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Veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has praised singer, Yemi Alade for her outfit. The event was the 67th Grammy Awards, which was held on Sunday, February 3. Alade who was a nominee, graced the occasion in a beautiful red Edo state attire.  In a video shared online, Agu commended Alade for showcasing African culture on the global stage through her outfit. “Yemi Alade, you are a queen. The queen you think you are. She may not have won the Grammy, but she won my heart. If there’s nobody to say it, I, Chief Chiwetalu, will give you your flowers. Not only…

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. The order will establish sweeping mandates on sex and sports policy. It will instruct federal agencies. They are to interpret federal Title IX rules as prohibiting the participation of transgender girls and women in female sports categories. This includes the Department of Justice. This information is based on a White House document on the upcoming executive order obtained by ABC News. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” sources said, will mandate immediate enforcement. This includes action against schools. It…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) made an announcement. They said President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers. The retirement age will change from 60 to 65 years. A statement issued on Wednesday, Feb. 5, by Mannir Bature, national publicity secretary of the NMA, said Muhammad Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, will formally present the approval. He will do this to the council on establishment through the office of the head of service for finalisation. He said the minister conveyed the policy shift during a high-level meeting.…

The ENACT Innovation Hub team, along with well-wishers across Kwara State and beyond, heartily celebrates Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun—a visionary leader, accomplished engineer, and dedicated community builder—on the occasion of his birthday. A stalwart and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the development of Kwara State, particularly the Kwara South Senatorial District. His contributions span technology, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and community development, aligning seamlessly with the progressive vision of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in building a viable and globally recognized Kwara State. As a seasoned engineer with expertise in…

In recognition of remarkable contributions, the management and staff of Offa Grammar School and Ansarul Islam Secondary School expressed their heartfelt gratitude to MOK Foundation for generously awarding WAEC scholarships to students from both Schools. In a touching letter of acknowledgment, signed by Mr. Olanipekin O. P, the head of the scholarship committee at Offa Grammar School, he shared the uplifting news that twenty-three deserving students benefited from the WAEC fee coverage. He conveyed that a total of #695,750 was graciously provided to relieve the financial burden on these students. Mr. Olanipekin offered his sincerest prayers for the founder of…

The Kwara South Youth Congress express its deep concern regarding a recent article circulating online through the Ibolo Renaissance Network (IRN). This article claims to represent the views of the Elemona of Ilemona, who also serves as the Aide-de-Camp to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Col. Nurudeen Yusuf. The focus of the article revolves around alleged land encroachments attributed to the residents of Offa town Spanning 16 paragraphs, the article is rife with inaccuracies and serves as a direct affront to the dignity of the millions of indigenes from Offa, both at home and in the diaspora. For decades, the community…

The Kwara South Youth Congress (KSYC) is a non-partisan organization. It represents the interests of youth in Kwara South. The organization has criticized the below the belt performance of Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (Senator Kwara South), Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi Ajuloopin ( Member House of Representatives for (Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke Ero), and Rep Tijani Ismail (Member House of Representatives for Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun), urging them to step up their legislative game. In a press statement made available to pressmen through its publicity secretary, Adejare Bashir, he expressed disappointment with the lawmakers’ failure to address the needs and concerns of their constituents. Bashir noted that…

The Trump administration has started deporting illegal immigrants back to their country. They began using military aircraft four days after Donald Trump assumed office as U.S. 47th president. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared photos on the social platform X. The images showed individuals in handcuffs boarding a military plane. “Deportation flights have begun” – Trump administration announces as illegal immigrants are sent back to their countries (photos) “Deportation flights have begun,” Leavitt said. “President Trump is sending a strong and clear message to the entire world: if you illegally enter the United States of America, you will face…

Drake‘s legal battle with Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us” could be set to take another dramatic turn. The music label has asked a Texas court to toss out the pre-action petition he filed against them in November. UMG filed a motion to dismiss in Bexar County on Thursday, January 23. They claim that the Toronto rapper, signed to them through Republic Records, lacks sufficient evidence. This evidence is needed to support his allegation of them engaging in payola to spread Kendrick’s hit diss song. The company also argues that the release and promotion of…

Kwara South Youth Congress (KSYC) has issued a warning to the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to president Bola Tinubu, who also doubles as the paramount ruler of Ilemona town, Col. Nurudeen Yusuf over alleged land encroachment in Offa, as it’s widely circulated in the town. The group, which comprised of prominent indigenes from offa and accross Kwara South, accused the ADC of encroaching on lands belonging to the people of Offa, and demanded that the Offa Descendants Union (ODU) investigate the allegations. In a statement signed by the group’s spokesperson, Arch. Adelaja Bashir, the group called on the ODU to take immediate…