Kwara Gamjites Hold Prayer For Sir Ahmadu Bello, Late Leaders
The Kwara State chapter of the Gamji Members Association (GAMA) on Monday held a special prayer session in Ilorin to mark the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Premier of Northern Nigeria and Sardauna of Sokoto, who was killed during Nigeria’s first military coup on January 15, 1966. The event also […]
BREAKING…….. AbdulRazaq Orders Probe Into Kwara Poly Protest
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has constituted a three-member committee to investigate the causes of the recent student protest at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The panel is to examine both the immediate and underlying factors that led to the protest, as well as how the situation was handled by the institution’s management. The committee is […]
Kwara Reaffirms Support For Grassroots Governance
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local government administration to ensure the effective delivery of democratic dividends at the grassroots. The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing and completed projects in Patigi Local Government Area. Speaking […]
The Kwara State Government has distributed nutritional and educational support items to orphans and vulnerable children in Gwanara community, Baruten Local Government Area, as part of its commitment to child welfare. Speaking during the distribution exercise on Monday, the Commissioner for Social Development, Chief (Mrs) Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, said the initiative reflects Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s […]
UNILORIN VC Mourns Ilorin Chief Imam’s Death
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), has described the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh (Dr) Muhammad Bashir Saliu (OON), as a significant loss to the university’s host community and humanity at large. The respected Islamic cleric died on Monday after a brief illness at the age […]
Senator Sadiq Mourns Death Of Ilorin Chief Imam
Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, who represents Kwara North Senatorial District, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu (OON), describing it as a major loss to the Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State and the Muslim community in Nigeria. In a condolence message, the senator extended his sympathies […]
Kwara Commissioner Urges Students To Explore Tourism Opportunities
The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, has urged students to take advantage of emerging opportunities, remain curious and ask thoughtful questions to build competence and confidence for future careers. Olukoju gave the advice while receiving students of Kwara State Polytechnic who were on an excursion to the Ministry of Communications. She described […]
Kwara Governor, Sports Commission Boss Honoured
Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, and the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, have been honoured for their contributions to sports development in the state. The awards were presented by the organisers of a community football tournament in Isin Local Government Area, led by Oyelowo Omotayo Olasunkanmi, in […]
Kwara Seeks Igbaja Support For Women Empowerment Project
The Kwara State Government has called on the Igbaja community to support the Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up project, aimed at promoting social inclusion, women’s empowerment and reducing economic vulnerability among women in the state. The appeal was made on Thursday by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Chief (Mrs) Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, during an advocacy […]
Kwara HOS Urges Retirees To Sustain Service Bonds
The Acting Head of Service of Kwara State, Dr Mercy Olufunke Shittu, has urged civil servants to maintain strong relationships beyond active service, describing sustained bonds as vital for unity, continuity and lasting impact on society. Dr Shittu gave the advice at a send-off ceremony organised for the retired Acting Head of Service and Permanent […]
