2024-11-11

IEDPU FCT Chapter Hails Emir Sulu-Gambari's 29 Years of Leadership
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union, IEDPU FCT Chapter, has extended its warmest congratulations to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the occasion of his 29th anniversary, as reported by Inc...

Empowering Youth: Oasis Muslim Care Foundation Leads the Fight Against Drug Abuse in Schools
The 9th Secondary School Health Enlightenment Programme, organized by the Oasis Muslim Care Foundation (OMCF), was successfully held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Ansarul Islam Secondary School, Ogidi. Focused on ...

Governor AbdulRazaq Flags Off Rehabilitation of Tanke Junction - General Tunde Idiagbon Bridge
The Kwara State Government, led by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has commenced the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Tanke Junction - General Tunde Idiagbon bridge, as reported by the Kwara State Government's Facebo...

Kwara State NSCDC Commandant Hails Resolution of Farmer-Herder Clashes
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced that it has successfully resolved 196 clashes between farmers and herders in Kwara State over the past year, as reported by Daily Trust. Accor...

Sanni Vows to Build on Kwara United's Away Victory over Nasarawa United
Kwara United technical adviser Tunde Sanni has hailed his team's resilience in their 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United, as reported by Daily Post. The Harmony Boys secured a much-needed win over the Solid Miners, thanks...

Ilorin Anchor Felicitates with Emir of Ilorin on 29th Anniversary
The Ilorin Anchor Men and Women Initiative (IAMWI) has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR, on the 29th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In a statement released by ...

IEDPU Northern Zone Pays Tribute to Emir Sulu-Gambari's Exemplary Leadership
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union, IEDPU Northern Zone, has paid tribute to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the occasion of his 29th coronation anniversary, as reported by IncNews247....

KWSUED Governing Council Confirms Prof. Salman's Appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of the newly established Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED) has confirmed the appointment of Prof. Medina Folorunsho Salman as Acting Vice-Chancellor. The decision was ratified ...

Kwara Community Group Calls for Urgent Action Against Banditry in Asa Local Government
According to Nigerian Tribune, the Asa Progressives Assembly, a civil society group from Kwara State's Asa Local Government Area, has raised alarms over the rising cases of kidnapping, banditry, and killings in Pampo v...

Old Students to Launch Alumni Association, Partner with Kwara Govt on School Revival
The Nation reports that alumni of Oyelagbanwo Grammar School, located in Ilala, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, are set to collaborate with the state government to revitalise the school's aging infrastru...

No Valid Residents Number, No Pay: Kwara Sets New Payroll Requirement
Daily Post reports that Kwara State Government has issued a directive requiring all state employees to possess a valid Kwara State Residents Registration number by November 2024 to continue receiving their salaries and...

Kam Holding Chief Dr. Yusuf Commends Emir of Ilorin's Visionary Leadership
According to the Nigerian Tribune, residents of the Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State have hailed the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for his 29 years of dedicated service and cultural stewardship, describing ...

Ganmo Division Officers Accused in Death of 27-Year-Old KWASU Student
Daily Trust reports that a Kwara State University (KWASU) student, Sulyman Olayinka, aged 27, allegedly lost his life following a confrontation with police officers in Ilorin. The tragic incident reportedly oc...

2024-11-10

Governor AbdulRazaq Pledges Boost in Kwara's Healthcare and Education Sectors
Punch reports that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced expanded investments in primary healthcare and all levels of education across the state. The statement, released by the Chief Press ...

NUJ Kwara Council Applauds Dr. Oye Owolewa's Re-Election to U.S. House
Voice of Nigeria reports that the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has warmly congratulated Dr. Oye Owolewa, a Kwara native and U.S. legislator, on his successful re-election as the Distric...

Hon. Ahmed Saba Disputes N81m Legal Bill by Ex-Kwara AG Salman Jawondo
According to Nigerian Tribune, Hon. Ahmed Adamu Saba, representing the Edu/Moro/Patigi federal constituency of Kwara State, has disputed a claim of indebtedness raised by his former lawyer, Salman Jawondo (SAN), former...

Kwara Firefighters Respond as 25 Shops Burn at Adeta Roundabout
Daily Post reports that an early-morning fire destroyed a building containing 25 shops at the Adeta roundabout in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Saturday. According to the Kwara State Fire Service, the blaze was reported at a...

Gruesome Killing: Kwara Police Retrieve Severed Head, Arrest Three Suspects
Punch reports that detectives from the Kwara State Police Command have recovered the severed head of Rafiu Akano, a commercial motorcyclist, following his alleged murder on Sunday in Asunlere Village, Oke-Oyi, Ilorin E...

