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19/08/2026

TRCN ranks Kwara best in Northern Nigeria's Teachers' Qualifying Examination

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has ranked Kwara State first in Northern Nigeria in the recently concluded Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) for teachers, with a 93.8 per cent pass rate.

The recognition was conveyed in a congratulatory letter addressed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and signed by the Registrar and Chief Executive of TRCN, Dr (Mrs.) Ronke Soyombo.

According to the council, 678 candidates registered for the examination, 616 sat for it, while 578 passed, representing a 93.8 per cent success rate.

The council said the performance demonstrated the high calibre of educators being nurtured under the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration.

Reacting to the recognition, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, described the feat as an independent validation of the governor's sustained investment in education and teacher quality.

Olohungbebe attributed the achievement to the administration's standardised and merit-based teacher recruitment process, which ensures that only qualified and competent professionals are engaged to teach in public schools.

He also commended the successful teachers for their outstanding performance and commitment to improving the quality of teaching and learning across the state.

The commissioner said the government's sustained investment in continuous teacher development and education reforms had continued to strengthen classroom instruction and improve learning outcomes across the state.

He welcomed TRCN's readiness to partner with the state in addressing identified gaps in mathematics through targeted professional development programmes for teachers.

Olohungbebe reaffirmed the AbdulRazaq administration's commitment to sustaining policies that promote excellence and professionalism in line with global best practices.

*Peter Amogbonjaye* , ANIPR
Press Secretary
Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development

17/08/2026

Good Representation: Putting the People First

Good representation begins with listening to the people, understanding their needs, and turning their concerns into meaningful action.

For Hon. Isiaka Olajide Ambali (Kẹta), representation is not simply about holding a political position; it is about being accessible, accountable, responsive, and committed to the development and well-being of the people.

A good representative should remain connected to the grassroots, understand the realities of the communities, and ensure that the voices of the people are heard where decisions are made.

For Alanamu/Ajikobi, this means promoting youth empowerment, skills development, education, community development, women's inclusion, and greater opportunities for our people, while maintaining constant engagement with constituents.

The people deserve a representative who sees leadership as a responsibility to serve, not as an opportunity to be served.

As we look towards the future, Hon. Kẹta remains committed to the values of quality representation, inclusiveness, accountability, and grassroots development.

Because when the people are heard, communities progress. When representation is effective, development becomes meaningful.

Signed :
Hon. Isiaka Olajide Ambali (Kẹta)
Media Teams

14/08/2026

: Who are you supporting to emerge victorious as Osun goes to poll tomorrow?

14/08/2026

Movement of personnel and sensitive materials to the Registration Area Centres (RACs) has commenced in Osogbo LGA.

06/08/2026

Cross River intensifies campaign as mothers embrace early breastfeeding

Cross River State has recorded encouraging compliance with the early initiation of breastfeeding as health workers intensified advocacy during the ongoing 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, raising hopes of improved maternal and child nutrition indicators in the next National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). The week-long campaign, which began on August 1 and ends on August 8, is being implemented by the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency with support from UNICEF, Latter-day Saint Charities and media partners to promote breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life....

06/08/2026

Temitope Osoba’s family breaks silence, warns against false death claims

The family of late actress Temitope Osoba has appealed to the public to disregard what it described as false and unverified reports circulating about the circumstances surrounding her death. Tribune Online reports that fellow actor Alesh Sanni announcing her passing in an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday. In a statement shared via the actress’ official Instagram page on Wednesday, the family expressed sadness over the spread of misinformation, stressing that several claims making the rounds on social media and blogs are speculative and unauthorised....

06/08/2026

Saraki to Present 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to Chief Imam of Ilorin

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki , is set to present a brand-new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (TJA250) 2.4L 4WD five-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani.

The vehicle was promised to the foremost Islamic cleric on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

The documents further indicate that the luxury SUV is scheduled to be delivered to the Chief Imam today, Thursday, August 6, 2026.

The development comes barely 24 hours after the pledge was reportedly made, underscoring what observers describe as Saraki's longstanding relationship with the Ilorin Emirate and its religious leadership.

Although details of the presentation ceremony were still sketchy as of press time, sources familiar with the arrangement confirmed that preparations had been concluded for the handover of the vehicle.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (TJA250) is one of Toyota's latest premium SUV models, renowned for its durability, luxury features and off-road capabilities.

05/08/2026

Kwara State Governor Presents Four Brand-New Vehicles to Ilorin Emirate Religious Leaders

His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, has presented three brand-new vehicles to the leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Council of Ulama.

The beneficiaries are the Imam Agba, Imam Imale, and Imam Gambari, in recognition of their invaluable roles in promoting Islam, fostering peace, and providing spiritual guidance within the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State at large.

May Almighty Allah (SWT) continue to bless His Excellency with wisdom, good health, and greater success in serving the people of Kwara State.

04/08/2026

Atiku queries allocation of N1.08trn for 2,791 projects to cooperative college

vFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the revelations from the 2026 Appropriation Act, independently analysed by Tracka, showing that the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, Enugu State, was allocated a staggering ₦1.08 trillion to execute 2,791 capital projects across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Reacting on Tuesday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) commended Tracka for exposing what appeared to be one of the most disturbing examples of budget distortion under the Tinubu administration....

vFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the revelations from the 2026 Appropriation Act, independently analysed by Tracka, showing that the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, Enugu State, was allocated a staggering ₦1.08 trillion to execute 2,791 capital projects across the 36 st...

03/08/2026

Tottenham ready to launch Osimhen bid

Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to enter the race for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, despite recent unsuccessful attempts by other top European clubs to lure the Nigerian away from Turkey, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After already establishing themselves as one of the biggest spenders in Europe this summer, the north London side have now identified the Nigerian international as the missing piece in their attacking puzzle....