2025-01-17

Kwara to Employ 1,800 New Senior Class Teachers, Prioritizing STEM Subjects and Rural Areas
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved the Teaching Service Commission's (TESCOM) request to hire 1,800 teachers, 100 non-teaching staff, and 200 security guards to promote a safer school environment....

Kidnappers Strike Kwara Community, Taking Five Hostages
A kidnapping gang has abducted five people, including a woman, her daughter, a visitor, and two men, in the Odo-Eku community, Isin Local Council, Kwara State. The Guardian understands that the incident occurr...

Kwara High Court Jailed Fake Spiritualist for Internet Fraud
On Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, convicted and sentenced Odeyemi Hammed Oluwaseun to one year in prison for internet fraud. ...

Kwara Garment Factory to Leverage AfCFTA for Exports and Economic Growth
The Kwara Garment Factory (KGF), located in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital, has announced strategic plans to capitalize on the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to expand its operations and explore export ...

INTER-MINISTERIAL PRESS BRIEFING: Hon. Adelodun Highlights Completed Projects in Kwara's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology
The Kwara State Government has revealed that four out of ten projects under the supervision of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology have been completed in the 4th quarter under review. These projects inc...

INTER-MINISTERIAL PRESS BRIEFING: Kwara Govt Assures Residents of Potable Water Supply, Gives Progress Reports on State's Waterworks, Open Defecation
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that residents have access to adequate potable water supply, promoting healthy living for all. During a re...

Governor Abdulrazaq Congratulates 18-Year-Old Chartered Accountant
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has sent hearty congratulations to 18-year-old University of Ilorin student Miss Faith Aduragbemi Olabisi, who recently became a chartered accountant. ...

2025-01-13

Chieftaincy Dispute Erupts in Gwanara Emirate Over Kontubaru Village Chief Appointment
A chieftaincy dispute in the Gwanara Emirate Council of Baruten Local Government Area, Kwara State, has intensified following the appointment and installation of a new village chief for the Kontubaru community. The con...

2025-01-12

Grand Mufti's Son Weds Emir's Daughter in Ilorin Royal Ceremony
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, played host to dignitaries from various spheres this week as two children of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa, tied the knot. ...

Grand Mufti's Son Weds Emir's Daughter in Ilorin Royal Ceremony
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, played host to dignitaries from various spheres this week as two children of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa, tied the knot. ...

2025-01-09

LUBCON Chairman Receives Honorary Degree at Al-Hikmah University Convocation
Alhaji Jani Ibrahim, founder and chairman of LUBCON, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD) by Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State, in recognition of his remarkable achievements in engineering, sch...

President Tinubu Promotes ADC Nurudeen Yusuf to Colonel
President Bola Tinubu has promoted his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Lieutenant Colonel Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of Colonel. The promotion ceremony took place on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with Kwara State G...

Tunde Sanni Plans Team Reinforcement for Kwara United's Campaign Push
Kwara United's technical adviser, Tunde Sanni, has announced plans to strengthen the team with high-quality players ahead of the second half of the season. Sanni emphasised th...

Sardauna of Ilorin U-16 Football Competition Launch Postponed
The unveiling ceremony for the inaugural edition of the Sardauna of Ilorin U-16 Football Competition has been postponed. Originally set to take place on Tuesday, 7th January 2...