2024-10-31

Former Kwara Deputy Speaker, Chief Ayeni, Dies in Fatal Accident
A tragic accident claimed the life of Chief Christopher Tunji Ayeni, the Akogun of Isapa, a prominent figure in Kwara State politics and former Deputy Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly. The fatal accident oc...

Kwara State Taskforce Pledges Crackdown on Human Trafficking Offenders
Nigerian Tribune reports that the Kwara State Taskforce on Human Trafficking has announced its commitment to take firm action against human trafficking offenders, underscoring the state government's resolve to address ...

Kwara State Government Strengthens Urban Development through Sectoral Collaborations
According to Royal News, the Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing urban development across the state by engaging in collaborative efforts with key stakeholders, organisations, and individua...

OPINION: Kwara Assembly and the Need for Better Public Relations, By Harafat E. Mukadam
In a democracy, the legislature acts as a vital conduit between the government and the citizens, representing the interests of constituents and holding the executive accountable. The Kwara State Legislative Assembly, l...

Ilorin to Host National Muslim Peace Conference on Tuesday, 19th November
According to Royal News, Dr Salihu Alabi Hammed, a lecturer from the Department of Politics and Governance at Kwara State University, Malete, has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering unity among Islamic scholars glob...

Suspect Arraigned for Alleged Attack on FRSC Officer in Ilorin
As reported by Daily Trust, Mr Ayade Samson, accused of assaulting an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has appeared before a Magistrate's Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident, which occurr...

IEDPU Applauds Ilorin Scholar’s Appointment to International Muslim Scholars Union
As Royal News highlights, the leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has lauded Dr. Abdulkadir Jumuah Salman Solagberu, the Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin, for his extensive contributions to ...

EFCC Arrested Over 50 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Offa
Royal News reports that no fewer than 55 suspected internet fraudsters were apprehended on Wednesday by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) across various locations in Of...

NGF and Traditional Rulers Seek Legislation for Constitutional Role
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the National Council of Traditional Rulers in Nigeria (NCTRN) on Wednesday urged the federal government to introduce legislation that formally establishes a constitutional role ...

2024-10-30

Governor AbdulRazaq Launches Free Hypertension and Diabetes Screening Programme
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday inaugurated the Kwara Project 10million, a health initiative aimed at screening 196,913 residents of Kwara State for hypertension and diabetes. The launch event, whic...

Supportive Gesture: Kwara United Team Pays Visit to Injured Skipper AbdulAfeez Musa Olororo
According to Informant247, players and officials from Kwara United Football Club made a supportive visit to the residence of the Club’s Captain, AbdulAfeez Musa Olororo, on Tuesday to wish him a swift recovery. ...

Unilorin Leads Nigerian Universities with 20 Patents, Boosts Research Funding
As Nairametrics reports, the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has significantly enhanced its research and teaching resources through a Senate Research Grant (SRG) amounting to N200 million, awarded across 2023 and 2024....

Ilorin Woman Appeals to Court to Prevent Husband's Divorce Decision
Daily Trust reports that Mariam Alagbede from Idiape Village, Ogidi Area in Ilorin, Kwara State, has appealed to an area court in Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, to dissuade her husband, Muhammed Bashir, from proceeding with th...

Former Minister Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim Praised for Developmental Impact in Kwara’s Political Wards
Leadership reports that Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, the former Minister of Youth Development, has been praised for her significant contributions to human and community development across Kwara State’s 193 political wards ...

Housewife Seeks Divorce, Custody, and Support in One-Year Marriage
According to the Daily Post, a housewife, Kafilat AbdulLateef, appealed to the Area Court in Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday to dissolve her one-year-old marriage to Bukoye Abdullateef. Kafilat, ...

Oro Kingdom Embraces New Leadership as Oba Joel Oyatoye is Named Oloro
According to the Nigerian Tribune, the Oloro-in-Council has announced that the Oro Kingdom has embraced a new chapter with the formal selection and appointment of His Royal Highness, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye, ...

