Kwara TESCOM invites 9,459 applicants for CBT as recruitment process enters second phase, CBT holds Saturday Feb 22 - 2025-02-17
Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) will on Monday (February 17, 2025) send a text message to 9,459 applicants who have successfully completed their online application in the ongoing teachers’ recruitmen...

Nawair-Ud-Deen Society Plans Orphanage and Vocational Centre in Kwara - 2024-08-18
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, the Nawair-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (NUDS) National Women's Wing has announced a heartwarming initiative to establish an orphanage and a vocational centre for widows ...

OPINION: Kwara Assembly and the Need for Better Public Relations, By Harafat E. Mukadam - 2024-10-31
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...

Kwara State Governor Commends Non-Indigenes' Contributions to Economic Growth - 2024-06-07
According to a news report from Leadership, the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has acknowledged the significant role that non-indigenes play in the economic development of the state. Governor Abd...

Pepper Shortage Hits Ilorin Markets Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir - 2024-06-14
According to a news report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), pepper, a staple spice in many Nigerian dishes, has suddenly become scarce in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as Eid-el-Kabir approaches. A mar...

Governor AbdulRazaq, Nigerian Air Force Launch Operation to Secure Ogbomosho-Ilorin Highway - 2024-10-16
The Kwara State Government, under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force 303 Composite Group (303 CG), has launched Operation Alanu Tide (OAT), an initiative aimed at combating i...

Massive Demolitions in Ilorin Spark Concerns Among Residents - 2024-06-10
According to a news report from Daily Trust, many residents of Ilorin are expressing concern over the extensive demolitions accompanying ongoing construction in the state capital. Recently, the government deplo...

Kwara State Unveils Major Irrigation and Water Investment Plans - 2024-10-10
As disclosed by Blueprint, In response to the recent halt in rainfall attributed to climate change, the Kwara State Government has unveiled plans for an extensive irrigation project, which will cover large expanses of ...

Pro Route League Launches in Kwara to Showcase Young Football Talent - 2024-07-18
According to a news report from Daily Trust, the Pro Route League (PRL), a private football league, has been established in Kwara State. Founded by NonPareil Sports Limited, the league aims to provide young foo...

Ganmo Division Officers Accused in Death of 27-Year-Old KWASU Student - 2024-11-11
Daily Trust reports that a Kwara State University (KWASU) student, Sulyman Olayinka, aged 27, allegedly lost his life following a confrontation with police officers in Ilorin. The tragic incident reportedly oc...

NUC Approves Establishment of Kwara State University of Education - 2024-07-30
According to a news report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin. The institution be...

KWASIEC Confirms Five Parties for Kwara LG Elections, Ensures Smooth Process - 2024-09-19
News from Nigerian Tribune indicates that the Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), Alhaji Mohammed Baba-Okanla, has confirmed that only five political parties—APC, PDP, APM, SDP, an...

Kwara Governor Applauds Appointment of Ambassador Mohammed and Adeola Ajayi as Heads of NIA and DSS - 2024-08-27
As reported by the Kwara State Government Facebook page, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his warm congratulations to the newly appointed Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (N...

NSE President Calls Energy Sector the Backbone of Nigeria's Economy - 2024-07-05
According to a news report from Royal News, the National President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, has emphasised that the energy sector is the backbone of any thriving economy...

Governor AbdulRazaq Commits to Stronger Kwara Through Efficient Civil Service and Better Infrastructure - 2024-12-15
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has emphasized the administration's commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous state through the creation of an efficient and disciplined civil service, better inf...

Unilorin VC Congratulates Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali on Prestigious Research Award - 2024-07-31
According to a news report from Vanguard, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has extended his congratulations to the Principal Partner of Ghalib Chambers, Prof. Yusuf Ol...

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. ...

Kwara Govt Flags-Off 2024 Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week - 2024-07-21
According to a news report from the Kwara State Government Facebook Page, the Kwara State Government, through the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has launched the first round of the 2024 Maternal Ne...

Oro Kingdom Embraces New Leadership as Oba Joel Oyatoye is Named Oloro - 2024-10-30
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 TESCOM: Teaching Job Application Currently Ongoing - 2025-02-05
The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has officially launched the application portal for its teaching job vacancies. The portal will remain open from February 5th to February 14th, providing aspiring edu...

Senator Flags Off Distribution of N200m Farm Tools to Kwara Farmers - 2024-06-07
According to a news report from Punch, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production Services, and Rural Development, Senator Saliu Mustapha, on Sunday, initiated the distribution of farm tools worth ...

Ijakadi Festival 2024: Offa to Host Annual Cultural Celebration in December - 2024-11-08
As reported by Punch, the Ijakadi Festival, an annual cultural event in Offa, Kwara State, is set to take place from December 26 to 28, 2024, celebrating local culture as a means to drive economic growth in the communi...

Don Raises Alarm Over AI Threats To Students’ Academic Performance - 2024-08-09
According to a news report from Daily Trust, Professor Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, a lecturer in Library and Information Science at the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) and a visiting professor at Kwara State University...

Controversy Trails Demolition of Crystal Shopping Complex as Kwara Govt Cites Land Use Violation - 2024-10-08
As reported by Punch, a controversy has erupted in Ilorin, Kwara State, following the late-night demolition of the Crystal Shopping Complex on Sulu Gambari Road, owned by All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and f...

