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Tinubu Sacks Unizik’s VC, Registrar, Dissolves Governing Council
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal ...
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G20 Summit: UN Climate Chief Urges World Leaders To Take Bold Action Against Climate Change
By Usman Aliyu Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Climate Change has called on G20 leaders to prioritise climate action at their ...
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ICMPD, NAPTIP Train COED Teachers in Edo, Ogun on Anti-human Trafficking
By Usman Aliyu The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) has commenced a three-day workshop for lecturers in Colleges of Education in ...
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‘Not Our Student’ Varsity Disowns Police Victim
The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), on Tuesday, said Aiyeyemi Sulaimon Olayinka who was allegedly beaten to death by the operatives of ...
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Unilorin VC Egbewole Felicitates Emir of Ilorin on 29th Anniversary
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State ...
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Customs Confirms Seizures of 67,000 Liters of PMS from Smugglers in Kwara
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command has confirmed seizures of 67,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from smugglers at the border ...
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Gov. AbdulRahman Solicits Support For Tinubu Administration, As Youth Minister Tasks NYSC On Skills Acquisition
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq has solicited support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. The Governor made this appeal on Monday while felicitating ...
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Amid Economic Hardship, Gov Abdulrazaq Approves Bonus For Kwara Workers
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Monday announced the approval of a financial bonus that is equivalent to the monthly PAYE obligation for ...
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Our People’s Welfare, Economic Upliftment Remain Top Priority – Dan Galadima Kaiama
The Dan Galadima Kaiama Emirate, a political gladiator, key stakeholder in Kwara State Project and APC Chieftain in Kwara State, Alhaji Mohammed Inuwa ...
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Geologists Want Investors To Replicate Oil, Gas Sector’s Feat In Mining
The Nigerian Society of Economic Geologists (NSEG) has charged investors in the mining sectors to replicate the scenario in the oil and gas ...
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Reps C’ttee Queries Works Ministry Over N1.4bn Abandoned Road Project
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday queried the Ministry of Works over abandoned Gidanwaya-Guaran Dutse-Waman Rafi-Saminaka-Kano Road project ...
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Upgrade Your Pre-Paid Meter Before November 24 or Lose It- EEDC
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, has advised its customers to ensure that their prepaid meters are upgraded before 24th November 2024. The Head, ...
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Kwara Governor, Ex- Gov. Ahmed, ASK Chairman, Others Attend Aliyu Ahman-Pategi’s Fidau Prayer
Eminent Nigerians, including the representatives of Kwara State governor on Sunday gathered in Patigi, headquarters of Patigi local government area of Kwara State ...
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SWOT Award: Emir, NUJ, NALVEJ Congratulate LEADERSHIP Editor
The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has rejoiced with the regional editor of LEADERSHIP Newspapers ...
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NSCDC Decorates 416 Promoted Officers in Kwara
The Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, has urged the newly promoted officers ...
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Haske Mourns Galadima n Patigi – Hon. Aliyu Bahago Ahman Patigi
Haske Patigi and APC Chieftain in Kwara State, Dr. Kolo Bàbá Jiya have commiserated with the 7th Estu Patigi Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi, its ...
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Army Officers’ Wives Stage Roadshow On Breast Cancer Awareness in Benin
Mrs Akon Oduyebo, wife of the Nigerian Army 4 Brigade Commander, on Thursday in Benin led other army officers’ wives on a roadshow ...
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Foundation Takes Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign To Benin Markets
By Usman Aliyu The Africa Youth Growth Foundation on Wednesday embarked on anti-human trafficking sensitisation in major markets in Benin. Leading the campaign, ...
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EFCC Sets Up Public Complaints Unit
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed the establishment of a Public Complaints Desk at ...
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EFCC Re-arraigns Ex-Kwara Governor, Commissioner Over Alleged N5.7bn Fraud
Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of the Kwara state High Court has fixed December 3,2024 for commencement of trial of the immediate past governor of ...
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NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two businessmen for attempting to import and export cocaine pellets and parcels of Loud, ...
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Pastor Empowers 178 Church Members With N25m Cash
Pastor Joseph Omorinoye, the General Overseer of House of Prayer Assembly Church in Ilorin, on Sunday, handed out cash gifts totaling N25 million ...
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Kwara Govt Commences Payment of N70,000 Minimum Wage
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has approved the implementation of a new minimum wage of N70,000 as announced by the Federal Government ...
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140 Victims Of Jigawa Tanker Explosion Buried, 90 In Hospitals
A mass burial has been conducted for 140 victims of the petrol tanker explosion that took place at Majiya town, Taura Local Government ...
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NGF Grieves Over Death of 105 People in Jigawa Tanker Explosion
Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is saddened at the reported death of 105 persons in the Tuesday petrol tanker explosion in Majia town in ...
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Tragedy As 94 Die In Petrol Tanker Explosion
A petrol tanker exploded at Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State In a devastating incident on Wednesday morning, leading to the ...
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Ilorin Master Plan, Demolition of Properties; Emirate Youth Group Urges for Restraint
Pan Ilorin youth group operating under the aegis of Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA) has called on the government, stakeholders, and all ...
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At MSSN 70th Anniversary, Scholars, Jurists Pour Enconmiums On Justice Orire
Eminent scholars and jurists have poured enconmiums on the pioneer Grand Khadi of Kwara State and pioneer chairman of the board of trustees ...
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Kwara Governor Announces N100m Support for Kaiama Boat Mishap Victims
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced a N100m support for the victims of the recent boat mishap involving up to 200 people ...
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Kwara Govt Hints On Purchase of 100 Electric Motorbikes to Mitigate Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Kwara state government on Wednesday said it has purchased 100 motorcycles to aid public transportation in mitigating the impact of fuel subsidy ...
