2024-06-16

NATOP to Promote Kwara Tourism at Upcoming AGM
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has pledged to market tourism attractions in Kwara State during its upcoming 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM). ...

Ilorin Emirate Dignitaries Join Governor for Eid-el-Kabir Prayers
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and eminent personalities of the Ilorin Emirate joined Muslim faithful to observe the two rakah prayers marking this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration at the Ilorin Central Praying Ground....

Kwara Governor Extends Warm Felicitations to Muslims Ahead of Eid-al-Adha
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended his warm felicitations to the Muslim community ahead of the Eid-al-Adha ceremony, praying for Allah's blessings on the Muslim ummah and guidance towards the pa...

2024-06-15

Governor AbdulRazaq Pardons 23 Inmates Ahead of Ileya Festival
The Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrazak Abdulrahman, on Friday, released 23 inmates from the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Ilorin, the state capital. According to a news report from Punch, the gover...

KWSIEC Announces Timetable for Local Council Elections
According to a news report from Daily Post, the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) has unveiled the timetable for the upcoming local council elections, scheduled to take place on September 21, 2024, ...

2024-06-14

Emir of Ilorin Mourns the Loss of Galadiman Ngeri
According to a news report from Royal News, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of...

Mutawalli of Ilorin Emirate Offers Condolences on the Passing of Late Galadiman Ngeri
Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq, the Mutawalli of Ilorin Emirate, extends his heartfelt condolences to His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulkarnaini Gambari CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, on the passing of the late Galadiman Ngeri, Al...

Kwara South Forum Calls for Unity to Drive Regional Development
According to a news report from Nigerian Tribune, stakeholders in the Kwara South senatorial district of Kwara State, under the banner of the Kwara South Development Forum (KSDF), have pinpointed the lack of a unified ...

Asa Dam Revitalisation Receives Support from International Agency
According to a news report from News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), an international development agency, Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL), is backing the Kwara State Government's initiative to revital...

Pepper Shortage Hits Ilorin Markets Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir
According to a news report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), pepper, a staple spice in many Nigerian dishes, has suddenly become scarce in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as Eid-el-Kabir approaches. A mar...

EFCC Arrests 18 Suspects for Illegal Mining Activities in Kwara
According to a news report from Punch, operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested eighteen suspects for offences related to illegal mining activities...

Two More Kwara Pilgrims Die in Mecca, Bringing Death Toll to Four
According to a news report from Punch, two additional pilgrims from Kwara State, Salman Alade and Ayishat Ologele, have reportedly died while on pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. These pilgrims were among the ...

2024 Ilorin Durbar Festival Aims to Revive Unique Cultural Heritage
Chairman of the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, Engineer Suleiman Alapasanpa, has stated that the 2024 Durbar festival aims to revive the unique aspects of the Ilorin emirate, setting it apart from other ancient towns...

Kwara Governor Congratulates 10th Assembly Lawmakers on Anniversary of Inauguration
According to a news report from the Kwara State Government X handle, kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has heartily congratulated the lawmakers from Kwara State on the first anniversary of their inauguration,...

2024-06-13

Kwara United Secures Crucial 2-0 Victory Over Kano Pillars to Ease Relegation Worries
According to a news report from Informant247, kwara United delivered an impressive performance on Wednesday, securing a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars in the Matchday 36 encounter of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Footba...

NSCDC Deploys Over 3,000 Personnel for Eid-el-Kabir Security in Kwara
Ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has announced the deployment of over 3,000 personnel to enhance security during and after the festiv...

Governor Abdulrazaq Pledges Support for Tourism and Cultural Festivals
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to developing the tourism sector by promoting sociocultural festivals...

Kwara Ram Sellers Lament High Costs Ahead of 2024 Eid el-Kabir
According to a news report from Daily Trust, ahead of the 2024 Eid el-Kabir celebration, ram sellers in Il?rin, Kwara State, have expressed concerns over the high cost of rams. Alfa Ibrahim Ismail, a ram seller...

2024 Ilorin Emirate Durbar Scheduled for Tuesday
According to a news report from Leadership, the 2024 Ilorin Emirate Durbar is set to take place on Tuesday, two days after the Eid-el-Kabir festival. Alapasanpa, disclosed this at the Emir's palace, Ilorin dur...

Kwara Governor, Senator tell Nigerians to remain resolute, renew commitment
According to news report from Business Day, kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Governors' Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Wednesday congratulated Nigerians on the nation's 25 years of uninterrupted democratic j...

Governor AbdulRazaq Approves Upgrade of Kwara College of Education to University of Education
According to news report from The Nation, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the upgrade of the College of Education, Ilorin, to the University of Education. The governor stated that this ...

Kwara State Opens Bids for SUBEB/UBEC School Projects
According to news report from Leadership, the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KwSUBEB) has opened bids for at least 315 applicants seeking contracts for the execution of the 2022 and 2023 SUBEB/UBEC school...