2024-10-26

Oro Kingdom Indigenes Protest Planned Installation of Oba Oyatoye
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, concerned residents and indigenes of Oro Kingdom in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to halt the planned installation o...

Sociopolitical Youth Group Challenges Kwara's Minimum Wage Over Income Disparities
As reported by Vanguard, the Kwara Advocacy Network, a sociopolitical youth organisation based in Kwara State, has voiced concerns over the recently approved minimum wage. The group argues that the wage increase does l...

Kwara State Commissioner Lauds Ecological Projects in Patigi Local Government
In the course of inspecting ongoing ecological projects across Kwara State's 16 Local Government Areas, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Community Development, Hon. Abdullah Abubakar Bata, ex...

Gov Abdulrazaq mourns death of APC influencer Olutayo Seun
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq sends his heartfelt condolences to the family and the ranks of APC members in the state on the tragic death on Saturday morning of a popular social media influencer Mr. Oluta...

2024-10-25

Kwara State Government Orders Confiscation of Unsafe Cow Meat at Ilorin Abattoir
The Kwara State Government has directed the confiscation of allegedly unwholesome cow meat at the Akerebiata abattoir market in Ilorin West Local Government Area. According to Mrs. Funke Sokoya, the Permanent ...

Kwara State Targets 197,000 Residents in Non-Communicable Disease Screening
According to Leadership, the Kwara State government has set an ambitious target to screen 196,913 residents for non-communicable diseases across the state, as announced by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam...

University of Ilorin VC Mourns Passing of Ahman Pategi University Founder
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), has extended condolences to the management, staff, and students of Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, over the passing of its founder a...

NSCDC Kwara Command Elevates 416 Officers, Commandant Emphasises Duty and Integrity
Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, has called on newly promoted officers to fully commit to their elevated ranks with a deeper sense of responsibilit...

Kwara United Coach Urges Fans' Patience Amid Early Season Struggles
As reported by the Daily Post, kwara United's technical adviser, Tunde Sanni, has urged fans to remain patient with the team following a challenging start to the season. Despite securing two wins, four draws, ...

Sports Veterans Honor Abraysports CEO's Milestone Birthday with Victory at Kwara Stadium
As reported by Sports247, The Kwara State Stadium Complex was filled with excitement as sports enthusiasts and fans gathered to celebrate the 50th birthday of Mr. Abduliah Yussuf, CEO of Abraysports FC. Marking the mil...

Kwara Health Commissioner Confirms Commencement of Civil Service Hospital Upgrades
Voice of Nigeria reports that the Kwara State Government has formally handed over the State Civil Service Hospital to a contractor for immediate reconstruction, aiming to upgrade the facility and enhance service delive...

NFSAN Empowers Kwara Girls with Over 1,000 Learning Materials
News Central reports that the Kwara State chapter of the National Female Students Association of Nigeria (NFSAN) conducted an educational outreach today, distributing essential learning materials to students at Governm...

OPINION: Kwara's Demolition Drive: Development or Destruction? By Abdulraheem O. Abdulraheem
Kwara State, one of the 36 states that constitute the Federal Republic of Nigeria, shares borders with the Republic of Benin to the west and the mighty Niger River to the north. The state capital, Ilorin, along with ke...

2024-10-24

Aliyu Bahago Ahman Patigi, Former Kwara Lawmaker and University Founder, Passes Away
Aliyu Bahago Ahman Patigi, a prominent politician from Kwara State, has died. The late Patigi, who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019, represented the Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituen...

Five Suspects Arrested in Connection with Alleged Murder of UNILORIN Graduate
According to Vanguard, five male suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of 46-year-old Lanre Adebayo, a graduate of political science from the University of Ilorin. The tragic incident occurr...

Gov Abdulrazaq Mourns Death of Ex-Rep Aliyu Ahman-Patigi
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is shocked and saddened over the death of former House of Representatives member Hon. Aliyu Bahago Ahman-Patigi. Governor Abdulrazaq, who has joined the family at the ...

President Tinubu Dismisses Five Ministers, Announces Ministry Reforms
As reported by Punch, President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers from his cabinet, as revealed in a statement by the President's Special Adviser on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on Wednesday. The affect...

KWASSIP: Dr. Tejidini and His numerous Opposition By Abdulrasheed Akogun
The Acting General manager of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), Dr. AbdulWasiu Tejjidini's personality is subject to diverse interpretations, depending on who is doing the review and the background...

Prof. Binta Sulyman Takes Leadership Role at KWASU's Osi Campus
The Kwara State University, Malete has appointed Professor Binta Ajibola Sulyman as the new Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Head of the university's Osi campus. The appointment, which takes e...

