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By: Siyanbola Rukayat Adeola Abubakar Solihu Sabo currently serves as an assistant coach for the Under-17 team at Kasam Football Academy in Ilorin. His journey into football began at a young age, driven by a deep passion for the sport. However, due to personal circumstances, he shifted his focus from aspiring to be a footballer to pursuing a career as a coach. This transition was solidified when he gained admission to the University of Ilorin to study Human Kinetics, a course that aligns with his interests in sports and health. Abubakar started playing football around the age of 5 or 6, inspired by his elder brother, who acted as both a guide and mentor in the sport. His early experiences with football not only nurtured his athletic skills but also helped him learn to read and write through his engagement with the game. He played primarily as a left-back before transitioning to a defensive midfielder. Unfortunately, he stopped playing competitively in 2014 due to various challenges, in...

By: Sulayman Sherif Olamilekan  In the vibrant city of Ilorin, Kwara State, a young musical talent is making waves in the entertainment scene. Sulaiman Kehinde Delebayo, aka Boikalí, is an Afrobeat and R&B artist who's been steadily climbing the ranks of the music industry. Growing up in a rural community, Boikalí's musical journey began in secondary school, inspired by the likes of Wizkid. Despite facing numerous challenges, he persevered, driven by his passion for music. Today, he's a force to be reckoned with, creating a unique sound that blends Afrobeat and R&B. Boikalí's journey hasn't been without its setbacks. He faced a tough moment with a popular DJ, DJRisky, and a failed collaboration with artist Jwis, which left him discouraged.  However, he refused to give up, and his determination paid off when he received international recognition from a UK-based artist and he’s focus on creating a buzz in the music industry. “The time i got hit up with an arti...

By:  Sulaiman Khadijah Adebimpe Ayetoro community, a rural community in Ilorin, Kwara State, in an interview with Ilorin News Network has expressed gratitude to the government for providing a functional primary health center, boreholes, and a generator to their community.  Magaji Ayetoro Sign Board The Vice Chairman, Community Leaders, Tajudeen Oyewale and Alhaji Alnafi Aina, the Mogaji of Ayetoro, have appealed to the government for a stable electricity supply to enable them to fully utilize the boreholes. The lack of electricity has rendered the boreholes partially functional.  Mr. Oyewale stated that although the government provides a functional borehole and a generator in the community but the rise of fuel prices have made it difficult to obtain fuel for the generator. As a result, residents are forced to rely on contaminated water sources, posing serious health risks. Despite these challenges, the community is grateful to the government for providing a functional pri...

By  Sulaiman Khadijat Adebimpe Hon. Kayode Abolude The community of Boluke, Ilupeju, in Ilorin, Kwara State, is facing numerous challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, a lack of access to clean water, poor waste management, and inadequate electricity supply. Boluke community are calling on the government to provide support and resources to address these pressing issues. The community leader, Hon. Kayode Abolude, stated that water scarcity has been exacerbated and that the lack of access to clean water has led residents to rely on contaminated sources, posing serious health risks. The community is also struggling with inadequate waste management; the lack of proper waste disposal facilities has led to the indiscriminate disposal of waste, further exacerbating the community's environmental and health issues. Alhaji Abdulateef Usman, a resident of Boluke, emphasized that the community needs government support to address the lack of electricity, which has hindered economic dev...

 By Sunday Modupe Grace Mrs. Atoyebi, who has been living in the community for the past 30 years, stated that since she became a resident, there have been no significant challenges or security concerns. "We have lived in peace in the community," she said. However, Mrs. Atoyebi noted that one of the major challenges facing the community presently is the lack of transportation, such as taxis and tricycles. The community relies solely on okada riders, who charge exorbitant prices. Mrs. Atoyebi also recalled a period when the community was plagued by robberies targeting motorcycle riders. She expressed gratitude that the community has since overcome this challenge, thanks to divine intervention. Regarding government support, Mrs. Atoyebi stated that the community has not received any assistance, aside from the construction of a tired road. She lamented that the government often neglects their community when distributing palliatives, such as food and financial assistance. When ask...

By: Sulayman Sherif Olamilekan  Maxwell Noah, Uduh Destiny, Olateju James, and Sunday Adepoju have been charged with conspiracy, theft, and mischief to electrical installation in the High Court of Kwara State. The charges stem from an incident that occurred in February 2024 at Amber Village, along Ajase-Ipo/Offa Road, Kwara State. The Prosecution Counsel, Ayoola Idowu Akande brought to the court, four men who were allegedly conspired to vandalize a parboiling elevator machine and steal various items including; 1,500 metres of 300mm single cord of imported armoured cable, valued at the sum of 54 Million Naira, 20 metres of 150mm single cord of made in Nigeria armoured cable, valued at the sum of 310 Thousand Naira, 100 MPCB circuit breaker, valued at 17 Million Naira and batteries valued at 2.5 Million Naira, with the total sum of Seventy Three Million, Eight Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira (N73,810,000). These items belonged to Hillcrest Agro-Allied Limited. This offense is punishab...

