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...

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...