Politics

The Third Estate Ilorin Emirate, under the leadership of its President, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, warmly commends His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the establishment of a new Nigerian Army Battalion in Omu Aran, Kwara State. This landmark approval is another demonstration of Mr. President’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture […]

President Bola Tinubu has launched the $552 million HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) programme, a nationwide initiative expected to benefit about 29 million Nigerian children and strengthen the country’s basic education sector. The programme, unveiled in Abuja on Thursday, July 16, 2026, is co-financed by the World Bank and the Global Partnership

The Director of Media to Senator Saliu Mustapha, Kwara Central, Mallam Abdullateef Ishowo, has defended the Senator’s calm disposition amid the ongoing political tensions within the ruling APC in Kwara State, describing his restraint as a deliberate strategy rather than a sign of weakness. According to him, despite being openly confronted and allegedly undermined by

By Nasir Abdulquadri Nastvafrica The controversy surrounding the First Lady’s remarks on akara, kulikuli, and other micro-enterprises has, in my view, been widely misunderstood. The issue was never about the dignity or economic value of these businesses. It was about perception, context, and the language of economic empowerment. Akara, kulikuli, roasted corn, suya, shawarma, popcorn,

Across Kwara, and now beyond it, one question reverberates: Why has Senator Saliu Mustapha, Kwara Central, remained measured, deliberate, and unprovoked while being openly confronted and undermined by his own party leader in the state? Let it be said plainly, Restraint is not weakness. Silence is not surrender. The Senator has declined personal attacks, media

By Nasir Abdulquadri.Nastv Africa I acknowledge the potential strengths of state policing. A decentralized policing system can improve community intelligence, reduce response times, enhance local accountability, and strengthen security where federal policing has been overstretched. In principle, it is a compelling idea.My concern, however, is that introducing state police under our current political and institutional