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The Fidau prayer for the repose of the soul of a former HOD Health in Edu local government council of Kwara state, Alhaji lsiaka Zarumi-Beki comes up on Tuesday, the 8th of April, 2025. The spokesman of the family and Magaji Beki compound, Alanamu area, llorin , Alhaji Yahaya Olowo-Beki states that the Fidau prayer will take place at Zarumi mosque, Alanamu area, llorin begining st nine am. The Fridau prayer which will be attended by several eminent personalities will be led by the lmam Zarumi mosque, Alanamu area, llorin, Sheikh Mustapha Zarumi The late medical expert died on Friday,…

From Adebayo Adisa, Ibadan Barely 24 hours after the people of Oyo State celebrated the coronation of new Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Owoade, the first Ibadan indigene to be Oyo State Governor, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo has passed away. Olunloyo, whose death occurred few days to his 90th birthday, was born on April 14th, 1935 and died in the early hours of April 6th, 2025, precisely 1:40am. Olunloyo was a Nigerian mathematician and politician who served as the governor of Oyo State from 1 October 1983 to 31 December 1983, when the military regime of General Muhammadu…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq sends his condolences to His Royal Majesty the Olofa of Offa Kingdom Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II on the passing of his darling mother, Alhaja Hawawu Awele Gbadamosi. The king’s mother died on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 94, according to the Olofa Palace. Governor AbdulRazaq conveys the condolences of the people and government of the state to His Royal Majesty and the people of Offa on this development. “Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with His Royal Majesty at this difficult moment. We urge His Royal Majesty to be comforted by…

The umbrella body for Igbomina worldwide, Omo Ibile Igbomina (Lagos Chapter) has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Bashir Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).In a statement by the Chairman, Rufus Olaniyan, the group conveyed the entire Igbomina’s pride, emphasizing Ojulari’s exemplary professionalism and leadership.”Engr. Ojulari represents the best of Igbomina,” Olaniyan stated, adding that his extensive experience in the oil and gas sector will help in the performance of his duties.The group expressed strong belief in Ojulari’s capacity to lead NNPC into a new era…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq sends hearty congratulations to the Deputy Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Ojo Olayiwola Oyebode on his 50th birthday. A statement by Rafiu Ajakaye (Chief Press Secretary to the Governor) said the Governor joins family, friends, associates, and the people of Oyun Local Government Area to celebrate the senior parliamentarian who he calls “a fine gentleman, statesman, team player, and a good family man”. Governor AbdulRazaq commends the Deputy Speaker for being a man of peace, his loyalty and impressive legislative leadership, and his patriotic service to the people of his…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, (rtd), has ordered the cancellation of all procurement and tender processes by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) since the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, informed vide a statement that the Sole Administrator hinged the decision on adherence to the Supreme Court judgement upholding the Appeal Court ruling in Suit No. CA/ABJ/CV/133/2024 and in the absence of an Appropriation Law in the State. He directed all MDAs that carried out such tender processes for projects to ensure the refund of such tender…

Nigeria has moved one place up to 43rd position and now sixth in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) FIFA’s website informed that Argentina is the highest ranked team in the world, with Spain moving one spot to second place while France drops to third. England and Brazil retain their fourth and fifth position while Netherlands move a spot to sixth with Portugal dropping to seventh. Belgium, Italy and Germany are eighth, ninth and tenth place. In the continent, Morocco moves two places ahead of Senegal to claim top…

Petitioning constituents from Kogi Central Senatorial District have insisted that their planned recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan “for misconduct and divisiveness” remains non-negotiable. According to a statement issued and signed for the petitioners by Salihu Habib, “Apparently, INEC canceled not less than 35,000 signatures at the administrative stage. “We will liaise with INEC within the full ambits of the Constitution and regulations to demand for transparency in the handling of our petition. We have utmost confidence in the Commission not to subject the recall process to ambiguity or administrative opacity. “We thank INEC for making it clear that the bulk…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Kwara State Banquet Hall in Ilorin, Kwara State capital was filled with emotions, tributes, and fond memories as family, friends, colleagues, and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the life of a former Head of Service of the state Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole (Nee Bello). The former HOS died recently at the age of 57, barely one year after her statutory retirement from the Kwara State Civil Service. The event, held on April 3, 2025, was a solemn yet uplifting ceremony that honored the legacy of a woman who dedicated her life to public service and the improvement…

The Oke-Ode Community Development Association in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has congratulated Engr Bashir Bayo Ojulari on his appointment by President Bola Tinubu as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Plc. The National Chairman of the Community Association, Alhaji Nasrudeen Salaudeen, described the appointment as “well-merited and a round peg in a round hole”. In a press statement issued on his behalf by the National Publicity Secretary of the Community Association, Mr Kunle Akogun, the Community Chairman also commended President Tinubu for seeking out Engr Ojulari, who is a seasoned technocrat and a consumate…