Kwara NUJ Chairman Seeks Unity and Reconciliation Among Members
: In a bid to foster unity and collective progress, the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abdullateef 'Lanre Ahmed, has called on members to put aside their differences and work together. Ahmed made this appeal on Tuesday ( August 20, 2024) during a thank-you visit to the Correspondents' Chapel, Ilorin, where...
RUDN University Facilitates Professional Training in Nigeria
In a significant step towards academic and professional skills development for Media Practitioners, the Center for Continuing Professional Education of the Philological Faculty RUDN University in partnership with Kwara State University (KWASU), Nigeria, has concluded a four-day professional training in Ilorin.The event which held from Monday, August 12th to Thursday, August 15th, was designed to enhance the competencies of...
Vacancy announced for CMD’s position at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital
The management of the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo has announced vacancy for the position of the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital. The Director of Administration of the hospital, Dr O. A Owolade announced the vacancy on behalf of the board and management of the teaching hospital. The vacancy follows the completion of the tenure of the current CMD of...
Former SSA to Niger Governor, Hon Ganiyat Toyin, mourns Oyo APC Chair, Omodewu
The former Senior Special Assistant to Niger Governor on Enterprenurship Hon Adegbite Ganiyat Toyin has commiserated with members of her political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Oyo state, over the death of its Chairman, Barrister Isaac Omodewu. She said the deceased was rallying point, symbol of unity, good pillar of strength and a beacon of dedication within the APC. She...
Action Alliance berates INEC over comments by Kenneth Udeze
The Action Alliance (AA)has taken a swipe at a former member of the party, Mr Kenneth Udeze for allegedly misinforming the public and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in particular on issues that affect the party. The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Olu Omotoso declared that Udeze, having been suspended and subsequently expelled...
Russian Varsity Empowers Nigerian Journalists, Academics
By; Adebayo Usman In a significant step towards academic and professional skills development for media practitioners, RUDN University, Russia, in partnership with Kwara State University (KWASU), Nigeria, has concluded a four-day professional training in Ilorin. The workshop, which held from Monday, August 12th to Thursday, August 15th, was designed to enhance the competencies of participants in academic writing, article publication, and...
President Tinubu Appoints Renowned Scholar as new NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). This was contained in a statement issued on Monday (August 19, 2024) by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, and made available to newsmen. Professor Usman is a renowned scholar...
FG Mandates Higher Institutions to Submit Matriculation Lists to Combat Fake Degrees
The Federal Government has taken a significant step to combat fake degree mills in the country by mandating all higher institutions to submit their matriculation lists to the Federal Ministry of Education within three months after matriculation ceremonies. This initiative is aimed at flushing out holders of fake degrees from Nigerian and foreign universities. The move is a recommendation of the...
Police Arrest Six Suspected PoS Robbers, Recover Stolen Funds
In a breakthrough operation, the Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended six suspected armed robbers who targeted Point of Sale (PoS) operators and traders, making off with their cash. The successful sting, carried out by the Rapid Response Squad, followed a credible tip-off, leading to the arrest of the suspects at their various hideouts. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adeniran Akinwale,...
NDLEA Urges Tertiary Institutions to Make Drug Testing Mandatory for Admission
In a bid to curb the rising tide of drug abuse among Nigerian youth, the Kwara State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, has called for the introduction of mandatory drug testing as a prerequisite for admission into tertiary institutions. This move aims to prevent drug use among students and provide early intervention for...
