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Emir Unveils Refined Ilorin Anthem
By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Emir of Ilorin, Mai Martaba, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has unveiled the refined and branded Ilorin Emirate Anthem for the use of indigenes of the city.
The refined and branded anthem was produced by the Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi SAN.
Presenting the production to the Emir at his palace, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Akanbi SAN who was accompanied by management staff of the University said the decision to refine and package the anthem came from the desire of the University to lend its expertise to the promotion of society.
Professor Akanbi, who stated that the production was aimed at encouraging indigenes to learn the lyrics and use the anthem at all events, added that the song would spur the people to patriotic acts as the lyrics encouraged commitment and attachment to the Ilorin community in its eulogies of great personages and attributes of the city.
The Vice Chancellor said it was one more way the University was bridging the gap between the town and the gown, noting also that the production of the anthem brought students of the University together with notable musicians in Ilorin such as Alhaji Saka Danfo, al-gaita and bèmbé musicians, among others.
He noted that the team of professionals which worked on the anthem paid attention to all cultural nuances such as the instruments, stressing that the original lyrics were retained in the refined anthem.
Professor Akanbi eulogised the Emir of Ilorin for encouraging the synergy between the University and the community, pledging the continued readiness of the institution to contribute to the advancement of the state.
The University helmsman acknowledged the professional contribution of Prof. Moshood Mahmoud Jimba, Prof. Jeleel Ojuade and Prof. Binta Sulyman to the production.
In his response, the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, commended the Kwara State University for always living up to its mantra of developing communities as again exemplified by the repackaging of the Ilorin anthem.
The traditional ruler stated that the anthem was dear to every patriotic indigene of the community and the repackaging would encourage its use by a larger number of people.
The Emir stressed the need for all indigenes and citizens of the community to forge ahead in unity as that was the fastest route to progress, urging that the deployment of the anthem to every quarter be speedily facilitated.
The Emir commended the Vice Chancellor and his team for taking it upon themselves to reproduce a version of the anthem that would facilitate its popular use, identifying that the new anthem showcased the rich culture and history of the Ilorin Emirate in a more entertaining and accessible form.
He therefore instructed the use of the anthem at all events of the community, while due publicity should be given to it to encourage all indigenes to learn the anthem.
In his remarks, the chairman of the committee which worked on the refined anthem, Professor Moshood Mahmoud Jimba appreciated the warm reception and cooperation given to the committee when the production commenced.
He commended the zeal of the Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi SAN which he said fast tracked the realization of the anthem.
Professor Jimba also commended the ingenuity of the duo of Alhaji Sulyman Sarumi and Alhaji Labaika for popularizing the anthem which Kwara State University has refined and branded.
Other speakers at the event included the President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Union IEDPU, Alhaji Aliyu Ottah Usman and the President of Ilorin Youth Association, Abdullah Babatunde who pledged the immediate use of the anthem in all events.
Highpoints of the event were the unveiling by the anthem which was in Compact Disc form and the presentation of a gift to the Emir.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
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