Kwara TESCOM Opens Application Portal for Teaching Positions - 2025-02-04
The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has launched the application portal for its teaching job vacancies.
Prospective and eligible candidates can submit their applications via the following link:...
Makinde, AbdulRazaq Advocate STEM Investment to Address Nigeria’s Challenges - 2024-11-27
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, and the Namibian High Commissioner to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Humphrey Geiseb, have jointly emphasised the need for significant investment...
Farewell Message by The Senator Representing Kwara Central at The National Assembly, Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe On the Completion of Tenure as A Member of the Outgoing 9th Senate of The Federal Republic of Nigeria - 2023-06-12
1. As today draws the curtain on the tenure of the 9th Senate, I wish to extend my profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for His divine guidance which has strengthened us to scale through the legislative journey over th...
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...
Nigeria's democracy can't survive with over 80 political parties - NILDS DG - 2020-10-18
Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has advocated that number of political parties in the country should be pruned down to only th...
Retired Federal Ministry Official AbdulRazaq Ajani Murdered in Ilorin on New Year’s Day - 2025-01-02
A retired Controller of Works at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, AbdulRazaq Ajani, was tragically murdered in Ilorin, Kwara State, on New Year's Day. The incident occurred shortly after Ajani returned from h...
Kwara Police Commissioner Sheds Light on the Murder of Retired Works Controller - 2025-01-06
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, over the weekend provided updates on the gruesome murder of AbdulRazaq Ajani, a retired federal controller of works.
Aja...
President Tinubu to Deliver Keynote Address as Ilorin Hosts National Labour Summit - 2024-11-22
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to officially open the 10th National Industrial Labour Relations Summit (NLRS) on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The summit, organised by the Mi...
Galaxy Clique, Offa Donates Behavioural Center to Offa General Hospital - 2025-01-02
The Galaxy Clique, Offa, in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, has reiterated its commitment to promoting physical and mental wellness among the people.
The Chairman ...
Gov AbdulRazaq Sympathizes with NALVEJ Chief Tunde Akanbi Over Mother’s Passing - 2025-01-01
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended heartfelt condolences to Alhaji Tunde Akanbi, Chairman of the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ) in Kwara State, on the demise of his mother, Hajia ...
Omu Aran Social Club Launches ₦100m Appeal Fund for General Hospital Amenities Ward - 2025-01-02
The Omu Aran Social Club, based in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has initiated a ₦100 million appeal fund for the construction of an Amenities Ward at the General Hospital, Omu-Aran.
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OPINION: Saraki of Kwara then, now Nigeria Senate President. By Adenike Laguda Adelodun - 2015-06-15
Excerpting from Ernest Shonekan, Nigeria interim president in 1993, description of man of virtue in one of Nigeria daily interview with him, where he said; “the worth of a man is not in tongue but his positive ...
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: President Tinubu to Governors: You Are the Most Important Link to Nigeria's Development and Prosperity - 2025-01-01
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria's development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving fo...
Kwara NDLEA Arrests 929 Suspects, Seizes 2.6 Tons of Hard Drugs in 2024 - 2024-12-31
The Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 929 suspects and intercepted 2.6 tons of hard drugs between January and December 2024, as reported by the Voice of Nigeria.
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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...
Unilorin Professor Advocates for Commercial-Scale Production of Indigenous Microbial Products - 2024-07-01
According to a news report from Nigerian Tribune, Professor Patricia Folakemi Omojasola from the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, has emphasised the importance for Nigerian in...
New Year: Gov AbdulRazaq Expresses Gratitude, Wishes Kwarans a Prosperous 2025 - 2024-12-31
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended warm congratulations to the people of the state on the arrival of the new year 2025, wishing them a brighter and more prosperous year ahead.
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NCS Executives Visit Kwara Free Summer Coding Bootcamp, Commend State Government's Digital Literacy Initiative - 2024-09-02
The executives of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Kwara State Chapter paid a visit to Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, a designated venue for the ongoing Kwara Free Summer Coding and Digital Literacy Bootcamp.
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Man Allegedly Commits Suicide in Ilorin, Shocking Community - 2025-01-06
A 45-year-old man, identified as Bitrus Yila from Gombe State, has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in a bush around the NASFAT area of Airport Road in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
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NEMA issues flood alert in five Kwara LGs - 2024-06-26
According to a news report from Punch, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted residents of Kwara State about impending high and moderate floodings in five local government areas as the rainy season...
Kwara Pensioners Mourn Late Chief of Staff, Prince Abdulkadir Mahe - 2025-01-01
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Kwara State has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Prince Abdulkadir Mahe, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kwara State. The union described his passing as a monument...
Kwara Police Arrest Prophet and Son in Connection with Murder of Health Graduate - 2024-08-19
According to a news report from Platform Times, the Kwara State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in a tragic case, arresting Prophet Adeniyi Adebayo, also known as Prophet Ogunse, and his son, Promise...
President Tinubu Grants Recruitment Waivers to Federal Universities - 2024-10-23
According to Premium Times, Nigerian federal universities have received waivers to recruit new staff to address the growing shortage of personnel, President Bola Tinubu revealed on Tuesday. The announcement was made du...
Kwara Government Acquires 100 Electric Motorcycles to Support Public Transport - 2024-10-10
According to a report from Leadership, the Kwara State Government has acquired 100 electric motorcycles to bolster public transportation within the state.
This initiative aims to ease the burden on commuters an...
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...
Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin: The Death Of An Apostle Of Simplicity By Abubakar Imam - 2024-10-15
Over the weekend, Ilorin, "the renowned sanctuary of saints, scholars and soldiers" was thrown into deep mourning. This was due to the losses of two of its prominent sons, among others, in quick succession. By the date...
