2024-10-23

University of Ilorin Alumni Honours 16 Best Graduates at Inaugural Award Ceremony
According to Voice of Nigeria, the Alumni Association of the University of Ilorin has recognised 16 best-graduating students from the Class of 2024 during its inaugural award ceremony and honours luncheon. The event ce...

Food Insecurity and Social Inequality Fueling Nigeria's Security Woes, Says Prof. Jawondo
According to Leadership, professor Ibrahim Jawondo, Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies at the University of Ilorin, has identified food insecurity, social injustice, and a lack of fairness as major ...

NGF Chairman Abdulrazaq, Zamfara Governor Back EFCC Amidst Legal Challenge
A report from Nigerian Tribune indicates that on the same day that the Supreme Court heard arguments from Kogi State and 18 other states challenging the constitutionality of the law establishing the Economic and Financ...

Kwara Rice Farmers Lament Delay in Agro-pockets Initiative
According to a news report from Leadership, rice farmers in Kwara State have expressed their disappointment and frustration over the delay in the supply of agricultural inputs through the Agro-pockets initiative, which...

El-Kanemi Warriors Gear Up to Face Kwara United in Rescheduled Matchday Two Fixture
As highlighted in Daily Post, El-Kanemi Warriors will look to protect their unbeaten run as they host Kwara United in a rescheduled matchday two fixture today at the El-Kanemi Stadium in Maiduguri. The Borno A...

Pro-Democracy Group Applauds Gov. Abdulrazaq's Infrastructure Drive in Kwara
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, the Alliance For Sustainable Kwara (ASK), a leading pro-democracy group, has praised Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his gradual transformation of Kwara State into a model of develo...

Shagaya Urges Immediate Action to Secure Nigeria’s Orbital Slots, Avoid $400 Million Setback
As highlighted by Informant247, Muktar Shagaya, the Representative for Ilorin West/Ada constituency, has raised concerns about the potential financial loss Nigeria could face if immediate steps are not taken to safegua...

Era of University Shutdowns Are Over, Tinubu Assures Nigerians at Unilorin Convocation
President Bola Tinubu assured Nigerians on Tuesday that the days of university closures due to unresolved issues are now a thing of the past. He emphasized that his administration is committed to resolving conflicts th...

Minister of Power Urges Urgent Action Following Power Grid Incident
As reported by TVCNews, in an emergency meeting held in Abuja, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, expressed his displeasure at the recent power grid incident, emphasizing its potential to undermine the significa...

CITATION: Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee Member, Salihu Alabi, Earns PhD from UNILORIN
A distinguished member of the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, Dr. Alabi Salihu Hammed, who is also a lecturer in the Department of Politics and Governance at Kwara State University, Malete, has an impressive academic ...

Over 1 Million Kwara Children to Receive Polio Vaccine in Statewide Campaign
The Kwara State government has announced plans to vaccinate over one million children across the state's 16 local government areas as part of its polio vaccination campaign. Nusirat Elelu, the Executive Secretary of th...

Senate Committee to Investigate NDLEA's Drug Storage Claims Against Deputy Leader Ashiru
In a report by Leadership, the Senate has constituted a six-member ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) that Senator Oyelola Ashiru, the Deputy Leader of ...

President Tinubu Grants Recruitment Waivers to Federal Universities
According to Premium Times, Nigerian federal universities have received waivers to recruit new staff to address the growing shortage of personnel, President Bola Tinubu revealed on Tuesday. The announcement was made du...

2024-10-22

Governor AbdulRazaq Relaunches Free Transportation Scheme Amid Economic Reforms
In an effort to mitigate the economic impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration's reforms, the Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reintroduced its free tra...

Kollington Ayinla Reveals How Nigerian Army Inspired His Music Career
Daily Trust reports that legendary Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, widely known as General Kollington Ayinla, has opened up about how his stint in the Nigerian Army paved the way for his successful musical career....

Ilorin Anchor Appoints Alhaji Abdulbaki Jimoh Jabaje as New President
PrNigeria reports a key development within the Ilorin Anchor Men and Women Initiative (IAMWI), as the organisation successfully conducted its second consecutive election, resulting in the appointment of new executive m...

NDLEA, Senator Ashiru Clash Over Allegations of Corruption and Drug Discovery
The Nation reports that a heated exchange erupted between the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Deputy Senate Leader Oyelola Ashiru over arrests linked to illicit drugs discovered at two "joints" in Kwa...

