faces at Prof. M. M. Akanbi’s one year remembrance prayer
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the Kwara State University, Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, the Managing Director of the Lower Niger River Basin and Development Authority Dr Adeniyi Saheed Aeemu are among the personalities that graced the one year remembrance prayer for late Professor...
365 days after: Fond memories of Prof. M M Akanbi linger
By is'haq Babatunde It is obvious that the death of Professor Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi SAN, on 20th of November 2022, was painful and shocking to many. He left at a youthful age of 51. Apparently, he left the stage at a period his knowledge, skill and other qualities were highly needed. Prof Akanbi died in the active service as a...
Almawrid, St. Joseph, others shine @ MMGIVIT 2024 pre-finals Poetry competition
Abdulraheem Maryam Abdulraheem Maryam of Almawrid International College, Ilorin, has emerged winner in the Senior Secondary School category of the "MMGIVIT Initiative" 2024 Pre-Finals Poetry competition, held at Smabirm International School, G. R. A Ilorin, kwara state capital, Nigeria. Maryam scored 74 points to clinch the first position in the competition that was keenly contested while Adetoba Tomisin of St....
Nigeria: To Get it Right on Hajj
"From Saudi Arabia’s calendar of activities, Hajj participating countries should by now be on the 3rd item on the list of preparatory programs for 2024 Hajj" By Fatima Sanda Usara A direct threat to the success of an event is not necessarily lack of planning, late planning is as bad. Its effect in Hajj planning is far more profound than one...
Unilorin students resume Dec 4
...as frsehers matriculate January 29 The management of the University of Ilorin has announced December 4, 2023 as resumption date for new and returning students. This decision was taken by the University Senate at its 298th meeting held on Tuesday, November 14th. A statement by the institution's Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, also disclosed that lectures would commence in earnest...
Hajj 2024: NAHCON boss seeks good working relationship with AHUON
...urges AHUON to enroll in HIN for optimal understanding of Hajj The Ag. Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, OON, fwc, has called for effective partnership between the commission and association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN) to ensure that Pilgrims get value for their money. The Chairman, in a statement signed...
KWSG begins clamp down on erring scavengers
...as scavengers get registration code, uniform ...registration closes Dec 31st, 2023 The Kwara State Government has commenced registration exercise for scavengers in the state, as part of measures to ensure security of lives and properties in the state. The State Commissioner for Environment, Mallam Shehu Ndanusa Usman, disclosed this at the weekend during a meeting with the association of Scavengers at the...
28th anniversary: Emir of Ilorin, a peace lover, bridge builder- Kwara NUJ
The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the occasion of his 28 Years Anniversary on the throne, calling him a peace lover and bridge builder. The union observed with delight that Ilorin, admirably referred to as a modicum of...
28th Coronation: Hon. Gbenga Power Eulogises Emir of Ilorin
The Chairman of the Gbenga Power Foundation, Honourable Gbenga Power-Oyekunle has described the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR as an epitome of progress, love and mutual coexistence. Honourable Power made this observation in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on the sidelines of the monarch...
Bazarab Foundation doles out cash to indigent pupils in kwara
An Ilorin based frontline foundation, 'Bazarab Educational Foundation (BEF)' has again put smiles on the faces of indigent pupils in some selected primary schools across Kwara state. The representatives of the foundation went round the selected schools during the week and presented this term school fees to the beneficiaries one after the other. The BEF has since begun the termly...
