2024-09-11

Emir Recognises Descendants Of Hajji Iseyin-Ajikobi Family As Ilorin Indigenes
According to a report from Leadership, the Emir of Ilorin and chairman of Kwara State Traditional Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has reaffirmed the historical significance of Alfa Hajji I??yin compound, Ajikobi,...

Emir of Ilorin Sympathizes with Shehu of Borno Over Palace Flood
According to a report by Voice of Nigeria, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has sympathized with the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Umar Garbai Ibn El-Kanemi...

Kwara Garment Factory Takes Off, Produces Tracksuits for State's Contingent
News from Kwara State Government Facebook Page indicates that from conceptualization to realisation, one of the initiatives of His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration, Kwara Garment Factory ha...

Kwara Governor Receives Africa's First Badminton Medalist, Mariam Eniola Bolaji
News report from The Informant247 indicate that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday, welcomed Mariam Eniola Bolaji, Kwara-born badminton star and Africa's first badminton medalist at the Olympic or Pa...

Kwara Governor Approves Promotion Exam for Teaching Service Commission Staff
According to a report from TVC News, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved promotion examination for all the staff of Kwara State Teaching Service Commission that are due for 2023/2024 promotion. ...

IGP Egbetokun Sends Delegation to Condole with Family of Late Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola
News report from Royal News indicates that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday sent a powerful delegation to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola. ...

Emir of Patigi Raises Alarm Over Misuse of Life Jackets on Kwara Waterways
According to a report from Daily Post, the Emir of Patigi, Kwara State, Umar Ibrahim, Bologi II, has expressed concerns over the misuse of life jackets distributed to boat owners to prevent accidents on the state's wat...

Kwara State Govt Pays N14bn UBEC Counterpart Fund to Boost Education
News from Business Day indicates that as part of measures to improve on the quality of basic education in the State, the Kwara State Government has paid N14 billion as a counterpart fund with the Universal Basic Educat...

Ilorin Emirate Partners NDLEA to Combat Illicit Drug Abuse
News reports from Voice of Nigeria indicate that the President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), in Kwara State North Central Nigeria, Alhaji AbdulMumini AbdulMalik, has disclosed that the Ilori...

Ayetoro Community Lament 5-Year Blackout: Blame Faulty Transformer
According to a report by City & Crime, residents of the Ayetoro area in Ajegunle/Zango community in Il?rin, Kwara State, have lamented over five years of blackout in the area. The Chairman of the community,...

2024-09-10

IGP Orders Comprehensive Investigation into Killing of Kwara Polytechnic Student, Detains Officers Involved
According to the news report from Voice of Nigeria, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has directed the Homicide section of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja to conduct ...

Kwara United Apologizes to Fans After 2-1 Loss to Niger Tornadoes in NPFL Home Opener
As reported by Daily Trust, Kwara United has issued an apology to their dedicated fans and supporters following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes in their first home match of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professiona...

OPINION: Perspectives on Local Council Conversations By Rafiu Ajakaye
One of the most difficult conversations to have these days is around our local government councils and grassroots development. This is made more complicated by the split judgment of the Supreme Court that says federal ...

Senator Saliu Mustapha Explains Motive Behind N200 Million Scholarship for Indigent Students
News report from Nigerian Tribune indicates that, Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, has explained the motivation behind his N200 million scholarship scheme, which supports 200 indigent students across...

Governor AbdulRazaq Highlights His Administration's Visible Achievements Across All 193 Wards in Kwara
As reported by Punch, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has emphasized that his administration's development efforts have left visible footprints in all 193 wards and 16 local government areas of the state. ...

2024-09-09

Group Urges Federal Government to Collaborate with Dangote Group for Petroleum Sales in Naira
News report from The Punch indicates that, a pro-democracy group, Kwara Must Change, has urged the Federal Government to collaborate with the Dangote Group to sell its products, particularly petroleum, to African count...

Governor AbdulRazaq Commended for Infrastructural Progress with Ajikobi/Agbaji Road Completion
According to Kwara State Government Facebook Page news report, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has received widespread commendations following the successful completion of the reconstruction of the decrepit Ajikobi/Agb...

MACBAN Bans Child Herders and Night Grazing in Kwara to Foster Peace
As reported by Daily Trust, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has announced a ban on the use of child herders and night grazing in Kwara State, aligning with similar policies adopted in ...

UNILORIN Establishes Blue Economy and Gender Studies Centres to Support National Policies
According to This Day news report, the University of Ilorin in Kwara State has approved the establishment of the Blue and Regenerative Economy Centre and the Centre for Gender Studies, aligning with the federal governm...

Kwara NLC Condemns Fuel Price Hike, Calls it an 'Assault on Workers' Wellbeing'
As reported by Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as fuel, describing the increase a...

2024-09-08

NSCDC Arrests Seven Suspected Thugs for Violence During Fuel Hike Protest
As reported by The Punch, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) arrested seven suspected thugs during the fuel hike protest by commercial vehicle operators in Ilorin, Kwara State, last Thursday. ...

Senator Saliu Mustapha Launches N200 Million University Scholarship for 200 Indigent Students
As reported by The Nation, Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, has launched his annual university scholarship scheme, committing over N200 million to support 200 indigent students th...

Kwara Police Begin Investigation into Death of Polytechnic Student Allegedly Killed by Officers
According to the news gathered from Daily Post,, the Kwara State Police Command has launched a thorough investigation into the tragic death of Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilori...

Kwara CP Urges Transport Operators to Maintain Peace Amid Fuel Price Protests
As reported by The Punch, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Victor Olaiya, has appealed to commercial transport operators in the state to maintain peace as the government works to address the country's econom...

NIWA Warns Boat Operators in Kwara and Niger to Comply with Safety Protocols or Face Arrest
As reported by Daily Post, Akapo Adeboye, Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Minna Area Office, overseeing Niger and Kwara states, has issued a strict warning to boat operators to adhere to ...