President Tinubu Appoints Cornelius Adebayo as New NALDA Chief - 2024-07-23
According to news report from Leadership, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo as the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority ...

Saudi King Invites Thirty Nigerians, Including Kwara Indigene as Guests - 2024-06-11
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, the custodian of the two Holy Mosques, has extended invitations to thirty Nigerians for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Thi...

Malami Ubandoma Commiserates with Former Senate President over Mother's Demise - 2024-06-26
According to news report from Royal News, the Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin Emirate, Dr AbdulKadir Oba-Solagberu, has expressed his condolences to former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on the passing of his m...

Federal Government Inaugurates N613 Million Erosion Control Project in Kwara State - 2024-08-09
According to a news report from Blueprint, the federal government has inaugurated and handed over a N613 million erosion control project in the Patigi local government area of Kwara state, marking the end of the commun...

Kwara Govt Partners with World Bank to Train Grievance and GBV Focal Committees in Schools - 2024-09-19
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, the Kwara State Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has constituted and trained members of Grievance Redress Committees (GRCs) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) focal persons ...

LG Poll: Kwara Governor Sets Development Template for Future Council Chairmen - APC Stalwart - 2024-07-01
According to a news report from Blueprint, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has established an excellent framework for those who will become council chairmen under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming Sep...

Veterinary Expert Advises Nigerian Students to Prioritise Passion Over Discipline - 2024-10-10
A Malaysian national and veterinary expert, Dr. Pusa Ramloo, has urged Nigerian students, regardless of their field of study, to focus on their passion when planning their future careers. Dr. Ramloo made this r...

University of Ilorin Shines at the 11th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC) - 2024-09-17
The University of Ilorin Debate Team has once again demonstrated its intellectual excellence and superior debating skills, emerging as one of the top contenders at the 11th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championshi...

Kwara State Opens Bids for SUBEB/UBEC School Projects - 2024-06-13
According to news report from Leadership, the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KwSUBEB) has opened bids for at least 315 applicants seeking contracts for the execution of the 2022 and 2023 SUBEB/UBEC school...

Common Entrance Exam: Stop Extorting Pupils, Kwara Govt Warns Teachers - 2024-08-06
According to a news report from Daily Trust, the Kwara State government has issued a warning to principals, head teachers, and pupils to steer clear of any form of examination malpractice during the upcoming Common Ent...

New FRSC Sector Commander Takes Charge in Kwara State, Vows to Reduce Road Traffic Fatalities - 2024-08-06
According to a news report from Royal News, the Kwara State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has welcomed a new Sector Commander, CC MA Irekeola. Upon his arrival, Irekeola was greeted by ...

Kwara Graduates 3MTT Cohort 2, Holds Hackathon to Foster Digital Innovation - 2024-12-10
The Kwara State Government’s 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) initiative organized a graduation and hackathon session for its second cohort over the weekend. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq reiterated the state’s...

Kwara Governor Congratulates Kwara-Born ICT Expert, Engr. Abdulkareem on NFAI Appointment - 2024-08-21
According to a news report from Midland Post, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has offered warm congratulations to Kwara-born ICT expert, Eng. Mallam Taofik Abdulkareem, on his appointment to the national ex...

Mutawalli of Ilorin Emirate Offers Condolences on the Passing of Late Galadiman Ngeri - 2024-06-14
Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq, the Mutawalli of Ilorin Emirate, extends his heartfelt condolences to His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulkarnaini Gambari CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, on the passing of the late Galadiman Ngeri, Al...

Kwara College of Health Technology Set for Maiden Convocation - 2024-08-20
According to a news report from Premium Times, the Kwara State College of Health Technology in Offa is gearing up for its maiden convocation ceremony, where an impressive 5,000 students will graduate. This exci...

Governor AbdulRazaq Urges Reflection on Hijrah Lessons During 2024 Celebration - 2024-07-08
According to a news report from New Telegraph, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful, to embody the lessons of Hijrah in their daily lives and interactions with bot...

