2020-03-09

UNILORIN withholds geologist's certificate 24 years after graduation
An Ogun State-based geologist, Ayo Adeniran, has decried the refusal of the University of Ilorin to issue him his original BSc certificate 24 years after he graduated from the school. Adeniran said the refusal o...

Border closure: Nigeria's economy, security have improved - FG Task Force
The Joint Border Operation Drill, Sector 3, says Nigeria's security and economy has improved in less than two months of inauguration. The Ag. Coordinator, Joint Border Operation Drill, Sector 3, Compt. Garba Moha...

Nigeria: Not yet a generation equality. By Issa Aremu, mni
Yesterday marked the International Women's Day. The day is celebrated globally annually on March 8 in appreciation of women's remarkable contribution to humanity and society. The day commemorates the inspiring role of w...

Philanthropist donates block of toilet to school in Kwara
A philanthropist and vice president Industrial Global Union, Comrade Issa Aremu, has commissioned a block of toilet constructed at Araromi-Aiyegun secondary school in commemoration of the year 2020 International Women...

AbdulRazaq Seeks Equal Opportunity, Empowerment For Women, Girl Child
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday rallied support for women empowerment, girl child education and equal opportunity for all genders. "I join the rest of the world to commemorate the Internatio...

Women deserve everyday celebration, says Kwara Assembly Speaker
The Speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly, Salihu Yakubu Danladi, on Sunday, stated that the womenfolks deserves everyday celebration for the significant roles they played in family moulding and nation building. ...

2020-03-08

IWD: Kwara First Lady distributes food, relief materials
The Kwara First Lady, Mrs Olufolake AbdulRazaq, on Sunday in Ilorin distributed food and relief materials to selected groups across the state. AbdulRazaq said that the event was an initiative of Nigeria's First ...

Kwara Utd seek redemption against Jigawa as Olororo vows to shine in Kano
Kwara United will be facing Jigawa Golden Stars on Sunday in NPFL match day 23 encounter which will be played at the Sanni Abacha stadium, Kofarmata, Kano. The Harmony Boys will go into this duel with wounded min...

Kwara APC awaits Chief Bisi Akande to smoothen rough edges
*As Factions Give Perspectives To Violence In Shao When democracy returned in 1999, it was interpreted that the president is the leader of the party, while a governor is the one to call the shot in the state. Part...

We won't politicise health reforms - Kwara govt
The Kwara Government has pledged to shield the health sector from politics in the fight against polio. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, made the pledge while r...

2020 Batch 'A' orientation: 2,100 prospective corps members deploy to Kwara
A total of 2,100 prospective corps members have been deployed to Kwara State for the 2020 Batch 'A' orientation course at the National Youth Service Corps permanent orientation camp at Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area...

2020-03-07

A Glimpse at selected Alumni of Okesuna Primary School, Ilorin, and their contributions to National Development By Abubakar Imam
Okesuna Primary School, which is located in the Zango Ward of Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, has a special place in the history of Ilorin Emirate. Its place in the annals of the State and Nigeria is ...

Ilorin Aviation College to begin postgraduate diploma - Chairman
The International Aviation College, Ilorin, says it is set to commence awarding postgraduate diploma in Aircraft maintenance engineering courses. Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf- Gobir, the Chairman, Governing Council of the ...

No sanctuary in Kwara for criminals fleeing from Amotekun - Yinka Aluko
Special Adviser on Special Duties to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state, Alhaji Ahmed Yinka Aluko is a renowned security expert. Popularly called "Home boy" by his teaming admirers, Aluko had his first degre...

2020-03-06

DPR to begin clampdown on illegal gas plants in Kwara
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Kwara, on Friday, says it will soon clamp down on illegal gas outlets operating in various parts of the state. The DPR Head of Operations in Kwara, Mr Oyedele I...

Flood: Kwara government warns against indiscriminate refuse dump
The Kwara Ministry of Environment and Forestry has warned residents against indiscriminate refuse dumps to prevent a flood. The government said such acts, could cause blockage of roads, environmental health haza...

Kwara CP constitutes c'ttee on community policing
The Kwara Commissioner of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has constituted a Police-Community Committee in the 16 local government councils in the state to facilitate the recruitment of Special Constables. Egbetokun ...