2024-10-11

Sultan of Sokoto Bestows Traditional Title of 'Kuliya' on JAMB Registrar, Professor Oloyede
Leadership reports that on Thursday, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, bestowed the prestigious traditional title of "Kuliya of Sokoto" upon the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Boar...

Kwara Pensioners Urge Governor to Implement Pension Adjustment Based on New Minimum Wage
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, members of the Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) have appealed to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to implement the consequential adjustment on pensions, in li...

Sultan Abubakar Urges Nigerians to Pray for Leaders During Challenging Times
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Thursday in Ilorin, called on Nigerians to continually pray for their leaders, even in challenging situations. The Sultan made this appeal during a Public L...

NPFL 25: Nothing Special Playing Against Kwara United - Paul Sampson
According to news gathered from BSN Sports, Abia Warriors' experienced winger, Paul Sampson, has played down the significance of facing his former club, Kwara United, BSN Sports reports. Abia Warriors are set t...

Governor AbdulRazaq Pledges N100m Support to Kaiama Boat Accident Victims
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced a financial support package of N100 million for the victims of the recent boat tragedy, which involved up to 200 people from the Kaiama Local Government Area....

Kwara State Completes 75 Road Projects in Q3 2024, Says Commissioner
The Kwara State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr Abdulquawiy Olododo, has announced significant progress in infrastructure development during the third quarter of 2024, with the completion of 75 road projects...

Goodluck Jonathan and Olufolake Abdulrazaq to Receive Honours at 2024 Afro Awards
According to news gathered from This Day, Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the wife of Kwara State Governor, Professor Olufolake Abdulrazaq, are set to be honoured at the 2024 Afro Award in Los Angeles, Californi...

Kwara Sports Commission Chairman Advocates Mandatory Sports Facilities for Schools
According to Daily Trust, the Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Bola Magaji, has called for legislation that would require schools to have sporting facilities as a condition for approval. Magaji ma...

2024-10-10

Gov Abdulrazaq celebrates Kwara APC chief Prince Sunday Fagbemi
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq joins family, friends, party leaders, members, and the people of the state to congratulate the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Prince Sunday Fagbemi as he clo...

Legislative Aide Funds WAEC Fees and Tuition for Isapa Schoolchildren in Kwara
Nigeria Tribune reports that one of the legislative aides to the Senate President in Kwara State, Hon. Busayo David, has pledged to cover the West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for eleven secondary school stu...

Kwara Poly Rector Urges NUC to Approve Degree and PhD Programmes for Capable Institutions
Voice of Nigeria reports that, The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, North Central Nigeria, Dr. Abdul Mohammed, has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) to approve degree, master’s, and PhD p...

Veterinary Expert Advises Nigerian Students to Prioritise Passion Over Discipline
A Malaysian national and veterinary expert, Dr. Pusa Ramloo, has urged Nigerian students, regardless of their field of study, to focus on their passion when planning their future careers. Dr. Ramloo made this r...

Six Schools Advance to Final Stage of Kwara State 2024 Tax Club Competition
Six secondary schools have secured their spots in the final stage of the 2024 Tax Club competition in Kwara State. The competition is organised by the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), in partnersh...

Kwara State Unveils Major Irrigation and Water Investment Plans
As disclosed by Blueprint, In response to the recent halt in rainfall attributed to climate change, the Kwara State Government has unveiled plans for an extensive irrigation project, which will cover large expanses of ...

Kwara Government Reaffirms Commitment to Timely Prosecutions and Legal Defence
As reported by Daily Post, the Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely prosecution and defence of legal cases concerning the people of the state. The reassurance was given by...

IEDPU: When Silence Is No Longer Golden By Wahab Oba
The silence of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) on recent events in Kwara State is becoming increasingly alarming. A community that cherishes its heritage and prides itself on progress can not a...

Kwara Government Acquires 100 Electric Motorcycles to Support Public Transport
According to a report from Leadership, the Kwara State Government has acquired 100 electric motorcycles to bolster public transportation within the state. This initiative aims to ease the burden on commuters an...

Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing: Kwara Government Reaffirms Commitment to Workers' Welfare
A report from Kwara State Government Facebook Page indicates that the Kwara State Government has once again reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners, ensuring the prompt and regular...

2024-10-09

Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing: Kwara Govt Moves Against Child Abuse
The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has revived and inaugurated the Child's Rights Implementation Committee, aiming to achieve legislative reform on the Child'...

Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing: Kwara State Government to Expand Water Supply After Major Renovation of RUWASSA Facility
As reported by the Kwara State Government Facebook Page, The Kwara State Government has once again emphasised its commitment to ensuring that clean water supply reaches every corner of the State. The State Commissioner...

Kwara Govt Grants Cash Support to 61 Business Owners Affected in Enforcement of Road Setbacks
The Kwara State Government has approved financial support for business owners affected by the enforcement of road setbacks in the capital. In a statement released on Friday by Dr. Abdulwasiu Olayinka Tejidini, the Ag. ...

Dr. Ajia Criticizes Kwara Govt's Demolition of Shopping Complex, Cites Poor Economic Strategy
According to Nigerian Tribune, Dr. Abdulmumin Ajia, an associate professor of Business Administration at Lincoln University, Missouri, US, has voiced sharp criticism of the recent demolition of a shopping complex in Il...

Offa Community Urges Prosecution of More Suspects in 2018 Bank Robbery Case
According to Punch, the Kwara State Government has confirmed receiving a petition from the Offa community urging the prosecution of individuals believed to be connected to the April 5, 2018, Offa bank robbery. The peti...

Kwara Lawmakers Call for National Waterways Authority Action to Prevent Boat Accidents
According to Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Works and Transport to collaborate with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to enhance regulation and enforcement...

Kwara Governor’s Wife Appeals to Pharmacy Students: 'Stay in Nigeria, Build Our Healthcare
According to Business Day, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, the wife of Kwara State Governor, has urged pharmacy students to consider remaining in Nigeria after their graduation to contribute to the nation’s healthcare system, ...

OPINION: Abdulrazaq Governs with Pragmatic Empathy -- A Response to Senator Bukola Saraki By Rafiu Ajakaye
No one versed in the history of Mr. Bukola Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State, should be surprised at his recent outbursts on the courageous efforts of the administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to res...

Gov Abdulrazaq Names retd. Col. Lawal Education Fund chairman
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appointed the much sought-after management consultant retired Colonel Abdulwahab Ademola Lawal Ph.D as the chairman of the Kwara State Education Trust Fund (ETF). A people-per...

2024-10-08

Controversy Trails Demolition of Crystal Shopping Complex as Kwara Govt Cites Land Use Violation
As reported by Punch, a controversy has erupted in Ilorin, Kwara State, following the late-night demolition of the Crystal Shopping Complex on Sulu Gambari Road, owned by All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and f...

Flood Alert: NIHSA Raises Alarm Over Rising Water Levels in Jebba and Kainji Dams
According to Channels TV, the Federal Government has issued a fresh flood warning for Nigeria as water levels at Jebba Dam continue to rise, prompting excess water spillovers. The Director General of the Nigeria Hydrol...

Kwara ACReSAL Project Brings Climate Resilience and Agricultural Revitalization to Ipetu-Igbomina
The Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has extended its community sensitization efforts to Ipetu-Igbomina in Irepodun Local Government Area. This mission is part of an ongoing stra...

Dada Pottery to Get Modern Facility as Kwara Government Aims to Preserve Cultural Heritage
According to a report by the Kwara State Government Facebook Handle, the state has taken a significant step in preserving cultural heritage and promoting economic growth by officially handing over the site for the cons...

Saraki Pleads With Ilorin Elders to Speak Up Against Demolition of Crystal Place
According to Vanguard,, former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Saraki, has expressed strong disapproval of the recent wave of demolitions taking place in Kwara State, particularly criticizing the demolition of Crystal P...

Five Landlords in Ilorin Face Prosecution for Failing to Provide Toilets
In a report by Punch newspaper, the Kwara State government has taken legal action against five landlords in Ilorin for failing to provide toilet facilities in their residential properties. This move is part of the stat...