2024-11-10

Governor AbdulRazaq Pledges Boost in Kwara’s Healthcare and Education Sectors
Punch reports that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced expanded investments in primary healthcare and all levels of education across the state. The statement, released by the Chief Press ...

NUJ Kwara Council Applauds Dr. Oye Owolewa’s Re-Election to U.S. House
Voice of Nigeria reports that the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has warmly congratulated Dr. Oye Owolewa, a Kwara native and U.S. legislator, on his successful re-election as the Distric...

Hon. Ahmed Saba Disputes N81m Legal Bill by Ex-Kwara AG Salman Jawondo
According to Nigerian Tribune, Hon. Ahmed Adamu Saba, representing the Edu/Moro/Patigi federal constituency of Kwara State, has disputed a claim of indebtedness raised by his former lawyer, Salman Jawondo (SAN), former...

Kwara Firefighters Respond as 25 Shops Burn at Adeta Roundabout
Daily Post reports that an early-morning fire destroyed a building containing 25 shops at the Adeta roundabout in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Saturday. According to the Kwara State Fire Service, the blaze was reported at a...

Gruesome Killing: Kwara Police Retrieve Severed Head, Arrest Three Suspects
Punch reports that detectives from the Kwara State Police Command have recovered the severed head of Rafiu Akano, a commercial motorcyclist, following his alleged murder on Sunday in Asunlere Village, Oke-Oyi, Ilorin E...

2024-11-09

Remarks of His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) at the Inauguration of the Governing Council for Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED) on Saturday November 9, 2024
Protocols The inauguration of this Governing Council is another step in the evolution of the Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED). This university is a child of necessity to position Kwara and ...

Kwara State Bans Tricycles, Okadas, and Trucks on Ahmadu Bello Way, Set ₦50,000 for Violations
As reported by Channels TV, the Kwara State Government has announced a new vehicle restriction policy for Ahmadu Bello Way in Ilorin's GRA district. The restriction, effective immediately as of November 8, 202...

UNDP and Ilorin Innovation Hub Join Forces to Launch Cutting-Edge Makerspace
The Ilorin Innovation Hub has revealed a strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch an advanced Makerspace, aiming to elevate innovation and skill development in Kwara State. ...

Governor AbdulRazaq Inaugurates KWSUED Governing Council, Unveils New Student Buses for NANS, NAKSS
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday officially inaugurated the Governing Council of Kwara State University of Education, setting the stage for the institution's operational launch. The 11-member coun...

Governor AbdulRazaq Celebrates Kwara South's Resilience at Igbomina Day and Maulid Nabiyy
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq spent several hours connecting with residents in Kwara South, making key visits to Iludun Oro for the 13th Igbomina Day celebration and to Offa for a Maulid Nabiyy event. During...

2024-11-08

Gov Abdulrazaq Appoints Governing Council for KWSUED
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appointed Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem (OFR) as the pro-chancellor and chairman of the Governing Council for the Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED). Prof. Abdu...

Governor AbdulRazaq Hosts #PlayWithKwaraYouth Organisers , Lauds Efforts Toward State Harmony
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq hosted the organisers of the #PlayWithKwaraYouth initiative in Ilorin on Thursday, praising its commitment to fostering unity, peace, and harmony within the state. G...

Gov Abdulrazaq Approves New Governing Board for College of Health Technology Offa
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved the appointment of a new governing board for the College of Health Technology Offa, with Mallam Halidu Muhammad as the chairman. Other members of the bo...

Moro LG Chairperson, Hajia Omotayo Presents Appointment Letters to Newly Appointed Aides
Hajia Mariam Abdulwasiu Omotayo, Chairperson of Moro Local Government Council, today officially presented appointment letters to her two newly appointed aides. The formal presentation follows her recent announ...

Robbery Suspect Confesses to Killing Motorcyclist with Stick to Steal Bike
As reported by Vanguard, a 38-year-old armed robbery suspect, Peter Samuel, has described how he used a stick to kill and subsequently behead a commercial motorcyclist, Rafiu Akano, to steal his new motorcycle. ...

