Emir of Ilorin Mourns Waka Singer Batimoluwasi
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has expressed sadness over the death of renowned Ilorin Waka singer, Alhaja Ruqayyat Batimoluwasi. In a condolence message issued on Saturday through his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir described the late singer as a cultural […]
SBK Mourns Ilorin Islamic Waka Legend Batimoluwasi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu (SBK), has expressed sadness over the death of renowned Ilorin Islamic Waka singer, Alhaja Ruqoyat Batimoluwasi. In a condolence message, Kawu described her passing as a significant loss to the Ilorin Emirate, the Muslim Ummah and the cultural heritage of Kwara […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari mourns Obajisun of Ayedun, Oba Olusegun Rotimi
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed profound grief over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Olusegun Abayomi Rotimi JP, the Obajisun of Ayedun, at the age of 85. In a condolence message issued by his Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez […]
PHOTO: Kwara Poly Begins Commercial Cassava Harvest
Kwara Poly Begins Commercial Cassava Harvest
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has commenced commercial cassava harvesting as part of efforts to boost internally generated revenue, enhance students’ practical training, and contribute to food security. Speaking during the institution’s maiden cassava harvest in Ilorin, the Rector, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, said the initiative reflects the polytechnic’s commitment to combining academic learning with […]
Kwara NALVEJ executives inaugurated
The newly elected executives of the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara State chapter were on Wednesday inaugurated at the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)in Ilorin, the state capital. The new NALVEJ executives led by Alhaji Mohammed Tunde Akanbi were inaugurated at a colourful ceremony put together by the association’s […]
BREAKING…. First Class Monarch Passes On In Kwara
The Paramount Traditional Ruler and Obajisun of Ayedun Kingdom, Oba Dr Olusegun Abayomi JP, has joined his ancestors. EMIRATE RADIO 98.5FM gathered that the monarch passed away at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti after a brief illness. Late Oba Rotimi who celebrated his 85th birthday anniversary on 16th May 2026 was […]
12 Schools Reach KW-IRS Tax Quiz Semi-Finals
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has concluded the preliminary stages of the 2026 Tax Club Quiz Competition, with 12 schools advancing to the semi-finals. The preliminary rounds, held from June 23 to June 26, followed a virtual mock test organised by the […]
Kwara Magistrates Announce Indefinite Strike From July 2
The Kwara State chapter of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) has announced plans to commence an indefinite strike on July 2, 2026, over poor remuneration, unpaid allowances, and what it described as discriminatory welfare practices affecting magistrates in the state. The decision was reached during an emergency congress held on Wednesday, where members expressed […]
2027 guber poll: Kale Kawu receives PDP certificate of return
Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Kwara State, Engr. Suleiman Bolakale Kawu, has officially received Certificate of Return at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja. It was gathered that the presentation ceremony was conducted by the National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Abdulrahman Muhammed, in the presence of […]
