2025-06-07

Kwara Government Confirms 97% Salary Disbursement Success for Validly Registered Workers
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to timely, transparent, and full payment of salaries and pensions to its workforce, stating that all employees with valid registrations in the State Social Ident...

Two Prominent Figures Declare Gubernatorial Ambitions in Kwara's PDP 2027 Race
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in North Central Nigeria has received two prominent political aspirants who formally declared their intent to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election before...

Kwara Man Dies After Falling into Well Under Influence of 'Colos' Post-Eid
Kwara State Fire Service personnel recovered the lifeless body of a 43-year-old man from a domestic well at Ile Alapo, Edun area of Ilorin, the state capital. The victim, identified as Kazeem, reportedly fell i...

2025-06-06

Governor AbdulRazaq Calls for Faith and Patriotism as Kwara Muslims Mark Eid-el-Adha
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged residents to remain steadfast in their faith and loyalty to Nigeria amid the Eid-el-Adha celebrations, which begin on Friday, 6 June 2025 (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH) ....

2025-06-05

Ilorin Innovation Hub Teams with Paystack to Supercharge Kwara's Tech Startups
The Ilorin Innovation Hub has partnered with Paystack for Startups , the startup-focused division of Africa's leading payment technology firm, to accelerate the growth of tech ventures in Kwara State. The collaboration...

Summit University's Six Programmes Gain Full NUC Accreditation for Five Years
The National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria's regulatory authority for university education, has granted full accreditation to six undergraduate programmes at Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, following a r...

NSCDC Kwara Deploys 2,900 Officers to Ensure Safe Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations Across LGAs
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has deployed 2,900 personnel across all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to secure critical infrastructure, prayer grounds, recreational centres,...

Eid-Kabir 2025 Guidelines: Ilorin Committee Outlines Strict Safety Measures for Celebrations
The Eid committee in Ilorin has issued detailed guidelines to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration of Eid al-Adha (Eid-Kabir) 2025 in the Kwara State capital, Just Event Online TV reports. Chairman Dr. A. A. ...

2025-06-04

Kwara Urges Transport Operators to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir
Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Kwara State Government has urged transport operators to avoid reckless driving to ensure commuter safety. The administration also cautioned transporters and residents ag...

Police Intercept Firearms Trafficked from Benue to Ilorin in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Police Command intercepted and arrested two arms dealers transporting high-grade firearms from Benue State to Ilorin, Kwara State, in an early hours operation on Wednesday. The arrest coincided w...

Flooding in Mokwa Linked to Rainfall and Ignored Warnings, Not Dam Spills
The Nigerian Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, has clarified that recent flooding and loss of life in Mokwa, Niger State, were not caused by water releases from the Kainji or Jebba Dams. ...

Five Dead in Suspected Terror Attacks Across Baruten LGA as Residents Flee for Safety
Five people have been killed in suspected terror attacks within the past 24 hours in Baruten Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State. The first incident occurred on Wednesday evening at approximately 8:00 p.m....

Eid-El-Kabir Prep Disrupted as Fresh Pepper Prices Surge in Ilorin Markets
Residents of Ilorin, Kwara State's capital, are adjusting their Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya) preparations amid a sharp rise in the cost of fresh pepper (Rodo ) in major markets, compounding financial strain on low-income house...

KWASU Appoints Islamic History Scholar Sulaiman Sheu Adua as Dean of Student Affairs
Professor Sulaiman Sheu Adua has been appointed as the new Dean of Student Affairs at Kwara State University (KWASU). The two-year appointment, effective immediately, was communicated via a letter signed by Registrar D...