Power Outages and Water Shortages Plague Unilorin Ahead of Exams - 2024-07-02
According to a news report from Daily Trust, the University of Ilọrin (Unilorin) in Kwara State is experiencing significant power failures and water scarcity just days before students are set to begin their semester ...

Kwara State University Appoints Professor Moshood Jimba as Deputy Vice Chancellor - 2024-07-29
According to a news report from Leadership, Professor Moshood Mahmood Jimba of Kwara State University, Malete, has been appointed as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the institution. Prior to this role, h...

Kwara Ram Sellers Lament High Costs Ahead of 2024 Eid el-Kabir - 2024-06-13
According to a news report from Daily Trust, ahead of the 2024 Eid el-Kabir celebration, ram sellers in Ilọrin, Kwara State, have expressed concerns over the high cost of rams. Alfa Ibrahim Ismail, a ram sell...

Kwara State Govt's Digital Drive: Nigerian Computer Society Lauds Summer Coding Bootcamp - 2024-09-02
In a bid to assess the progress of the Kwara State Government’s digital literacy initiative organized through the Kwara Free Summer Coding and Digital Literacy Bootcamp, executives of the Nigerian Computer Society, Kwar...

Kwara State Sees 23.44% Increase in BECE Enrolment Within Five Years of AbdulRazaq's Tenure - 2024-09-12
Kwara State Government has announced that it has recorded an increase in enrolment for Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) within five years of the administration of the state governor, Abdul Rahman AbdulRa...

Kwara State Polytechnic IICT Marks Decade of Excellence with Grand Celebration - 2024-06-26
According to a news report from Sho Pen Online News, Kwara State Polytechnic's Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) celebrated its 10th anniversary, showcasing a decade of remarkable technologic...

Kwara Polytechnic Unbundles HND Mass Communication and Computer Science - 2024-09-15
As reported by Daily Post, the management of Kwara State Polytechnic has announced the unbundling of the Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Mass Communication and Computer Science, which were previously offere...

Governor AbdulRazaq Pledges Commitment to Implementing New National Minimum Wage - 2024-06-18
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, pledged on Monday that the state would not lag behind in implementing the new national minimum wage in the country, according to a news report from Punch. Organ...

Family of Man Whose Wife Gave Birth to 11 Babies Seeks Assistance - 2024-08-26
The family of Mr. Yahaya Imam Nafiu, whose wife, Chognika Latoyossi Alake, gave birth to 11 babies, has cried out for assistance, as reported by Daily Trust. Nafiu hails from Onikẹkẹ Compound, Popo Giwa, Il...

Kwara State House of Assembly Raises 2024 Budget By N217.1bn - 2024-08-09
According to a news report from Leadership, the Kwara State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N509,889,985,435.90 for the state government. This move increases the original 2024 budget of...

Kwara State Police Command Reassures Public Amidst Concerns Over Annual Cultists’ Festival - 2024-07-07
According to a news report from Daily Trust, the Kwara State Police Command has assured the public of their safety and encouraged them to go about their daily activities with confidence amidst concerns over the annual ...

Offa Bank Robbery: 5 Sentenced to Death Over Killing of 32 People, Including Nine Policemen - 2024-09-26
According to Nigerian Tribune, six years after the bloody bank robbery that shook the ancient town of Offa in Kwara State, Justice Haleema Salman of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Thursday sentenced five suspe...

Agricultural Firm Launches Partnership with Kwara State to Boost Soybean Production - 2024-08-08
According to a news report from The Sun, Amo Byng Nig Limited, a farm specializing in the production of poultry feed and concentrates, has embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with the Kwara state government to enh...

Olawepo-Hashim Foundation Grants N20 Million to Kwara Small Scale Entrepreneurs - 2024-06-20
According to a news report from The Nation, the Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Foundation, a non-profit humanitarian organisation, granted approximately N20 million on Wednesday, June 19, to empower small-scale entrepreneurs in...

Abdulrazaq’s Achievements Breathtaking, Says Progressive Governors’ Forum - 2024-07-31
According to a news report from This Day, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been praised as a star progressive governor in Nigeria by Folorunsho Aluko, the Director General of the Progressive Governors’...

