The Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Kwara and Bishop of the Diocese of New Bussa, Most Rev. Israel Afolabi Amoo, has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity, rising poverty and governance challenges confronting Nigeria, urging governments at all levels to take urgent steps to protect lives, create wealth and restore public confidence in...
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Saraki Hosts Ileya Hangout in Ilorin, Combines Celebration With Free Medical Services
Former Senate President and Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, last Thursday hosted his annual Ileya Hangout to mark the Eid-el-Adha festival, bringing together hundreds of supporters, associates, and community and religious leaders from across Kwara State in a warm and festive gathering that blended celebration with community service. The Ileya hangout,...
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CAN Kwara Clarifies Neutral Stance, Disowns Political Endorsements Ahead of Elections
The Kwara State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has reaffirmed its non-partisan posture, declaring that it remains neutral and will not be involved in political endorsements or alignments ahead of upcoming elections. The association stated that it has not endorsed any political party or candidate, distancing itself from any claim or impression suggesting...
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Anglican Bishop Raises Alarm Over Killings in Kwara, Demands Urgent Federal Action on Security, Economy
The Bishop of the Diocese of Kwara, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Sunday Timothy Adewole, has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over rising insecurity and economic hardship, urging immediate and decisive intervention to prevent further loss of lives and erosion of public trust. Speaking at the 1st Session of the...
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Kwara Scholar Takes Ilorin’s Arabic Literary Tradition to Germany
A Nigerian academic from Ilorin, Kwara State, has taken the country’s rich Islamic and literary heritage to the global stage, presenting a scholarly paper at a German university on the enduring relevance of Arabic writings in the Ilorin Emirate. The scholar, Prof. Moshood Mahmood M. Jimba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Kwara State University, Malete, delivered...
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Oyo’s Former First Lady Draws Thousands at 22nd Unlimited Praise with Theme “Worship His Majesty”
IBADAN – The city of Ibadan came alive on Friday, April 3, 2026, not with political rallies or market clamor, but with the resounding echoes of worship. Chief Mrs Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, former First Lady of Oyo State, hosted the 22nd edition of her annual Unlimited Praise programme, a spiritual gathering that has grown from a...
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Muslim group to FG: Take stronger stand on Israel as Quds Day sparks calls for unity, reflection
An Islamic organisation, Harakatul Islamiyyah, has criticised what it described as the silence and disunity within the global Muslim community over the worsening crisis in Palestine, urging the Federal Government to adopt a firmer diplomatic position against Israel. The group’s leader, AbdulRazzaq AbdulWahab Al-Amin Aladodo, made the call in a statement on Friday to commemorate...
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Ilorin Chief Imam: CMO hails Gov AbdulRazaq for swift medical intervention
The Council of Muslim Organizations (CMO) in Kwara State has applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his swift medical intervention and concern for the late Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solihu, prior to his transition. The council noted that the Governor’s gesture reflects his compassion, leadership, and respect for religious institutions and their...
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Reintroduce Religious Studies to Tackle Moral Decay, Don Urges
A lecturer at the University of Ilorin, Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus Yusuf, has called for the reintroduction of religious studies as a compulsory subject in Nigerian schools to help address the growing moral decadence among youths. Speaking in Ilorin during a Town Hall Meeting organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the Ilorin...
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St. Augustine Lugbe set to celebrate Cultural Day, fund raising
By Chuks NZEH The Parish Priest, Very Rev’d Fr. James Akpamoo, of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Airport Road, Lugbe, Abuja, is excited to inform the Christian community, especially Catholics, in Abuja that the all is set for the 2025 Cultural Day Celebration and Fund Raising for their Church building project, which is ongoing. The Cultural...