2025-04-02

Federal Polytechnic Offa Makes History with Debut Hosting of NIPOGA 2025
The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, will host 50 polytechnics nationwide from Wednesday 9th April to Saturday 12th April 2025 for the 22nd Nigeria Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA). Dubbed “IJAKADI 2025”, ...

President Tinubu Appoints Bashir Bayo Ojulari as NNPCL GCEO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), replacing Mele Kyari in a major management and b...

Rainstorm Wrecks Havoc on Kwara Community, Leaves Scores Homeless
A devastating rainstorm has wreaked havoc on public and residential buildings in Ogele, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The storm, which occurred on the night of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, left scores...

Oluwafemi Oparinde Foundation Supports Pensioners with Financial Aid and Healthcare
Amidst economic hardship, the Oluwafemi Oparinde Foundation, based in Ilorin, has provided financial support and healthcare outreach to over 1,000 pensioners in the state. Speaking at the event in Ilorin on Tuesday, th...

2025-03-30

Gov AbdulRazaq Felicitates Kwarans on Eid-ul-Fitri, Urges Support for the Vulnerable
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended his warmest greetings to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitri 1446 AH, praying that Allaah rewards all fasting believers abundantly for their d...

Gov AbdulRazaq Celebrates NYCN Vice President Muktar Akoshile at 40
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the National Vice President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Muktar Akoshile, on the occasion of his 4...

Gov AbdulRazaq Hails Senator Oloriegbe’s Appointment as NHIA Chairman, Thanks President Tinubu
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has congratulated Senator Ibrahim Yahya Oloriegbe on his well-deserved appointment as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). Governor Abdul...

Be Your Brother’s Keeper,” Kwara Govt Appeals Amid Peaceful Eid Celebrations
A delegation from the Kwara State Government joined the Muslim community on Sunday to observe Eid el-Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan, with calls for unity and continued support for the administration. ...

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 Preside...

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 Transp...

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...