2025-03-29

Eid el-Fitr Declared for Sunday 30th March as Emir of Ilorin Confirms Shawwal Moon Sighting
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has declared that Eid el-Fitr will be observed tomorrow, Sunday 30th March 2025, follow...

FRSC Kwara Deploys 1,000 Personnel, Vehicles for Eid el-Fitr Safety
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara State has deployed 650 personnel (including officers and marshals) and 350 special marshals to ensure safety during the Eid el-Fitr celebrations across the state. I...

Ajikobi Cottage Hospital Gets 24-Hour Power with Solar Upgrade
The Kwara State Hospital Management Board (KWHMB) has reiterated its commitment to providing essential amenities for quality healthcare delivery to all residents, following the installation of a 10KVA solar inverter at...

Nigeria Governors' Forum Praises Tinubu's Economic Reforms on 73rd Birthday
The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has joined the nation in celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on his 73rd birthday, 29th March 2025. In a statement issued on Friday, the Forum commended the President...

Kwara Aviation College Makes History with Record Military Pilot Graduation
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has underscored the importance of discipline and teamwork in achieving success, as the International Aviation College (IAC) Ilorin celebrated the graduation of 19 student pil...

Kwara Governor Mourns Sudden Death of Esteemed Islamic Scholar Sheikh Jamaalu Deen Agodi
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden passing of revered Islamic scholar Sheikh Muhammad Jamaalu Deen Yahyah Murtadoh Agodi, who died in the early hours of Saturday, ...

2025-03-28

Kwara State Govt to Commence Training of Graduate Intern-Nurses
…As the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) Grants Approval In a historic development, the Kwara State Government has secured the approval of the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) ...

Kwara State Government Partners with Nigerian Army to Tackle Youth Unemployment
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing youth unemployment and fostering national development, the Kwara State Government has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Army to empower voluntary youth...

Kwara Commissioner for Solid Minerals Seeks Collaboration with KWIRS to Boost Revenue
The Kwara State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Chief (Mrs.) Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, has called for stronger collaboration between the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) and her ministry to enh...

Kwara State Government Commended for Advancing Transportation System with Technology
The Kwara State Government has received commendation for its remarkable strides in modernizing the state's transportation system through the use of advanced technology. The Kwara State Commissioner for Transpor...

Sulu-Gambari Praises SDP's Adebayo for Pre-2027 Consultations
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has commended Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP),...

Kwara Councils Shift Focus from Salaries to Grassroots Development
The Kwara State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Bata, has stated that local government councils in the state have progressed beyond the routine payment o...

Kwara State Government Inaugurates New Live Bird Market in Ilorin
The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a new live bird market in Ita-Nma, Ilorin West Local Government Area, as part of efforts to strengthen livestock production and enhance food security. Speaking at the ...

Kwara Deploys 2,800 NSCDC Operatives for Eid al-Fitr Security
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,800 personnel to ensure security during the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations, marking the end of the 2025 Muslim holy m...

Kwara Court Sentences Three Artisans to Death for Colleague's Murder
Justice Adebayo Yusuf of a Kwara State High Court on Thursday sentenced three artisans to death by hanging for the murder of Saheed Lawal, a fellow artisan in Offa, Offa Local Government Area. The convicted ind...

Flutterwave Co-founder Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Rallies Support for Kwara Education Trust Fund
? Tech entrepreneur says initiative is worth emulating by other states ? Offers private dinner for donors contributing at least $1,000 Renowned Nigerian tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Andela and Flu...

2025-03-27

Islamic Preacher Recalls Governor AbdulRazaq's Mother's Assurance on His Performance
A prominent Islamic preacher, Alfa Mohammed Ali Eyonbo Anabi, on Saturday reminisced about a statement made by the mother of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, shortly after he assumed office in 2019. ...

Kwara Government Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment, Tackles Drug Abuse
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to investing in initiatives and policies that empower young people and make drug abuse and crime unattractive to them. This was highlighted during the se...

Emir of Ilorin Urges Politicians to Prioritize Truthfulness and Public Engagement
The Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has advised Nigerian politicians to always be truthful to the electorate and genuinely understand the needs of the people they seek to govern. He gave the advice on Wed...

Nasarawa United Coach Salisu Yusuf Laments Defeat to Kwara United
Nasarawa United head coach, Salisu Yusuf, has expressed disappointment over his team's defeat to Kwara United, insisting they deserved more from the game, DAILY POST reports. An own goal by Emeka Onyema in the ...

Kwara Govt Cracks Down on Illegal Structures Blocking Water Pipelines
The Kwara State Government has warned residents against constructing buildings or structures on water pipelines, cautioning that such actions risk disrupting water supply across communities. The State Commissio...

Kwara Taskforce Begins Removal of Illegal Billboards, Signage in Ilorin
The Kwara State Taskforce Committee on Illegal Billboards and Signage commenced enforcement operations on Wednesday, dismantling unauthorized billboards and signage across major locations in Ilorin, the state capital. ...

EFCC to Arraign 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested in Ilorin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to arraign 37 suspected internet fraudsters who were recently apprehended in various locations across Ilorin, Kwara State. In a statement ...

2025-03-26

Kwara United Abolishes Gate Fees for NPFL Home Matches
Kwara United have scrapped the collection of gate fees for their home matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the remainder of the season. The Harmony Boys announced the decision following a s...

Kwara Steps Up TB Fight with Free X-Rays and Child Diagnostics
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to combating tuberculosis (TB) by expanding free treatment and diagnostic services, including the introduction of complimentary chest X-rays and specialised paed...

Kwara Court Jails Duo for Unlicensed BDC Operations and Cybercrime
Two men identified as Abubakar Suleiman Lawal Farauq were convicted and sentenced to various prison terms on Tuesday for operating a Bureau De Change business without a valid licence and committing cybercrime offences ...

Professor Egbewole Vows to Place Unilorin Among Africa's Top 10 Universities
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) in Kwara State, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole SAN, has reaffirmed his commitment to achieving his ambitious “1-10-500” vision for the institution. This goal...

IEDPU Mediates Peace Between Feuding Ilorin Islamic Scholars
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) brokered peace on Tuesday between two feuding Islamic scholars, Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory and Sheikh Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa. According to LEADER...

Kwara APC Loses Member as AbdulSalam Cites Lack of Unity
Hon. Abdullahi AbdulRauph AbdulSalam, a former secretary of Moro Local Government Area in Kwara State, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Abdulsalam attributed his resign...

NDE Launches Loans and Starter Packs for 266 Kwara Residents Under National Employment Drive
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Kwara State has distributed loans and starter packs to 266 beneficiaries as part of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative , which has supported 5,532 people nationwide. ...

Kwara Governor Launches Rice Distribution Drive With Support From Aliko Dangote Foundation
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, launched the distribution of 25,000 bags of 10kg rice to indigent families across the 16 local government areas (LGAs) of the state on Tuesday. The rice, donated by...

Aliko Dangote Foundation Partners Kwara State to Distribute 25,000 Bags of Rice to Disadvantaged Households
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) in partnership with the Kwara State Government launched the distribution of 25,000 bags of 10kg rice to indigent families in Kwara State on Tuesday. The initiative forms part ...

Kwara State Extends Free TB Diagnostics and Treatment Amid World Tuberculosis Day Pledges
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating tuberculosis (TB) by expanding access to free treatment and diagnostic services, including chest X-rays and specialized TB diagnostics for children....