2025-02-06

Kwara Judiciary Disposes of 910 Cases Amid 1,031 Pending: Chief Judge Reports
The Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara, has revealed that a total of 1,941 criminal cases were registered and 910 cases disposed of across various courts in the state over the past year. ...

Kogi Gov Ododo Hails Kwara's Abdulrazaq as 'Bridge Builder' on 65th Birthday
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended warm greetings to Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a personally signed message, Governor Ododo commende...

President Tinubu, Lagos Gov Join Kwara Stakeholders to Celebrate AbdulRazaq's 65th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has extended his birthday greetings to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) on his 65th birthday. ...

Kwara Gov't at Six: Stakeholders Laud AbdulRazaq's Leadership on His 65th Birthday
The sixth-year administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State came into focus yesterday, coinciding with his 65th birthday, as journalists, public discussants, and politicians showered him with praise...

Kwara Residents Encouraged to Back State Transformation Initiatives
Residents of Kwara State have been encouraged to actively support government initiatives aimed at transforming the state into an economically vibrant region. Speaking at a maiden public lecture dedicated to Gov...

Cross River Gov Otu Hails Kwara's Abdulrazaq on 65th Birthday
The Governor of Cross River State and Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors' Forum, Senator Bassey Otu, has extended birthday greetings to his Kwara State counterpart, Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, on his 65th birthday ...

KW-HIA Calls for Enhanced Health Insurance Awareness in Irepodun LGA
The Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KW-HIA) has called for increased awareness campaigns regarding the benefits of enrolling in the state health insurance scheme at the local government level. Mrs Olubunmi...

Four Held in Kwara Over Alleged Criminal Conspiracy and Kidnap Threats
Four individuals are currently in police custody in Kwara State on allegations of criminal conspiracy, extortion, and issuing kidnap threats. The suspects, identified as Tukur Muhammad, Yahaya Abdullahi, Umar S...

Kwara State Unveils New International Market in Gbugbu; Officials Stress Efficient Management
The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has successfully completed the construction of an international market in Gbugbu, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State...

2025-02-05

IEDPU Hails Dr Aremu for Outstanding Leadership at Lower Niger River Basin Authority
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has extended its congratulations to the immediate past Managing Director of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Ilorin, Dr Adeniyi Saheed Aremu, o...

Kwara SAPZ Project Initiates Stakeholder Sensitisation Across Communities
The Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project has begun engaging community stakeholders statewide to provide an overview of the initiative and its implications for the people of Kwara State an...

Kwara Govt Establishes Taskforce for Urban Renewal and Advertising Restructuring
As part of its ongoing urban renewal initiative, the Kwara State Government has formed a Task Force on Advertising and Signage Restructuring. The aim is to enhance the state's visual appeal and standardise outdoor adve...

Kwara Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Enforcing Environmental Laws for Citizens' Welfare
The Kwara State Government, through the State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), has reiterated its determination to employ all necessary measures to combat environmental nuisances across the state. This initiati...

Kwara Governor Inaugurates Committee for Kampe Games Reserve Transfer to Federal Control
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, officially inaugurated a steering committee on Tuesday to oversee the transfer of the Kampe Games Reserve to the Federal Government for designation as a National Park. ...

State House Press Release: President Tinubu Congratulates Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on 65th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) on his 65th birthday. President Tinubu joins the governor's family, friends...

Kwara TESCOM: Teaching Job Application Currently Ongoing
The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has officially launched the application portal for its teaching job vacancies. The portal will remain open from February 5th to February 14th, providing aspiring edu...

2025-02-04

Kwara TESCOM Opens Application Portal for Teaching Positions
The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has launched the application portal for its teaching job vacancies. Prospective and eligible candidates can submit their applications via the following link:...

Press Release: SSA to Kwara State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals paid a courtesy visit to the Unilorin Vice Chancellor
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin The Office of the Senior Special Assistant ...

Ex-Senate President Hails Baraje as 'Visionary Leader and Educationist
Former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has extended his congratulations to the former National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Kawu Baraje, on his 74th birthday. In a statement...