Kwara Poly Rector Urges NUC to Approve Degree and PhD Programmes for Capable Institutions - 2024-10-10
Voice of Nigeria reports that, The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, North Central Nigeria, Dr. Abdul Mohammed, has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) to approve degree, master’s, and PhD p...
Rejoinder! Gov. AbdulRazaq, Emir Sulu-Gambari at Peace with Father & Son Relationship — Palace - 2025-01-05
•Emir of Ilorin enjoys Visas, Chartered flights, foreign trips, others courtesy of Governor AbdulRazaq: Emir’s Spokesperson
•Ejoor e mabinu, e fori jimi, says ThisDay Fake News...
GSS Ilorin's Standards Have Dropped Tremendously, Says SAN Ibiwoye - 2024-10-14
This Day reports that Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and National President of the Government Secondary School (GSS) Ilorin Old Boys Association, Chief Sheni Ibiwoye (SAN), expressed his deep concern over the challen...
IEDPU Appeals for Remodeling of Akerebiata Bridge and Flyovers at Shao and Oko-Olowo Junctions - 2025-01-02
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has called on the Federal and Kwara State Governments to ensure the speedy completion of the ongoing reconstruction of the two Moro bridges along Kaiama road in ...
2024 Ilorin Durbar Festival Aims to Revive Unique Cultural Heritage - 2024-06-14
Chairman of the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, Engineer Suleiman Alapasanpa, has stated that the 2024 Durbar festival aims to revive the unique aspects of the Ilorin emirate, setting it apart from other ancient towns...
Philanthropist Distributes N100 Million in Aid to Widows, Farmers, and Schools - 2025-01-06
Philanthropist Erelu Adebola Phillips has empowered widows, the aged, farmers, and schools with N100 million in Kwara State. The event was held in Isanlu-Isin and included the distribution of farm implements, sewing an...
Kwara Police Parade Suspected Cultist for Alleged Murder of Ilorin Hotelier - 2024-09-01
News report from The Nation indicates that the Kwara State Police Command has paraded a 37-year-old member of the Eiye Confraternity for allegedly murdering a 43-year-old hotelier, Anthony Kayode Balogun, in Ilorin.
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Emir of Ilorin Confers Dan Amana and Wakili Titles on NNPC Director and Former Lawmaker - 2024-09-14
According to news reported by Royal News, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has announced the appointment of two prominent traditional ...
Former Minister Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim Praised for Developmental Impact in Kwara’s Political Wards - 2024-10-30
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 ...
Al-Hikmah Varsity Disowns ‘Ondo Missing Student’ - 2024-06-24
According to a news report from Leadership, the management of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, has clarified that Akindoyo Gideon, who was reportedly missing in Irele local government area of Ondo State, is n...
Former Kwara Grand Khadi Commends Appointment of New Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria - 2024-08-26
As reported by Voice of Nigeria, the former Grand Khadi of the Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Justice Idris Haroon, has praised the swearing-in of the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Ke...
Government Begins Revitalisation of 17,000 Primary Healthcare Centres Nationwide - 2024-11-18
Grassroots healthcare services are set to improve significantly as the federal and state governments commence the revitalisation of 17,000 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide.
The Coordinating Minister...
KWASU's Osi and Ilesha Baruba Campuses Ready for Academic Take-Off - 2024-11-18
Academic activities are set to commence at the Osi and Ilesha Baruba campuses of Kwara State University (KWASU) as the state government intensifies its infrastructural developments at the sites.
Dr. Mary Arinde...
First Female SAN in NBA Ilorin’s 57-Year History: Ronke Adeyemi Makes History - 2024-10-04
The Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has lauded the historic conferment of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on Barrister Ronke Adeyemi, stating that it marks a turning point for women in the legal pr...
Senator Saliu Mustapha, Others Congratulates Governor Abdulrazaq on Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate Title - 2024-08-31
As reported by Voice of Nigeria, Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has congratulated the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigerian Gove...
Kwara State Reinstates Three-Hour Monthly Sanitation Exercise to Prevent Epidemics - 2024-08-28
Kwara State Government Facebook page, in an effort to maintain a cleaner and healthier environment and prevent the outbreak of epidemics, the Kwara State Government has reinstated the regular three-hour duration of the...
Governor AbdulRazaq Approves Recruitment of Doctors and Nurses for Kwara’s Basic Healthcare Sector - 2024-09-17
As reported by Punch, the Kwara State Local Government Service Commission has announced that it has secured approval from Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq for the recruitment of healthcare personnel into the state's basi...
UNILORIN Alumnus Honoured as Outstanding Master's Student at Western Michigan University - 2024-06-07
According to a news report from the Nigerian Tribune, Oladipupo Sodiq Abiodun, an exemplary alumnus of the University of Ilorin, has been recognised as an ‘Outstanding Master’s Student’ at Western Michigan Univer...
Kwara Deputy Chief Whip, Yusuf Mariam Aladi Empowers 1,200 Constituents with Millions in Items - 2024-12-16
The Deputy Chief Whip of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yusuf Mariam Aladi, has empowered 1,200 constituents with items worth millions of naira to improve their living conditions, as reported by Voice of Nigeria.
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Kwara APC Praises Governor AbdulRazaq and President Tinubu’s Impactful Leadership - 2024-06-10
According to a news report from Blueprint, the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assessed the impacts of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration over the past five years, as well a...
Olofa, ODU Commend Gov Abdulrazaq, Rally Support for Expansion Works on Ibrahim Taiwo Road - 2024-08-21
According to a news report from the Kwara State Government Facebook Page, the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, has commended Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his strong passion for infrastructural de...
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