Nigerian Politicians Should Emulate U.S. Issue-Based Campaigning, Says Former Kwara Aspirant
According to the Nigerian Tribune, former Kwara State governorship aspirant Engineer Sunday Adebayo Babalola has called on Nigerian politicians to adopt a more issue-focused approach in their campaigns, inspired by the...

Police Commissioner Cautions Kwara Vigilantes on Illegal Suspect Handling
As highlighted by Daily Post, Kwara State Police Commissioner, Victor Olaiya, has cautioned vigilante groups in the state against resorting to jungle justice. Responding to journalist questions on Wednesday re...

Kwara State Sets WAEC Fees for Public School Students at N30,250
As reported by Punch, the Kwara State Government has set the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) fee for senior secondary school students in public schools at N30,250 for the 2024/2025 academic year. Annou...

Government Day Secondary School Gaa Akanbi Wins N2.5M in Kwara Tax Club Quiz
According to The Nation, the 2024 edition of the Kwara State Tax Club Quiz Competition concluded on Thursday, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq awarding Government Day Secondary School Gaa Akanbi the top prize of N2...

Kwara Government Emphasizes Early Tax Education for Sustainable Economic Growth
According to a report from the Independent, the Kwara State government stressed the importance of educating Nigerians early on the need to fulfill tax obligations, commending the Kwara Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) ...

Ijakadi Festival 2024: Offa to Host Annual Cultural Celebration in December
As reported by Punch, the Ijakadi Festival, an annual cultural event in Offa, Kwara State, is set to take place from December 26 to 28, 2024, celebrating local culture as a means to drive economic growth in the communi...

Ifelodun LG Chairman Inaugurates 71-Member Elders Advisory Council to Drive Local Development
According to Royal News, the Executive Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Hon. Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf, has inaugurated a 71-member Elders Advisory Council at the Council Secretariat in Share. Comprising c...

2024-11-07

Kwara Government Temporarily Closes Kwara Express for Comprehensive Overhaul
The Kwara State Government has announced a temporary closure of Harmony Transport Services Ltd (HTSL), widely known as Kwara Express, as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan aimed at boosting the legacy company�...

Nigeria Governors' Forum Mourns COAS Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Extends Condolences
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, joining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians nationwide in mourning the...

Prof. Rasheed Jimoh Urges TETFund Support for Financially Strained Private Universities
Leadership reports that Prof. Rasheed Jimoh, Vice Chancellor of Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University in Ilorin, Kwara State, has advocated for the inclusion of private universities in Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund...

How Governor AbdulRazaq Encouraged Us On Converting Vehicles To CNG – KWASU VC
Leadership reports that Kwara State University (KWASU) in Malete is planning to set up a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion facility in Ilorin, aiming to enhance clean energy initiatives in the state. Acc...

Over 500 Kwara Teachers Trained in Modern Online Education Techniques
Business Day reports that over 500 teachers from five Local Government Areas in Kwara State attended a workshop focused on modern learning approaches. Organised by Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) in collaborat...

Governor Abdulrazaq Extends Condolences to Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim Over Wife’s Death
Voice of Nigeria reports that Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has expressed his condolences to former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim, and his family following the passing of his wife,...

Godwin Koko Emerges Overall Winner of Maiden ICMA PRO-AM Open in Kwara
As reported by Daily Trust, Godwin Koko clinched the overall title at the inaugural International Capital Market Association (ICMA) PRO-AM Open Golf Tournament 2024 in Ilọrin, Kwara State. Representing the I...

Kwara State's Third Quarter Infrastructure Developments Marked by 75 Project Completions
Leadership highlights that the Kwara State Ministry of Works and Transport has achieved substantial progress in infrastructure development as of the third quarter of 2024. This was disclosed by the Commissione...

Suspects Confess to Killing Okada Rider in Kwara for Motorcycle Theft Scheme
Daily Post reports that a 38-year-old suspect, Peter Samuel, confessed on Wednesday to the killing of an Okada rider, Rafiu Akao, in Oke-Oyi town, Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State. The tragic inci...

Kwara Assembly Calls for Revitalisation of Technical and Vocational Colleges
The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to revitalise and adequately equip technical and vocational colleges across the state. Speaker Engineer Yakubu Danladi-Salihu voiced t...