2025-05-16

Kwara's 70-Metre Flagpole: A Symbol of Cultural Pride and Economic Diversification
Kwara State has unveiled a 70-metre flagpole-the tallest in West Africa-as a bold symbol of cultural pride and economic ambition. The landmark, towering over the state capital, signifies Kwara's evolution into a hub fo...

Kwara Students Trained on AI and Robotics at Offa Tech Expo to Drive Innovation
Selected university and secondary school students in Kwara State have received technology skills training at a summit designed to empower the next generation of innovators. The event, a two-day gathering titled...

Kwara Police Arrest 16 Armed Robbers and Kidnappers in Joint Operation with Nigerian Army
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 16 suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in a crackdown led by Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo. Speaking to newsmen, Ojo stated: "We are waging war against these criminals, ...

Kwara Hosts MULAN Conference with Fagbemi, Kekere-Ekun, and Pantami as Keynote Speakers
The 2024 National Conference of the Muslim Lawyers' Association of Nigeria (MULAN) in Ilorin, Kwara State, will feature prominent speakers including Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fa...

Kwara Trains 200 Farmers on Bull Fattening and Maps Migration Routes to Prevent Clashes
The Kwara State Government has trained over 200 livestock farmers on commercial fodder production and bull fattening techniques, according to Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas, the state's Commissioner for Livestock Development....

KWGIS Processes 354 Land Applications and 247 Certificates of Occupancy in Q1 2025
The Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS) processed 354 Charting for Confirmation applications and 247 Certificates of Occupancy in the first quarter of 2025, according to ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman...

Kwara Introduces Transporter Colour Codes to Strengthen Safety and Compliance
The Kwara State Government has introduced colour codes for all transporters in the state to enhance the identification of vehicles and improve public safety. The initiative, announced by Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasa...

AbdulRazaq's Proven Strategy Against Rural Poverty-Kwara's Rise Amid the World Bank 75.5% Challenge By Afees Abolore Alabi
The visionary leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has shielded Kwara State from the sharp rise in rural poverty recently highlighted by the World Bank, which reported that 75.5% of rural Nigerians now live be...

KWASU VC Applauds JAMB Registrar for Addressing 2025 UTME Challenges
Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has praised the sincerity and proactive approach of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Emeritus Prof...

Academic Milestone: KWASU Business School Hosts Celebration for Recently Promoted Professors
Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh hosted a reception on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at the Council Chamber of the Kwara State University (KWASU) Business School to formally welcome three newly promoted professors into the acade...

2025-05-15

IEDPU Skills Centre Targets July Delivery as Kwara State Pledges Youth Empowerment Commitment
The youth empowerment project of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU)-the Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari Skills Acquisition Centre-has reached 80% completion, according to updates from the project team. ...

Stay Strong, Taiwo: Governor AbdulRazaq Leads Home-State Support for Injured Super Eagle
As the global football community rallies in support, heartfelt prayers continue for Nigerian Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who remains in an induced coma recovering from a severe abdominal i...

Kwara Entrepreneurs Learn Social Media Mastery at 'Innovate to Expand' Business Summit
Emerging and established business entrepreneurs in Kwara State were empowered with social media strategies to drive business growth during a summit held on Wednesday. The event, titled "Innovate to Expand" and ...

Kwara Government Applauds Polytechnic's Agricultural Innovations Amid Land Encroachment Pledges
The Kwara State Government has praised the management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, for its efforts to elevate educational standards and innovative initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the state'...

Kwara 2027: Early Contenders Emerge, Battle Lines Drawn By Layi Olanrewaju
As the 2027 election gathers momentum, interested governorship contenders across political parties in Kwara State have initiated various engagements to woo electorates and party members. Although Governor AbdulRahma...

Kwara Government Closed GHS and GDSS Adeta Over Student Unrest Amid Exam Season Safety Measures
The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Government High School and Government Day Secondary School, Adeta, in Ilorin, following repeated incidents of student unrest, including violent clashes, d...

415 Kwara Pilgrims Depart for Hajj 2025, Totalising 975 Amid Governor's Safety Measures
A second batch of 415 intending pilgrims from Kwara State departed for Saudi Arabia this afternoon to perform the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, bringing the total number of Kwara's pilgrims in the kingdom to 975. Befor...

2025-05-14

Kwara Police and NSCDC Vow Stronger Partnership to Tackle Rising Criminal Threats
The Kwara State Police Command and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration and unified action against criminal activities destabilising the state...

House of Representatives Demands Federal Action to Unblock Kwara/Benin Border
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to urgently engage the Republic of Benin over the blockade of the Tabera border in Baruten Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State. The legislative...

Kwara's Groundbreaking Power Bill Passes Second Reading Amid Energy Reform Push
The Kwara State Electric Power Sector Bill, 2025, sponsored by Hon. Rukayat Shittu (representing Owode/Onire State Constituency), has passed its second reading at the Kwara State House of Assembly on Tuesday. T...

Kwara Doctors Train to Combat Malaria as State Prepares for 2025 Prevention Campaign
The Kwara State Government has organised a two-day workshop for medical doctors to strengthen efforts to eliminate malaria in the state. Hosted by the Ministry of Health, the training focused on the theme: "Str...

Kwara 2027: Stakeholders raise zoning, equity issues By Biola Azeez
The question about zoning taking precedent in determining where the next governor of Kwara State should come from among the three senatorial districts in the state is generating heated debate and much passion among ...

Kwara Strengthens Agricultural Workforce with Four-Day Training for Extension Agents
The Kwara State Agricultural Development Project (KWADP), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has launched a four-day capacity-building exercise for agricultural extensi...

EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Cybercriminals in Kwara's Ilorin and Ifelodun Areas
EFCC operatives from the Ilorin Zonal Directorate have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations across Ilorin metropolis and Ifelodun Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State. T...

2025-05-13

560 Kwara Pilgrims Depart for Hajj 2025 as Governor Stresses Dignity and Peaceful Representation
The Kwara State Government has launched this year's 2025 Hajj exercise with the departure of the first batch of 560 intending pilgrims and two Nigerian Hajj Commission (NAHCON) officials to Saudi Arabia today. ...

Kwara Governor Kicks Off Farming Season with Massive Machinery and Input Distribution
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched another round of machinery and agricultural input distribution to farmers across all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) as the 2025 farming season begins. ...

Kwara Must Change Summit Hails Otoge's Achievements While Flagging Governance Challenges
The Otoge revolution that propelled Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to office in 2019 has delivered on its promises, according to panelists at a summit organised by pro-democracy group Kwara Must Change in ...

Senator Mustapha's Subsidised Tractor Scheme Aims to Revolutionise Farming in Kwara Central
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing the Kwara Central Senatorial District, has launched a subsidised tractorisation initiative to promote mechanised farming and boost agricultural productivity in Kwara State. ...

Kwara State Partners EFCC to Tackle Internet Fraud and Financial Crimes in the Region
The Kwara State Government has proposed a partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to strengthen efforts against internet fraud and financial crimes. The collaboration initiative was...

Kwara Court Orders Release of Murdered Student's Remains for Islamic Burial
A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has ordered the release of the remains of Hafsoh Lawal, a murdered final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, to her family for burial according to Islamic rites. ...

Family of Murdered Student Appeals for Remains Release Amid Kwara Court Trial
The family of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student at the Kwara State College of Education, has petitioned the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin to release her remains for a proper Islamic burial following her brutal murd...