Balogun Alanamu: Gov. AbdulRazaq commiserates with Emir of Ilorin
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Friday mourned the death of the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Alhaji Abubakar Akanbi Jos. The governor, in a statement […]
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KWSG disburses N3m to victims of Oro central market fire disaster
The Kwara State Government has disbursed over three million naira to victims of the recent fire disaster at Oro central market in Irepodun local government […]
NiMet predicts 3 days cloudiness, sunshine from Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days cloudiness and sunshine from Thursday to Saturday. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja also […]
COVID-19: Nigeria’s active cases surpass 7,000
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says the number of active COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased to 7,657, with 31 confirmed additional cases. The […]
Govt White Paper indicts Saraki, Ahmed, others
Government White Paper on Thursday indicted former Senate president Bukola Saraki, former governor Abdulfattah Ahmed and others for illegally selling Kwara properties. The News Agency […]
Police issue altimatum on collection of impounded vehicles, motorcycles
The Police Command in Kwara has called on the owners of impounded vehicles and motorcycles during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown to claim the items within […]
EFCC arrests 5 suspected internet fraudsters at Ilorin airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Office, has arrested five suspected internet fraudsters, known as “Yahoo Boys”, for various offences bordering on […]
Kwara Govt begins distribution of 50,000 facemasks to schools
The Kwara State Government on Thursday commenced the distribution of 50,000 facemasks to some selected schools in the state. Speaking during the distribution, Mr Kayode […]
Engineering boss task African leaders, others on research grants for youths
A top engineer, Mrs Funmilade Akingbagbohun, has urged African leaders, elites and professional bodies to collaborate in raising funds for research grants to empower Africa’s […]
Community decries 1month blackout in Kwara
Residents of Pipeline area in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, have decried the blackout in their community caused by a rainstorm, which occurred on April 8.Some […]
Kwara Govt to train 2,701 newly recruited SUBEB teachers
The Kwara State Government says it will train the 2,701 teachers, newly recruited into State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to enhance the provision of […]
Former Unilorin DVC appointed UniOffa pioneer V-C
A former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Prof. Raheem Lawal, has been appointed pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the newly-established University of Offa (UniOffa), in […]
Gunmen kill Kogi Commissioner, abduct LG Chairman
Gunmen have killed a Commissioner in the Kogi State Pension Board, Mr Solomon Akeweje, and abducted the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government, Mr Pius […]
May Day: Demand for N30,000 minimum wage subdues other issues in Kwara
The organised labour in Kwara have declared that the demand of workers for implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage is non-negotiable The workers, under the […]
Foundation to unveil Saving Leaders’ Club in Kwara Schools
Saving Dreams Foundation, says it will unveil Saving Leaders of Tomorrow Club in secondary schools, to promote reading, writing, and speaking skills in Kwara State. […]
KWASU boosts power supply with N114m solar system
The Kwara State University (KWASU) is to boost its power supply with the installation of N114 million solar power system in the institution. The Vice […]
Fire Service sensitises Kwara traders on management of fire outbreaks
The Kwara State Fire Service on Friday sensitised traders at the popular Oja-Oba market in llorin metropolis on fire prevention tips. The News Agency of […]
KW-IRS generates N9.6bn in first quarter
Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) said it generated over N9.59 billion as revenue in the first quarter of 2021. The Executive Chairman, KW-IRS, Mrs […]
Ahman Pategi University licenced to begin academic programmes –VC
The Federal Government has granted Ahman Pategi University (APU), Kwara, one of the recently apporved privately-owned university, a provisional operation licence to commence academic programmes. […]
Unilorin reunion: Consumer Protection Commisision boss tasks Alumni associations on good governance
The Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, Mr. Babatunde Irukera says, the nation can achieve more if Alumni Associations […]
Photo news: Dangote officials, others storm Kwara for Micro grants project
L-R, Managing Director/ CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, Group Executive Director, International Trade/Exports, Dangote Industries Limited, Sada Ladan-Baki, one of the beneficiaries, Kwara State […]
APC condemns attack on members in Kwara
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara has condemned the rising wave of violence in the state and series of attacks on its members. This […]
COVID-19: Over 20,000 people vaccinated in 7 days – Kwara Govt
The Kwara Government says about 20,420 people have so far been vaccinated on COVID-19 in the ongoing first phase as at Day 7, since commencement […]
Community leader urges Kwara govt to build general hospital in Patigi
Alhaji Idris Muazu, a Patigi Community leader, on Wednesday, said that a health facility manned by three doctors, built before Nigeria’s independence, still served Patigi […]
AbdulRasaq forwards 8 Commissioner nominees to Kwara Assembly
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara on Tuesday forwarded the names of eight commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening. The Speaker, Mr […]