THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has deployed 2,900 personnel for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relation Officer, Mr Ayoola Shola on Wednesday, in Ilorin. Shola quoted the state Commandant of the corps, Umar Mohammed as assuring …
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NO fewer than 60 people were burnt to death in an auto crash at Oko-Olowo, on Ilorin-Jebba expressway, Ilorin, Kwara State on Friday. Sources said the victims were traveling from northern part of the country. According to a witness, the auto crash occurred when a trailer carrying fertilizer and petrol …
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THE Kwara State Government says a teacher, Fatima Amuzat, involved in the alleged assault of a National Youth Service corps member has been summoned and that necessary disciplinary procedures will be taken. This was confirmed by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Peter Amogbonjaye, on Friday. …
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KWARA State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday presented the staff of office to the new Elerin of Erin-Ile in Oyun local government Oba Adesoye Adebowale Jimoh, urging the First Class monarch to work for peace and development of the ancient city. Oba Adesoye ascended the throne following the passing of …
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Ibraheem “Labaeka” Abdulhameed, the Special Assistant on Artiste Matters to the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has resigned. The Islamic singer and cleric, shared his resignation letter on his Instagram page on Thursday, September 12. In the letter addressed to the Governor, Labaeka explained that despite serving for one year …
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NO fewer than four family members have been confirmed dead at Eruda in Olorun West Local Government Area of Kwara State after eating Amala, a popular local delicacy. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, said another person also died …
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THE Kwara State Government has swiftly responded to alarming reports about the sale of potentially poisoned meat at Mandate Market in Ilorin, following the mysterious death of 33 cows. Newsextra24 reports that the state government issued an urgent appeal for calm, stating that it was taking steps in to manage the …
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A Nigerian monarch, Oba James Aroko-Ola Buremoh, the Onidera of Ideraland in Kwara State, has revealed why as a monarch, he was driving a tour bus in the United States of America to earn a living. The former world wrestling champion, professionally known as Ladi the African Tiger, disclosed this …
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A Magistrate’s Court in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Wednesday granted bail to two online journalists of Informant247 newspaper for allegedly publishing injurious reports against the rector of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Abdul Jimoh Muhammed. The Kwara State Police Command docked the two journalists of the Ilorin-based online media. …
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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Monday, October 23, unveil some projects recently completed at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. Naija News reports that the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, highlighting the institution’s combined 37th and 38th convocation ceremonies. Akogun stated …
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