Oyun LG Chairman Urges Party Unity as Legislative Council Endorses APC Governorship Candidate By Poet of Afrique Reporters The Executive Chairman of Oyun Local Government, Hon. (Chief) Akanbi Kamar Olarewaju, has commended members of the Oyun Legislative Council for their loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their commitment to the party's success ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. The chairman gave the commendation on Thursday while receiving members of the Legislative Council, led by the Leader of the House, Hon. Ayanlere Omotayo Olalekan, during a courtesy visit to his office. During the visit, the lawmakers formally declared their total support for the APC governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Engr. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, and pledged to mobilize party members and grassroots supporters across Oyun Local Government to secure victory for the party in the forthcoming election. Speaking on behalf of the council, Hon. Ayanlere reaffirmed the lawma...

Baruten Stakeholders Disown Senator Mohammed Ahmed Over Remarks on Speaker Danladi's Governorship Ambition By Poet of Afrique Reporters A coalition of elders, youths, women, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, artisans, community leaders and concerned citizens in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State has publicly distanced itself from recent comments and press briefings issued by Mohammed Ahmed regarding the governorship aspiration of Salihu Yakubu Danladi. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the group declared that Senator Ahmed's position does not reflect the collective aspiration of the people of Baruten concerning the quest for a Kwara North governor. The stakeholders expressed surprise at what they described as a departure from the senator's previously known support for the Kwara North governorship agenda, noting that he had once been among the leading advocates for power rotation to the district. According to the statement, Senator Ahmed's recent po...

 Ilorin East LG Debunks Rumoured Bandits’ Attack on Oke-Oyi Girls’ School By POA The Executive Chairman of Ilorin East Local Government, Amb. Mallam Garba Olayinka Lukman Agbelere, has dismissed reports alleging that bandits attacked Government Model Girls Secondary School, Depot, Oke-Oyi, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a bid to verify the situation and reassure residents, Agbelere visited the school on Thursday alongside security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Forest Guards, and local vigilante groups. Following the inspection, the chairman stated that there was no security breach at the school and that students, teachers, and staff remained safe. He warned that the spread of unverified information could create unnecessary panic among parents, guardians, and members of the public. As part of efforts to calm concerns within the community, Agbelere, ...

  Moro APC Stakeholders Pass Vote of Confidence on AbdulRazaq, Endorse Salihu Danladi By Poet of Afrique Reporters The Stakeholders, elders, party leaders, youths, and women groups of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State have passed a vote of confidence on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, describing his administration as one that has delivered significant development across the state. The group, under the banner of the Moro Alaka Group, made its position known during a press conference, where it also endorsed Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Salihu Yakubu Danladi as a suitable successor to continue the developmental strides of the current administration. Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon. Moshood Alaka commended Governor AbdulRazaq's achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, youth empowerment, social intervention programmes, and economic development. According to the stakeholders, the governor's leadership has brought stability, ...

INEC Seeks Stay of Execution of Judgment on Deregistration of ADC, Accord, Three Others By Poet of Afrique Reporter The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking a stay of execution of a judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The electoral commission also expressed support for a notice of appeal filed by the affected political parties against the judgment. Speaking before a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal on Tuesday, counsel to INEC, Mr. Haliru Mohammed, said the commission was surprised by the decision of Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to deliver the judgment despite an earlier order restraining the lower court from doing so. According to Mohammed, the appellate court had on May 22 ordered that the judgment, which was initially scheduled for delivery on June 5, should not be delivered pending further proceedings....

 June 12: Democracy Day – A Call for Sober Reflection and Good Governance By Sanni Yusuf Olatunji June 12 remains one of the most significant dates in Nigeria's democratic journey. It is a day that symbolizes the sacrifices, struggles, and aspirations of millions of Nigerians who yearned for freedom, justice, and the right to choose their leaders through a credible democratic process. As the nation commemorates Democracy Day, it is important not only to celebrate the gains of democracy but also to engage in sober reflection on the state of governance, accountability, and national development. Democracy is not merely about periodic elections; it is about ensuring that government remains responsive to the needs of the people and committed to the principles of transparency, equity, and justice. The significance of June 12 lies in the courage displayed by Nigerians who stood firmly in defense of democratic values despite intimidation and repression. Their sacrifices laid the foundation...

 BREAKING: Emir of Ilorin Appoints Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki as Chief Imam Fulani By Oba Luqman The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has approved the appointment of Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the new Chief Imam Fulani of Ilorin Emirate. The appointment followed a rigorous selection process involving several respected Islamic scholars, with Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki emerging successful and subsequently receiving the Emir's approval. The newly appointed Chief Imam Fulani comes from a renowned lineage of Islamic scholars in Ilorin. He is the grandson of Sheikh Ibrahim Dasuki Imam Fulani Agaka, the 8th Chief Imam Fulani of Ilorin, and the son of Sheikh Maliki bn Dasuki Agaka, the 10th Chief Imam Fulani of Ilorin. Before his elevation, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki served as the founder and proprietor of Darul Bisharah Arabic and Islamic Studies, Airport-Egbejila, Ilorin. He also led daily and Jumu'ah prayers at the Afsat Oloriegbe Memorial ...