2020-10-07

Secondary School Teachers Pull Out of NUT in Kwara
Some secondary school teachers in Kwara say they are pulling out of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) due to the difference in their aspirations. The teachers, under the aegis of Academic Staff Union of Seconda...

SARS: Kwara CP warns officers against harassment, intimidation of innocent citizens
The Kwara State Police Commissioner, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, warned that he will deal decisively with any police officer that intimidates or harasses innocent citizens in the state. A statement by the...

Kwara: Labour, govt disagree over conditions for minimum wage
The organised labour in Kwara state has rejected the ongoing verification/auditing exercise of the state government as a condition for payment of minimum wage to the workers as demanded. The labour leaders, there...

2020-10-06

KWSG PROMISES IMPROVED WELFARE FOR TEACHERS
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says he will continue to honor teachers by ensuring improvement in their welfare and work environment. Governor AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Kayod...

Accreditation Team arrives Ilorin, Commences Evaluation of Ilorin General Hospital
A 3-man accreditation team from the West African College of Physician has arrived Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital to commence evaluation of the Ilorin General Hospital for postgraduate medical training. The vis...

Kwara Gov commiserates with Bishop Abioye over father's death
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the Deputy General Overseer of the Living Faith Church (Winners) Bishop David Olatunji Abioye over the recent death of his father, Pa Simeon Abioye. ...

Brazillian winger Alves joins Kwara United on one-year deal
Kwara United have snapped up exciting Brazilian winger Lucas Ribeiro Alves on a one-year loan deal, The PUNCH has learnt. The new arrival will be unveiled soon, according to the player's Greece-based Nigerian age...

Saraki's Constituency Projects: Flood ravages Kwara communities despite millions spent on erosion control
The Abata Asunkere community located in Ilorin West area of Kwara State is fast becoming a shadow of itself due to incessant flooding, which has continued to ravage the community, forcing residents out of their homes. ...

Thrift collector commits suicide over N200,000 debt in Kwara
A middle-aged man, identified as Habibullahi Aminullahi, a thrift collector, committed suicide in Ganmo community, near Ilorin, Kwara State, on Monday, because he was owing N200,000, being money collected from daily contr...

Speaker, Kwara North political office holders briefs constituents on stewardship
Reaffirms commitment to addressing infrastructural deficit ...as traditional rulers acknowledge Danladi's passion for developmentOctober 4th, 2020Speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi...

2020-10-05

Undergraduate Yahoo Boy admits fraud in Ilorin, to be sentenced
Fraudster bags jail term for romance scam in Kwara Romance scam: Unilorin undergraduate to clear drainage for three months 300 Level female university student commits suicide in Abuja A 24-year-old student...

Kwara Poly to rusticate students caught kissing, hugging over COVID-19
The management of Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin says it will rusticate students caught violating COVID-19 safety guidelines on campus including kissing, hugging and shaking hands. The tertiary institutio...

Intl Non-violence Day: India Donates Solar Lamps To Mark Gandhi's Birthday ... Foreign Minister Unveils NIPOST's Gandhi Stamp
The High Commission of India in Nigeria marked the International Day of Non-violence with the commemoration of the 150th Posthumous Birthday of its nationalist and founding father, Mahatma Gandhi. The high commis...

Kwara football clubs to get first aid kits
The management of Aromokeye Pharmacy has pledged to support the Kwara State Football Association in its commitment to reposition football in the state. The pharmacy will also provide all football clubs affiliat...

Kwara trains agents on effective waste disposal
Residents of Kwara state have been urged to avoid dumping of refuse in drainages and other unauthorized places to prevent the spread of diseases. The Commissioner for Environment, Mrs Funke Oyedun made the ca...

50 illegal gold miners arrested in Kwara
Individuals and communities in Kwara as well as other parts of Nigeria have been urged to proactively support government's effort at eliminating illegal mining activities through which a few unpatriotic elements divert ...

Inside Ilorin borstal home where deviant children learn life lesson the hard way
PRIOR to his journey to borstal home, 18-year-old Nuel had abused drugs and substances such as codeine, cannabis and refnol. And while doing that, he also had stolen valuable items before he wa...

Kwara revenue amendment bill passes first reading
The bill,  which seeks to, among other things, restructure the state board of internal revenue is an executive bill presented to the House by Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of the state on Tuesday. The motion...

2020-10-04

Tales of sorrow as flood, rainstorm claim lives, destroy homes in Kwara
The havoc wreaked by rainstorms in Ilorin and other parts of Kwara State is generating concerns from victims as well as sympathisers. The torrential downpour in Ilorin, the state capital in particular, left s...

Kwara Gov leads clearing of schools ahead resumption
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend led the cutting of grass at the Mount Carmel College in Ilorin ahead of statewide school resumption on Monday, saying his action is meant to inspire people to...

Kwara records 5 new cases of COVID-19, infections
Kwara has recorded five new COVID-19 infections, while 27 patients have been discharged after testing negative for the virus. Mr Rafiu Ajakaye,Chief Press Secretary to the state governor and spokesman for the state...

I want to help Kwara United regain its lost glory - Aiyenugba
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has explained the reason behind his decision to return to join Kwara United ahead of the coming season. Aiyenugba signed for the Harmony Boys last months, After 1...

KWASU Announces Resumption, Exam Dates
This is to announce that the Vice-Chancellor on behalf of Senate of the Kwara State University has approved resumption of students and other academic activities with effect from 12th October, 2020 as follows: -...

Kwara Gov congratulates APC chieftain Oyebiyi over appointment
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Chief Theophilus Oyebiyi over his appointment as a commissioner (non-executive) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, describing hi...