Kwara State Warns Motor Parks Over Environmental Law Violations During Sanitation
According to Daily Trust, the Kwara State Government has voiced its dissatisfaction with certain commercial motor park operators who have been flouting environmental regulations during routine sanitation activities. ...

2024-10-29

Offa Union President Sues Edusoko University for Breach of Property Sale Agreement
According to Vanguard, Alhaji Azeez Salako Olaniyi-Muideen, a businessman and President of the Offa Descendant Union (ODU), has initiated legal proceedings against Edusoko University, Bida, and its governing council, c...

Afin Oro Ruling House Files Lawsuit Against New Oro Monarch Over Eligibility
Nigerian Tribune reports that the Afin Oro ruling house in the ancient Oro kingdom, located in the Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, has filed a lawsuit challenging the eligibility of Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyat...

University of Ilorin SSANU and NASU Members to Convene Over Ongoing Strike
According to Punch, the University of Ilorin chapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) will hold a joint congress on Tuesday to review the ongoing ...

Over 280 Golfers to Gather in Ilorin for ICMA Pro-Am Golf Open Tournament
As reported by Daily Trust, no fewer than 280 golfers from across the country are set to gather in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, for the launch of the ICMA Pro-Am Golf Open tournament. Captain of the Ilorin ...

Governor AbdulRazaq Urges Economic Geologists to Tackle Illegal Mining
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called on professional economic geologists in Nigeria to help find solutions to the growing problem of illegal mining and associated security challenges in the country,...

Kwara State Government Reaffirms Commitment to Combating Childhood Diseases
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating childhood vaccine-preventable diseases in the state by protecting vulnerable children against deadly diseases, as reported by Voice of Nigeria. ...

Pristine SACC Education Initiative Empowers Students with Problem-Solving and Entrepreneurship Skills
A total of 300 secondary school students in Kwara State have been equipped with essential skills in problem-solving, leadership, entrepreneurship, and design (PLED) thinking to tackle real-world challenges within their...

NPFL: Kwara United and Rangers Share Spoils in Ilorin
According to The Nation, Rangers staged a dramatic comeback in Ilorin to secure a 1-1 draw against Kwara United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delayed Matchday Nine tie played yesterday at the Kwara Sports...

Pensioners Union Slams Kwara Government Over Minimum Wage Exclusion
As reported by Punch, the Kwara State branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners has expressed disappointment and frustration over the exclusion of retired state workers from the new minimum wage approved by Governor Ab...

Kwara Records Two Cases of Circulating Variant Polio Viruses
The Kwara State Government has confirmed that two cases of Circulating Variant Polio Viruses (CVDPs) have been recorded in the state, as reported by Pulse. According to Dr Nusirat Elelu, the Executive Secretar...

2024-10-28

Gov AbdulRazaq Extends Dr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed’s Tenure as Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reappointed Dr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed as the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic for a second term. The reappointment follows what officials describe as Dr. Muhamm...

Kwara Residents Urged to Adhere to Environmental Laws for Clean, Investor-Friendly State
Voice of Nigeria reports that the Kwara State Government has issued another reminder for residents to strictly follow the state’s environmental laws, emphasizing that a clean, healthy environment is essential for att...

Over 200 Residents Fined for Environmental Offenses in Kwara’s Monthly Sanitation
As reported by Punch, more than 200 residents in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, were apprehended and prosecuted by mobile courts last Saturday for breaching state sanitation laws. The Kwara State Environmental Task F...

Governor AbdulRazaq Presents Staff of Office to New Monarchs of Oro and Jimba-Oja
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by Deputy Governor Mr. Kayode Alabi, presented the Staff of Office to the new Oloro of Oro, Oba Joel Oyatoye Titiloye, and the Gbamoyin of Jimba-Oja, Oba Adebay...

Dr. Rahman Mustapha Appointed Acting Dean of KWASU’s Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
In a recent announcement, KWASU’s official Facebook page shared that Kwara State University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has approved Dr. Rahman Oladimeji Mustapha's appointment as the Acting Dea...