Kwara United Held to 1-1 Draw by Resilient El-Kanemi Warriors
As highlighted by Daily Post, El-Kanemi Warriors extended their unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Kwara United on Wednesday in Maiduguri. Kwara United ...

Saliu Mustapha Praises Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq's Rural Road Initiative to Boost Agriculture
The lawmaker representing Kwara Central at the Nigerian Senate, Saliu Mustapha, has praised Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for initiating the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of 209.77 km of rural...

Ilorin NBA Branch Celebrates First Female Senior Advocate of Nigeria
According to Leadership, the Ilorin branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Kwara State, has made history with the inauguration of its first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Barrister Ronke Adeyem...

Assessing the impact of Kwara's ninth legislative assembly, By Roheemat Hammed
The performance of the ninth Kwara State House of Assembly (KWSHA) has garnered substantial attention, stirring debate among both the citizens of Kwara and non-indigenes alike. Over its tenure, the legislative assembly...

Pakata Residents Appeal to Kwara Governor to Restrict Tanker Traffic on Residential Roads
According to Daily Trust, residents of Pakata, located in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, have called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to take swift action to stop tanker drivers from using the ...

2024-10-23

University of Ilorin Alumni Honours 16 Best Graduates at Inaugural Award Ceremony
According to Voice of Nigeria, the Alumni Association of the University of Ilorin has recognised 16 best-graduating students from the Class of 2024 during its inaugural award ceremony and honours luncheon. The event ce...

Food Insecurity and Social Inequality Fueling Nigeria's Security Woes, Says Prof. Jawondo
According to Leadership, professor Ibrahim Jawondo, Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies at the University of Ilorin, has identified food insecurity, social injustice, and a lack of fairness as major ...

NGF Chairman Abdulrazaq, Zamfara Governor Back EFCC Amidst Legal Challenge
A report from Nigerian Tribune indicates that on the same day that the Supreme Court heard arguments from Kogi State and 18 other states challenging the constitutionality of the law establishing the Economic and Financ...

Kwara Rice Farmers Lament Delay in Agro-pockets Initiative
According to a news report from Leadership, rice farmers in Kwara State have expressed their disappointment and frustration over the delay in the supply of agricultural inputs through the Agro-pockets initiative, which...

El-Kanemi Warriors Gear Up to Face Kwara United in Rescheduled Matchday Two Fixture
As highlighted in Daily Post, El-Kanemi Warriors will look to protect their unbeaten run as they host Kwara United in a rescheduled matchday two fixture today at the El-Kanemi Stadium in Maiduguri. The Borno A...

Pro-Democracy Group Applauds Gov. Abdulrazaq's Infrastructure Drive in Kwara
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, the Alliance For Sustainable Kwara (ASK), a leading pro-democracy group, has praised Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his gradual transformation of Kwara State into a model of develo...

Shagaya Urges Immediate Action to Secure Nigeria's Orbital Slots, Avoid $400 Million Setback
As highlighted by Informant247, Muktar Shagaya, the Representative for Ilorin West/Ada constituency, has raised concerns about the potential financial loss Nigeria could face if immediate steps are not taken to safegua...

Era of University Shutdowns Are Over, Tinubu Assures Nigerians at Unilorin Convocation
President Bola Tinubu assured Nigerians on Tuesday that the days of university closures due to unresolved issues are now a thing of the past. He emphasized that his administration is committed to resolving conflicts th...

Minister of Power Urges Urgent Action Following Power Grid Incident
As reported by TVCNews, in an emergency meeting held in Abuja, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, expressed his displeasure at the recent power grid incident, emphasizing its potential to undermine the significa...

CITATION: Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee Member, Salihu Alabi, Earns PhD from UNILORIN
A distinguished member of the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, Dr. Alabi Salihu Hammed, who is also a lecturer in the Department of Politics and Governance at Kwara State University, Malete, has an impressive academic ...

Over 1 Million Kwara Children to Receive Polio Vaccine in Statewide Campaign
The Kwara State government has announced plans to vaccinate over one million children across the state's 16 local government areas as part of its polio vaccination campaign. Nusirat Elelu, the Executive Secretary of th...

Senate Committee to Investigate NDLEA's Drug Storage Claims Against Deputy Leader Ashiru
In a report by Leadership, the Senate has constituted a six-member ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) that Senator Oyelola Ashiru, the Deputy Leader of ...

President Tinubu Grants Recruitment Waivers to Federal Universities
According to Premium Times, Nigerian federal universities have received waivers to recruit new staff to address the growing shortage of personnel, President Bola Tinubu revealed on Tuesday. The announcement was made du...