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NSCDC nabs butcher, one other with contaminated cow meat in Kwara

Mujidat Oyewole Sep 19, 2021 0

The Kwara Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a meat seller, Bashiru Bala-Zuru, and one Nawali Bala while attempting to sell contaminated and unhealthy cow meat to the public for consumption.This…

Politics

It’s wrong to say I didn’t live up to my potential as Kwara governor – Abdulfatah…

John Ogunsemore Aug 1, 2021 0

Immediate-past Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed says insinuations in some quarters that he did not live up to his potential piloting the affairs of the state are erroneous.The two-term governor said that he was not to blame for…

News

Sallah: 10 die in road accident in Kwara

Olubukola Aiyedogbon Jul 20, 2021 0

The Kwara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed the death of 10 persons in a lone crash in the state.The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Jonathan Owoade, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…

Metro

Herdsmen’s killing of pregnant woman, abduction of husband sparks protest in Kwara community

John Ogunsemore Jun 28, 2021 0

The killing Saturday of a pregnant woman, Hawawu Ibrahim, and kidnapping of her husband, Lukman, by suspected herdsmen, sparked protests Sunday.The incident occurred on Ojoku Road, Offa, in the Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State.…

Metro

SHOCKING: 10 family members die after consuming herbal mixture in Kwara

Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Jun 23, 2021 0

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed that 10 members of the same family died after consuming a local herb mixture purported to be the cure for foot infection.The Command Public Relations Officer, SP. Ajayi Okasanmi, made the…

Metro

NSCDC recovers corpse of woman killed by ritualists, vag*na, breasts missing

John Ogunsemore Jun 12, 2021 0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kwara (NSCDC) has recovered corpse of a woman who was allegedly killed by suspected ritualists at Kanikoko area of Kaiama in Kwara North.The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr…

Metro

Lockdown: Claim impounded vehicles, motorcycles within 14 days or… – Police tell…

Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo May 25, 2021 0

The Police Command in Kwara has called on the owners of impounded vehicles and motorcycles during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown to claim the items within 14 days to avoid being auctioned.This is contained in a statement issued by the…

Features

JUST IN: EFCC Quizzes Ex-Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed

John Ogunsemore May 17, 2021 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is presently questioning the immediate-past Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed.He was allegedly brought in for questioning over allegations that his administration diverted the…

Metro

Police nab man with fresh boy’s head, hand in Ilorin

John Ogunsemore May 4, 2021 0

The Police in Kwara have arrested a 24-year-old man, Kehinde Moses, with a bag allegedly containing a freshly severed human head and hand along Ajase-Ipo road during stop and search duty.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mohammed…

Features

Kwara govt denies authorising building of mosque beside church

Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Apr 17, 2021 0

The Kwara State Physical Planning Authority (KPPA) has dissociated itself from granting approval for the construction of a Central Mosque beside the Catholic Diocese around the Tanke Junction in Ilorin.KPPA General Manager, Mr Sikiru…

Religion

On Hijab We Stand: MURIC Slams CAN For Protesting Kwara Schools Court Order

John Ogunsemore Mar 18, 2021 0

Violence erupted yesterday at the Baptist Secondary School, Surulere, Ilorin, Kwara State over the refusal of the school authorities to allow female Muslim students to use hijab.Parents of the students engaged the school authorities in…

Religion

Hijab: Violence, resistance mars reopening of Kwara grant-aided schools

Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Mar 17, 2021 0

Violence and resistance on Wednesday marred the reopening of the 10 grant-aided missionary schools earlier closed down by the Kwara Government over the use of Hijab.Recall that the schools were closed on Feb. 19 over a misunderstanding…

Education

Hijab controversy: Why 10 schools shut won’t be reopened now – Kwara govt

Olubukola Aiyedogbon Feb 22, 2021 0

The 10 schools affected by the Hijab controversy in Ilorin are to remain shut pending the outcome of the State Government consultations with stakeholders on the use of the Muslim headgear in schools.According to a statement made…

Government

2 Million People at Risk of NTDs in Kwara – Official

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Feb 1, 2021 0

The Kwara Government has stated that no fewer than two million people living in the state were at risk of contracting one or two of the over 20 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

Government

Abia, Kebbi, Kwara Residents Pay Highest for Petrol in Dec. — NBS

Folasade Akpan Jan 16, 2021 0

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says residents of Abia, Kebbi and Kwara states, paid the highest amount for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly referred to as petrol, in December 2020.The NBS said this in its…

