2024-08-30

CIPPON Urges Kwara State to Engage Licensed Printers to Curb Quackery
As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) has called on the Kwara State government to engage only licensed professional printers to address the increasing...

Two Men Arraigned for Alleged Theft of Coils and Rods at Kwara Technical College
As reported by Daily Trust, two men have been arraigned for allegedly stealing coils and rods from a technical college in Patigi, Kwara State. The suspects, Suleman Mohammed and Ahmed Baba, were apprehended by ...

IBEDC Expands Operations with New Business Hub in Offa LGA
According to news report from News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) commissioned a new business hub on Thursday in Offa, the headquarters of Offa Local Government Area (LGA) ...

Kwara State Begins Rehabilitation of Sobi, Lafiagi, and Zambufu Waterworks
As reported by Royal News, the Kwara State Government has commenced the rehabilitation of three major waterworks, Sobi, Lafiagi, and Zambufu.". The project has officially handed to two contractors, Hydrogold Lt...

920 Beneficiaries Gain Skills in Kwara Central Through Senator Mustapha's Initiative
As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, in an effort to tackle rising unemployment and poverty, a total of 920 artisans and market women from the Kwara Central senatorial district have benefited from a skill acquisition p...

Oke Adini Residents Suffer a Decade Without Power Due to Faulty Transformer
As reported by Leadership, the residents of Oke Adini, in the Sango area of Ilorin, Kwara State, have been enduring nearly 10 years without power supply due to a faulty transformer, which has severely affected their qu...

Kwara United to Continue Playing Home Games at Ilorin Stadium, Chairman Reassures Fans
As reported by Daily Post, Kumbi Titiloye, Chairman of Kwara United, has reassured the club's supporters that they will continue to play their home games at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin. Titiloye di...

Emir of Ilorin Confers Sardauna Title on Governor AbdulRazaq
As reported by This Day, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has conferred the title of Sardauna of Ilorin on the state governor and Chairman o...

2024-08-29

Governor AbdulRazaq Commences Construction of Modern Classrooms at Adeta Primary School
News report from the Kwara State Government Facebook page indicates that the Kwara State Government, led by His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), has begun the demolition of the old Adeta Primary School...

Kwara State MDAs Benefit from CODE's Capacity Building Initiative Under #ProjectTrustNG
As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, Connected Development (CODE) has launched a new initiative, #ProjectTrustNG, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in governance. The project is themed “Deepening and I...

Emir Appeals for Stable Electricity Supply and Job Opportunities for Residents
As reported by Voice of Nigeria, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBED...

Kwara State to Host 16th Best of Nollywood Awards, Welcoming Top Film Industry Figures
As reported by This Day Live, Kwara State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria's Governors Forum (NGF), Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, announced yesterday that at least 500 top film producers, actors, and key figures from ...

Kwara Customs Command Generates N3.371 Billion and Seizes Marijuana-Loaded Truck
According to the news report from Voice of Nigeria, the Customs Area Controller of the Kwara Command, Faith Ojeifo, announced that the Command generated N3.371 billion between June and July 2024. Ojeifo also r...

2024-08-28

WOSA President Commends Tinubu for Appointing Ambassador Mohammed as NIA Director General
As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, the national President of the Wushishi Old Students Association (WOSA), Dr Zubairu Ibrahim Tswachi (Chigari Lafiagi), has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Ambassador M...

Kwara United Coach Confident in Team's Readiness for 2024-25 Season
As reported by Platform Times, Kwara United technical adviser, Kabir Sulaiman Dogo, has expressed confidence that the team is on course for a strong start to the 2024-25 football season. Dogo noted that the pla...

Senator Ashiru's Health Interventions Set to Complement Governor AbdulRazaq's Efforts
Senator Oyelola Ashiru, representing Kwara South senatorial district, has announced that final preparations have been made to launch a series of health interventions aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of the...

Manufacturers Association Urges Federal Government to Reduce Industrial Loan Interest Rates
As reported by Leadership, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently instruct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to significantly reduce interest rates on industrial...

Kwara Speaker Reaffirms Commitment to Constituents' Welfare During Baruten Visit
As reported by Leadership, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of his constituents. He made this statement during a visit ...

Kwara State Reinstates Three-Hour Monthly Sanitation Exercise to Prevent Epidemics
Kwara State Government Facebook page, in an effort to maintain a cleaner and healthier environment and prevent the outbreak of epidemics, the Kwara State Government has reinstated the regular three-hour duration of the...

Kwara State UBE Board Announces 1,600 New Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Across 16 LGAs
According to the news gathered from The Punch, the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board is preparing to engage 1,600 teaching and non-teaching staff across the 16 local government areas of the state. This was an...

Kwara State Governor Inspects Near-Complete Ilorin Innovation Hub, Promises Technological Advancement
As reported by the Kwara State Government Facebook page, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq stated on Tuesday that the nearly completed Ilorin Innovation Hub, a flagship project of his administration, is poised to drive s...

2024-08-27

Emir of Ilorin Officially Turbans Alhaji Ajumobi as 11th Magaji of Olohunoje Family
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, officially turbaned Alhaji Abdulraheem Ayinla Ajumobi Olohunoje as the 11th Magaji (Head) of the Olohunoje family worldwide during a ceremony held over the weekend in th...

Former Kwara House Majority Leader Calls for Splitting Moro LGA into Three
As reported by The Punch, a Second Republic Majority Leader in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Wole Oke, has advocated for the creation of three distinct local government areas from the existing Moro Local Gove...

Igbomina Youth Assembly Lauds Kwara Government for Development Initiatives and Strategic Appointments
As highlighted by the Nigerian Tribune, members of the Igbomina Youth Assembly (IYA), the umbrella socio-cultural organisation representing all Igbomina youths and youth groups in Igbominaland, have praised the current...

Governor AbdulRazaq Reaffirms Commitment to World Bank Partnership for Kwara's Irrigation Farming
As reported by New Telegraph, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to partnering with the World Bank on irrigation farming initiatives within the State. The...

MINILS DG Calls for Enhanced Knowledge in Reform Management to Tackle Nigeria's Economic Crisis
As reported by The Sun, amid the federal government's intensified efforts to reset the country's economic fortunes, a call has been made for a sustainable improvement in mass knowledge regarding the implementation and ...

Steel Distributors Union Commends Reps' Efforts to Regulate Substandard Iron Rods
As highlighted by Vanguard, the Iron Rod and Steel Distributors Employers of Nigeria (IRSDEUN) has reassured the National Assembly of its unwavering commitment to supporting efforts aimed at eliminating substandard ste...

Foundation offers free surgical repair of cleft-lips for children
According to news gathered by the Voice of Nigeria, the Smile Train Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), is offering free surgical repairs for children in Kwara who are a...

Kwara Government Promotes Girl Child Education Ahead of New Academic Session
With the new academic session approaching, the Kwara State government has launched a girl child education awareness campaign across the state, highlighting the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration's dedication to enha...

Kwara Governor Applauds Appointment of Ambassador Mohammed and Adeola Ajayi as Heads of NIA and DSS
As reported by the Kwara State Government Facebook page, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his warm congratulations to the newly appointed Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (N...