2024-11-06

Governor Abdulrazaq Commences Reconstruction of Adeta B LGEA Primary School
Adeta B LGEA Primary School in Adeta is set to join the ranks of well-structured educational facilities in Kwara State, as Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led administration has begun a comprehensive reconstruction of ...

Sociocultural Group Calls on Kwara Governor Over Mismanagement of Public Assets
According to Nigerian Tribune, the Ilorin Emirate Concerned, a sociocultural organisation representing indigenes of the Ilorin emirate, has called on Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to address the worsening condition a...

Emir of Ilorin Lauds IEYDA Leadership, Recognising Decade of Community Impact
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has warmly congratulated the newly elected national leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Yout...

Emir of Ilorin Celebrates Ubandoma's Appointment to International Muslim Scholars Union
Royal News reports that the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed delight over the recent appointment of the Ubandoma...

Ifelodun Local Government Partners with NCAM to Boost Farmers' Access to Agricultural Machinery
The Executive Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Hadji Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf, has outlined plans to collaborate with the National Center for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) to support farmers across the Local G...

NSCDC Kwara Command Pledges Stronger Alliance with Forest Security Services Against Crime
Royal News highlights that the Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, has reiterated the Corps’ commitment to strengthening its collaboration with the ...

FRSC Corps Marshal Urges Passengers to Stay Alert and Engage Drivers Against Dangerous Driving
As reported by Punch, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has called on passengers across Nigeria to stay vigilant and actively communicate with drivers during journeys to enhance...

Hon. Rukayat Shittu Represents Kwara at Global Parliamentary Training in France
Nigeria Tribune reports that Kwara State’s youngest lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, who represents Owode Onire at the State House of Assembly, has joined global peers in France for the Organisation of Parliamentary Wo...

University of Abuja Appoints Mrs. Islamiya Abdulraheem as Acting Registrar
The Governing Council of University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Mrs Islamiya Foyeke Abdulraheem as Acting Registrar of the institution pending the appointment of a substantive registrar. The Coun...

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Passes Away at 56
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced with deep regret the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, who died at the age of 56. Lt. G...

2024-11-05

Governor Abdulrazaq Extends Congratulations to Newly Elected IEYDA Leaders
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq sends his hearty congratulations to the new leaders of the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA). The Governor specifically felicitates Mallam Uthman J...

Governor Abdulrazaq Inspects Kwara Stadium Indoor Hall Amid Major Upgrades
According to reports, Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq recently visited the Kwara Stadium Complex to assess the ongoing renovations of the indoor sports hall. The facility, which is being revitalise...

Three Kwara United Stars Called Up to Super Eagles B for CHAN Qualifiers
As reported by the Daily Post, three Kwara United players have earned call-ups to join Nigeria's Super Eagles B team for the 2025 Africa Nations Championship qualifiers against Ghana. The selected players include goalk...

Foundation Celebrates Late Founder’s 100th Posthumous Birthday with Annual Student Bursaries
Nigerian Tribune reports that the Adesiyun-Olafimihan Foundation in Offa, Kwara State, has awarded its annual bursary to financially disadvantaged students in secondary and tertiary institutions across Nigeria. ...

Kwara Redemption Movement ‘Driven by Frustration’, Says Governor’s Media Adviser
The Special Adviser on Media to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Alhaji Basiru Adigun, has characterised the architects behind the recently launched Kwara Redemption Movement (KRM) as "failed politicians...

Kwara Beach Volleyball Tournament to Debut in December at WaterView Park
As reported by Premium Times, the inaugural Kwara Beach Volleyball Tournament is scheduled to take place on 27-28 December at WaterView Park in Ilorin, Kwara State. This announcement came from Dare Kuti, the M...

Kwara Police Track Stolen Bajaj Motorcycle Across State Lines to Niger
According to Daily Trust, the Kwara State Police Command has disclosed details of its operation that tracked a stolen motorcycle from Kwara State to Niger State, as presented in an Upper Area Court in Ilorin. ...

Organised Labour demands 50% Tax Waiver as Kwara Approves Three-Month PAYE Bonus
As reported by Punch, Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has approved a financial bonus equal to the monthly Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax obligation for all civil servants, including local government employees...

2024-11-04

New UNILORIN Bursar Prioritises Automation to Drive University’s Vision
As reported by Royal News, the University of Ilorin’s newly appointed Bursar, Mr. Abiodun Lawal, officially assumed his role on Friday, November 1st, 2024. Upon taking office, Mr. Lawal expressed his commitme...

MINILS DG Urges Focus on Human Resources in Economic Reform for Sustainable Growth
Voice of Nigeria reports that Comrade Issa Aremu, the Director General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS), has called on the federal government to prioritise human resources within its ...

Alhaji Uthman Jagunmo Appointed as New National President of IEDYA
According to Royal News, the Ilorin Emirate Youths Development Association (IEDYA) has appointed Alhaji Uthman Jagunmo as its new National President. Before his appointment, Jagunmo served as the Associationâ€...

Kwara Governor Approves Temporary PAYE-Matching Bonus for Civil Servants
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a special financial bonus matching the monthly Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax amount for all civil servants in the state, including those employed at the local gover...

2024-11-03

Kwara State Government Reassures Communities on Completion of Water and Sanitation Projects
The Kwara State Government reaffirmed its commitment on Friday to ensuring adherence to quality standards and the timely completion of forty water and smart toilet projects across communities in the state. Dr....

Ilorin Golf Club Celebrated as Champion-Breeding Ground by Esteemed Golfer Lanre Sagaya
Voice of Nigeria reports that renowned golfer Engr. Lanre Sagaya has lauded Ilorin Golf Club as a champion-making venue, celebrating its legacy of producing prominent golfers and veterans. Speaking at the ICMA ...

Olagunju: Ijakadi Festival Fuels Offa’s Economic Growth Through Culture
The Chairman of the Media and Communications Committee for the annual Ijakadi Festival in Offa, Kwara State, Aare Waheed Olagunju, stated that the festival is dedicated to using culture as a catalyst for the communityâ...