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 Dr Alabi Still in the race, urges massive turnout Dr. Alabi Oluwatoyin Tajudeen, a frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressiv es Congress (APC), on Thursday embarked on a sensitisation tour of APC members and stalwarts across Kwara South, urging party faithful to turnout en-masse,  remain calm, peaceful and hopeful ahead of the party primaries. Speaking with supporters and stakeholders in Omu-Aran, Oke-Onigbin and Igbaja, Dr. Alabi described the Kwara South agenda as very important, stressing that a greater Kwara is achievable through unity and collective commitment. He urged party members to remain loyal and steadfast to the APC, particularly in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term aspiration. The aspirant noted that the party leaders in the state are still consultating among party stakeholders. Dr. Alabi said he remained fully prepared for the governorship primary but appealed for transparency, consistency and fairness in the process. According to...

 Breaking: Tinubu Appoints 39-year-old Professor as New JAMB Registrar By Idris Alooma  President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure expires on July 31, 2026, after 10 years of service. The appointment was announced on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Aina is a professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with expertise in digital infrastructure, national examination systems and institutional reforms. At 39, he will become the youngest registrar in JAMB’s history. “Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform,” the statement read. He holds degrees from the University of Kent and...

 Negligence and Silence Have Fueled the Spread of Insecurity Across Yorubaland - Dr Maruff Olanrewaju  The insecurity engulfing Yorubaland today did not appear overnight. It spread like wildfire because of a failure to act when action was needed. Negligence, carelessness, and a “don’t care” attitude among some leaders and stakeholders have allowed the crisis to deepen. For too long, both political and traditional leaders remained silent at the moments when their voices mattered most. While terrorist bandits terrorized parts of Kwara and Kogi States—kidnapping and killing Yoruba people—many Yoruba Obas and political leaders looked away. The result is visible: more than 30 communities have been deserted, especially in Ifelodun, Isin, Ekiti, and Oke-Ero Local Government Areas of Kwara State. These areas are overwhelmingly Yoruba, yet the response from those who should defend them was weak and delayed. Some traditional rulers and leaders acted as though these attacks did not conce...

 SENATOR SALIU MUSTAPHA CALLS FOR A FREE, FAIR AND CREDIBLE 2026 APC GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY IN KWARA STATE By Idris Alooma  The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has commended members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly his loyalists and supporters, for their steadfastness, maturity, and commitment throughout the recently concluded primaries into the National Assembly and State House of Assembly. While acknowledging that there is still room for improvement in aspects of the process, he praised the efforts made to ensure the successful conduct of the primaries. As the party commences its gubernatorial primary election today, Senator Mustapha called on all his supporters and APC faithful across the state to troop out en masse to peacefully exercise their democratic rights as bonafide members of the party, armed with their valid membership cards and without fear or intimidation. He urged party members to remain orderly,...

 5 APC Governorship Aspirants Throw Their Weights Behind Yahaya Seriki in Kwara By Idris Alooma  Five All Progressives Congress Governorship aspirants in Kwara State have thrown their weight behind Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki ahead of the party primary election scheduled for this morning Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki, had  on Wednesday evening held strategic engagements meeting with fellow aspirants and key stakeholders across the state, During the meeting, the aspirants unanimously resolved to support his candidature in the interest of party unity and continuity of the progressive vision championed by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The aspirants, after extensive consultations, said their decision was informed by the need to consolidate on the gains of the current administration and rally behind a candidate widely seen as aligned with the developmental aspirations of the people and the leadership direction of the party. Those who pledged their support for ...

 Solagberu hails Oloyede on impactful tenure By Idris Alooma  An Imam at the National Mosque of Nigeria, Abuja, Dr Abdulkadir Jumuah Salman Solagberu, has commended the Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, CON, for taking JAMB to a new level in probity and service delivery. In a statement issued in Ilorin, Dr Solagberu described Prof. Oloyede's tenure as the golden age in the annals of the examinations body. Dr Solagberu, who is also the Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin and proprietor of the proposed Darul Kitab University, Ilorin, said that Prof. Oloyede has worked so hard to promote JAMB to a level that it has not only become the nation's most admirable and credible examinations body but also a model for other public institutions. He added that he was particularly happy that the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, has proven to be a good ambassador of the Nigerian Muslim community, adding ...

