2024-11-18

Government Begins Revitalisation of 17,000 Primary Healthcare Centres Nationwide
Grassroots healthcare services are set to improve significantly as the federal and state governments commence the revitalisation of 17,000 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide. The Coordinating Minister...

KWASU's Osi and Ilesha Baruba Campuses Ready for Academic Take-Off
Academic activities are set to commence at the Osi and Ilesha Baruba campuses of Kwara State University (KWASU) as the state government intensifies its infrastructural developments at the sites. Dr. Mary Arinde...

Kwara Central Senator Empowers Youth and Women with Multi-Million-Naira Farming Workshop
Saliu Mustapha, the Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, has launched a multi-million-naira capacity-building and empowerment workshop aimed at enhancing dry-season farming and horticultural val...

NSCDC Kwara Denies Allegations of Poor Officer Welfare
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has dismissed allegations of inadequate welfare for its officers, calling the claims baseless and misleading. In a statement issued on Su...

Kwara Screens Over 102,000 Residents in Health Drive Against Hypertension, Diabetes
The Kwara State Government has completed the screening of 102,452 residents for hypertension and blood sugar levels, marking a significant milestone in its Project 10 Million health initiative. Commissioner for...

2024-11-17

Sheikh Mohammed Habibullah el-Ilory: A Beacon of Knowledge and Peace, Says Governor AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended warm congratulations to renowned Islamic scholar and leader, Sheikh Mohammed Habibullah Adam Abdullahi el-Ilory (OON), on the occasion of his birthday, celebrate...

Kwara Gov Mourns Death of Ex-TESCOM Commissioner Dr. Tunde Kareem
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Tunde Ibrahim Kareem, who passed away on Sunday, 17th November 2024. Dr. Kareem, a former Chairman of the def...

2024-11-16

NGF Chairman Governor AbdulRazaq Pays Tribute to Late Chief of Army Staff at Abuja Funeral
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, joined other dignitaries at the funeral service of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiod...

Professor Badmas Honored as Fellow of Islamic Studies, Nigeria (FISN)
Professor Imam Badmas Lanre Yusuf, MNAL a distinguished Professor of Qur'anic Studies in Islamic Studies Unit of Religions' Department, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, has been awarded the prestigious title of Fellow of...

2024-11-15

Kwara State Achieves Record Debt Reduction Under Governor AbdulRazaq's Leadership
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has revealed a significant reduction in Kwara State's domestic debt under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who also chairs the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF). ...

Kwara's Rural-Urban Renewal: Roundabout Omoda - Oja Oba Undergoing Rehabilitation
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Roundabout Omoda - Oja Oba road as part of his administration's rural-urban renewal initiative. The project forms a...

Researchers Equip Kwara Farmers with Innovation, Risk Management Techniques
Experts in Agriculture with the University of Ilorin, have trained farmers in Kwara State on risk management through insurance and rural e-commerce. The training, funded by Feed The Future Innovation LAB For Ma...

Bukola Saraki Reflects on Father's Legacy at 12th Memorial Prayers
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, paid glowing tribute to his late father, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, fondly called Oloye, during a special prayer session marking the 12th anniversary of his passin...

Agbaji Quarters Hosts Remembrance Prayers for Late Senate Leader Olushola Saraki
Clerics from various quarters in Ilorin, Kwara State, gathered on Thursday at Agbaji Quarters, the ancestral home of the late Second Republic Senate Leader, Dr. Olushola Saraki, to observe the 12th remembrance prayers ...

Kwara House Leader Calls on Journalists to Promote National Unity and Development
Vanguard reports that the House Leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Barr. Magaji Oba AbdulKadir, has called on journalists nationwide to prioritise unity and national development in their professional practice...

Tinubu Appoints Key Officials for Sports, Tourism, Procurement, and Media
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three directors-general for key national agencies and a Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media. The appointments, announced on Friday, include: ...

Tax Relief for Small Enterprises Essential for Economic Growth – Prof. Raji Bello
Governments nationwide have been encouraged to exempt small-scale businesses and industries from taxes as a strategy to boost national productivity and create jobs. Addressing the 21st National Productivity Day...