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NGO launches mobile App to check insecurity in Kwara
The Information Technology Professionals Association (ITPA), Kwara State branch, has launched a mobile app to complement the efforts of the state government and ...
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Kwara Gov names KW-IRS board members, New RUWASA GM
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed the trio of Razaq Adio; Barrister Falola Jimoh Olarewaju; and Fatima Asabe Jiyah as members of ...
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Grey Areas In Peace Corps Bill Addressed – National Commandant, Akoh
The House Committee of the Whole during the week did the clause-by-clause consideration of the Peace Corps bill. The bill was passed by ...
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KWSG partners FG to launch N53.1M grants for 2,655 Kwarans
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian, Disaster Management and Social Development in partnership with the Kwara State government has flagged off the disbursement of ...
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Fuel scarcity: make product surplus in next 48 hours – DSS warns NNPCL, Marketers
The Department of State Services (DSS) has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil marketers a 48-hour ultimatum to make ...
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2023: Politicians lobbying military with financial inducements- Gen Irabor
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Lucky Irabor has revealed that the military and other security agencies constantly come under pressure to ...
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Nigerian Air Force bombs terrorists’ enclaves in kaduna, kills many
Air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, have killed scores of terrorists in their hideouts in the Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna ...
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Soludo cries out, says Anambra youths neck deep in idol worship
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said idolatery is fast growing in the state, especially among the youths. Soludo, therefore, urged the ...
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Lai Mohammed: FG recovered N120bn from crime proceeds
The Nigerian government says it had realised at least N120 billion as proceeds from criminal financial operations since the Bill on Proceeds of ...
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NCC warns Nigerians of TikTok challenge responsible for malware infestation
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Computer Security Incident Response Team has cautioned Nigerians about the risks of participating in the viral TikTok challenge, ...
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KWASSIP starts Public workfare programme
The Kwara State Social Investment Programmes (KWASSIP) has concluded preparations to add public workfare to its activities, deepening its statutory efforts to reduce ...
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Beneficiaries of social investment programme hold rally for APC in Kwara
An appeal has gone to the National Assembly to pass the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) bill into law for benefits of Nigerian ...
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Akeredolu presents N272.7 billion for 2023 fiscal year
Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo State, has submitted to the state House of Assembly a N272.736 billion budget proposal for the 2023 ...
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Reps probe PTAD over N3.4 billion recruitment allocation
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commenced an investigation into the utilisation of N3.4 billion personnel cost allocation provided in ...
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Police to give anyone with information about attackers of Ogun INEC office N2.5m
The Ogun State police is ready to give N2.5 million to any individual with useful information about the hoodlums that razed the office ...
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Buhari govt most corrupt in Nigeria history – Archbishop Chukwuma
The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop, Enugu Diocese, Anglican Communion, Most. Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma has again come hard on President Muhammadu ...
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Credible Census Pivotal To National Development – Emir
Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has described the conduct of a credible and authentic census as pivotal to human and societal ...
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EFCC speaks on reports of new recruitment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday denied reports that it is recruiting. The anti-graft agency gave the denial in a ...
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Gov AbdulRazaq rewards best Kwara civil servants with new car, other prizes
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend presented a car key to the star winner of the State’s Civil Service Award programme, ...
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Why we will increase train fares – NRC boss
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) says the increased cost of diesel and other logistics is going to be a significant determinant in the ...
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Security: Kwara speaker commends NSCDC over training of 300 vigilantees
The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has commended the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC for ...
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Refund of 13% oil derivation used for salaries, projects, we don’t touch LG funds – Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has confirmed the receipt of 13 per cent oil derivation, subsidy and SURE-P refunds from ...
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FG’s inability to secure nation responsible for high rate of poverty in states – Governors Forum
The Nigeria Governors Forum has accused the Federal Government of pushing its responsibilities to states. In a response to Minister of National Planning, ...
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Wike, Ortom Challenge Buhari to name Governors stealing LG funds
Governors of Rivers and Benue States, Nyesom Wike and Samuel Ortom have challenged president Muhammadu Buhari to name governors stealing local government funds. ...
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New York to employ expert rat killers, to pay $170,000
In an effort to get rid of 18 million rats, the New York City is looking to employ experts rat terminator. It was estimated in 2014 ...
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Hajj 2022: full of ‘fraud, anomalies, says Kano Governor, Gaduje, calls for thorough investigation by FG
Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has urged the Federal Government to quickly open a thorough investigation into the failure of the ...
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Presidency releases details of refunds to Niger Delta states
Amidst growing discontent in Niger Delta states that some government officials had misused the oil derivation refunds in the region, the Presidency released ...
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3,440 Nigerian fraudsters convicted in 2022 – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it secured 3,440 convictions on financial and cyber crimes across the country from January to ...
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15 Judges to face NJC probe panels over alleged misconduct
The National Judicial Council NJC has set up 15 high powered probe panels to investigate alleged gross misconduct allegations brought against 15 Judges ...
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Uniccon unveil Africa’s 1st humanoid robot ‘omeife’ in Nigeria
The Uniccon Group of Companies says it is set to unveil Africa’s first humanoid robot named ‘Omeife’, in Nigeria. The group’s CEO, Mr ...