 Saliu Mustapha disowns purported APC senatorial aspirants’ list The camp of Senator Saliu Mustapha has dismissed as fake and misleading a purported list of aspirants in the ongoing APC Senatorial Primary Elections currently circulating on some platforms. In a statement issued on Monday by the Media Assistant to the Senator, Nasif Sholagberu, the document containing the name of Senator Saliu Mustapha as an aspirant for the Senate seat was described as “forged, fake, misleading and of no consequence.” The statement clarified that Senator Mustapha officially obtained APC nomination forms to contest for the governorship of Kwara State in the 2027 General Elections, noting that the process was carried out openly and publicly before party leaders, stakeholders, supporters and members of the public. According to the statement, the Senator neither obtained nomination forms for the Senate nor participated in any screening process for the senatorial contest. The media aide challenged anyone...

 2027: Senator Saliu Mustapha Calls for Peaceful APC Primaries, Backs Gov. AbdulRazaq for Kwara Central Senate The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Kwara State to conduct themselves peacefully and orderly during today’s party primaries into various senatorial district positions. Senator Mustapha urged party faithful to come out en masse to participate in the exercise and exercise their democratic rights in an atmosphere of peace, unity, and mutual respect. Speaking on the Kwara Central Senatorial District contest, the Senator expressed strong support for the aspiration of the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who is the sole contestant for the APC senatorial ticket in the district ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the emergence of Governor AbdulRazaq as the lone aspirant is a clear indication of the immense respect, ...

 2027: Senator Saliu Mustapha Calls for Peaceful APC Primaries, Backs Gov. AbdulRazaq for Kwara Central Senate The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Kwara State to conduct themselves peacefully and orderly during today’s party primaries into various senatorial district positions. Senator Mustapha urged party faithful to come out en masse to participate in the exercise and exercise their democratic rights in an atmosphere of peace, unity, and mutual respect. Speaking on the Kwara Central Senatorial District contest, the Senator expressed strong support for the aspiration of the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who is the sole contestant for the APC senatorial ticket in the district ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the emergence of Governor AbdulRazaq as the lone aspirant is a clear indication of the immense respect, ...

 Grassroot Politician, Eletu Emerges PDP Consensus Candidate for Ilorin East/South Reps Seat By Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin A Grassroot Politician and Philanthropist, Yusuf  Eletu Saka has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Eletu reportedly secured over 20,000 support votes during the party’s affirmation process conducted in the presence of officials and stakeholders of the party. The exercise was witnessed by a delegation from the PDP Secretariat, Kwara State PDP Chairman, Hon. Issa Bawa, party leaders, as well as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The emergence of Eletu is already generating positive reactions within the party, with supporters and stakeholders describing it as a major step towards strengthening the PDP’s chances in the constituency ahead of the next general elections. Party faithful at the event said the co...

 UNILORIN Celebrates Alumna Nimota Akanbi’s Appointment as FCE (Special), Oyo Council Chair The University of Ilorin has congratulated its alumna, Ambassador Dr. (Mrs.) Nimota Nihinlola Akanbi, on her appointment as Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo State. In a statement, the university described the appointment by the Federal Government as a well-deserved recognition of her longstanding service in public administration and education governance. Ambassador Akanbi, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Netherlands, is noted for her experience in international relations and public policy, which the institution said would be valuable in her new role. The university further recalled her previous leadership roles, including her tenure as Chairman of the Governing Council of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and her service as Board Chairperson of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC). It said her trac...

 Shaykh Tajudeen of Ebiraland: Seventy Years After An Unforgettable Son of Ilorin By Abubakar Imam  Sunday, May 17, 2026 would make it exactly 70 years since the demise of an illustrious export of Ilorin, who chose Okene, the chief town of the Ebira people in the present-day Kogi State, as home. This remarkable statesman was Sheikh Yahaya Aliyu Tajudeen, the first official Chief Imam of Okene and, by extension, the entire Ebiraland. Sheikh Tajudeen hailed from Ile Adafila in the Pakata area of Ilorin. His ancestral home, which is located in Ibadi-Ori axis of Ubandawaki Ward, is not far from the popular Pakata Roundabout, Ilorin. Yours sincerely first came in contact with the name and reputation of this sage from books, particularly the "Ilorin: The Journey So Far" by L.A.K. Jimoh; and subsequently from his short biography, which was authored by the pioneer Grand Kadi of Kogi State, Justice Yunoos Abdullahi. I later had the privilege of knowing more about him through personal ...