Senator Ashiru's Residence Allegedly Used for Drug Warehousing, NDLEA Says
As This Day reports, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has accused Senator Oyelola Ashiru (APC Kwara South) of using his residence to store illicit drugs, suggesting that his recent criticism of the agen...

FRSC Condemns Assault on Patrol Team at Shao Junction
As Daily Post reports, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has strongly condemned the recent attack on its patrol team during a routine operation at Shao Junction in Olooru Local Government Area of Kwara State. The in...

Governor AbdulRazaq Commences 209.77km Road Rehabilitation to Connect Agrarian Communities
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday flagged-off the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of rural roads totaling 209.77km, doubling down on his administration’s drive to connect the state’s a...

N5.78bn Fraud Allegation: EFCC Re-arraigns Ex-Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday filed 14 fresh charges of alleged N5.78bn fraud against former Kwara State governor Abdulfattah Ahmed at the Kwara State High Court. The charges also includ...

Senator Ashiru Denies NDLEA Drug Raid Allegations as 'False
According to ChannelsTV, Senator Oyelola Ashiru's office has dismissed the allegations made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as "wrong and fallacious." The NDLEA had claimed that illicit drugs were f...

2024-10-21

Kwara Unveils Multi-Storey Hospital Complex Prototype to Improve Healthcare Access
The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has unveiled the prototype for a new multi-storey hospital complex being constructed at the Civil Service Clinic in Ilorin. This proj...

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s Administration to Flag Off 209km Rural Road Projects
The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced plans to officially flag off the construction of 209.77km of rural roads across the state. The project will be im...

Kwara United Stuns Kano Pillars with 1-1 Draw at Mohammed Dikko Stadium
Kwara United secured a crucial away point with a 1-1 draw against Kano Pillars during matchday 8 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, held at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium in Katsina. The Harmony Boys dominate...

Lagos Governor's Media Adviser, Gboyega Akosile, Others Bag UNILORIN Alumni Award Today
According to Leadership, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Akosile, is set to be honoured today (Monday) with the University of Ilorin Distinguished Alumni Award. This...

35 Clubs Compete in Emir's Cup Football Competition for Coronation Anniversary
As reported by Daily Trust, no fewer than 35 clubs from Ilorin and its surrounding areas are currently participating in the 2nd edition of the Emir of Ilorin Football Competition. The tournament, organized by ...

Over 200 Cases Addressed: Kwara's Renewed Commitment to Human Trafficking Eradication
As reported by Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating human trafficking in the state. This was reiterated by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice...

Governor AbdulRazaq Approves Free Cancer Screenings for Kwara Citizens
The Kwara State Ministry of Health is set to commence free medical screenings across the 16 local government areas of the state, following the directive from Governor Mallam AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq. Dr. Amina Ahmed El-...

Senator Ashiru Dismisses Claims of Deception in Kwara South Empowerment Programme
According to Leadership, Senator Lola Ashiru, representing Kwara South in the National Assembly, has denied allegations that his recent empowerment programme for women in Kwara South was a sham. The controvers...

2024-10-20

Kwara Governor Presents Staff of Office to New Elerin of Erin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has formally presented the staff of office to Oba Adesoye Jimoh, the newly appointed Elerin of Erin in Oyun Local Government Area. During the presentation ceremony, G...

Webfala Initiative Draws Large Crowd for 2024 Kwara STEM Funfest
According to Business Day, more than 1,200 students, teachers, and exhibitors from various parts of Kwara State gathered at the Banquet Hall, Ilorin, yesterday for the 2024 Kwara STEM Funfest. The event, organised by W...

Former Kwara First Lady Leads Awareness Walk Against Breast and Cervical Cancer
As reported by Leadership, the immediate past First Lady of Kwara State, Omolewa Ahmed, organised an endurance walk on Saturday to raise awareness about breast and cervical cancers among women. Leading several women an...

TCN Explains Grid Collapse Due to Transformer Explosion at 330kV Jebba Substation
According to The Nation, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed the recent collapse of the national grid to an explosion in the bus section of a current transformer at the 330kV Jebba Transmission Sub...

Gov AbdulRazaq Approves New N70,000 Minimum Wage for Workers
In a significant step to improve workers' welfare in Kwara State, His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has given approval for the new minimum wage of N70,000, as outlined by the Federal Government of Nigeria....