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By Kayode Olasehinde and Zarumi Mashood Leaders and critical stakeholders in the Kwara South Senatorial District on Monday met to discuss and drive change on issues affecting the interest and general welfare of their communities. Issues discussed at the meeting which was tagged “strategic stakeholders’ consultation”, bother on security, economic growth, and quality representations in governance. Held in Ilorin the capital city, the programme was organized by the Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI), under their leader, Dr Johnson Adewumi. It was themed: “Reawakening the Giants”. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was represented at the event by Deputy Chief of Staff, Princess Olubukola…

By Ruth Adebayo Ladies and waiting couples have been advised on behavioural approaches to ensure the achievement of desired results with In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). Health experts, who spoke in separate interviews, highlighted the importance of the approaches. A Senior Registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Dr Olufiade Oyerogba, assured that IVF has brought succour to many women who were hitherto stigmatized as infertile. She described IVF as the manipulation and processing of the female egg and male sperm outside of the human body with the aim of both forming an embryo…

By Rukayat Abdulraheem and Lawrence Okedare (With Agency Report) A senior Chinese official informed on Tuesday that the country’s higher education system produced over 55 million graduates during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education made the disclosure during a news conference while highlighting the sector’s role in supporting economic and social development. According to him, during this period, vocational education accounted for over 70 per cent of the skilled workers newly added to the country’s modern industries. China’s higher education institutions have won more than 75 per cent of the country’s national awards in natural…

By Toyosi Kareem and Haliru Idris (With Agency Report). The West African countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The military-led countries hinged their decision to withdraw on the perception of the ICC as “a tool of neocolonial repression.” Their decision was made public vide a joint statement published on Monday. It comes as the latest in recent instances of diplomatic upheaval in West Africa’s Sahel region following eight military coups that took place between 2020 and 2023. The three countries, which are currently being ruled by military officers, have already…

By Kayode Olasehinde and Zarumi Mashood Leaders across the seven local government areas of Kwara South Senatorial District have called for credible leadership selection as the pathway to good governance, stronger security, and sustainable development in the zone. At a strategic consultation convened by the Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI) in Ilorin, traditional rulers, business leaders, academics, youths, and political stakeholders raised concerns over rising insecurity, weak representation, and worsening poverty. Delivering his welcome address, the chief convener, Engr. (Dr.) Johnson Adewumi, said the summit was organised to “reawaken the zeal of patriotism, redeem the zone from insecurity, and promote…

By Rukayat Abdulraheem The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the temporary relocation of its Kwara State orientation camp from Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, to Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The decision follows security concerns in Yikpata and its surrounding communities, which have witnessed an increase in kidnapping and banditry activities in recent months. Some NYSC officials confirmed that the move is aimed at safeguarding corps members posted to the state for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation exercise which comes up between September 24 and October 14 2025. The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the NYSC…

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to generating accurate, reliable and timely data for effective planning and policy formulation in the education sector. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with Education Management Information System (EMIS) officials from the 16 Local Government Areas, on Friday in Ilorin. Also, Olohungbebe emphasised the importance of credible data to drive educational reforms and sustainable growth, just as he commended the stakeholders’ commitment. According to the commissioner, the administration prioritizes data-driven education policies, stressing that accurate statistics are crucial for…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday visited the residence of late President Muhammadu Buhari to condole with his family. He described Buhari as a selfless leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s unity and progress remain indelible, assuring the family of his continued support. Also, the President was in Kaduna to attend the wedding Fatiha of Nasirudeen, son of the former Zamfara Governor, Sen. Abdul’Aziz Yari, held at the Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna. The wedding attracted top political leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures and captains of industry from across the country. Ahead of the ceremony, security was tightened in Kaduna, with surveillance…

World leaders will recommit to advancing the health and rights of women, children and adolescents at a high-level event on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A statement signed by Ms Kadidiatou Toure, Communications and Campaigns, Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) and made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja informed. The statement said that the Global Leadership Network (GLN) for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health would convene its third Heads of State meeting on September 24 with the theme: “Recommitting to Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health and Rights: A Call to Action for Peace, Security,…

By Rukayat Abdulraheem, Toyosi Kareem, Lawrence Okedare and Haliru Idris The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has appealed to the Kwara State Government to as a matter of urgency intervene in the closure of all cattle markets in the seven Local Government Areas across Kwara South Senatorial District. The closure of cattle markets was announced on Friday by the seven local government chairmen in Kwara South Senatorial District. The chairmen hinged their decision on heightened security concerns in the area. According to a statement issued in Ilorin, the Kwara State chapter of MACBAN through its Chairman, Alhaji…