2024-10-15

IHS Nigeria Sponsors Art Hackathon Ahead of Ilorin Innovation Hub Launch
News from TechEconomy reports that IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited ("IHS Towers"), is sponsoring an Art Hackathon as part of the lead-up to the commissioning of the Ilorin Innovation Hub. This initiati...

Prof. Oloyede Warns Against Unchecked Use of AI in Education
News from Unilorin Bulletin reports that former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin and current Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, CON, has cautio...

Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin: The Death Of An Apostle Of Simplicity By Abubakar Imam
Over the weekend, Ilorin, "the renowned sanctuary of saints, scholars and soldiers" was thrown into deep mourning. This was due to the losses of two of its prominent sons, among others, in quick succession. By the date...

IEDPU Pays Condolence Visit to Emir of Ilorin Over Losses, Mourns Sarkin Gobir and Ambassador Ghazali
According to Royal News, the national leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) ...

Kwara United Coach Sanni Reflects on Defeat, Cites Unlucky Loss Against Abia Warriors
Daily Post reports that Kwara United head coach, Tunde Sanni, attributed their 1-0 loss to Abia Warriors to bad luck. The lone goal by Sunday Megwo secured victory for Abia Warriors in the matchday 6 fixture held at th...

AbdulRazaq Warns Against Girl-Child Discrimination, Reiterates State Commitment to Empowerment
As reported by Punch News, the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called on parents and guardians to desist from discriminating against the girl-child, reiterating that girls have the same potenti...

KWASU Condemns Student Protest Over Exam Venue Change, Labels It Unjustified
Daily Post reports that the Management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has condemned the protest staged by students from its Study Centre at the Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS...

Senator Saliu Mustapha Launches Four-Day Medical Outreach in Kwara Central
Voice of Nigeria reports that Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, has launched a four-day medical outreach for rural communities within his senatorial district. The initiative, which began at Oke-Oyi ma...

Kwara Police Dismiss Three Officers Over Death of Polytechnic Student
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, the Kwara State Police Command has dismissed three officers implicated in the death of Kwara State Polytechnic student, Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola. According to the command’s Police Pub...

Justice Served: Courts Sentence Internet Fraudsters and Unlicensed Bureau De Change Operator
Daily Post reports that Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced Yakubu Aminu to 200 hours of community service for engaging in bureau de change activities without a valid lic...

2024-10-14

Governor AbdulRazaq Mourns APC Chieftain, Marafan Shonga, Alhaji Abubakar Ndakene
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Marafan Shonga, Alhaji Abubakar Ndakene. The Governor extended his heartfelt co...

Prof. Ali Ahmad Extends Condolences to Emir of Ilorin Over Sarki Gobir's Death
Royal News reports that the Speaker of the 8th Kwara State House of Assembly, Prof. Ali Ahmad, has extended his deepest sympathies to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, following the death of Captain Muh...

Kwara Govt to Build Independent Power Plant, Aims to Boost Economy and Jobs
Leadership highlights that the Kwara State Government has revealed plans to construct an Independent Power Plant (IPP) aimed at generating electricity for both sale and utility purposes. The state's Commissione...

GSS Ilorin's Standards Have Dropped Tremendously, Says SAN Ibiwoye
This Day reports that Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and National President of the Government Secondary School (GSS) Ilorin Old Boys Association, Chief Sheni Ibiwoye (SAN), expressed his deep concern over the challen...

Kwara FA to Sanction Clubs Over Breach of Football Regulations
According to Punch, the Kwara State Football Association has announced its intention to sanction clubs and affiliated organisations that fail to comply with football administration regulations, particularly concerning ...

Gunmen in Army Uniform Invade Kwara Community, One Killed, Another Injured
Punch reports that an unidentified individual was tragically killed, and another person injured last Thursday when gunmen, reportedly dressed in army uniforms, stormed the Oreke-Okegbo community in Ifelodun Local Gover...

Kwara Police Hold Strategic Meeting with Local Leaders to Strengthen Security Coordination
Voice of Nigeria reports that Kwara State Police Commissioner, Victor Olaiya, has initiated a high-level strategic security meeting to address ongoing security challenges and enhance coordination across the state. ...

2024-10-13

Dr Bukola Saraki Expresses Grief Over Death of Kwara PDP Chieftain Alhaji Yusuf
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Alhaji Sulaiman Yusuf, also known as Maja, has passed away. Yusuf, who died on Friday night, was laid to rest on Saturday at his Babat...

Toast to Oloyede At 70 By Tunji Adegboyega
Love or hate Prof. Ish’aq Olanrewaju Oloyede, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, and incumbent Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), t...

Governor AbdulRazaq: Creating Opportunities for Girls to Thrive in Business and Technology
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for female children to realise their potential as future technocrats and business leade...

Kwara Forms Committee to Tackle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Safeguard Girl-Child
According to the news gathered from Punch, the Kwara State Government has established a 21-member committee to oversee the implementation of laws aimed at addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and protecti...

Kwara State Government Highlights Poverty, Gender Discrimination as Contributors to Girl-Child Exploitation
Leadership reports that, the Kwara State Government has identified proper education and public awareness as key solutions to combat the exploitation of the girl-child in society. The Permanent Secretary in the ...

Kwara Completes Grassroots Engagement for 2025 Budget, Focuses on Development
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, the Kwara State Government has successfully completed its citizen engagement sessions across the three senatorial districts as part of the preparations for the 2025 budget. This...

2024-10-12

This is a personal loss — Kwara Gov Abdulrazaq Announces Death of Aviation College Chairman Captain Yusuf-Gobir
We are sad to announce the death of the Ilorin Aviation College Chairman and Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate Captain Muhammad Ahmad Yusuf-Gobir. We submit to the dictate of Allaah, who gives, nurtures, and take...

We’re Attracting Investments in CNG Vehicle Conversion, Solar Power – Kwara Govt
As reported by Business Day, the Kwara State Government has announced efforts to attract investments in solar power generation and the conversion of petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) power. Damilo...

Kwara Government Launches Flood Sensitisation Campaign, Urges Residents to Relocate
As reported by Daily Post, in an effort to prevent the loss of lives and property from flooding, the Kwara State Government has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting the riverine areas of the state. ...

Court Upholds Mother's Right to Custody of Children, Rejects Father's Objection
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, an Area Court in Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State, has granted custody of four children to their mother, Olomu Ajibola, allowing her to properly care for them. The presiding j...

NOA Kwara Welcomes New State Director Following Retirement of Olusegun Adeyemi
Voice of Nigeria reports that, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced the appointment of Dare AbdulGaniyu as the new State Direct...

Kwara Polytechnic Launches Sale of Fresh Maize in Agricultural Sustainability Push
According to the news gathered from Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, located in North Central Nigeria, has officially launched the sale of its freshly harvested maize at the institution’s perman...

TAMPAN Issues Statement on Failed Concert as Portable Arrives Hours Late
An Ilorin-based hospitality centre, known as TAMPAN, has distanced itself from any responsibility regarding the recent failure of a concert involving hip-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and the...

IEYDA Urges Kwara Government and Property Owners to Engage in Peaceful Dialogue Over Demolitions
As reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA) has called on the Kwara State Government and property owners to engage in constructive dialogue concerning the ongoi...