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16/04/2026

Mustafa Olawuyi Foundation Launches Solar Installation Training For Youth Empowerment

The Mustafa Olawuyi Foundation (M*F) has launched an 8-week Solar Installation Training Programme to empower youth with renewable energy skills for sustainable development in Nigeria.

The training, in partnership with Basic Hi-Tech, will provide participants with skills in solar installation, system design, safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and entrepreneurship.

“We must not continue to be mere consumers of modern technology; our youth must understand it, install it, maintain it, and ultimately contribute to its local production and improvement,” stated Engr. Mustafa Olawuyi, the Foundation’s founder.

“This programme is not just about fixing solar panels; it’s about preparing you for a future that can support your family and make you a valuable member of your community,” Engr. Olawuyi added, urging participants to stay focused and committed to their training.

Engr. Olawuyi emphasized that truthfulness in business is non-negotiable, stressing that integrity in transactions is essential for building lasting trust with customers.

Dr. Oladimeji Enoch of Osun State University spoke on the importance of solar energy in Nigeria’s development, saying, “Energy drives development, and reliable electricity is vital for businesses, schools, and healthcare systems.”

“Solar energy is not just an alternative; for Nigeria, it is increasingly a necessity,” Dr. Enoch noted, highlighting Nigeria’s abundant sunlight as a significant advantage for harnessing solar power.

Alhaji Lateef Arowolo discussed the role of financial literacy in business success, stating, “A good skill opens doors, but financial literacy keeps you inside. If you cannot manage income, expenses, and reinvestments, your business will struggle.”

“Interest-free loans can play a major role in helping small business owners grow without being crushed by repayment pressure,” Alhaji Arowolo added, advocating for ethical financial systems that support small businesses.

Engr. Abdul Akeem Olawuyi, Chairman of M*F, reiterated the Foundation’s commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable development: “This training speaks directly to youth empowerment, clean energy, and economic opportunity.”

“M*F is committed to providing more than just classroom education,” Engr. Abdul Akeem Olawuyi said, outlining the Foundation’s plan to include mentoring, hands-on training, and real-life applications for participants.

Engr. Abdulazeez Awotunde, a technical expert, emphasized the importance of safety in solar installations: “Safety comes first—before speed, before confidence. The best technician is the one who works safely and correctly, not the fastest one.”

09/03/2026

Oro-Ago Deserves Turn at Reps Seat, Aspirant Olumuyiwa Declares

As the 2027 General elections get closer, political parties and politicians across the country are warming up for the elections in their respective states an...

08/03/2026

Oro-Ago Deserves Turn at Reps Seat, Aspirant Olumuyiwa Declares

As the 2027 General elections get closer, political parties and politicians across the country are warming up for the elections in their respective states and local governments.

In the light of these A House of Representatives aspirant from Ifelodun local government, Ambassador Dada Olumuyiwa Patrick, has formally declared his intention to contest the federal legislative seat representing Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency of Kwara State at the 11th National Assembly.

He made the declaration in Ilorin during a consultation meeting with his community members and political supporters urging residents of Oro-Ago Ward in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to support his ambition.

“The purpose of this gathering today is to meet with my people from Oro-Ago Ward to declare my intention to vie for the constituency House of Representatives seat,” Olumuyiwa told supporters.

He expressed confidence in his chances, noting that the current political dynamics favour the Ifelodun axis of the constituency, and emphasized that Oro-Ago has never produced a representative in the House since the return to democratic rule.

“I am very optimistic because the odds favour us in Ifelodun and Oro-Ago, Since the creation of political dispensation in this country, Oro-Ago has never produced a member of the House of Representatives,” he said.

Olumuyiwa appealed to residents to rally behind him, stressing that the support of his immediate constituency would give his aspiration a strong advantage.

He added that his decision to join the race was based on a clarion call to serve the people and advance the development of the constituency, while maintaining that politics should not be a do-or-die affair and that he would respect the electorate’s decision if another candidate is chosen.

Reacting to the declaration, Ifelodun Local Government Vice Chairman, Hon. Nike Ajibola; councillor representing Oro-Ago Ward, Hon. Oladimeji Olayiwola; and community resident Pastor Philip Olaniyi Ogunleye described Olumuyiwa as a capable aspirant and urged constituents to support his bid.

The declaration comes as political activities across the country gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, with aspirants and political actors intensifying grassroots engagements.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has also signalled early preparations for the polls with the release of a tentative timetable, prompting politicians nationwide to prepare for the upcoming electoral cycle.

27/02/2026

Kwara: Young Estate Surveyors Target Secondary Schools to Groom Future Professionals.

Young Estate Surveyors and Valuers in Kwara State have intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s real estate sector by extending their career sensitisation campaign to secondary schools.

The young Estate Surveyors and Valuers in Kwara State have intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s real estate sector by extending their career sensitisa...

17/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak!
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has officially declared Wednesday, 18th February 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 2026.

The announcement followed wide consultations and credible reports confirming the sighting of the new moon in Nguru, Yobe State.

The confirmation was conveyed by the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.

With the approval of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, Ramadan will officially commence on 18th February 2026.

May Allah accept our fast, forgive our shortcomings, and grant us the blessings of this holy month. Ramadan Mubarak. 🌙

17/02/2026

Meet the 21st One Day Governor of Lagos State

Miss Etiyemonu Esther, our One Day Governor and Spelling Bee champion from Lagos State Senior Model College Igbokuta, came to Lagos House, Marina and reminded us that excellence has no age.

Esther, keep reaching for greatness. The future belongs to you.

