2025-01-02

IEDPU Appeals for Remodeling of Akerebiata Bridge and Flyovers at Shao and Oko-Olowo Junctions
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has called on the Federal and Kwara State Governments to ensure the speedy completion of the ongoing reconstruction of the two Moro bridges along Kaiama road in ...

Galaxy Clique, Offa Donates Behavioural Center to Offa General Hospital
The Galaxy Clique, Offa, in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, has reiterated its commitment to promoting physical and mental wellness among the people. The Chairman ...

Gbenga Hashim Foundation Boosts Kwara Small Businesses with N12.5 Million Disbursement
The Gbenga Hashim Foundation has extended its financial empowerment initiative with an additional cash disbursement of N12.5 million to small businesses across Kwara State, bringing its total financial support in the s...

Retired Federal Ministry Official AbdulRazaq Ajani Murdered in Ilorin on New Year's Day
A retired Controller of Works at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, AbdulRazaq Ajani, was tragically murdered in Ilorin, Kwara State, on New Year's Day. The incident occurred shortly after Ajani returned from h...

Omu Aran Social Club Launches ?100m Appeal Fund for General Hospital Amenities Ward
The Omu Aran Social Club, based in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has initiated a ?100 million appeal fund for the construction of an Amenities Ward at the General Hospital, Omu-Aran. ...

14-Year-Old Ibrahim Jamiu Wins 7th Skylarks' 11-km Omu-Aran Marathon
Ibrahim Jamiu, a 14-year-old student from Omu-Aran High School, has clinched the top spot in the male category of the 7th Skylarks' 11-km Omu-Aran Marathon, completing the race in an impressive 38 minutes and 22 second...

2025-01-01

Badminton Federation President Hails Ongoing Construction of State-of-the-Art Facility as "Game Changer"
The President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has described the ongoing construction of a state-of-the-art badminton facility as a transformative development for Nigeria's sports industry. ...

Kwara Pensioners Mourn Late Chief of Staff, Prince Abdulkadir Mahe
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Kwara State has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Prince Abdulkadir Mahe, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kwara State. The union described his passing as a monument...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: President Tinubu to Governors: You Are the Most Important Link to Nigeria's Development and Prosperity
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria's development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving fo...

Gov AbdulRazaq Sympathizes with NALVEJ Chief Tunde Akanbi Over Mother's Passing
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended heartfelt condolences to Alhaji Tunde Akanbi, Chairman of the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ) in Kwara State, on the demise of his mother, Hajia ...

2024-12-31

Kwara NDLEA Arrests 929 Suspects, Seizes 2.6 Tons of Hard Drugs in 2024
The Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 929 suspects and intercepted 2.6 tons of hard drugs between January and December 2024, as reported by the Voice of Nigeria. ...

ICYMI: Governor AbdulRazaq Reiterates Commitment to Civil Servants' Welfare
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to improving the well-being of civil servants and retirees through the prompt payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities. ...

New Year: Gov AbdulRazaq Expresses Gratitude, Wishes Kwarans a Prosperous 2025
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended warm congratulations to the people of the state on the arrival of the new year 2025, wishing them a brighter and more prosperous year ahead. ...

2024-12-30

Kwara United Coach Tunde Sanni Blames Narrow Loss to 3SC on Tough Luck
Kwara United head coach Tunde Sanni has attributed his team's narrow 1-0 defeat to Shooting Stars of Ibadan (3SC) on Sunday in the NPFL Matchday 19 fixture to tough luck. Speaking after the keenly contested enc...

Nigerian Police Rescue 13 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful rescue of 13 kidnap victims in Kwara State and the arrest of five suspected armed robbers in Lagos State, following coordinated operations over the past week. ...

Family Recounts Final Moments of Deceased Kwara Chief of Staff
Further details have come to light regarding the passing of Alhaji AbdulKadir Mahe, Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, on Saturday. Mr. Mahe, son of the late 10th Emir of Ilorin, Mallam Aliyu AbdulKad...

Cross River Governor Condoles with Kwara Governor Over Chief of Staff's Death
The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has condoled with the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, over the death of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdukadir Mahe, as reported by Business Day. ...