Month: May 2019

  • AbdulRazaq attends first Jum’ah, urged to seek good legacy

    By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday observed his first Jum’ah as the leader of the state, with the officiating clerics urging him to seek to leave a greater legacy. Imam Faatih Yahya Murtadho of Oke Agodi Central Mosque in Ilorin said the Governor comes from an influential family and prayed…

  • Make your dad feel exclusive this Father’s Day

    Make your dad feel exclusive this Father’s Day

    Father’s day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.Your dad’s a very special man who puts in lots of hard work and finds contentment in your smile. Your father is one of the most important man in your life. He’s worked hard to give you…

  • It might be time to favor frozen

    It might be time to favor frozen

    You are probably aware that you should try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you can for good health. But what if your favorite fruits or the veggies on your shopping list will be eaten much later in the week? Going frozen means less spoilage, allowing you to enjoy produce when it’s close…

  • African Trade contract commences without Nigeria

    African Trade contract commences without Nigeria

    The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement came into effect yesterday, without Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, following ratification of the deal by the required 22 countries a month ago. The trade pact will potentially cover a market of 1.2 billion people, with a combined gross domestic product of $2.5 trillion, once passed by all…

  • We won’t witch-hunt anyone, Kwara gov tells civil servants,

    By Steve Oni, Ilorin * Speaks on minimum wage Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has told civil servants in the state that he would not witch-hunt anyone for their political beliefs. “We would not label anyone. We will carry everybody along and will promote a culture of transparency and independence. We want Kwara to regain…

  • Prove Your Royality , Judge Tells Accuse Persons

    By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City There was mild drama at the Federal High Court, in Benin, on Thursday, as trial Judge ordered accused couple to produce a member of Benin royal family to prove their royality, or be remanded in prison custody. The accused, Prince Peter Eweka and his wife, Stella, had been arraigned before…

  • Kwara gov holds maiden security council meeting, meets royal fathers

    By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday performed his first official duty by holding the security council meeting to receive briefings from all the heads of security agencies in the state. The meeting, which held behind closed doors, was attended by all the members of the council, including the governor, deputy…

  • PAL Pensions trains students on financial literacy, employability Training

    By Steve Oni, Ilorin Experts in various careers on Thursday in Ilorin mentored students of the University of Ilorin on financial literacy, investment, entrepreneurship and career growth among others. The programme tagged NEXTU is sponsored by the Pension Alliance Limited, a Pensions Fund Administrator (PFA). Panelists, who came from various backgrounds provided the students required…

  • Naira Marley granted bail

    Naira Marley granted bail

    On Thursday, the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi granted bail to Nigerian musician, Naira Marley. At the resumed bail application, the singer’s lead defence counsel, Olalekan Ojo, apologised for his absence at the initial arraignment on May 20. Ojo urged the court to accept the bail application prima facie based on the presumption of…

  • Ramos to leave Real Madrid on free transfer

    Ramos to leave Real Madrid on free transfer

    Fiorentino Perez, Real Madrid president, has stated that the club’s captain Sergio Ramos has asked to leave on a free transfer. The Spain centre-back wants to take his career to the Chinese Super League despite still having a contract with Real Madrid until summer 2021. According to Perez, he was told by Ramos, 33, and…