By: Sulayman Sherif Olamilekan  In an exclusive interview with Ilorin News Network On Friday, January 10, 2025, Dr. Obalowu Ismail Aberi, a consultant, family physician, and Deputy CMAC at Kwara State University Teaching Hospital, highlighted "lack of sleep, malaria, and substance abuse" as pressing health issues affecting various age groups. Dr. Aberi emphasized the importance of adequate sleep, stressing that 6-8 hours of sleep per night is crucial for physical and mental well-being.  He said, “Good sleep should refresh body and mind and to get that, we have to have a deep sleep. And to have a deep sleep, the best advice is to keep the lights off. This is because when light gets to our iris, it’ll not make us have a deep sleep” He also stated that taking stimulants like Coffee, Kolanut, and inconsistent sleeping schedules mostly up to 24 hours can lead to sleep debt which can cause slump or shutting down.  He explained further by saying "inadequate sleep can lead to en...

By: Sulayman Sherif Olamilekan A Consultant Family Physician at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Obalowu Ismaila Aberi, warns that simple lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of cancer and kidney disease. Dr. Aberi emphasizes that many cases of cancer are congenital, but lifestyle choices play a crucial role in determining our health. DR. ABERE WITH ILORIN NEWS NETWORK PRESS MEMBERS  According to Dr. Aberi, lifestyle choices such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption significantly increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer.  He cited lung, laryngeal, and bronchial cancers as being linked to smoking, while liver and breast cancers are associated with alcohol consumption. Dr. Aberi furthered that many cases of cancer are congenital, acquired during pregnancy or inherited from parents. He highlighted the link between certain diseases, such as hepatitis B and HIV, and the development of specific types of cancer. He advised that p...

BY: Siyanbola Rukayat Adeola  Mrs. Alhaja Balikis a meat seller in the market of Idi Ape area, Ilorin as plead to the governor to pardon them on asking them to vacate away from the market entirely.  The challenges they face on their market is that it’s been so hard to sell their market well since the reconstruction of the road began and also the government asking them to leave the market premises entirely.  ILORIN CENTRAL MOSQUE, ILORIN Mr. Abdul Azeez Olaide lamenting in the market in front of Ile Oba concerning the way their goods are disrupted because of the ongoing reconstruction roads by the government  The challenges they are facing has made their source of income collapsed, and they were been told that it’s for the sake of the citizens welfare and he also suggested that if the governor can at least please give them opportunity to maintain their shops after the walkway and make a wire fence in the market to let others know their limitations in the market, he ...

By Sulayman Sherif Olamilekan  Traders at the Challenge Market in Ilorin, Kwara State, staged a peaceful protest on January 13, 2025, to appeal to the state government to create effective entrances to the challenge market.  ONGOING PROTEST IN CHALLENGE ON 13TH JANUARY 2025 The protest was led by numerous Challenge market leaders and Executive Chairman of the Challenge Market, Mallam Garba Ibrahim, emphasized that the fence blockage is crippling their businesses and affecting their livelihoods. The traders are seeking alternative entrances to the market, citing that the current blockage is affecting their businesses, livelihoods and they emphasized that the fence blockage has resulted in a significant decline in sales” he said He expressed concerns about safety and security, noting that the blockage has made it difficult for them to respond to emergencies such as fire outbreaks or theft. Mallam Garba Ibrahim stated that the traders have made several attempts to contact the stat...

By Sulayman Sherif Olamilekan In a small corner of Kwara State, the Dada community is struggling to survive. Despite its rich cultural heritage, the community is facing numerous challenges that threaten its very existence. The community leader, Baale Alhaji Abdulrahamen Ajadi, shared his concerns with us, and his words painted a picture of a community in dire need of help. BAALE DADA COMPOUND The community's biggest problem is unemployment. Many young people are leaving the community in search of work, leaving behind a void that is hard to fill. The Baale's voice was filled with sadness as he spoke of the brain drain that is affecting his community. He appealed to the government to create jobs and empower the youth. The community's traditional handicrafts are also struggling to survive. Clay pot moulding, blacksmithing, and weaving are just a few of the skills that are being lost due to lack of space and resources. The artisans who practice these crafts are the custodians o...