2024-11-17

Sheikh Mohammed Habibullah el-Ilory: A Beacon of Knowledge and Peace, Says Governor AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended warm congratulations to renowned Islamic scholar and leader, Sheikh Mohammed Habibullah Adam Abdullahi el-Ilory (OON), on the occasion of his birthday, celebrate...

Kwara Gov Mourns Death of Ex-TESCOM Commissioner Dr. Tunde Kareem
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Tunde Ibrahim Kareem, who passed away on Sunday, 17th November 2024. Dr. Kareem, a former Chairman of the def...

2024-11-16

NGF Chairman Governor AbdulRazaq Pays Tribute to Late Chief of Army Staff at Abuja Funeral
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, joined other dignitaries at the funeral service of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiod...

Professor Badmas Honored as Fellow of Islamic Studies, Nigeria (FISN)
Professor Imam Badmas Lanre Yusuf, MNAL a distinguished Professor of Qur'anic Studies in Islamic Studies Unit of Religions’ Department, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, has been awarded the prestigious title of Fellow ...

2024-11-15

Kwara State Achieves Record Debt Reduction Under Governor AbdulRazaq’s Leadership
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has revealed a significant reduction in Kwara State’s domestic debt under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who also chairs the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). ...

Kwara's Rural-Urban Renewal: Roundabout Omoda - Oja Oba Undergoing Rehabilitation
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Roundabout Omoda - Oja Oba road as part of his administration’s rural-urban renewal initiative. The project forms...

Researchers Equip Kwara Farmers with Innovation, Risk Management Techniques
Experts in Agriculture with the University of Ilorin, have trained farmers in Kwara State on risk management through insurance and rural e-commerce. The training, funded by Feed The Future Innovation LAB For Ma...

Bukola Saraki Reflects on Father’s Legacy at 12th Memorial Prayers
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, paid glowing tribute to his late father, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, fondly called Oloye, during a special prayer session marking the 12th anniversary of his passin...

Agbaji Quarters Hosts Remembrance Prayers for Late Senate Leader Olushola Saraki
Clerics from various quarters in Ilorin, Kwara State, gathered on Thursday at Agbaji Quarters, the ancestral home of the late Second Republic Senate Leader, Dr. Olushola Saraki, to observe the 12th remembrance prayers ...

Kwara House Leader Calls on Journalists to Promote National Unity and Development
Vanguard reports that the House Leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Barr. Magaji Oba AbdulKadir, has called on journalists nationwide to prioritise unity and national development in their professional practice...

Tinubu Appoints Key Officials for Sports, Tourism, Procurement, and Media
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three directors-general for key national agencies and a Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media. The appointments, announced on Friday, include: ...

Tax Relief for Small Enterprises Essential for Economic Growth – Prof. Raji Bello
Governments nationwide have been encouraged to exempt small-scale businesses and industries from taxes as a strategy to boost national productivity and create jobs. Addressing the 21st National Productivity Day...

2024-11-14

PDP Urges Kwara Governor to Recall Workers of Kwara Express
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to reconsider the decision to close down the Kwara Transport Company, Harmony Transport Services Ltd, popularl...

AbdulRazaq, Others Pay Last Respects To Wife Of Ex-CDS, Aminat Ibrahim
The fidau prayer for the late Hajia Aminat Modupe Ibrahim, wife of former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Sa’ad Ibrahim, was held simultaneously in Ilorin, Kwara State, and Abuja. In Abuja, the ceremony took ...

Kwara Assembly Calls for Increased Awareness to Prevent Heart Disease
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called for increased public awareness on the prevention of heart-related diseases, highlighting the significance of early detection and proactive health measures. This moti...

Kwara Assembly Calls for NYSC Partnership to Increase Medical Graduates in Rural Areas
The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the state government to collaborate with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to boost the number of medical graduates deployed to Kwara for their mandatory one-year servi...

Kwara Government Lifts Vehicle Ban on Ahmadu Bello Way, Permits Shuttle Buses and Taxis
The Kwara State Government has lifted its earlier restriction on select vehicle categories using Ahmadu Bello Way, now permitting shuttle buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services to access the route leading to Governmen...

Kwara Pensioners’ Union Urges Patience, Advocates Calm Dialogue with Government
The Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has called on its members to remain patient with the state government concerning their outstanding entitlements, assuring them that negotiations remain i...

Ajakaye Urges Media Unions to Prioritise Journalists’ Welfare, Fair Treatment
According to Voice of Nigeria, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye, has highlighted the essential role of media unions in championing journalists' welfare and addressing challeng...

KWACCIMA Introduces Small Claims Court to Resolve Kwara Commercial Disputes
The Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KWACCIMA) has launched a small claims court designed to manage commercial disputes involving sums up to ₦10 million. In an address at KWACCIMAâ...

IEDPU Northern Zone Applauds Mrs. Islamiya Abdulraheem on Historic UNIABUJA Appointment
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) Northern Zone has extended congratulations to Mrs. Islamiya Abdulraheem on her historic appointment as the Acting Registrar of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)...

Senator Saliu Mustapha Launches Horticulture Empowerment Workshop for Kwara Youth and Women
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, has launched a multi-million naira workshop to empower youth and women in his constituency with skills in dry season farming and horticultura...