2025-02-26

Kwara Launches Coding Initiative for 50 Schools to Boost Digital Skills in Education
The Kwara State Government officially launched a Coding and Digital Literacy training programme on Tuesday, targeting at least 50 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state. The initiative, or...

Kwara Unveils Structural Reforms, Including New Livestock Ministry, to Tackle Development Challenge
The Kwara State Executive Council has approved the restructuring of government ministries and the creation of two new departments to boost administrative efficiency, streamline coordination, and align governance with t...

BREAKING NEWS: Kwara Governor Submits Two Commissioner-Nominees to State Assembly for Approval
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has forwarded the names of two new commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation. The nominees are: Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe , Senior Special A...

2025-02-25

TESCOM Adjusts Teaching Job Interviews, Relocates Exercises to KWASU Conference Centre
The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has revised the schedule for the screening and interview process of applicants for its ongoing teaching job recruitment. Key adjustments include relocating a...

Kwara Officials Inspect Gbugbu Market, Push for Trader Organisation to Boost Efficiency
The Kwara State Government has conducted an assessment visit to the newly completed International Market in Gbugbu, Edu Local Government Area, as part of efforts to ensure seamless operations in the facility. D...

Ongoing Upgrade of Omoda Roundabout - Isale Oja Road by Governor AbdulRazaq
The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has intensified work on upgrading of Omoda Roundabout - Isale Oja road. The Omoda Roundabout - Isale Oja road is one of...

Kwara Launches Expanded Coding Programme to Empower 7,500 Students Across 50 Schools
The Kwara State Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, will officially launch the 2025 Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Program today. Buildin...

2025-02-24

Kwara TESCOM Shortlists 5,928 Applicants for Teacher Recruitment Interviews
A total of 5,928 applicants have been shortlisted by the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) for interviews as part of its ongoing recruitment drive for senior school teachers. In a statement relea...

Kwara United Triumph Over ABS Ilorin on Penalties to Retain Federation Cup
Defending champions Kwara United edged out Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time to lift the 2025 Kwara FA President Federation Cup. The thrilling encounter...

Kwara Shari'ah Court Chief: No Approval Needed for Islamic Arbitration Panels in South-West
The Qadi of the Shari'ah Court of Appeal in Kwara State, Justice Abdurraheem Sayi, has clarified that Muslims do not require approval from state authorities or traditional rulers to establish and operate Shari'ah arbit...

2025-02-23

Kwara's Hidden Gem: Afon Hosts Annual Fishing Festival Amidst Stunning Landscapes
Afon, the administrative headquarters of Asa Local Government Area in Kwara State, is home to several notable tourist attractions, including the historic Shehu Alimi's Mosque, the natural well water at Kuwo in the Alap...

Kwara Gov Abdulrazaq Mourns Death of Renowned Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has expressed his sorrow over the passing of the 12th Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin, Alhaji Isiaka Yusuf Okunrinjeje. In a statement, Governor Abdulrazaq described the ...

Kwara Athletes Depart for Jos to Compete in North Central Zonal Eliminations
A total of 71 athletes and officials from the Kwara Sports Commission departed Ilorin on Sunday, bound for Jos, to take part in the North Central Zonal Eliminations ahead of the National Sports Festival. In a s...

Kwara Govt Partners NIBT to Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In a bid to boost economic growth and nurture entrepreneurship in Kwara State, the government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NIBT), an agency und...