2025-02-08

Gov AbdulRazaq Bids Farewell to Kwara Christian Pilgrims at Airport
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, accompanied the state's Christian pilgrims to Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Friday night to bid them farewell. This gesture has become a regular practic...

Gov Abdulrazaq Congratulates Hajia Binta Mora on Harmony FM Appointment
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hajia Binta Mora Abubakar on her appointment as the General Manager of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Harmon...

Kwara Govt to Set Up ATCs in Four LGAs to Boost Farming Output
The Kwara State Government has announced plans to establish Agricultural Transformation Centres (ATCs) in Kaiama, Baruten, Asa, and Ifelodun Local Government Areas as part of its ongoing agro-industrialisation programm...

Enhancing Justice Delivery: Kwara Begins Work on New Court House
The Kwara State Government has officially inaugurated the construction of a landmark Court House project in Ilorin, the state capital. Set to be a six-storey building, the Court House will feature eight courtro...

Gov Abdulrazaq Hails Etsu Patigi on Birthday for Leadership and Unity
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has extended warm greetings to the Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim Bologi II, on his birthday anniversary, which falls today, February 8, 2025. In his message, Gov...

KWGIS Stresses Need for Land Use Approvals on All Development Projects
The Kwara State Geographic Information Services (KWGIS) has reiterated that all development projects within the state must seek and obtain the necessary land use approvals as mandated by law. In a recent statem...

2025-02-07

Asa Triumphs in Inaugural Sardauna Cup U-16 Final After Penalty Shootout
The vibrant and talented football team from Asa Local Government has claimed the title of champions in the inaugural edition of the Sardauna Cup Under-16 football competition. In the final match, Asa secured vi...

Kwara Govt Urges Speedy Completion of Sobi Waterworks to Boost Water Supply
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the timely completion of the Sobi Waterworks rehabilitation project, urging contractor Adegboyega Durojaye-Hydro Gold Limited to accelerate work and ...

Lions Club International Gears Up for 'Serving in Harmony' Convention in Ilorin
The capital city of Kwara State, Ilorin, is set to buzz with activity this weekend as over one thousand members of Lions Club International (LCI) from across Nigeria converge on the ancient city for their annual conven...

Ilorin Experiences Partial Blackout Amid IBEDC Staff Protest Over Working Conditions
A partial blackout occurred in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, after a protest by some employees of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over alleged poor and unfriendly working conditions. W...

Kwara NGO Advocates Balance Between AI Tools and Human Creativity Among Students
A Kwara-based non-profit organisation, the Pristine SACC Education and Technology Initiative, has underscored the importance of students balancing the use of AI tools with human creativity. Speaking in Ilorin, ...

Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation Supports 200 Orphans with Educational Materials
The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation has donated educational materials to 200 orphans from public schools across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State. The materials distributed to the schoolchildren include s...

A Sardauna's Path in Kwara by Rafiu Ajakaye
There is a reason Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Sardauna of Ilorin, enjoys his solo moves within or outside of the state capital: he, among other things, fears the genuflection and the praise-singing that may get in...

Gov Abdulrazaq Hails Mustapha Adua as Nigeria's Pioneer Professor of International Aviation Law
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has congratulated Ismail Mustapha Adua on his landmark achievement as Nigeria's first professor of International Aviation Law. In a statement, Governor Abdulrazaq j...

2025-02-06

Kwara Judiciary Disposes of 910 Cases Amid 1,031 Pending: Chief Judge Reports
The Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara, has revealed that a total of 1,941 criminal cases were registered and 910 cases disposed of across various courts in the state over the past year. ...

Kogi Gov Ododo Hails Kwara's Abdulrazaq as 'Bridge Builder' on 65th Birthday
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended warm greetings to Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a personally signed message, Governor Ododo commende...

President Tinubu, Lagos Gov Join Kwara Stakeholders to Celebrate AbdulRazaq's 65th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has extended his birthday greetings to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) on his 65th birthday. ...

Kwara Gov't at Six: Stakeholders Laud AbdulRazaq's Leadership on His 65th Birthday
The sixth-year administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State came into focus yesterday, coinciding with his 65th birthday, as journalists, public discussants, and politicians showered him with praise...

Kwara Residents Encouraged to Back State Transformation Initiatives
Residents of Kwara State have been encouraged to actively support government initiatives aimed at transforming the state into an economically vibrant region. Speaking at a maiden public lecture dedicated to Gov...

Cross River Gov Otu Hails Kwara's Abdulrazaq on 65th Birthday
The Governor of Cross River State and Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors' Forum, Senator Bassey Otu, has extended birthday greetings to his Kwara State counterpart, Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, on his 65th birthday ...

KW-HIA Calls for Enhanced Health Insurance Awareness in Irepodun LGA
The Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KW-HIA) has called for increased awareness campaigns regarding the benefits of enrolling in the state health insurance scheme at the local government level. Mrs Olubunmi...

Four Held in Kwara Over Alleged Criminal Conspiracy and Kidnap Threats
Four individuals are currently in police custody in Kwara State on allegations of criminal conspiracy, extortion, and issuing kidnap threats. The suspects, identified as Tukur Muhammad, Yahaya Abdullahi, Umar S...

Kwara State Unveils New International Market in Gbugbu; Officials Stress Efficient Management
The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has successfully completed the construction of an international market in Gbugbu, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State...

2025-02-05

IEDPU Hails Dr Aremu for Outstanding Leadership at Lower Niger River Basin Authority
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has extended its congratulations to the immediate past Managing Director of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Ilorin, Dr Adeniyi Saheed Aremu, o...

Kwara SAPZ Project Initiates Stakeholder Sensitisation Across Communities
The Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project has begun engaging community stakeholders statewide to provide an overview of the initiative and its implications for the people of Kwara State an...

Kwara Govt Establishes Taskforce for Urban Renewal and Advertising Restructuring
As part of its ongoing urban renewal initiative, the Kwara State Government has formed a Task Force on Advertising and Signage Restructuring. The aim is to enhance the state's visual appeal and standardise outdoor adve...

Kwara Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Enforcing Environmental Laws for Citizens' Welfare
The Kwara State Government, through the State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), has reiterated its determination to employ all necessary measures to combat environmental nuisances across the state. This initiati...

Kwara Governor Inaugurates Committee for Kampe Games Reserve Transfer to Federal Control
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, officially inaugurated a steering committee on Tuesday to oversee the transfer of the Kampe Games Reserve to the Federal Government for designation as a National Park. ...

State House Press Release: President Tinubu Congratulates Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on 65th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) on his 65th birthday. President Tinubu joins the governor's family, friends...

Kwara TESCOM: Teaching Job Application Currently Ongoing
The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has officially launched the application portal for its teaching job vacancies. The portal will remain open from February 5th to February 14th, providing aspiring edu...