Government

Kwara Govt. Distributes Relief Materials Worth Over N80 Million to Flood Victims

Usman Aliyu Jan 13, 2021 0

The Kwara Government on Wednesday distributed relief materials worth over N80 million to 1,800 households in three Local government areas affected by flood in the stateThe local government areas are Moro, Edu and Patigi, all…

Government

COVID-19: Kwara Records 38 New Cases, Discharges 101 Patients

Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Jan 12, 2021 0

Kwara government has recorded 38 more COVID-19 cases, while 101 patients who tested negative twice have been discharged. Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the governor and Spokesman of the Technical Committee on…

Metro

3 Die as Mob Attack Customs Base in Kwara

Mujidat Oyewole Jan 10, 2021 0

The Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Command, has said that three persons died during a mob attack on its sector 3 check point and operational base in Ilesha-Baruba area of the state, according to Mr Zakari Chado, the command’s…

Crime

Kwara woman, 24, fakes own kidnap, gets arrested

Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Jan 7, 2021 0

A 24-year-old woman, Medinat Ibrahim on Wednesday, was paraded by Police Command in Kwara for allegedly conspiring with two others to arrange her kidnap to collect ransom from her family.Briefing journalists at police Command…

Government

44 New Cases of COVID-19 Recorded in Kwara

Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Jan 5, 2021 0

Kwara Government says it has recorded 44 more COVID-19 cases, while 101 patients, who tested negative twice have been discharged.Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and Spokesman for the Technical…

Government

We’re close to implementing new minimum wage – Kwara Govt

Olubukola Aiyedogbon Jan 2, 2021 0

The Kwara Head of Service (HoS), Mrs Susan Oluwole, said the government was working at reaching an acceptable agreement with labour unions on the implementation of the new minimum wage for civil servants in the state.Oluwole said this…

Government

N123 Billion Kwara Appropriation Bill Passes 2nd Reading

AbdulFatai Beki Dec 17, 2020 0

The 2021 Kwara Appropriation Bill of N123 billion on Thursday passed second reading at the State House of Assembly.This followed the adoption of a motion by the House Leader, Mr Abubakar Olawoyin-Magaji at plenary.READ…

Government

Federal Government Executes Over 30 Projects in Kwara

AbdulFatai Beki Dec 1, 2020 0

The Federal Government has executed more than 30 projects across the three senatorial districts of Kwara from January 2019 till date.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the projects, executed by the Special Projects…

Government

Kwara emulates Lagos, moves to end pension payment to ex-governors Saraki, others

John Ogunsemore Nov 13, 2020 0

The Kwara State Government under Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is moving to end pension payment to ex-governors.Abdulrazaq said he would soon pass to the State Assembly a bill to repeal the law backing the pension payment to ex-governors and…

Government

EndSARS: Kwara State Govt Relaxes Curfew

AbdulFatai Beki Oct 26, 2020 0

The Kwara government has announced the relaxation of the 24 hours curfew imposed on residents of llorin following protests in some parts of the metropolis. SEE ALSO: 'We Must Accept Protests as Part of National Development'- Tinubu Gov.…

Health

Kwara Records One New Case Of COVID-19 Infection

Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Oct 9, 2020 0

Kwara has recorded one new COVID-19 infection, while 58 patients, who tested negative twice have been discharged. SEE ALSO: Buhari to submit ministerial list in July - Investigation Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor…

Features

Kwara governor turns “grass cutter” as schools resume

Abiodun Esan Oct 3, 2020 0

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Saturday led other state officials to cut grasses at Mount Carmel College in Ilorin ahead of the statewide school resumption on Monday. The governor said his action was meant to inspire people…

News

100,000 Traders to benefit from “Trader money” in Kwara

Abiodun Esan Sep 26, 2020 0

The Kwara government says a total of 100,000 petty traders will benefit from the first phase of the state’s Social Investment Scheme, otherwise known as ‘Trader money’. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Markets in Nsukka Re-Open After 40 Days Lockdown…

Environment

Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc in Kwara State

Abiodun Esan Sep 21, 2020 0

Heavy rainstorm on Saturday night in Ilorin, Kwara, wreaked havoc as it blew off the roofs of some buildings at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ilorin. SEE ALSO: Richard Branson reveals devastation of…

Health

COVID-19: Kwara Records 12 New Cases, Discharges 23 Patients

Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Sep 21, 2020 0

Kwara has recorded 12 more cases of COVID-19 while 23 persons who tested negative twice have been discharged. SEE ALSO: Microsoft: Windows 10 1903 is officially 'ready for broad deployment' Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the…

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