2020-09-04

NSCDC arrests two suspected child traffickers in Kwara
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara state has arrested a suspected female child trafficker and her accomplice for alleged trafficking of a 15-year-old girl. The suspected child trafficker sim...

Kwara government approves interest free loans for petty traders
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the disbursement of funds to 21,623 beneficiaries of the state's interest-free micro-finance loans for petty traders This scheme is a component of the...

2021 Hajj: Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Board begins preparations
The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said that preparations for the 2021 Hajj operation for intending pilgrims willing to travel with the board will commence on September 7. Alhaji Mohammed Tunde-Jimoh, t...

COVID-19: Unilorin reopens mosque for Juma'at prayer
The University of Ilorin said it has reopened its mosque for Juma'at prayers with strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines. The Chief Imam of the University Mosque, Prof. Nasir AbdusSalam, stated this in the inst...

Kwara govt urge youths to embrace entrepreneurship
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reiterated the determination of his administration's to creating a conducive environment to drive youths to greatness in their chosen vocation. Gov AbdulRazaq st...

Former Reps member calls for truce between Nigeria and Ghana over trade disputes
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who is also the Olu- Omo of Yorubaland in Ghana, Alhaji Mashood Mustapha has appealed to Nigerians resident in Ghana and the host Community to amicably resolve th...

Kwara community awaits appointment of new monarch
INDIGENES of Share in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State are waiting for the appointment of a new monarch for the community's vacant stool. Investigation by our correspondent showed that the communit...

2020-09-03

21,623 KWARANS TO GET OWO ISOWO AS DISBURSEMENT BEGINS
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the disbursement of funds to 21,623 beneficiaries of the state's interest-free micro-finance loans for petty traders, a component of the Kwara State Social Invest...

'We will hold Abdulrazaq responsible if hazard befalls Aisha Patigi'
The All Progressives Congress ( APC) Women Network for Buhari, Kwara North Zone on Tuesday raised the alarm over what it described as toxic propaganda and character assassination targeted at denigrating the reputation o...

Kwara Gov promises new High Court Complex
Plans are underway to build a befitting High Court complex for the Kwara State Ministry of Justice, as part of efforts to create a better environment for the Judiciary in the State. Kwara State Governor AbdulR...

Make budgetary provisions for your health - Medical expert warns
An Ilorin based medical expert, Dr Oladayo David Awoyale, on Wednesday, advised Nigerians to imbibe the culture of making budgetary provisions for their healthcare. He gave the advice at a health talk during th...

Actionaid Nigeria canvasses for quick passage of VAPP bill in Kwara
The Actionaid Nigeria has urged the Kwara House of Assembly to expeditiously pass the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) bill before it to ensure maximum protection for individuals. Mrs Nkechi Ilochi-Omok...

Again, ASUU Vows Not to Call off Strike
As the agitations to re-opening universities in the country heighten, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday vowed that the members of the union would not go back to work until all the demands that ...

2020-09-02

Kwara CJ pledges support for EFCC on anti-graft war
Kwara State Chief Judge, Justice Dusylorun Suleiman Kawu, on Tuesday, pledged to support the ongoing efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the fight against corruption. Speaking during a visi...

NSPRI Ilorin trains youths on Value Addition
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin trained 40 youths on Post Harvest Loss (PHL) management and value addition in Ilorin, Kwara State. Post Harvest Loss occur across the value ch...

Don unveils App to help farmers improve legumes' marketing
Dr. Toyin Ajibade, a lecturer, University of Ilorin, has stressed the need to adopt modern information and communication technology towards the promotion of commercial agriculture and trade integration through produce ma...

NHIS boss advises university staff, students to embrace scheme
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has called on staff and students of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) to embrace the scheme to get affordable healthcare. Mr AbdulGaniyu Jimoh Onimajesin, the He...

New Emir, Old History: Behind Aminu Bayero's Many Tours
New Kano Emir, Alhaji Aminu Bayero is embarking on a tour of emirates and chiefdoms across the country for the first time since he was turbaned in March this year. Daily Trust looks especially at his visit to his ...

We're making budget process more participatory: Kwara Gov
* State recorded 52% CAPEX implementation in 2019 * AbdulRazaq says social audit now activated Kwara State is committed to making the budgetary preparation process less elitist, more participatory while the co...

UNILORIN Undergraduate Convicted for Romance Scam
A Kwara State High Court on Monday convicted an undergraduate of the University of Ilorin, Ridwan Akinsanya, over a romance scam. The 400-level student was convicted and sentenced to three months of community service b...

FG to Construct Solar Dryers for Farmers to Boost Food Security
Piqued by post-harvest challenges faced by farmers, the federal government has finalised arrangement to construct eight solar dryers with four in each of the federal constituencies in the country. This, the go...

2020-09-01

Kwara urges EFCC to help recover 'looted' funds
Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Salman Jawondo yesterday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to help the state in the recovery of its funds and assets allegedly looted b...

Kwara Gov lauds Immigration over e-services
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday commended the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) for embracing technology in driving its operations to provide seamless services for the people. "I am not surpr...

Kwara Govt. announces virtual digital training 2.0 for youths
• Targets 10,000 applicants • Opens to students, fresh graduates, business owners Kwara State Government has announced a three-week virtual digital training for youths as part of its ongoing efforts to driv...