed The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahaman AbdulRasaq has described the late Chief of Staff to the State Governor, Prince Abdulkadir Mahe as a pillar of support for the Administration. The Kwara Governor made this known on Saturday (December 28, 2024) in Ilorin after the janazah of the late Chief of staff in his residence, Adewole Estate...
Why I awarded varsity scholarship for 200 students, says Kwara Senator
...vows to sustain initiative..to roll out free WAEC, NECO, JAMB forms in 2025 The Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, hosted 200 beneficiaries of his university scholarship programme to a dinner in Ilorin on Friday night. The event, themed "Securing the Future Today", featured prominent personalities and community leaders from the district. In his address, Senator Mustapha emphasized...
Professor Abdulkabir Elected IEPA President
By Is'haq Babatunde The Director, Research and Development (R & D), Kwara State University, Professor Abdulkabir Hussain Solihu (Akewu-kewe, Agbaji), has been elected as the President of Ilorin Emirate Professors' Association (IEPA). Professor Abdulkabir was elected on Thursday (December 26,2024) during the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Rotana Hotel, Fate Road, Ilorin,kwara state capital. Professor Abdulkabir won the exalted position...
Ilorin Likeminds Foundation announces Emir of Ilorin endorsement at 2024 AGM
... rolls out 2025 programmes The President, Ilorin Likeminds Foundation, Alhaji Said Alakoso has assured Kwarans particularly the Ilorin emirate that the foundation would continue to design programmes and projects that will touch lives of the people positively. Alakoso gave the assurance in his remark at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the foundation held at House 12, Onikanga area...
AHUON Hails Alhaji Shutti’s Appointment as NAHCON Acting Secretary
The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) has congratulated Alhaji Alidu Shutti on his recent appointment as the Acting Secretary of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), The association described Alhaji Shutti’s choice, as the Commission's scribe, as a step in a right direction. In a statement issued on behalf of the association, AHUON lauded Alhaji Shutti’s...