Unilorin ASUU Criticises Federal Government Over Salary Delays and Aged Appointments - 2024-06-27
According to a news report from Vanguard, the University of Ilorin branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticised the federal government for the unjustifiable delay in paying the outstanding b...

Kwara State Approves Multi-Storey Hospital to Address Healthcare Demands - 2024-06-19
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Bola Olukoju, has announced that significant construction works are now underway as the government has approved a new multi...

Governor AbdulRazaq and Triumph Over Social Media Urchins By Bashir Adigun - 2024-06-10
One former Military Head of State once doffed his hat for a senior of his who was also former President of Nigeria over his uncommon ingenuity at managing criticism from the press. Reflecting on the role of the...

Nigerian Fuel Subsidy Expenditure Surpasses Defence, Education, and Healthcare Budgets, Says VC - 2024-06-06
According to a news report from Daily Trust, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole, has highlighted that Nigeria's expenditure on fuel subsidies between January 2020 and June 2022 ex...

University of Ilorin Vice Chancellor Commends EFCC's Anti-Corruption Efforts - 2024-06-28
According to a news report from the EFCC News Media, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its relent...

NBA Ilorin Branch Elects Kosemani As Chairman, Jimoh As Secretary - 2024-06-27
According to a news report from The Nigeria Lawyer, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ilorin Branch held its elections on Tuesday, 25 June 2024, to select new executive committee members. S. M. H. Kosemani, the former...

Kwara PDP To KWSIEC: Obey Court Order On LG Poll - 2024-08-06
According to a news report from New Telegraph, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has issued a stern caution to the state Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC). It implored the electoral body to conf...

Six Schools Advance to Final Stage of Kwara State 2024 Tax Club Competition - 2024-10-10
Six secondary schools have secured their spots in the final stage of the 2024 Tax Club competition in Kwara State. The competition is organised by the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), in partnersh...

Durbar Festival as Litmus Test for New Ilorin Sugar Film Factory By Umar Bayo Abdulwahab - 2024-06-18
The newly-established Ilorin Sugar Film Factory is set to prove its mettle by placing the emirate durbar festival on the world map with its planned maiden documentary production on the city’s annual cultural event. U...

Honourable Moshood Adeleke Foundation Hosts Unity Football Tournament - 2024-07-05
According to a news report from Daily Trust, the Honourable Moshood Adeleke Foundation (HMA) has organised a unity football competition for youths in Kwara State. The tournament saw Ijaabo FC emerge victorious ...

Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing: Kwara State Government to Expand Water Supply After Major Renovation of RUWASSA Facility - 2024-10-09
As reported by the Kwara State Government Facebook Page, The Kwara State Government has once again emphasised its commitment to ensuring that clean water supply reaches every corner of the State. The State Commissioner...

Saraki Dismisses Kwara LG Election Results, Cites Lack of Legitimacy for Elected Chairmen - 2024-09-26
As reported by Daily Trust, former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has criticised the outcome of the recently concluded local government elections in Kwara State, stating that the elected chairmen and counc...

PDP, APC Differ on Kwara LG Election Results as KWASIEC Declares APC Victorious - 2024-09-22
News from Punch highlights that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have taken opposing stances on the results of the local government elections held in Kwara State on S...

Governor AbdulRazaq Names Prof. Medinat Salman as Acting Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University of Education - 2024-09-24
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Prof. Medinat Folorunsho Salman as the pioneer Acting Vice Chancellor of the newly established Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED) Ilorin. A p...

Kwara United Aiming for CAF Champions League, Says Technical Adviser Kabiru Dogo - 2024-07-08
According to a news report from the Daily Post, Kwara United's technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo, has revealed his ambitious target for the 2024–25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Dogo stated that...

Kwara ACReSAL Project Brings Climate Resilience and Agricultural Revitalization to Ipetu-Igbomina - 2024-10-08
The Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has extended its community sensitization efforts to Ipetu-Igbomina in Irepodun Local Government Area. This mission is part of an ongoing stra...

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