2024-10-09

Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing: Kwara Govt Moves Against Child Abuse
The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has revived and inaugurated the Child's Rights Implementation Committee, aiming to achieve legislative reform on the Child'...

Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing: Kwara State Government to Expand Water Supply After Major Renovation of RUWASSA Facility
As reported by the Kwara State Government Facebook Page, The Kwara State Government has once again emphasised its commitment to ensuring that clean water supply reaches every corner of the State. The State Commissioner...

Kwara Govt Grants Cash Support to 61 Business Owners Affected in Enforcement of Road Setbacks
The Kwara State Government has approved financial support for business owners affected by the enforcement of road setbacks in the capital. In a statement released on Friday by Dr. Abdulwasiu Olayinka Tejidini, the Ag. ...

Dr. Ajia Criticizes Kwara Govt's Demolition of Shopping Complex, Cites Poor Economic Strategy
According to Nigerian Tribune, Dr. Abdulmumin Ajia, an associate professor of Business Administration at Lincoln University, Missouri, US, has voiced sharp criticism of the recent demolition of a shopping complex in Il...

Offa Community Urges Prosecution of More Suspects in 2018 Bank Robbery Case
According to Punch, the Kwara State Government has confirmed receiving a petition from the Offa community urging the prosecution of individuals believed to be connected to the April 5, 2018, Offa bank robbery. The peti...

Kwara Lawmakers Call for National Waterways Authority Action to Prevent Boat Accidents
According to Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Works and Transport to collaborate with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to enhance regulation and enforcement...

Kwara Governor's Wife Appeals to Pharmacy Students: 'Stay in Nigeria, Build Our Healthcare
According to Business Day, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, the wife of Kwara State Governor, has urged pharmacy students to consider remaining in Nigeria after their graduation to contribute to the nation's healthcare system, th...

OPINION: Abdulrazaq Governs with Pragmatic Empathy -- A Response to Senator Bukola Saraki By Rafiu Ajakaye
No one versed in the history of Mr. Bukola Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State, should be surprised at his recent outbursts on the courageous efforts of the administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to res...

Gov Abdulrazaq Names retd. Col. Lawal Education Fund chairman
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appointed the much sought-after management consultant retired Colonel Abdulwahab Ademola Lawal Ph.D as the chairman of the Kwara State Education Trust Fund (ETF). A people-per...

2024-10-08

Controversy Trails Demolition of Crystal Shopping Complex as Kwara Govt Cites Land Use Violation
As reported by Punch, a controversy has erupted in Ilorin, Kwara State, following the late-night demolition of the Crystal Shopping Complex on Sulu Gambari Road, owned by All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and f...

Flood Alert: NIHSA Raises Alarm Over Rising Water Levels in Jebba and Kainji Dams
According to Channels TV, the Federal Government has issued a fresh flood warning for Nigeria as water levels at Jebba Dam continue to rise, prompting excess water spillovers. The Director General of the Nigeria Hydrol...

Kwara ACReSAL Project Brings Climate Resilience and Agricultural Revitalization to Ipetu-Igbomina
The Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has extended its community sensitization efforts to Ipetu-Igbomina in Irepodun Local Government Area. This mission is part of an ongoing stra...

Dada Pottery to Get Modern Facility as Kwara Government Aims to Preserve Cultural Heritage
According to a report by the Kwara State Government Facebook Handle, the state has taken a significant step in preserving cultural heritage and promoting economic growth by officially handing over the site for the cons...

Saraki Pleads With Ilorin Elders to Speak Up Against Demolition of Crystal Place
According to Vanguard,, former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Saraki, has expressed strong disapproval of the recent wave of demolitions taking place in Kwara State, particularly criticizing the demolition of Crystal P...

Five Landlords in Ilorin Face Prosecution for Failing to Provide Toilets
In a report by Punch newspaper, the Kwara State government has taken legal action against five landlords in Ilorin for failing to provide toilet facilities in their residential properties. This move is part of the stat...

2024-10-07

Kwara State GIS to Demolish Crystal Corner Shops for Violating Land Use Approval
According to a statement from the Kwara State Government X Handle, the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KW-GIS) has announced plans to dismantle the Crystal corner shops due to recent discoveries indicating ...

Kwara State Government and UNICEF Empower Former Borstal Inmates with Diverse Skills Training
As reported by TVC News, the Kwara State government, in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has provided empowerment opportunities for 32 children who were formerly in Borstal centers (detenti...

Kwara United Secures First Win of NPFL Season with 1-0 Victory Over Remo Stars
According to a report from SportsRation, Kwara United clinched their inaugural victory of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season in a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over the previously undefeated Remo Stars...

Kwara State Government Implements Measures to Alleviate Flooding Effects, Urges Calm Among Residents
According to a statement from Radio Nigeria, the Kwara State Government has announced the implementation of measures to address the adverse impacts of flooding in certain areas of the state. In the statement, t...

Kwara State Agriculture Stakeholders Praise Government's Food Security Initiatives
According to a report from Nigerian Tribune, stakeholders in agriculture in Kwara state have praised the state government, including the state Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and other agencies, for imple...

Asa Dam River Overflows: Kwara Government Urges Residents to Seek Higher Ground
According to the news gathered from This Day, the Kwara State Government has urged residents in major riverine areas of the state to relocate to higher grounds following heavy rainfall that has caused the Asa Dam River...

2024 World Teachers' Day: Gov Abdulrazaq okays Monday as Holiday for Kwara Teachers
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved Monday October 7, 2024 as a public holiday for teachers in the state — a gesture in honour of the World Teachers' Day (WTD). The Governor again commends the teachers...

2024-10-06

100 Women Benefit from YOWICAN's Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Testing Initiative
The Youth Wing of Kwara's chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has partnered with Leah Medical Centre to provide free breast and cervical cancer screenings for 100 women in Ilorin. The event...

Kwara Women Farmers Call for Gender-Friendly Agric Tools to Boost Productivity
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, Women farmers in Kwara State, operating under the banner of the Small Scale Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON), have appealed to the state Agricultural Development Programme...

Residents of Ekiti LGA Express Fear Over Rising Kidnapping and Killing Cases
According to news gathered from Punch, residents of Ekiti Local Government Area in Kwara State are living in...

Teachers Call for Governor AbdulRazaq's Intervention in Teachers Specific Allowance
Teachers in Kwara State have appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to resolve the ongoing challenges related to the incorrect implementation of the 27.5% Teachers Specific Allowance (TSA) for TRN-certified teache...

Kwara NLC, Govt Collaborate to Implement New Minimum Wage, Says Chairman
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kwara State, Comrade Murtala Olayinka, has assured workers that efforts are underway to ensure the implementation of the new minimum wage across the state. Speaking ...

Kwara NUT Praises Govt for Timely Salaries, Urges Full Implementation of Allowances
As reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Kwara State has expressed appreciation to the state government for the prompt payment of teachers' salaries. Speaking at the 2024 World...

Kwara State Govt Supports Boat Mishap Victims with N2 Million for Medical Expenses
The Kwara State Government has announced a donation of N2 million to cover the medical expenses of the survivors of the tragic boat mishap that occurred in Gbajigbo village, Kaiama Local Government Area. The accident, ...