20/01/2026

Special Tribute: Ilorin Emirate Bids Farewell To Chief Imam As Thousands Mourn Late Islamic Scholar

Thousands of Muslim faithful converged on the forecourt of the palace of the Emir of Ilorin for the final burial rites of the late Chief Imam of Ilorin and C...

19/01/2026

KWASU Boss Monrns Chief Imam of Ilorin, Says his Death Is A Great Lost At A Time Like This

The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has described the demise of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Salih as a great loss to the entire Muslim community.

The Vice-Chancellor who was reacting to the news of the passing of the Islamic scholar noted that the late Chief Imam led the Council of Ulamah in Kwara State with integrity.

Professor Jimoh added that the late Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu was a very respected Islamic cleric who devoted his life to Islamic learning and committed service to his community.

The KWASU Vice-Chancellor commiserated with the Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON; the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Maimartaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR; the Council of Ulamah; Senator Bukola Saraki and entire Ilorin and Muslim Community.

He prayed Allah to grant the soul of the late Chief Imam Aljanah Firdaus and condole the immediate family and entire Muslim community.

The late Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Salih, died on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the age of 75.

He was appointed as the 12th Chief Imam of Ilorin in 1983 and was, until his death, a prominent and influential religious leader in Kwara State.

19/01/2026

NIGERIA: Chief Imam Of Ilorin Sheikh Saliu Dies At 75

The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, has passed away at the age of 75.

His death was confirmed on Monday by the cleric’s Chief Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona.

According to him, the respected Islamic scholar died after decades of service to Islam and the Ilorin Emirate.

Born in 1950 in Ilorin, Kwara State, Saliu dedicated his life to Islamic scholarship and religious leadership.

He became the 12th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate in 1983, a position he held for over 40 years.

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of the Chief Imam of Ilorin.

Sulu-Gambari, in a condolence message issued by his Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, described the demise of the cleric as a colossal loss to the Ilorin Emirate, the entire Muslim Ummah, and humanity in general.

The Emir said: "Inna lillahi waina ilaehi roji'un, it is with total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that we receive the news of the demise of the 12th Chief of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih Onida OON.

"He was a cleric with unique features, intelligence, honesty, loyalty, dedication and tolerance. His demise has caused us in Ilorin Emirate great sadness of no particular measure. We reflect on his lifetime as a man of great honour and piety.

"Late Imam Solih was full of wisdom and he was notable for unifying the entire Muslim clerics as well as promotion of inter-religious harmony in the state.

"The Janazah will hold at the Palace Square of the Emir of Ilorin by 4pm today, Monday 19th January 2026."

Alhaji Sulu-Gambari therefore prayed Almighty Allah to grant Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON absolute forgiveness, accept his good deeds and admit him into Al-janatul firdaos.

Main while Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Solih (OON), describing his passing as a huge loss to the state and the Muslim community.

In a condolence message issued on Monday, Governor AbdulRazaq said the late Chief Imam represented the finest tradition of Islamic scholarship in the history of Ilorin, noting that his death, though painful, is a reminder of the transient nature of life.

According to the governor, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Solih would be greatly missed for his outstanding scholarship, patience, humility, and exemplary leadership as the spiritual head of Muslims in Ilorin and Kwara State at large.

Governor AbdulRazaq extended his condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, OFR, the entire Ilorin Emirate, the Kwara State Council of Ulamah, and the immediate family of the deceased.

He prayed Allah to forgive the late Chief Imam’s shortcomings, grant him Al-jannah Firdaus, and give his family, the Ilorin Emirate, and the Muslim community the strength to bear the loss.

Also the Senate President of the 8th National Assembly, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki described the death of the Imam as the lost to Ilorin Emirate, Kwara state, Nigeria and Muslim Uman around the world.

Saraki expressed that Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Solih was widely respected for his decades of service to Islam and his commitment to peace, unity, and moral guidance within and beyond the Ilorin Emirate.

Muhammad Bashir Saliu Al-Fulani, OON (1950 – 19 January 2026) was an Islamic scholar and the 12th and present chief Imam of Ilorin.

He is often referred to as Imam Fulani.

He was appointed by the former emir of Ilorin, Zuluqarnain Muhammadu Gambari, following the death of Imam Musa Ahmad in 1983.

11/01/2026

Honourable Owolabi Delivers Modern School Blocks to End Years of Learning Under Trees in Labaka Oja with Grassroot Fund

Honourable Owolabi Delivers Modern School Blocks to End Years of Learning Under Trees in Labaka OjaSchool, according to LAN Watters, is a building with four ...

23/11/2025

Breaking News: Kwara Governor Commends President's Hands-On-Approach As Eruku 38 Regains Freedom

After many days of hard work by security forces and government representatives, His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) is excited to announce the freedom of 38 persons who were recently abducted in an attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku, Ekiti LGA, Kwara Kwara.

The Governor says this is wholly due to the hands-on approach of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, who has personally led the efforts to free the abductees.

The abductees were freed today, November 23. The Governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen.

The President had called off his scheduled trip for the G20 Meeting in South Africa to attend to the breaches in Kwara and Kebbi States. He had also directed heightened security deployments to Kwara, in what underlined his firm commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people and Nigerians as a whole.

The Governor also expresses appreciation to the Office of the National Security Adviser; the Department of State Services (DSS); the Nigerian Army; Nigeria Intelligence Agency; and, of course, the Nigeria Police, which has graciously deployed four new tactical teams to Kwara State on the directive of the President.

The Governor also thanks members of the security forces across board, thought leaders, religious institutions, and all Kwarans for their support and goodwill since the unfortunate incident.