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No plan to increase fuel pump price – FG
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the Federal Government has no intention of increasing the price of Premium Motor ...
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Gov. Oyetola left N76bn debt – Osun govt
The Osun State government on Thursday said it has uncovered a monumental debt in salaries, pensions, and insurance commitments incurred by the administration ...
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2023: YPP guber candidate Senator Akpan bags 42 years in prison without option of fine
The senator representing Uyo Senatorial District, Bassey Akpan has been sentenced to 42 years in prison without an option of fine for corruption. ...
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Kogi partners Chinese investors on smart security
Kogi State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese investors for the provision of high technology security control architecture to capture ...
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FG, AFD, others launch $575m RAAMP project in 19 states
The federal government supported by the World Bank, French Development Agency (AFD) and International Development Association (IDA) have launched a $575 million Rural ...
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Nigeria has failed herself- Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed regret that Nigeria, a country highly revered during his years as president, has failed herself, and ...
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Gov. AbdulRazaq reiterates commitment to workers welfare, says retrenchment not a measure to save cost
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has restated his commitment to the welfare of the workers in the state. AbdulRazaq made this commitment while ...
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NSA warns governors against using thugs to stifle opposition
The National Security Adviser, Retired Major General Babagana Monguno has warned state governors to desist from using thugs to prevent their opposition from ...
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Union demands immediate release of Journalist, Ayodele Samuel from Taraba Police detention
The Coalition of Journalists of Conscience, CJC has demanded the immediate release from detention of its member, Oloye Ayodele Samuel- the publisher of ...
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Return govt properties within 48hrs, Adeleke warns Oyetola’s appointees
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has directed all former appointees of the Gboyega Oyetola administration to return government properties in their possession ...
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State governors to blame for lingering poverty in Nigeria – FG
The federal government has again challenged state governments to address the poverty level among rural dwellers to make life more meaningful for rural ...
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Kwara Gov swears-in new Commissioners, SA; makes minor cabinet reshuffle
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday inaugurated two new commissioners and a Special Adviser amid a minor cabinet reshuffle. The newly inaugurated ...
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Why it’s suicidal to resume Abuja-Kaduna train services now, HURIWA tackles FG
Prominent civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Wednesday, tackled the Federal Government over its planned resumption of ...
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2023: NGO charges INEC, Security Operatives to be nonpartisan
The Nigerian electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security operatives in the country have jointly been charged to ensure to ...
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2023: NUJ president tasks journalists on ethics
The national president of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, has asked media practitioners to observe their professional code of ethics in the discharge ...
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Kwara Gov. presents N189bn 2023 Budget, says We’ve delivered on key campaign promises
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Wednesday presented the 2023 budget estimates before the state House of Assembly, restating the administration’s commitment ...
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Kwara NLC condoles Gov AbdulRazaq, Emir of Ilorin over KWASU VC, Justice Daibu’s death
The Chairman, Kwara State Council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Aliyu Issa Ore, has described as saddening the transition of the Vice-Chancellor ...
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Reason we inserted N1.7 trillion projects in MDAs budget — Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has disclosed that N1.7 trillion projects were inserted in the budget of 14 ministries, departments and agencies. ...
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KWASU Community Appreciates Support During Trying Period
The Chancellor, Governing Council, Management, Staff and students of Kwara State University hereby express profound appreciation to the public for the support received ...
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SURE-P Refund to offset part of Kwara SUBEB, LG workers’ salary arrears, gratuities from last govt
Kwara State Government has said that the N3,529,734,298.96 SURE-P (ECA) Refund it received on behalf of the 16 local government areas will go ...
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Court sentences IGP to prison
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Tuesday, sentenced the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to three months in prison for disobeying ...
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IGP committal to prison: IGP not aware of any Court order – Force PRO
Nigeria Police Force, has said that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, did not disregard Court Order or rule of law ...
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Oyetola’s aide dares Osun Gov. over 12,000 workers claim
The Chief Press Secretary to the former Governor of Osun, Ismail Omipidan, has debunked the claim of Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, that ...
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Gov. Adeleke inaugurates Review Committee and Panel
The Executive Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke, today, Tuesday, 29th November 2022 conducts the Swearing-In of the four panels contained in ...
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FG commences 14 days paternity leave for civil servants
Federal Government has approved the commencement of a 14-working-day paternity leave for federal civil servants. The Head of the Civil Service of the ...
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Gov AbdulRazaq appoints Jiddah as SA special duties
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed a new Special Adviser on Special Duties, Abdul-Razhaq Jiddah A statement issued by the Chief Press ...
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FG approves promotion exams for civil servants on Grade Levels 06-13
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has approved the release of the timetable for the conduct of the ...
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Gov Adeleke orders 3 kings to vacate palaces, suspends OSIEC chair, members
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has ordered the immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oba Gboyega Famodun, and two ...
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Man caught with 101 PVCs bags 1 year in prison
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says a magistrate court in Sokoto has prosecuted one Nasiru Idris who was found to be in ...
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Kwara Finance Commissioner to Feature on Raise Life Class for November
Chief Mrs Oyeyemi Olasumbo Florence, Commissioner of Finance in Kwara State, has emerged Teacher of the November edition of Raise Life Class, a ...