2025-05-02

Kwara Governor Salutes Professor Sunday Popo-Ola at 60: Celebrating Academic Excellence and Community Leadership
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended warm congratulations to Professor Sunday Popo-Ola of Imperial College London on his 60th birthday today, 2 May 2025. A native of Esie Kingdom in Irepodun...

Kwara Assembly Mandates Drug Tests and Union Registration for Motorcycle/Tricycle Operators
The Kwara State House of Assembly has directed the state government to collaborate with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to conduct drug integrity tests for all registered commercial motorcycle (okada) ...

Kwara South Leaders Applaud Tinubu's Appointments for Adherence to Federal Character
Traditional rulers and thought leaders in Kwara South Senatorial District, Kwara State, have concluded that President Bola Tinubu's recent appointments align with federal character principles. The group, led by...

Governor AbdulRazaq and Assembly Speaker Praise Workers Amid Economic Growth Pledges
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq delivered a message of commendation for Workers' Day 2025 on Thursday in Ilorin, the state capital, praising workers for their role in driving economic progress and societal ...

MINILS Workers Protest Against DG Amid Failed Police Intervention During May Day
Workers at the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) in Ilorin staged a protest on Thursday against the institute's Director General, Comrade Issac Aremu. The demonstration occurred duri...

Kwara Governor Urges Workers to Adapt to AI and Tech in Evolving Job Market
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged workers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advancements as the global job market evolves. Speaking at events marking Workers' Day in ...

Kwara State to Build 15 New Schools in Underserved and Nomadic Communities
The Kwara State Government has announced plans to construct 15 new schools-11 primary and four secondary-across the state, prioritising underserved and nomadic communities. The initiative was disclosed by Prof....

2025-05-01

258 Contractors Bid for Kwara's N1.2bn School Infrastructure Projects
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been hailed by the Federal Government as a model for compliance with Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC) contractual guidelines. The commendation came during t...

Governor AbdulRazaq's Statement on May Day Celebrations, 1 May 2025
On the occasion of International Workers' Day 2025, I extend warm greetings to men and women across both public and private sectors whose efforts drive our economy and shape the future of our society. In Kwara ...

Fire Service Saves Millions in Challenge Market Blaze, Limits Damage to 10 Kiosks
The Kwara State Fire Service acted swiftly to contain a blaze at Challenge Market's Phone Village in Ilorin on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at 21:06, preventing significant losses to goods worth hundreds of millions of na...

2025-04-30

KWASSIP Targets 7,000 Households with N100k Financial Aid in Livelihood Support Scheme
The Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) has announced plans to provide N100,000 to 7,000 households under its ongoing financial assistance scheme. The Kwara State Government reaffirmed its commitm...

FG Distributes 3,500 Life Jackets to 12 States Amid Boat Accident Crisis
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, has launched a nationwide distribution of life jackets to 12 Nigerian states to enhance safety in water transportation. Minister of Marin...

Kwara First Lady Condemns FGM as 'Barbaric,' Receives Backing from Traditional Leaders
Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq, First Lady of Kwara State, has called for the complete eradication of female genital mutilation (FGM), labelling it a serious violation of girls' rights and a harmful tradition that mus...

Kwara Assembly Demands Security Overhaul Across All Three Districts Amid Rising Insecurity
The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to direct the State Security Council to urgently review and strengthen security infrastructure across the state's three senatorial districts, ...

Kwara's Doctor Shortfall Hits 89 vs Required 200 Amid Brain Drain Crisis
The Kwara State Government has expressed concern over the ongoing exodus of medical doctors, a phenomenon known as "Japa syndrome," which has left the state struggling to retain healthcare professionals. Abdulr...

KWHMB Partners Tuyil Pharmaceuticals to Boost Drug Quality and Support Indigenous Businesses
The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KWHMB) has announced a partnership with Tuyil Pharmacists and other indigenous pharmaceutical companies in the state to enhance the quality of drugs supplied to hospitals. ...

Kwara Govt Spends N1.5bn on Poverty Relief and Economic Growth Amid Health Sector Challenges
The Kwara State Government has allocated N1.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025 to alleviate hardship among disadvantaged citizens and stimulate economic growth across the state. The administration is also a...

KWEPA Warns Residents: Stop Dumping Waste in Drains to Avoid Flooding
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has warned residents to cease dumping refuse into drainage systems to prevent flooding risks. Hajia Idayat Folorunsho, Acting General Manager of KWEPA, is...

Governor's Meeting with Monarchs Aims to Tackle Cross-Border Violence and Improve Safety
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq met with first-class traditional rulers on Tuesday to discuss state priorities, including socioeconomic development and enhanced security. The dialogue centred on str...

2025-04-29

Fire Engulfs Ten Shops in Ilorin; Fire Service Saves Majority Amid Early Morning Response
The Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call at dawn on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, reporting a fire at a block of shops along F-Division Road in Tanke, Ilorin. Firefighters responded swiftly and found ten...

Kwara Education Ministry Launches Helpline to Promote Safe, Supportive Learning Environment
The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has launched a Student Learning Support Helpline to assist learners facing academic challenges, fostering a safer and more supportive learning environ...

Kwara's Ilorin South Group Labels APC's Zoning Demand 'Premature and Unnecessary
Youths and stakeholders in Ilorin South, Kwara State, have rejected calls by some APC elders in Kwara Central to zone the 2027 gubernatorial ticket to Kwara North. The group, in a statement issued on Monday, 28...

Kwara's Agricultural Revival: Okunlola Donates Machinery and Supplies to Boost Farming
Providing basic social infrastructure, particularly supporting agricultural growth and managing land and natural resources, is a fundamental duty of leaders, especially those in political roles. Despite Nigeria's agric...

ASUP Offa Chapter Vows Resistance Against Suspension of Union Dues Deductions
The Federal Polytechnic Offa chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has condemned the institution's management for halting the deduction of union check-off dues from members' salaries. At a ...

Kwara Hajj Pilgrims' First Flight Set for May 12 in Four Staged Departures
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has set 12 May 2025 as the date for the first flight of intending pilgrims departing for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Executive Secretary of the Board,...

Maraba Traders Profit from NYSC Members' Needs Ahead of Orientation Camp
Traders in Maraba, the designated departure point for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members en route to the Yipata Orientation Camp in Edu Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State, have capitalised on the influx ...

Kwara Pilgrims Begin Mandatory Vaccinations Ahead of 2025 Hajj
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has begun vaccinating 2,174 intending pilgrims ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. At the launch ceremony held at the board's premises in Ilorin, Exe...