2024-05-19

Late Senator Rafiu Ibrahim: Kwara PDP Forms Committee for 41-Day Fidau Prayer
According to a News report from New Telegraph, The Kwara State People's Democratic Party (PDP) has formed a 10-member committee to organise a special 41-day post-mortem prayer in honour of the late Senator Rafiu Adebay...

IPU Praises Governor AbdulRazaq for ?10 Billion Road Projects
A socio-cultural organisation, the Igbaja Progressive Union (IPU), has praised Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for earmarking ?10.08 billion towards the construction of roads in the Kwara South Senatorial D...

Emir of Ilorin Applauds Global Recognition of Ilorin Emirate Durbar
According to news report from Leadership, The Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed his pleasure at the international recognition given to the Ilorin Emirate's annual durbar by the global community and mu...

Five Hospital Employees Arrested Over Missing Placenta and Umbilical Cord
According to a news report from Daily Post, operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have initiated a discreet investigation into the alleged disappearance of the umbilical cord and placenta of a newborn baby boy a...

Kwara State Government to Hold Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Governor AbdulRazaq's Achievements
The Kwara State Government has announced an inter-ministerial press briefing scheduled for Monday, May 20, to highlight the accomplishments of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration during the first year of h...

25 Arrested by EFCC Over Suspected Internet Scams
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 25 individuals on charges related to suspected internet fraud. The arrests occurred during two sep...

2024-05-18

Governor AbdulRazaq Mourns the Passing of Elemona of Ilemona, Oba Oyekanmi
According to a news report from the Kwara State Government Facebook Page, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed his condolences to the people of Ilemona in Oyun Local Government Area following the passing of Hi...

Governor AbdulRasaq Appoints Dr Raji Razaq and Buhari to Advisory Roles
According to News report from Kwara state Government X Handle, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced the appointment of Dr. Raji Razaq as Adviser on Health Interventions. Additionally, Hon....

Dignitaries Gather in Ilorin, Pay Last Respect to Eleventh Balogun Gambari
According to a news report from Leadership, A host of dignitaries, including representatives of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, gathered in Ilorin to attend the fidau of the eleventh Balogun Gambari, Alhaj...

State Government Set to Boost Food Production with Farm Input Distribution
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, Kwara State in Nigeria is gearing up for a significant boost in food production. The official flag-off and distribution of farm inputs to rice and maize farmers across ...

Police Probe Mysterious Disappearance of Baby's Umbilical Cord and Placenta
According to a news report from Punch, The Kwara State Police Command has launched a discreet investigation into the puzzling disappearance of the umbilical cord and placenta of a newborn at Government Cottage Hospital...

2024-05-17

Governor's Aide Advocates for Youth Empowerment Through Digital Economy
According to a report from Leadership, Alhaji Bashir Adigun, the special adviser on Media to the Governor of Kwara State, highlighted the vast opportunities presented by the digital economy for empowering youths and fo...

Two Chinese Nationals Sentenced to One-Year Jail Term for Illegal Mining
According to a report from Leadership, Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has pronounced the conviction and sentencing of two Chinese individuals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi. ...

Kwara State Set for Local Government Council Elections on September 21
According to a report from Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State Local Government Council Elections in North Central Nigeria are scheduled to take place across all 16 local government areas of the state on September 21, 20...

Nigeria Customs Seize 64 Drums of Petrol
According to a report from Daily Trust, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of 64 drums containing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in the Bokoro area, a border town si...

Emir of Ilorin Disowns Group's Mosque Disruption, Vows to Uphold Religious Harmony
According to a report from Vanguard, Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council and Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has distanced himself from members of an unidentified Muslim group. ...

2024-05-16

Traffic Friction: KWARTMA and Ilorin Worship Centre Clash
According to a news report from Nigerian Tribune, a dispute has arisen between the Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) and Potter's Porch International Churches in Ilorin following a recent altercat...

Vocational Training Centre in Idera Nears Completion, Set for December Unveiling
According to a news report from New Telegraph, construction of the state-of-the-art vocational and computer training centre in Idera kingdom, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, is swiftly advancing and is o...

Governor AbdulRasaq Mourns Passing of Radio Kwara GM, Engr Hassan Adewuyi
According to a news report from Daily Trust, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed his condolences over the demise of Engr Hassan Adewuyi, who served as the General Manager (GM) of Radio Kwara fro...

Emirate Hotels Pledges Support for SWAN Games as Key Partners, Affirms Sports Writers' Guild
According to a news report from Independent, Justice Lambo Akanbi (rtd), chairman of The Emirate Hotels in Ilorin, has promised unwavering support for the upcoming media sports fiesta known as the SWAN Games, scheduled...

State Government Administers Competency Test for Senior Civil Servants
According to a news report from Leadership, the Kwara State government has conducted a comprehensive competency and leadership assessment for 196 senior civil servants in the state. The written examination, org...

Nationwide Deployment of CNG Vehicles Underway, Says Presidential Initiative
According to a news report from The Nation, the process for the nationwide deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles has officially commenced, with plans to deploy at least 530 buses in six pioneering states ...

NSCDC Arrests Two for Alleged Serial Robbery
According to a news report from Daily Post, the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully dismantled a notorious burglary syndicate allegedly responsible for a string ...

Sugar Film Factory to Partner with Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar for 2024 Festival Coverage
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, the Management of the Sugar Film Factory in Ilorin, Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, has committed to partnering with the Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar for comprehensi...

54 unemployed female graduates get free STEM training
According to a news report from Nigerian Tribune, fifty-four unemployed female graduates in Kwara have been selected for free training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to bridge the gender ga...

Olofa's PA Accused Of Slapping Council Boss
According to a news report from Daily Trust, Moshood Mustapha, the Personal Assistant (PA) to the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye, has been brought before a Kwara State High Court on charges of assaulting ...