2026-07-14

KWASU Research Teams Secure $43,913 UNESCO Grant, N83m National Research Funding
Four research teams from Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, have secured competitive research grants worth $43,913 and over N83 million from international and national funding organisations, further strengthening ...

Over 700 Kwara Students Trained in AI, Robotics at STEM Africa Fest
No fewer than 700 students and 130 teachers in Kwara State have received hands-on training in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and other digital skills at the 2026 edition of STEM Africa Fest, held at the Ilorin ...

PDP House of Assembly Candidate Adeleke Receives INEC Nomination Forms, Thanks Saraki
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Assembly candidate for Odo-Ogun Constituency in Kwara State, Adebayo Adeleke, has expressed appreciation to former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and the leader...

NEPC Moves to Boost Kwara's Non-Oil Exports Through Cashew, Sesame and Soya Clusters
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has intensified efforts to boost Kwara State's contribution to Nigeria's non-oil export earnings with a renewed drive to develop export clusters around cashew, sesame seeds ...

Foundation Equips Kwara Girls with Robotics, STEAM and Leadership Skills
Love for Change Women Foundation has equipped teenage girls in Kwara State with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), robotics and leadership skills through its InnovatHER STEAM Workshop. ...

2026-07-13

Kwara Set to Become UNFPA Flagship State as Government Commends GBV Interventions
The Kwara State Government has commended the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for its sustained support in providing care for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and advancing the welfare of women, children ...

AI, Digital Skills Will Expand Jobs, Reduce Crime Among Youths - Gov AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has said equipping young people with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital skills will expand their employment opportunities and help curb youth involvement in cri...

Shari'ah Protects Life, Wealth and Honour, Says Al-Hikmah University Chief Imam
The Chief Imam of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Dr Sanusi Lafiagi, has said the primary objective of Shari'ah is the protection of faith, life, wealth, intellect and honour, arguing that Islamic law exists to safeguard...

2026-07-12

NGF Hails Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Commends Security Agencies
The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has welcomed the successful rescue of all the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire community, Oyo State, describing the development as a major relief for their families and ...

NSCDC Arrests Suspected Phone Extortionist in Kwara, Recovers Eight SIM Cards
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 32-year-old suspected phone extortionist, Adetokunbo Adeshina, over alleged threats and extortion of unsuspecting members of the...

2026-07-10

Emir of Ilorin Congratulates Justice Kawu on Legal Aid Council Appointment
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has congratulated Justice Sulyman Durosinlohun Kawu on his appointment as Chairman of the Legal Aid...

Ansar-Ud-Deen Presents Appointment Letter to AGF Lateef Fagbemi as Summit University Pro-Chancellor
The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has formally presented the letter of appointment to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), following his appointment as the Pro...

KWASU Professor Urges FG to Adopt Sustainable Building Materials Policy
A Professor of Structural and Material Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Prof. Samson Olalekan Odeyemi, has urged the Federal Government to introduce policies requirin...

Kwara Government Denies Owing Workers May, June Salaries
The Kwara State Government has denied claims that it owes workers salaries for May and June 2026, insisting that salaries for both months were fully processed and paid despite allegations to the contrary by organised l...