Ilorin Likeminds Foundation has elected new executives and reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and community development in Kwara, having invested over N500 million in various projects.
Young adults in Ilorin reveal how skyrocketing rent and housing expectations are forcing them to delay marriage. Landlords, POP houses, and limited jobs blamed. Read more.
Hon. Maryam Yusuf Aladi empowers over 600 Kwarans with food, cash, and equipment. The initiative supports Governor AbdulRazaq's efforts for the vulnerable. Read more.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.
A prominent Kwara cleric warns APC and PDP that zoning the 2027 governorship outside Ilorin will lead to failure. Meanwhile, traditional rulers from Kwara North and South unite to demand a power shift.
A Nigerian man in Ilorin identifies Ayinlak filling station as selling the cheapest petrol following Aliko Dangote's announcement of a new price of ₦739 per litre. See his findings.
Billionaire Femi Otedola consolidates control of First HoldCo, buying N14.8bn shares to raise his ownership stake above 18%. Discover the details of this strategic move.
The Afonja Descendants Union in Ilorin calls on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Emir to intervene in an alleged illegal land acquisition crisis at Modi and Ogundele. They urge a peaceful resolution.
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially rejected a hostile $108.4 billion bid from Paramount, stating its planned merger with Netflix offers superior value for shareholders. Get the full details on this major Hollywood power struggle.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos promises to maintain theatrical releases for Warner Bros movies if the streaming giant's $83 billion acquisition succeeds. Read the full story.
Nigeria's former ambassador to China, Uthman AbdulAzeez, has passed away at 71 after a brief illness. Read tributes from Kwara governor and his legacy in intelligence and diplomacy.
US President Donald Trump says he will be involved in the regulatory review of Netflix's $83 billion bid for Warner Bros., citing market share concerns. Read the full story.
Netflix agrees to a historic $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, set for 2026, will see 11 channels exit DStv and GOtv in Africa. Read the full story.
Nigerian businessman Olakunle Churchill trends online after flaunting a new Hermès bag. Celebrities like Cubana Chiefpriest & Eniola Badmus react. Read more details.
Netflix strikes a $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. studios and HBO Max, uniting iconic franchises. Learn how this reshapes streaming for Nigerian viewers.
Netflix faces fierce criticism from Hollywood elites and lawmakers over its blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Discover why insiders call it a 'disaster' for cinema.
Netflix has purchased Warner Bros Discovery's film and streaming assets for $72 billion. This historic deal combines iconic franchises like Harry Potter and DC with Netflix's global platform, potentially altering Hollywood forever. Discover the details an
Streaming giant Netflix announces a historic $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, reshaping the global entertainment landscape. Get the full details on this landmark deal.
A Kwara High Court has sentenced Abdullateef Yakubu to five years imprisonment for attempted culpable homicide. Read the full details of the shocking Shao Garage attack.
Streaming giant Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion, the biggest entertainment merger since Disney-Fox. Details inside.
Governor Umo Eno approves over N1.6 billion in transport refunds for civil service CBT applicants. 12,000 candidates proceed to oral interviews in 2026. Read the full details.
The Federal Government has started paying monthly stipends to over 42,000 students under the TVET initiative. Learn how this program supports skills acquisition and economic growth.
At the Leadway Digital Growth Summit, industry leaders warned that Nigerian firms must adopt stricter data discipline and deeper collaboration to achieve measurable returns on digital marketing investments. Discover the key strategies.
Eko DisCo urges customers to apply for free prepaid meters only via its official portal, warning against third-party scams. Learn about the MAF Tranche B scheme and community engagement in Apapa.
South Africa's Vodacom secures a controlling 55% stake in Kenya's Safaricom for $2.1 billion, reshaping East Africa's telecom landscape and boosting digital inclusion. Read the full analysis.
Italian fashion giant Prada has finalised its acquisition of rival Versace for €1.25 billion. Lorenzo Bertelli is named Executive Chairman. Discover the impact on global luxury.
UMZA Air begins operations on the Abuja-Ilorin route with permanently low fares, sparking a rush for tickets. Analysts say this could break the fare monopoly and benefit North Central travellers.
Egbe-Idimu LCDA Chairman Idris Balogun empowers 500 skills acquisition graduates with tools and N100,000 cash each, marking 100 days of 'Renewed Hope Agenda'.
First Bank's parent company completes sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank to EverQuest Acquisition LLP, marking significant restructuring in Nigeria's banking sector. Learn the details.
Prof. Patrick Lumumba insists Africa's development hinges on respecting and properly funding its universities. He calls for a decolonised education to solve local challenges.