UNILORIN and UTM Announce Collaborative Programs for 2025 - 2024-12-16
In a significant step towards promoting inclusive collaboration, the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Nigeria and the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FABU) at Univ...

3,000 Kwara Youth Farmers to Receive Agricultural Boost - 2024-06-21
According to a news report from Nigerian Tribune, approximately 3,000 local youth farmers in Kwara State will benefit from agricultural inputs, free land clearing, and improved seedlings to enhance agricultural product...

Kollington Ayinla Reveals How Nigerian Army Inspired His Music Career - 2024-10-22
Daily Trust reports that legendary Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, widely known as General Kollington Ayinla, has opened up about how his stint in the Nigerian Army paved the way for his successful musical career....

APC Sweeps Kwara LG Elections, Wins All Chairmanship and Councillorship Seats - 2024-09-22
The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates as the winners of the local government elections held across the state on Saturday. Announ...

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...

Kwara State Governor Inaugurates Residents’ Registration Exercise to Enhance Data Accuracy and Security - 2024-07-30
According to a news report from Punch, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, inaugurated a residents' registration exercise. This initiative aims to generate an accurate database, guide the governmen...

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...

Kwara’s Sugar Factory to Launch Groundbreaking ‘Dancinematic Universe’ with The Big Bang - 2024-09-30
News report from This Day states that the Kwara’s Sugar Factory Film Studio is set to launch the ‘Dancinematic Universe’ in October, a groundbreaking series that blends the creative energy of music videos with th...

Former Kwara House Majority Leader Calls for Splitting Moro LGA into Three - 2024-08-27
As reported by The Punch, a Second Republic Majority Leader in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Wole Oke, has advocated for the creation of three distinct local government areas from the existing Moro Local Gove...

PDP Stakeholders Confident of Returning to Power in Kwara by 2027 - 2024-12-16
Stakeholders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were confident over the weekend that the party would return to power in the 2027 general election in Kwara State, as reported by The Nation. They ba...

EFCC Arrested Over 50 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Offa - 2024-10-31
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...

PRESS RELEASE: CP Kwara Implements Security Measures, Restrictions on Movement ahead of Kwara LG Elections - 2024-09-20
The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the public that there will be restriction of all vehicular movement. This will be imposed from *12:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, 21st September 2024*, in relation to the ...

Kwara State Launches 2024 Free Medical and Surgical Outreach - 2024-06-07
According to a news report from the Kwara State Ministry of Health, the 2024 edition of the state-wide free medical and surgical outreach has commenced today at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) in...

Kwara Polytechnic Launches Sale of Fresh Maize in Agricultural Sustainability Push - 2024-10-12
According to the news gathered from Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, located in North Central Nigeria, has officially launched the sale of its freshly harvested maize at the institution’s perman...

Unilorin to Confer Degrees on 12,042 Students, Including 256 First-Class Honours - 2024-10-18
A total of 256 students from the University of Ilorin will graduate with first-class honours at the institution's upcoming 39th convocation. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Wahab Egbewole (SAN), disclosed this during...

Mutawali Of Ilorin Urges Northern Leaders To Prioritise Education Reform - 2024-09-15
The Mutawali of Ilorin, and Patron of GAMJI Members Association, GAMA, Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq has called on Northern Nigeria leaders to urgently address the twin- issue of educational backwardness and youth unemployment to b...

2nd Batch of Kwara Pilgrims Return Safely from Holy Land - 2024-07-03
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, the second batch of pilgrims from Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, who performed this year’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land have safely returned to Ilorin, the state�...

Kwara State Schools Championships Uncover Talented Amputee Athletes - 2024-07-09
According to a news report from Punch, the 2023 Kwara State Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships have started yielding promising results, with the discovery of two talented amputee athletes in the Lafiagi Ce...

Kwara State's Third Quarter Infrastructure Developments Marked by 75 Project Completions - 2024-11-07
Leadership highlights that the Kwara State Ministry of Works and Transport has achieved substantial progress in infrastructure development as of the third quarter of 2024. This was disclosed by the Commissione...

Former Kwara Commissioner Duntoye Reflects on Local Government Election Preparations - 2024-09-17
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, Kwara State is among the states gearing up for Local Government Council elections. In an interview, Sir Ben Duntoye, a Special Adviser to former National Chairman of the All Progressive...

Gov AbdulRazaq appoints Prof. Shaykh-Lukman as new KWASU VC - 2024-06-11
According to news report on Kwara State Government Facebook Page, kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has named Prof. Shaykh-Lukman Alade Jimoh as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Kwara State University (...

22-Yr-Old Sent On Errand Found Hanging - 2024-06-28
According to a news report from Daily Trust, twenty-two-year-old Tayọ Akanji Abdulrahman, who was sent on an errand by his mother, has been found dead in Ilọrin, the Kwara State capital. The incident report...

Kwara Police Arrest Driver for Allegedly Killing Employer in Omu-Aran - 2024-09-02
As reported by Daily Trust, the police in Kwara State have arrested a driver, Ajiro Kayode, who allegedly killed his employer, Abraham Babatunde, by striking him on the head with a plank. The suspect initially told the...

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