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By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said the state is taking more tougher measures against drug abuse and illicit substances because of its harmful effects on the society. “First of all, we are doing sensitization and we also make sure that at school levels. The teachers are being sensitized and also ensure that we subject them to mandatory drug test before being employed to be part of the system,” AbdulRazaq told reporters at a road walk to commemorate the 2025 United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and other illicit substances in Ilorin, the state capital.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said on Monday that the leadership quality of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is taking governance closer to the residents of the territory. Tinubu stated this in Abuja during the inauguration of the newly-constructed access roads in Giri district, executed by the Wike-led FCT Administration. Tso far, the project is the 13th out of the 17 outlined for inauguration to celebrate Tinubu’s second year in office. Represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, the president said that Wike’s work speaks for itself in every corner of the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for July 24, 2025 at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. This crucial NEC meeting comes on the heels of the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje as the party’s National Chairman. Mr. Festus Faunter, the APC’s Deputy National Secretary, confirmed the date to journalists on Monday in Abuja, following a closed-door meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC). According to him, Ganduje’s resignation last Friday was accepted by the NWC with gratitude, citing health grounds as the reason for the Chairman’s departure. “Whatever we do now, including…

The Kwara State Government has announced a 40 percent reduction in registration fees for public school students sitting for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the state. The approval was given by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) as part of ongoing efforts to promote accessible and inclusive education. Speaking in Ilorin on Monday, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe described the move as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to easing the financial burden on families. “The administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has continued to demonstrate its commitment to providing quality education that is affordable…

A Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin on Monday granted bail to a former federal lawmaker, Hon. Moshood Mustapha, and his brother, Bolakale Mustapha. Their arraignment followed charges of defamation and incitement against the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The Mustapha brothers were arraigned before Justice Mahmud AbdulGafar on a five-count charge filed by the State Government through the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Ayoola Muhammed Akande. According to the charges, the defendants are accused of uploading and circulating a five-minute, forty-one-second video containing “offensive, insulting, and derogatory remarks” allegedly aimed at the Governor. The…

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, on Sunday defeated Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, 21–15 to win the 2025 Olumide Oyedeji Intercollegiate 3×3 Basketball Championship. The 4th edition of the championship featured no fewer than six Nigerian universities competing for honours in Lagos. The competition also included a three-point shooting contest, which was won by Emma Ubong Charles of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo. Godwin Ogbani-Daniel from the University of Osun claimed the award for the highest individual scoring points in the 3×3 basketball contest. Ibrahim Abdulkadir of ABU thrilled the crowd with his skill and energy throughout the…

Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt on Saturday claimed their 10th consecutive title of the Women’s President Federation Cup after a 6-4 penalty defeat of Nasarawa Amazons FC. The match played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos Island saw the Rivers ladies coming for two goals down to overpower the Nasarawa Amazons. It was a thrilling encounter which saw the Amazons almost dethroning the River Angels who have become perennial champions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Amazons scored two great goals through Olushola Shobawale in the 7th and 17th minutes respectively to end the first…

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed delight over the emergence of Kwara United Football Club as the winners of the 2025 President Federation Cup. The ‘Harmony Boys’ clinched the title by inflicting a 4-3 defeat on Abakaliki FC, via penalty kicks after the match ended 0-0 in regulation time. Despite losing the first penalty kick, Kwara United went on to convert their remaining four kicks, as against the three kicks converted by the Abakiliki team. AbdulRazaq was in attendance along with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, Director-General of NSC,…

Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of Progressive Governors’ Forum have pledged support for the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, describing them as accelerating inclusive development. The governors took this position at their two-day strategic meeting in Benin which ended on Saturday. Reading the communiqué, issued by the governors, Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, who is the Chairman of the group, said the forum reaffirmed its commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president. “We have critically appraised the socio-economic and political situation of the country and reaffirmed our commitment to President Tinubu’s bold…

Kwara State has scored the bull’s eye again as representatives of the State emerged the overall winners of the 2025 President’s Senior School Debate Competition. It is the first time the State has clinched the coveted national title. The 26th edition of the debate, held from June 24 to 27, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, brought together top-performing schools from across the country, with Kwara’s team outperforming their counterparts in multiple rounds, including Rivers State, which was eliminated in the final stage of the competition. Receiving the victorious team in his office on Friday, the Commissioner for Education and Human…