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Kwara Govt Demolishes Shopping Complex Belonging to APC Chieftain, Cites Violation of Approval Purposes…… Action Politically Motivated, Structure Followed Due Approval With Necessary Documents, Says MM Aide
Kwara Govt Demolishes Shopping Complex Belonging to APC Chieftain, Cites Violation of Approval Purposes Action Politically Motivated, Structure Followed Due Approval With Necessary ...
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Ibagun Ward Counts Blessings, Hails Gov. AbdulRazaq, As Work Commences On Dada Modern Pottery
The people of Ibagun Ward in Ilorin East local government area of Kwara State, on Monday hailed the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over ...
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Incessant Rainfall: KWSG Urges Residents Of Flood-Prone Areas To Heed evacuation instructions
The Kwara State Government has again called for calm among residents of the state on the trends currently being experienced in the volume, ...
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GTBank/Journalists Cyber Stalking Case: Counsel Faults Alleged Police’s Unprofessional Conduct, As Case Adjourns To Oct. 14
The Nigerian Police Force, Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Lagos Command has been faulted for the manner it went to arrest four ...
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LG Election Fallout: Kwara PDP Hierarchies Meet Police Commissioner, State Concerns
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State on Thursday held a crucial meeting with the state’s Commissioner of Police, ...
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NFVCB Trains Staff on Spy, Tasks Trainess On Effective Monitoring
The National Film and Video Censors Board(NFVCB) has concluded its 2024 SPY Training programme for selected staff and stakeholders in Lafia, Nassarawa State. ...
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‘Your Boldness In Faith Has Been Inspiring’, Adeboye Hails Oyedepo At 70
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye and his wife, Pastor (Mrs) Foluke Adeboye, have extoled Bishop ...
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6 Years After, Court Sentences Offa Bank Robbery Suspects to Death by Hanging
Six years after the bloody bank robbery operation in the ancient town of Offa, Offa local government area of Kwara state, Justice Haleema ...
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Nigerians Paid 66% More For Cooking Gas In August 2024, Says NBS
The average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) increased by 69.15 per cent from ₦9,194 in ...
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Ogun Commercial Drivers Protest Hike In Levies
Commercial drivers operating in the Mowe-Ibafo-Arepo areas of the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Monday, protested alleged multiple levies ...
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FEC Okays Disasters Relief Fund
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the setting up of a Disasters Relief Funds that is aimed at engendering quick response to ...
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INEC Declares APC Candidate Okpebholo Winner of Edo Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the winner of Saturday’s gubernatorial election ...
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Alliance For Sustainable Kwara Congratulates New LG Chairmen, Councillors
The Alliance For Sustainable Kwara (ASK) has congratulated all the newly elected local government chairmen and councillors across the 16 local governments and ...
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KWSIEC To Present Certificates Of Return To Elected Council Chairmen Today
The Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC), Mohammad Baba-Okanla has made known that the certificate of return will be presented ...
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GT Bank: NGIJ Condemns Arrest of Member
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) condemns in its entirety the brazen display of corporate intimidation by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) ...
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Imo LG Election Records Low Voter Turnout
Late arrival of materials and low voter turnout were some of the challenges recorded in the the local government election in Imo State ...
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Imo LG Election Records Low Voter Turnout
Late arrival of materials and low voter turnout were some of the challenges recorded in the the local government election in Imo State ...
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Development: Incoming APC LG Administrators Will Follow Kwara Governor’s Footsteps – APC Stakeholders
The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilorin East local government area of Kwara State on Thursday held a crucial engagement ...
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Ajia Supports Kwara PDP Exco, All Candidates in Upcoming LGA Elections
In a move that is expected to bolster the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) chances in the upcoming Local Government Area (LGA) elections, a ...
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5 Political Parties To Participate in Kwara LG Poll, As KWASIEC Chairman Give Details
The Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), Mallam Mohammed Baba-Okanla, has confirmed the readiness of five political parties, namely APC, ...
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Take Flood Alert Serious, Kwara Govt Urges Residents
Kwara State Government has urged residents of the state to take seriously the various flood alerts, enlightenment, and precautionary measures already done by ...
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LG Poll: PDP Candidate, Gada Promises Good Governance In Patigi
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Patigi Local Government area for the forthcoming council elections in Kwara State, Hon. Yahaya ...
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Dilapidated Road: Kwara Agrarian Community Begs Governor AbdulRazaq, Lawmakers To Intervene
People of Elerinjare community in the Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state have cried out to the state government to help intervene ...
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SERAP Sues Tinubu’s Govt Over Hike In Fuel Price
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu, alleging his government’s “failure to reverse the increase in the pump ...
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Emir of Ilorin Confers Chieftancy Title ‘Wakilin Ngeri’ on Mashood Mustapha
The Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR, has honored Hon. Mashood Mustapha (MM) with the chieftaincy title ...
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Betray Governor AbdulRazaq, Betray Ilorin, Emir Warns Appointees
The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Thursday warned political office holders in Kwara ...
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UNICEF Partners Kwara On ‘Learning Passport’, To Train Thousands Of Teachers, Students On Digital Literacy
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday launched the ‘Nigeria Learning Passport’ (the “NLP”) in partnership with the Kwara state ...
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Tanker Explosion Claims Over 48 Lives In Niger State
In the early hours of Sunday, a tragic tanker explosion occurred along the Lapai-Agaie road, approximately 2 kilometres from Dendo Community in the ...
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TungbaFM Program Manager Inducted into Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
Oladigbo Olalekan Efficient, the Programmes Manager at Tungba Communications Ltd, was formally inducted into the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) of Nigeria ...