2025-05-21

TOAN Complies with Kwara's Commercial Vehicle Colour Code Directive, Sets Example for Unions
In compliance with the Kwara State Government's directive requiring commercial vehicles to adopt new colour codes for enhanced citizen safety, the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) has formally presented it...

Health Workers Interviews Set for May 21-22 as Kwara Targets Healthcare Staff Recruitment
The Kwara State Civil Service Commission has announced oral interviews for medical and health workers, with sessions scheduled for Wednesday, 21 May, and Thursday, 22 May 2025. A press statement by Hajia Kifaya...

Kwara Launches Speedbreaker Project on Oko-Olowo Expressway to Tackle Accident Crisis
The Kwara State Government has initiated the installation of speedbreakers on the Oko-Olowo Expressway to reduce accidents and protect lives and property. The project, approved by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) a...

IWA Pledges Global Female Participation to Make 2025 Ilorin Durbar Most Spectacular
The Ilorin Women's Association (IWA) has pledged increased global participation of female indigenes in preparations and staging for the upcoming Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar. This commitment was announced by Pro...

Kwara Assembly Approves FOI and Water Bills to Boost Transparency and Resource Management
The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the Kwara State Freedom of Information Bill 2025 and the Kwara State Water User Association Bill 2025 during yesterday's plenary session. The bills were approved fol...

Three Years of Tragedy: Kwara's Gbajibo Community Faces Repeated Boat Disasters
Recurring boat accidents in Kwara State have intensified public concerns over the persistent neglect of water transportation safety. The most recent tragedy occurred on Thursday in Gbajibo community, Kaiama Loc...

National Sports Festival Criticised for Venue Chaos Amid Kwara's Performance Concerns
Coach Bolaji Mogaji, Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, has criticised the fragmented venue arrangement at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State, stating it hinders athletes' per...

UNICEF and Kwara Government Launch RUTF Programme to Aid 300,000 Malnourished Children
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has identified 300,000 malnourished children in Kwara State and will begin distributing ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) to address the crisis. Christian Munduate...

2025-05-20

University of Ilorin Celebrates Historic Milestone with Northern Nigeria's First Female Petroleum Engineering Doctorate
The University of Ilorin, one of Nigeria's most sought-after universities, has celebrated another milestone with the graduation of Dr Serah Japhet Habu as the first female doctorate degree holder in Petroleum Engineeri...

Emir of Ilorin Appoints New Sarkin Zuru Amid Removal of Former Leader
His Royal Highness the Emir of Ilorin, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers' Council, has appointed Mallam Suleiman Auta as the new Sarkin Zuru of Kwara State....

Kidnapper Confesses to Multiple Child Abductions for Rituals in Ilorin
A suspected kidnapper has confessed to abducting an unspecified number of children from Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, for ritualistic purposes. The suspect, believed to be in his 20s, made the admission afte...

Traditional Ruler Urges Kwara Governor to Fulfil Campaign Pledges and Boost Shao's Infrastructure
The Ohoro of Shao, Oba Job Obalowu Atolagbe, a traditional ruler in Moro Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State, has urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to prioritise fulfilling campaign promises and delivering inf...

Speak Your Language: Soyinka Stresses Cultural Legacy at University of Ilorin Event
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka visited the University of Ilorin on Monday, reaffirming his commitment to supporting the Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts' initiatives at the institution. Duri...

President's Cup Semi-Finals Set: Rangers vs Kwara United in Lagos, Ikorodu vs Abakaliki in Abuja
The semi-finals of this year's President's Federation Cup (men's division) will take place tomorrow in Lagos and Abuja. Enugu Rangers, former champions, will face Kwara United of Ilorin at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in...

2025-05-19

Kwara Sports Chief Urges Athletes to Target Medals and Surpass Past Achievements
Bolakale Mogaji, Executive Chairman of the Kwara Sports Commission, has urged state athletes to stay focused and target medals at upcoming competitions. Speaking to journalists in Abeokuta on Monday, Mr. Mogaj...

Kwara South Students Urge Governor to Craft Security Plan with Stakeholders' Input
The Kwara South Students Association, representing students from the Kwara South Senatorial District, has called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to develop a security strategy through comprehensive engagement with k...

UNILORIN Student Withdraws IESU Candidacy Amid Online Bullying Over Gender or Eligibility
Less than 24 hours after sharing digital flyers indicating her intent to contest for the Ilorin Emirate Students Union (IESU) presidency, Aliyu Rahmah, a University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) student, was subjected to online...

Kwara Governor Mourns Lagos-based Businessman Alhaji Yusuf Oriniowo
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed deep sorrow over the death of statesman and philanthropist Alhaji Yusuf Musa Oriniowo, calling it the end of an era for Moro Local Government Area (LGA). ...

Governor AbdulRazaq Celebrates State's Growth with Inauguration of Iconic Flagpole
Kwara State officially unveiled its 70-metre Unity Flagpole on Monday, a landmark described by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a "towering symbol of national unity, our collective journey, and aspirations as a peopl...

Kwara Governor Condemns Boat Accident Culture, Clarifies Gbajibo Tragedy Occurred in Niger State
The Kwara State Government has urged boat operators to strictly adhere to safety regulations following a tragic accident on the Gbajibo River, which claimed the lives of 37 traders last Thursday. Governor AbdulRahman A...

Over 2,000 Kwara Pilgrims Now in Saudi Arabia as Fourth Batch Departs
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has airlifted the fourth batch of 558 intending pilgrims from the state to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the early hours of Sunday. This brings the total number of...

2025-05-18

Gov Abdulrazaq Commiserates with Ex-Kaduna Gov Yero over Father's Death
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq joins the government and people of Kaduna State to commiserate with former Governor Muktar Ramalan Yero on the death of his father, Alhaji Ramalan Yero. Governor Abd...

Digital Literacy Drive Expands: Kwara Students Code Their Way Through Third Term
The Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Programme is in full swing, aligning with third-term academic activities across public schools and learning centres. Recent images captured last week showcase dynamic codi...