2024-11-09

Remarks of His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) at the Inauguration of the Governing Council for Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED) on Saturday November 9, 2024
Protocols The inauguration of this Governing Council is another step in the evolution of the Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED). This university is a child of necessity to position Kwara and ...

Kwara State Bans Tricycles, Okadas, and Trucks on Ahmadu Bello Way, Set ?50,000 for Violations
As reported by Channels TV, the Kwara State Government has announced a new vehicle restriction policy for Ahmadu Bello Way in Ilorin's GRA district. The restriction, effective immediately as of November 8, 202...

UNDP and Ilorin Innovation Hub Join Forces to Launch Cutting-Edge Makerspace
The Ilorin Innovation Hub has revealed a strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch an advanced Makerspace, aiming to elevate innovation and skill development in Kwara State. ...

Governor AbdulRazaq Inaugurates KWSUED Governing Council, Unveils New Student Buses for NANS, NAKSS
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday officially inaugurated the Governing Council of Kwara State University of Education, setting the stage for the institution's operational launch. The 11-member coun...

Governor AbdulRazaq Celebrates Kwara South's Resilience at Igbomina Day and Maulid Nabiyy
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq spent several hours connecting with residents in Kwara South, making key visits to Iludun Oro for the 13th Igbomina Day celebration and to Offa for a Maulid Nabiyy event. During...

2024-11-08

Gov Abdulrazaq Appoints Governing Council for KWSUED
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appointed Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem (OFR) as the pro-chancellor and chairman of the Governing Council for the Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED). Prof. Abdu...

Governor AbdulRazaq Hosts #PlayWithKwaraYouth Organisers , Lauds Efforts Toward State Harmony
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq hosted the organisers of the #PlayWithKwaraYouth initiative in Ilorin on Thursday, praising its commitment to fostering unity, peace, and harmony within the state. G...

Gov Abdulrazaq Approves New Governing Board for College of Health Technology Offa
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved the appointment of a new governing board for the College of Health Technology Offa, with Mallam Halidu Muhammad as the chairman. Other members of the bo...

Moro LG Chairperson, Hajia Omotayo Presents Appointment Letters to Newly Appointed Aides
Hajia Mariam Abdulwasiu Omotayo, Chairperson of Moro Local Government Council, today officially presented appointment letters to her two newly appointed aides. The formal presentation follows her recent announ...

Robbery Suspect Confesses to Killing Motorcyclist with Stick to Steal Bike
As reported by Vanguard, a 38-year-old armed robbery suspect, Peter Samuel, has described how he used a stick to kill and subsequently behead a commercial motorcyclist, Rafiu Akano, to steal his new motorcycle. ...

Nigerian Politicians Should Emulate U.S. Issue-Based Campaigning, Says Former Kwara Aspirant
According to the Nigerian Tribune, former Kwara State governorship aspirant Engineer Sunday Adebayo Babalola has called on Nigerian politicians to adopt a more issue-focused approach in their campaigns, inspired by the...

Police Commissioner Cautions Kwara Vigilantes on Illegal Suspect Handling
As highlighted by Daily Post, Kwara State Police Commissioner, Victor Olaiya, has cautioned vigilante groups in the state against resorting to jungle justice. Responding to journalist questions on Wednesday re...

Kwara State Sets WAEC Fees for Public School Students at N30,250
As reported by Punch, the Kwara State Government has set the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) fee for senior secondary school students in public schools at N30,250 for the 2024/2025 academic year. Annou...

Government Day Secondary School Gaa Akanbi Wins N2.5M in Kwara Tax Club Quiz
According to The Nation, the 2024 edition of the Kwara State Tax Club Quiz Competition concluded on Thursday, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq awarding Government Day Secondary School Gaa Akanbi the top prize of N2...

Kwara Government Emphasizes Early Tax Education for Sustainable Economic Growth
According to a report from the Independent, the Kwara State government stressed the importance of educating Nigerians early on the need to fulfill tax obligations, commending the Kwara Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) ...

Ijakadi Festival 2024: Offa to Host Annual Cultural Celebration in December
As reported by Punch, the Ijakadi Festival, an annual cultural event in Offa, Kwara State, is set to take place from December 26 to 28, 2024, celebrating local culture as a means to drive economic growth in the communi...

Ifelodun LG Chairman Inaugurates 71-Member Elders Advisory Council to Drive Local Development
According to Royal News, the Executive Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Hon. Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf, has inaugurated a 71-member Elders Advisory Council at the Council Secretariat in Share. Comprising c...