2024-11-27

IEDPU FCT Chairman Congratulates Northern Zone Leaders on Successful Elections
The Chairman of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) FCT branch, Alhaji Lukman Atanda Abdullah, has extended his congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Union's Northern Zone. ...

Makinde, AbdulRazaq Advocate STEM Investment to Address Nigeria's Challenges
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, and the Namibian High Commissioner to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Humphrey Geiseb, have jointly emphasised the need for significant investment...

President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Production Economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to support his administration's efforts to transition the nation from a consumption-driven economy to a production-focused one. Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara Stat...

Made in Ilorin' Art Exhibition to Spotlight Local Artists This December
Determined to spotlight Ilorin on the national and global art scene, Mindspace Centre has announced its inaugural "Made in Ilorin" Art Exhibition, set to run from December 1 to December 31, 2024. Speaking at a ...

Dukiya Investment Limited Allocates State-of-the-Art Estate in Ilorin
Dukiya Investment Limited, a prominent Nigerian real estate development company, has officially allocated one of its luxury estates in Ilorin, Kwara State. The allocation ceremony, held recently, represents a s...

Deputy Governor Alabi Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructural Partnerships
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to collaborating with groups, individuals, and organizations to enhance access to essential services and promote infrastructural development. Speaking at...

Kwara North Leaders Laud Tinubu, AbdulRazaq, and BUA on Road Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation of federal roads in Bode Saadu, Kaiama, and Baruten in Kwara North has reached advanced stages, earning commendations from the Chairman of Kaiama Local Government, Hon. Abubakar Abdullah Danladi, and...

Kwara Police Recover Stolen Vehicle from Lagos, Arrest Two Suspects
The Kwara State Police Command has recovered a Toyota Camry with registration number APP 443 CX, reportedly stolen from Lagos State, in Ilorin, the state capital. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Off...

Heartland Coach Confident Ahead of Clash with Kwara United
Heartland FC assistant coach, Emmanuel Olowo, has expressed confidence in his team's preparedness for their match against Kwara United. Speaking ahead of the Matchday 14 fixture in Ilorin on Wednesday, Olowo ac...

2024-11-26

NANS and NAKSS Hail Kwara Governor for Supporting Students Post-Subsidy Removal
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) have applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State for his substantial investment in educatio...

Ilorin Set to Host ABN Rapid Chess Tournament with Over 40 Participants
No fewer than 40 professional and amateur chess players are set to compete in the Ahmed Bolaji Nagode (ABN) Rapid Chess Tournament on November 30 in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The event, sponsored by v...

Saint Anthony Secondary School Student Wins Inaugural Spell Quest 1.0
Aluko Precious, a student of Saint Anthony Secondary School, Ilorin, has emerged victorious in the inaugural edition of Spell Quest 1.0, a literacy and academic excellence competition held in Ilorin, Kwara State. ...

Housewife Seeks Divorce, Cites Irreconcilable Differences and Domestic Conflicts
Mrs Toyeebat AbdulSalam has petitioned the Centre Igboro Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, to dissolve her marriage to Mr AbdulSalam Toheeb, citing irreconcilable differences and persistent domestic disputes. ...

16th BON Awards: Governor AbdulRazaq Highlights Kwara's Potential for Nollywood
Kwara State played host to Nigeria's Nollywood elite on Sunday night as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq welcomed the industry's finest during the 16th edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards at the Sugar Factory ...

NIHORT, FG Empower 200 with Skills in Okra and Telfairia Agribusiness
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the National Horticulture Research Institute (NIHORT), has successfully trained and empowered 200 ...

Isanlu-Isin Diaspora Appeals for Completion of 21-Year-Old Road Project
Indigenes of Isanlu-Isin in the diaspora have called on Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to prioritise the completion of the 11-kilometre Oke-Onigbin/Isanlu-Isin road, which has remained unfinished ...

Fire Outbreak Wipes Out Three-Bedroom Building of Daudu of Ojodu in Oja-Iya
A fire incident at Oja-Iya in Ilorin, Kwara State, has razed the residence of the Daudu of Ojodu, a traditional ruler in the state. The fire reportedly broke out over the weekend due to a power surge following ...

2024-11-25

Coach Sanni Blames Kwara United's Loss to Bendel Insurance on Concentration Lapse
Kwara United head coach, Tunde Sanni, has attributed his team's 3-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Saturday to a lapse in concentration. The loss marked the end of a...

Toyin Abraham Calls for Greater Support for Nollywood at BON Awards 2024
Award-winning Nollywood producer and actor Toyin Abraham has urged her fans and the general public to support the Nigerian film industry by actively watching films made by Nollywood filmmakers. Speaking at the ...

Ease of Doing Business Council Empowers Kwara Investors with Financing Strategies
The Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has hosted a one-day workshop aimed at equipping entrepreneurs and investors with the skills to access credit facilities for strengthening their businesses. ...

Kwara Fire Service Saves Eight Rooms, Two Shops in Omu-Aran Fire Incident
The Kwara State Fire Service has reported successfully saving eight rooms and two shops from total destruction in a fire outbreak that occurred early Sunday in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area. The inci...

Kwara Government Declares Five Oke-Ero Communities Open Defecation-Free
The Kwara State Government has declared five communities in the Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara South Senatorial District as open defecation-free. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Water...

2024-11-24

Justice Sector Reform Central to Tinubu's Development Plan – AGF Fagbemi
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has emphasised that reforming the justice sector is a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu's developmental agenda. Speaking at the...

Kwarabuild Tech Conference: Empowering Over 1,500 Youth for Technological Self-Reliance
Nigerian youth have been encouraged to leverage the vast opportunities within the tech ecosystem to enhance self-reliance and economic empowerment. This advice was given during the seventh edition of the Kwarab...

Governor AbdulRazaq Reaffirms Commitment to UN Food System Transformation Pathways
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to implementing the Food System Transformation Pathways (FSTP), a United Nations initiative aimed at promoting access to safe...

Thomas Adewumi University Graduates First-Class Students, Announces 500-Man Security Deployment
The management of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese, a newly licensed private institution in Kwara State, has engaged approximately 500 armed security personnel to safeguard the campus and ensure a conducive e...

Batch C Stream 1 Orientation Course Kicks Off in Kwara State with Over 1,700 Corps Members
Over 1,700 corps members have been deployed to Kwara State for the 21-day orientation course of the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, Novembe...