NHIA Introduces VVF Care in Kwara, Enrols 71 Women Under Free Fistula Programme
The Coordinator of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in Kwara, Hajiya Idayat Bello-Olaitan, has announced that the scheme now includes care for Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) patients as part of its efforts t...

Kwara United GM Hails New Signings for Strengthening Squad
Kwara United General Manager, Mallam Bashir Badawiy, has praised the newly recruited players for their significant contributions to the team. The Harmony Boys acquired six new players during the mid-season tran...

Harmony Boys Secure 2-0 Victory; Sanni Praises Team Performance
Kwara United's technical adviser, Tunde Sanni, has stated that securing victories is the primary focus for the team at this stage of the season. The Harmony Boys achieved a 2-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors in th...

ABS Ilorin Team Involved in Road Accident on Return from Lagos Match
Several players and officials of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS), Ilorin, were involved in a road accident along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway yesterday. Investigations by THISDAY indicate that the ...

Kwara Initiative Distributes 3,000 Energy-Saving Stoves to Combat Deforestation
The Kwara Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL) initiative has distributed 3,000 energy-saving cooking stoves to women across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State. This programme a...

Kwara Court Adjourns Murder Case of Student Over Non-Appearance of Key Accused
Seven suspects appeared in the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Monday, charged with the murder of Mojisola Awesu, a student at the State College of Health Technology, Offa. The incident took place last year. ...

Kwara Govt Tasks NAFDAC on Tackling Fake Drugs and Substandard Foods
The Kwara State Government has urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to step up efforts in combating fake and substandard drugs and food products within the state. This...

Kwara Emerges as Top State in Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project
The World Bank has ranked Kwara State, located in North Central Nigeria, as the top-performing state in counterpart funding payments for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). This announc...

Five-Year-Old Sets Duplex Ablaze While Playing with Matchsticks
A five-year-old boy reportedly caused a duplex building to catch fire while playing with matchsticks on Monday in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The incident occurred at Abiodun Adebiyi Close, off Yidi Roa...

2025-02-03

SSA to Kwara State Governor on SDGs Honored for her Outstanding Support to NAKSS HQ
The Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Sustainable Devexlopment Goals (SDGs) Hon. Mariam Nnafatima Imam PhD has been honored with a prestigious award in recognition of her unwavering support and co...

A Tribute to Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, CON, on his Special Day by Prof Ali Ahmad
Today, I join family, friends, associates, and well-wishers in celebrating a distinguished statesman, an exceptional leader, and a man of immense wisdom—Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, CON. Alhaji Baraje is a towe...

Emmanuel Ogbole Seals Move to Libyan Club Olympic Azzayewa
Emmanuel Ogbole has completed his transfer to Libyan club Olympic Azzayewa from Kwara United, according to reports by DAILY POST. The 21-year-old forward joined the Libyan side for an undisclosed fee. Ogbole en...

Dr Saba Urges Action After Confirming Extent of Flood Damage in Edu, Moro, Patigi
A member of the House of Representatives from Kwara State, Dr Ahmed Saba, has revealed that approximately 5,000 hectares of rice plantations, valued at ?11.5 billion, were destroyed by recent flooding in Shonga, Edu Lo...

Kwara State Approves ?584bn Budget for 2025, Boosting Key Sectors
The Kwara State House of Assembly, located in North Central Nigeria, has approved the 2025 Appropriation Bill amounting to Five Hundred and Eighty-Four Billion, Six Hundred and Ninety-Three Million, Four Hundred and Ei...

Police Begin Enforcing Third-Party Vehicle Insurance Across Key States
The police commands in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kwara, Delta, and several other states have commenced the enforcement of third-party motor vehicle insurance, in accordance with the directive issued by the I...

Governor Abdulrazaq Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Appointments
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has appointed the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo and Chancellor of the State University of Education, Oba Ismail Alebiosu, as the leader of the state delegation for the 2025 Hajj. ...

Kidnapping in Agbamu: Police Launch Manhunt for Abducted Trio
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two siblings and a woman in Owoyale village, Agbamu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims, identified as Alhaji Moshood, Alhaj...