 Ilorin Emirate Students Receive NECO Sponsorship Boost as IEDPU, Oluwole Foundation Support 345 Indigent Pupils By Idris Alooma  Saturday, May 16, 2026, was a day of celebration in Ilorin as the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union, in partnership with the Oluwole Educational Foundation, presented NECO registration fee cheques to 345 indigent students across the Emirate. The symbolic presentation ceremony held at the IEDPU National Secretariat marked another milestone in the union’s commitment to expanding access to education for children from low-income families. Speaking at the event, the National President of IEDPU, Alhaji Abdul Mumini Ayo AbdulMalik, represented by National Vice President Alhaji AbdulRauf Babatunde Issa, explained that beneficiaries were carefully selected from the five local government areas of Ilorin Emirate. He noted that 120 secondary schools benefited, with five students chosen from each of the 69 wards to ensure fairness and wide coverage. H...

 Kwara Community Applauds Gov AbdulRazaq over Electricity Intervention Residents of Mandate 1 G.R.A Community in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State have commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the supply and installation of an 11KVA electricity transformer in the area. The community, under the aegis of Mandate 1 G.R.A Community Development Association, said the intervention had improved electricity supply and boosted socio-economic activities within the neighbourhood. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the association, AbdulLateef Oganija, and the Acting Secretary, Alhaji Hassan Ibikunle, the residents expressed appreciation to the governor for responding to the community’s electricity needs. The association noted that the transformer had already been connected to the national grid by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), leading to improved power output in the area. “The executives and entire members of Mandate GRA 1 Community Development A...

 Jubilation as Bosun Oladele Clinches House of Reps Ticket for Irepo / Oorelope / Olorunsogo Federal Constituency All is set for the official announcement of Hon. Bosun George Oladele as winner of the All Progressives Congress primary for the Irepo, Oorelope, and Olorunsogo Federal Constituency, as supporters celebrate what they describe as a landslide victory. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, 16th May 2026, Oladele described the exercise as free, fair, credible, and hitch-free across all three local governments. He said the process reflected the will of the people and expressed confidence in securing an unprecedented victory. “In Oorelope it’s about 99 percent, in Irepo about 70 percent, while Olorunsogo also recorded 72 percent,” he stated. Oladele acknowledged that a few dissenting voices are normal in any democracy, but stressed that the outcome reflects the will of the majority. He called for unity and reconciliation within the party, saying, “Nobody can clap with one hand...

 IEDPU pays NECO fees of 345 indigent candidates Saturday  All is set for the presentation of cheques for NECO registration fees of three hundred and forty five (345) secondary school students across the 69 political wards of the Ilorin Emirate by the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Union's National Secretariat, Geri Alimi, Ilorin. This was disclosed by the National President of the Union, Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, in a statement issued by the Union's Spokesperson, Mallam Suleiman Shuaib Dagbo. Alhaji Abdulmalik explained that the scheme is being organised in conjunction with the Oluwole Educational Foundation sponsored by the Chairman of Tuyil Pharmaceuticals Industry, Ilorin,Chief Oluwole Awotuyi. The President pointed out that five beneficiaries have been carefully selected from each of the wards as he said that each of the candidates is also to be supported with a token for their transportation to their examinations ve...

 IEDPU pays NECO fees of 345 indigent candidates Saturday  All is set for the presentation of cheques for NECO registration fees of three hundred and forty five (345) secondary school students across the 69 political wards of the Ilorin Emirate by the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Union's National Secretariat, Geri Alimi, Ilorin. This was disclosed by the National President of the Union, Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, in a statement issued by the Union's Spokesperson, Mallam Suleiman Shuaib Dagbo. Alhaji Abdulmalik explained that the scheme is being organised in conjunction with the Oluwole Educational Foundation sponsored by the Chairman of Tuyil Pharmaceuticals Industry, Ilorin,Chief Oluwole Awotuyi. The President pointed out that five beneficiaries have been carefully selected from each of the wards as he said that each of the candidates is also to be supported with a token for their transportation to their examinations ve...

