2019-05-28

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY ALH. (DR.) ABDULFATAH AHMED, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE ON THE COMMISSIONING OF GERI ALIMI DIAMOND UNDERPASS AND SYMBOLIC COMMISSIONING OF OTHER COMPLETED ROAD PROJECT ACROSS KWARA STATE ON MONDAY 27TH MAY, 2019
COURTESIES Today marks a significant milestone in the infrastructural growth of our dear State and indeed its overall development. This event is also notable as we are simultaneously commissioning several road ...

Kwara government to prioritise children's welfare
Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, yesterday congratulated Nigerian children on the occasion of the Children's Day celebration. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Rafiu Ajakaye, he said: "Th...

'NBC boss being targeted over 2023 Kwara politics'
The political intrigues in Kwara state ahead of 2023 is the major factor propelling the plans by some politicians to use the ICPC to remove the director general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Ishaq Mod...

OPINION: Radio Kwara and her many seasonal names. By Aliyu Olatunji Ajanaku
I don't know how very partisan Radio Kwara was during Adamu Attah but of course the station must have gone through very divided loyalty during the Saalaake (cut it with axe) of Adamu Attah/Akanbi Oniyangi with backing...

OPINION: WHO IS AFRAID OF HIM: YUSUF LAWAL Ph.D? BY ABDULBAQI JIMOH
I have struggled not to react in writing to the avalanche of questions, insinuations, mischief and sincere prayers and admonition in respect of who is named the Chief of Staff or the Secretary to the State Government vis ...

2019-05-27

Emir of Ilorin calls for peace and stability in Nigeria
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has called on people of Kwara State, particularly Ilorin emirate to always promote peace and stability at all times for the growth of the state. Alhaji Sulu-Gamb...

Wema Expands to Ilorin
As part of its strategic expansion plan, Wema Bank Plc has launched a new branch at 155 Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Ilorin, Kwara State. The new branch, designed with innovative features for improved customer experience, woul...

NPFL: Insurance, Kwara Utd, others relegated
Bendel Insurance FC of Benin, were yesterday sent back to the Nigeria National League NNL thanks to Rivers United who edged them out 1-0 at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt. Kwara United FC of Ilorin were also...

Kwara Assembly passes State Hospital Management Board Bill into Law
The Kwara State House of Assembly has provided legal backing for the establishment of the state Hospital Management Board, following its passage of the state Hospital Management Bureau Bill the at its Thursday sitting....

Unilorin to admit 12,000 candidates for 2019/2020 academic session
Authorities of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) have began lobbying the National Universities Commission (NUC) for increase in the existing admission quota allotted the institution initially pegged at 10,900, it was le...

We won't fail Kwarans, says Kwara dep gov-elect
Kwara State Deputy Governor-elect Kayode Alabi has promised that the incoming administration of the governor-elect, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, will not fail the state when it is eventually sworn-in on Wednesday....

2019-05-26

Governor Ahmed to Commission Geri Alimi Underpass and 18 other road projects on Monday
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed will on Monday perform the long-awaited official commissioning of the Geri Alimi Diamond Underpass, Ilorin. According to a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday evening, G...

Kwara Socio-cultural Group Recommends Lai Mohammed For Re-appointment
The socio-cultural body of "Omo Ibile Igbomina" in Kwara has recommended Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, for re-appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari. The group made the rec...

2019 Hajj: NAHCON approves N1.5m fare for Kwara pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved N1,528,559.10 as 2019 hajj fare for intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia from Kwara. Alhaji Mohammed Tunde-Jimoh, the Executive Secretary, Kwara M...

2019-05-25

KWHA confirms Taiye Eleja as KWSIEC boss, passes Kwara United Magt. Corporation Bill
The Kwara State House of Assembly on Friday confirmed Alhaji Taiye Banu Eleja as the chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC). This is coming two days after the lawmakers stood down his c...

Kwara varsity partners indigenous Agric coy on cultivation of 500hectare farm
The management of the Kwara State University, KWASU, Malete on Thursday signed an agreement with an indigenous agricultural revolutionary company, Heart and Capital Nigeria Limited, on the cultivation of 500 hectares ...