2024-08-28

WOSA President Commends Tinubu for Appointing Ambassador Mohammed as NIA Director General
As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, the national President of the Wushishi Old Students Association (WOSA), Dr Zubairu Ibrahim Tswachi (Chigari Lafiagi), has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Ambassador M...

Kwara United Coach Confident in Team’s Readiness for 2024-25 Season
As reported by Platform Times, Kwara United technical adviser, Kabir Sulaiman Dogo, has expressed confidence that the team is on course for a strong start to the 2024-25 football season. Dogo noted that the pla...

Senator Ashiru’s Health Interventions Set to Complement Governor AbdulRazaq’s Efforts
Senator Oyelola Ashiru, representing Kwara South senatorial district, has announced that final preparations have been made to launch a series of health interventions aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of the...

Manufacturers Association Urges Federal Government to Reduce Industrial Loan Interest Rates
As reported by Leadership, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently instruct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to significantly reduce interest rates on industrial...

Kwara Speaker Reaffirms Commitment to Constituents' Welfare During Baruten Visit
As reported by Leadership, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of his constituents. He made this statement during a visit ...

Kwara State Reinstates Three-Hour Monthly Sanitation Exercise to Prevent Epidemics
Kwara State Government Facebook page, in an effort to maintain a cleaner and healthier environment and prevent the outbreak of epidemics, the Kwara State Government has reinstated the regular three-hour duration of the...

Kwara State UBE Board Announces 1,600 New Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Across 16 LGAs
According to the news gathered from The Punch, the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board is preparing to engage 1,600 teaching and non-teaching staff across the 16 local government areas of the state. This was an...

Kwara State Governor Inspects Near-Complete Ilorin Innovation Hub, Promises Technological Advancement
As reported by the Kwara State Government Facebook page, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq stated on Tuesday that the nearly completed Ilorin Innovation Hub, a flagship project of his administration, is poised to drive s...

2024-08-27

Emir of Ilorin Officially Turbans Alhaji Ajumobi as 11th Magaji of Olohunoje Family
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, officially turbaned Alhaji Abdulraheem Ayinla Ajumobi Olohunoje as the 11th Magaji (Head) of the Olohunoje family worldwide during a ceremony held over the weekend in th...

Former Kwara House Majority Leader Calls for Splitting Moro LGA into Three
As reported by The Punch, a Second Republic Majority Leader in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Wole Oke, has advocated for the creation of three distinct local government areas from the existing Moro Local Gove...

Igbomina Youth Assembly Lauds Kwara Government for Development Initiatives and Strategic Appointments
As highlighted by the Nigerian Tribune, members of the Igbomina Youth Assembly (IYA), the umbrella socio-cultural organisation representing all Igbomina youths and youth groups in Igbominaland, have praised the current...

Governor AbdulRazaq Reaffirms Commitment to World Bank Partnership for Kwara’s Irrigation Farming
As reported by New Telegraph, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the World Bank on irrigation farming initiatives within the State. T...

MINILS DG Calls for Enhanced Knowledge in Reform Management to Tackle Nigeria’s Economic Crisis
As reported by The Sun, amid the federal government’s intensified efforts to reset the country’s economic fortunes, a call has been made for a sustainable improvement in mass knowledge regarding the implementation ...

Steel Distributors Union Commends Reps’ Efforts to Regulate Substandard Iron Rods
As highlighted by Vanguard, the Iron Rod and Steel Distributors Employers of Nigeria (IRSDEUN) has reassured the National Assembly of its unwavering commitment to supporting efforts aimed at eliminating substandard ste...

Foundation offers free surgical repair of cleft-lips for children
According to news gathered by the Voice of Nigeria, the Smile Train Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), is offering free surgical repairs for children in Kwara who are a...

Kwara Government Promotes Girl Child Education Ahead of New Academic Session
With the new academic session approaching, the Kwara State government has launched a girl child education awareness campaign across the state, highlighting the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration’s dedication to en...

Kwara Governor Applauds Appointment of Ambassador Mohammed and Adeola Ajayi as Heads of NIA and DSS
As reported by the Kwara State Government Facebook page, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his warm congratulations to the newly appointed Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (N...

2024-08-26

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Praises Kwara's Squash Success, Urges Other Governors to Invest in Sports
The 6th edition of the Olusegun Obasanjo National Squash Championship has been concluded in fanfare with the Kwara State squash team claiming 2 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals, underscoring Kwara’s unparalleled r...

Family of Man Whose Wife Gave Birth to 11 Babies Seeks Assistance
The family of Mr. Yahaya Imam Nafiu, whose wife, Chognika Latoyossi Alake, gave birth to 11 babies, has cried out for assistance, as reported by Daily Trust. Nafiu hails from Onikẹkẹ Compound, Popo Giwa, Il...

Stakeholders Hail Governor's Achievements Ahead of Local Elections in Kwara
Kwara State's All Progressives Congress (APC) launched its chairmanship and councillorship campaigns in Irepodun Local Government over the weekend, as reported by The Nation. At the event, stakeholders expresse...

Former Kwara Grand Khadi Commends Appointment of New Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
As reported by Voice of Nigeria, the former Grand Khadi of the Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Justice Idris Haroon, has praised the swearing-in of the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Ke...

Professor Kilani Olusuyi Inaugurated as President of Unilorin Alumni Association
As reported by Leadership, professor Kilani Olusuyi was inaugurated yesterday as the President of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association. Olusuyi’s election as the new leader followed the association’s...

Emir of Ilorin Celebrates Sultan of Sokoto’s 68th Birthday, Hails His Dedication to Peace
According to news report from Voice of Nigeria, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Sultan of Sokoto an...

Governor AbdulRazaq Applauds Kwara-Born Para-Badminton Star’s Global Success
According to news gathered from Leadership, kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has applauded the exceptional ascent of Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Eniola Bolaji Mariam, who has risen to second place in ...

2024-08-25

Kwara State Concludes Capacity-Building Training for Community-Based Organizations
The Kwara State Government has concluded a three-day capacity-building training for community-based organizations (CBOs), urging citizens to support public projects and programmes to foster inclusive growth and sustain...

Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari Pays Tribute to Late Alhaji Yunusa Muhammadu Danyaya
According to news report from Royal News, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has commiserated with the entire people of Ning...

Pro-Democracy Group Launches POP2027 to Shape Future Kwara Administration
A Pro-Democracy group, Kwara Must Change, has established a think tank to create a policy document for the post "O to ge" administration, which it refers to as the Post Otoge Project (POP2027, as reported by The Punch ...

Governor AbdulRazaq Mourns Dr. Omoloso, Praises His Public Service Legacy
As reported by Royal News, kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his condolences to the family of Dr. Rahim Kajogbola Omoloso, the former General Manager of Radio Kwara and former Editor of the Heral...

Mai-Tangale Mourns Emir of Ningi, Describes Loss as Irreplaceable
As reported by Royal News, the Mai-Tangale, Malam Muhammad Danladi Sanusi Maiyamba IV, has expressed his condolences following the passing of the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Danyaya, who passed away on Sunday. ...