 Al-Hikmah Varsity Founder, Oladimeji hails Olofa's 16th anniversary on throne By Idris Alooma  Founder of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji, has congratulated the Olofa of Offa, HRM Oba Mufutau Mohammed Gbadamosi Oloyede Okikiola, Ajagungbade I, Esuwoye II, on his 16th coronation anniversary on the throne of his forebears. Oladimeji, who is the Jagunmolu of Igbomina land, Arogundade of Lagos and Baba Oba of Offa, said this in his congratulatory message on the installation anniversary of the frontline monarch. The varsity proprietor noted that Offa and its environs had witnessed appreciable growth and development within the period Oba Gbadamosi has led the ancient town, describing him as a pacesetter. He explained that the first class traditional ruler, prior to his ascension to the stool, made himself a rallying point for the people of Offa with his personal intervention on the developmental activities of the town. Oladimeji also recalled the em...

 AOT Unveils Vision for Kwara, Promises Security, Free Education, Healthcare By Felix Ajide  A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Dr. Alabi Oluwatoyin Tajudeen (AOT), has urged Nigerians not to give up on the country, insisting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda remains achievable and meaningful. Dr. Alabi made the remarks on Thursday during the “Oro Ilu” programme on Sobi FM 101.9 in Ilorin, where he said the Renewed Hope slogan of the Tinubu administration reflects the need for Nigerians to remain optimistic about the future of the country. According to him, his decision to join the governorship race was driven by a desire to make a difference and reposition Kwara State for sustainable growth, particularly in the interest of the downtrodden and vulnerable members of society. He said the major challenge confronting the state was not the absence of resources, but the need for prudent management and committ...

 Toyin Alabi Gains Support from APC Stakeholders in Ifelodun Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ile-Ire, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, have declared their support for the governorship ambition of Dr. Oluwatoyin Tajudeen Alabi (AOT), describing him as a credible and visionary leader capable of transforming the state. The endorsement was made during a meeting attended by party members, community leaders and supporters in the Ile-Ire community. Speaking at the gathering, the APC Chairman in Ile-Ire, Mr. Olumide Ogunbiyi, said the community was impressed by Dr. Alabi’s vision and developmental agenda for Kwara State. According to him, Dr. Alabi possesses the leadership qualities, competence and integrity needed to usher in a new era of development, inclusiveness and prosperity in the state. “We have resolved, after listening to you, to adopt you as our candidate and support your emergence as the next governor of Kwara State,” Ogunbiyi said. “Our car...

 Kwara 2027: God Inspired My Governorship Ambition, Says Dr Toyin Alabi 2027: God Inspired My Governorship Ambition, Says Toyin Alabi A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Dr. Oluwatoyin Tajudeen Alabi, has said his decision to join the 2027 governorship race was inspired by divine direction following years of humanitarian service and community leadership. Dr. Alabi made the disclosure during an engagement with leaders and members of the National Coalition of APC Support Groups for Local Government Officials (NACLFON) in Ilorin. According to him, he never considered venturing into partisan politics, having neither occupied public office nor actively participated in politics before now. He explained that the inspiration to contest emerged shortly after the completion of his tenure as a community leader on December 28, 2024, when he reflected on his stewardship and expressed gratitude to God. “I served my people wholeheartedly and wi...

 Kwara Guber Race: NACLFON Backs Alabi, Mobilises Grassroots Support Across 16 LGAs By Felix Ajide The National Coalition of APC Support Groups for Local Government Officials (NACLFON) has endorsed Dr. Oluwatoyin Tajudeen Alabi for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State, pledging to mobilise widespread grassroots support to ensure his victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary. Dr Alabi Oluwatoyin Tajudeen addressing members of NACLFON in Ilorin. The endorsement was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by the leadership of the group, local government coordinators, youth and women representatives, as well as supporters drawn from the 16 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the gathering, the National Leader of NACLFON, Professor Abraham Olanrewaju described Dr. Alabi as a visionary leader whose emergence would usher in a new era of development, inclusiveness and prosperity in Kwara State. Prof. Olanrewaju said the decision to ...