2024-11-21

E-Governance Bill to Revolutionise Public Administration, Says Kwara Commissioner
The Kwara State Government has expressed its support for the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, describing it as a key initiative to enhance governmental operations and improve citizen engagement. ...

Kwara Government Apprehends 20 Students Loitering During School Hours
The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has announced that 20 students were apprehended on the streets of Ilorin during school hours. In a statement released on Thursday, the Commiss...

30 FST Graduates Inducted as Professional Members of NIFST
Thirty newly graduated students from the Department of Food Science and Technology have been inducted as professional members of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST). This milestone event occ...

KWASU's 8,700-Bedspace Hostel Nears Completion as Pro-Chancellor Applauds Progress
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, OON, has lauded the institution's efforts to tackle accommodation challenges for its boarding st...

Justice Minister Fagbemi Opens Judicial Reform Conference in Ilorin
A three-day conference focused on tackling the enduring challenges affecting the efficiency and accessibility of Nigeria's judicial system commenced in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Speaking at the opening o...

Governor Abdulrazaq Inspects Innovation Hub, Other Legacy Projects
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has inspected several of his administration's flagship projects, including the soon-to-be-unveiled Innovation Hub, which is in its final stages of completion. Respo...

Former President Buhari, Business Mogul Idimi to Grace Gambari's Milestone Event
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is set to visit Ilorin, Kwara State, today to participate in an event marking the lead-up to the 80th birthday celebration of his former Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, ...

NBA Urges EFCC to Prioritise Mismanagement of Public Funds Like Internet Fraud
The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin branch, Barrister Sulyman Kosemani, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to apply the same level of diligence in addressing the misman...

Clash Between Two Secondary Schools in Ilorin Leaves Students Injured
Several students sustained injuries following a violent clash between two secondary schools in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The altercation, which reportedly took place on Monday, left over 10 students i...

2024-11-20

NGF Pledges Support for 1999 Constitution Amendment, Hosts Deputy Speaker
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in his capacity as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, hosted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and other key officials working on the...

1st Ilorin National Peace Conference Calls for Collaboration Among Muslim Scholars
Dr. Salihu Alabi, a lecturer in the Department of Politics and Governance at Kwara State University, Malete, has successfully hosted the inaugural Ilorin National Peace Conference. The event emphasised the role of Musl...

The Danger of Apathy: The Mentality of “If it Doesn't Affect Me Directly, It Doesn't Concern Me” Must Stop
In an age characterized by unprecedented wealth and technological advancement, a troubling mentality persists among many individuals and communities: the belief that issues affecting others do not warrant concern unles...

2024-11-19

Walkways, Roundabouts to Follow as Unity Bridge Project Nears Completion
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is making strides toward fulfilling his pledge to deliver the iconic Unity Bridge. The project has reached its concluding stage with the laying of wearing course asphalt on t...

Unilorin to Benefit from FG's High-Speed Internet Connectivity Plan
The Federal Government has announced plans to connect students at the University of Ilorin with their counterparts across Nigeria and the world through a high-speed broadband initiative inspired by the international Wi...

Minister Praises MINILS for Impactful Training Programmes in Labour Relation
The Management and staff of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), based in Ilorin, Kwara State, have been praised for their efforts in fostering industrial harmony through comprehensive tra...

Prof. Egbewole Calls for Roadmap to Advance Africa's Digital Revolution
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, has joined scholars from Nigeria, Africa, and Europe in a collaborative session aimed at shaping the future of education and development on th...

Ogbole's Double Seals Kwara United's 2-0 Win Over Plateau United
Kwara United's head coach, Ashifat Suleiman, has lauded his team's courage and determination following their 2-0 triumph over Plateau United during a matchday 12 fixture in Ilorin on Sunday. The victory was pow...

Unilorin VC Advocates for Increased SERVICOM Advocacy Efforts
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has called for intensified advocacy efforts by the National Universities Commission Parastatal SERVICOM Committee (NUC/PSC) to raise a...

SWAGA Takes Poverty Alleviation Drive to Kwara with Free Garri Distribution
A sociopolitical organisation, the Southwest Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), has distributed 6,000 bags of 10-kilogram garri palliatives to indigent residents of Kwara State. The distribution, which took place over...

Old Students' Associations Urged to Partner in Education Revitalisation
The Kwara State government has appealed to alumni associations to contribute towards revitalising the education sector in the state. Speaking at the 50th anniversary of Oyelagbawo Grammar School (OGS) in Ilala,...

Oro Community Urges Kwara Govt to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling on Traditional Title
The Oro community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has urged the state government to enforce the Supreme Court ruling of January 2019, which prohibits the traditional ruler of Oro from using the prefix ...

2024-11-18

Government Begins Revitalisation of 17,000 Primary Healthcare Centres Nationwide
Grassroots healthcare services are set to improve significantly as the federal and state governments commence the revitalisation of 17,000 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide. The Coordinating Minister...

KWASU's Osi and Ilesha Baruba Campuses Ready for Academic Take-Off
Academic activities are set to commence at the Osi and Ilesha Baruba campuses of Kwara State University (KWASU) as the state government intensifies its infrastructural developments at the sites. Dr. Mary Arinde...

Kwara Central Senator Empowers Youth and Women with Multi-Million-Naira Farming Workshop
Saliu Mustapha, the Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, has launched a multi-million-naira capacity-building and empowerment workshop aimed at enhancing dry-season farming and horticultural val...

NSCDC Kwara Denies Allegations of Poor Officer Welfare
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has dismissed allegations of inadequate welfare for its officers, calling the claims baseless and misleading. In a statement issued on Su...

Kwara Screens Over 102,000 Residents in Health Drive Against Hypertension, Diabetes
The Kwara State Government has completed the screening of 102,452 residents for hypertension and blood sugar levels, marking a significant milestone in its Project 10 Million health initiative. Commissioner for...