The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians following weeks of severe and recurring power outages across the country. Speaking on Tuesday, Adelabu acknowledged that the prolonged blackouts have worsened living conditions, affecting households, businesses, schools, and industries—especially during the intense dry-season heat. Addressing growing…
The Chief Executive Officer of Emirate Mall, Alhaji Yusuf Abdullahi, has extended warm congratulations to Muslims in Kwara State and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued to commemorate the celebration, Abdullahi described Eid-el-Fitr as…
The Chief Executive Officer of Emirate Mall, Alhaji Yusuf Abdulahi, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim and Christian faithful on the commencement of the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent, both beginning on Wednesday. In a goodwill message, Abdulahi described Ramadan as a sacred month during which Muslims observe fasting,…
A massive fire has again torn through the Singer Market in Kano State’s Gidan Gilas area, destroying shops and goods worth billions of naira, affecting over 1,000 businesses and leaving at least seven people missing in one of the busiest commercial hubs. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf visited the still-raging scene…
Conflicting reports have emerged from the Kwara State Government and the Al-Sunnah terrorist group over the number of people abducted during the February 3, 2026, attack on Woro and Nukku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area. According to the Kwara State Government, between 20 and 30 residents were kidnapped in…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assumed control of the criminal prosecution initiated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against senior advocate Mike Ozekhome (SAN). The development halted Ozekhome’s scheduled arraignment before a Federal Capital Territory High…
I received, with profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, the news of the passing of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh (Dr.) Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih, OON, who returned to his Creator in the early hours of Monday at the age of 75. The death…
China’s population has declined for a fourth consecutive year, even as authorities intensify efforts to encourage citizens to have more children. Data released on Monday showed that the world’s second-largest country recorded a population drop in 2025, falling to about 1.404 billion — roughly three million fewer people than in…
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA/AFRIMA) wrapped up in Lagos, Nigeria on January 11, 2026, celebrating Africa’s biggest music stars in a vibrant showcase of the continent’s talent. Nigeria dominated the night with Rema taking home three major wins — Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western…
The High Court sitting at llorin has extended the interim injunction it granted on November 24, 2025, further restraining the celebration of Oro Day. The court extended the injunction till 22nd December 2025, pending the determination of the substantive suit brought before it. It also extended the order restraining the…

