2025-05-11

OPINION: With Governor AbdulRazaq at the Helm, Kwara Will Remain Unsafe for Violent Non-State Actors By Chief Olayinka Fafoluyi
The military's recent claim that Kwara State is one of the most peaceful states in the country is not mere flattery or political embellishment. Several security agencies in the state, including the police, have reaffir...

Over 350,000 Residents Registered with KWASRRA Amid Mandatory School and Exam Requirements
Over 350,000 residents of Kwara State have been registered with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA), according to Acting General Manager Mr. Tajudeen Jimoh. The initiative aims to secure lives and p...

2025-05-10

Kwara GIS Clarifies No Permissions Issued for Controversial Pavilion Amid Construction Stoppage
The Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KW-GIS) has issued a public statement to clarify its position on the controversial pavilion project: The Service restates that at no time was any approval so...

Kwara's First Hajj Pilgrims Depart May 12 as Welfare Board Finalises Logistics
The first batch of intending pilgrims from Kwara State will depart for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage on 12 May 2025 via Ilorin International Airport, as arrangements by the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board have bee...

Military Delegation Tours Kwara Garment Factory to Study Industrialisation and Job Creation
The Kwara Garment Factory in Ilorin hosted participants of Senior Course 47 from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna State, as part of their study tour of Kwara State on Monday. The...

2025-05-09

Insecurity: Emir Sulu-Gambari Schedule Special Prayer for President Tinubu, Gov. Abdulrazaq Tomorrow May 10
Worried by the high spate of insecurity across the nation, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has organized a special prayer for t...

Ilorin's N500m Pavilion Project at Risk Due to APC Leadership Dispute
Ilorin Emirate risks losing a N500 million federal pavilion project as the 2024 fiscal year's deadline in June 2025 approaches, Just Event Online TV has reported. The stalled project, secured through the 2024 A...

KWASU Receives FG NELFund Loan, Disbursements Begin May 14
Kwara State University (KWASU) has confirmed receipt of student loan funds from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), a federal initiative to support students' access to quality education without financial barrie...

Craft Innovation Hub: Tech Guru Abdulrasaq Shares Blueprint to Bridge Nigeria's Digital Divide in Exclusive Interview
With youth unemployment in Nigeria estimated at over 40% and internet access hovering around 38% nationwide, the demand for skills development and economic opportunities has never been more urgent. As the digit...

Over 50 Women in Kwara's Mining Sector Train on Climate Change and Energy Advocacy
Stakeholders in the mining sector have been urged to empower women in the industry by exposing them to economic opportunities, training, and information that can drive growth in Nigeria's mining sector. Regina ...

Kwara and UNICEF Train Healthcare Workers to Tackle Maternal Mortality via EU-funded Programme
The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has trained 60 secondary healthcare providers on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEMONC). The initiative is part of the European Uni...

Kwara State Achieves Nigeria's Lowest Child Mortality Rate with Skilled Healthcare Deployment
Kwara State has achieved the lowest child mortality rate in Nigeria, with only 2 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to recent data disclosed by Professor Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Prima...

Kwara's UBEC Compliance Earns Federal Praise Amid Bid Opening for N1.2bn Educational Projects
The Federal Government has highly praised the Kwara State Government for its compliance with contractual guidelines under the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC). Elder Edward Abalaka, UBEC's North Central Z...

Kwara Assembly Demands Immediate Clampdown on Illegal Cooperatives to Protect Public Interest
The Kwara State House of Assembly has resolved to take strong action against illegal and unregistered cooperative societies operating within the state. This decision followed a motion titled "Need To Curb The I...

EFCC Arrests 47 Cybercriminals in Kwara, Seizes Luxury Vehicles and Electronics During Sting
EFCC operatives from the Ilorin zonal office arrested 47 suspected cybercriminals yesterday during coordinated sting operations across Kwara State. The arrests followed actionable intelligence on the suspects' ...

Kwara Govt Distributes Machinery and Inputs to Farmers Amid New Planting Season Launch
The Kwara State Government has launched another round of machinery and agricultural input distribution to farmers across all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) as the new planting season commences. Governor Abdul...

2025-05-08

Kwara Polytechnic Rector Calls for Innovation in Solving National Challenges at Tech Conference
Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, has reaffirmed the institution's commitment to driving innovation and technological solutions to Nigeria's socio-economic and security challenges. The pl...

NCAC Director-General Vows Support for Ilorin Emirate's Grand Durbar Festival
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) Director-General, Mr Obi Asika, has pledged the council's support to enhance the grandeur of the upcoming Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar festival. Mr Asika made the...

Kwara Residents Cautioned to Stay Safe Amid Predicted Thunderstorms and Lightning
The Kwara State Government has warned residents, particularly farmers, to avoid open fields during thunderstorms and lightning following weather predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The ...

Kidnappers Retain Hostages Despite N14m Ransom and Goods Handover in Kwara
Seven kidnapped victims remain in captivity in Kwara State despite the payment of a N14 million ransom and additional items demanded by their abductors on Tuesday. The victims were taken hostage earlier this mo...

Facebook Killer-Lover Trial Shocked as Foul Odours and Human Remains Exhibited in Court
Foul odours permeated the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin yesterday as police prosecution witnesses presented human remains as exhibits in the trial of AbdulRahman Bello, known as the "Facebook killer-lover." ...

Federal Polytechnic Offa Welcomes 4,311 Students Amid Record 10,000+ Applications
The Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, has matriculated 4,311 students for the 2024/2025 academic session, including National Diploma (ND) full-time/part-time and Higher National Diploma (HND) candidates in a combi...

Military Praises Kwara's Peace, Stresses Need for Continued Security Vigilance
Kwara State remains one of Nigeria's most peaceful states, and its security efforts are commendable and well-founded, according to Col. Usman Muhammed, lead officer of Senior Course 47 of the Armed Forces Command and S...

Kwara Assembly Push for Action on Street Begging to Mitigate Social and Security Risks
The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the state government to enforce its Street Begging Prohibition Law to address the negative societal impacts of the practice. Lawmakers argued that the trend undermine...

Hon. Shittu's Bill Targets Power Sector Overhaul to Boost Investment and Reliable Supply
The Kwara State House of Assembly has taken a significant step toward energy sector deregulation by undertaking the first reading of the Kwara State Electric Power Sector Bill, 2025 , sponsored by Nigeria's youngest la...