July 2025

KWSG lauds NSCDC’s officers/men on professionalism, discipline * Reiterates its unwavering support to security agencies Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Deputy Governor, Elder Kayode Alabi, has commended officers and men of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the State for their professionalism, discipline, and dedication. The Deputy Governor, who gave the…

KWASU debunks false claims on Malete security situation Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has condemned what it described as a malicious writeup trending on social media aimed at tarnishing the image of the institution, and that of the State Government. A statement by Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, Ag. Director, University Relations, said:…

Nigerians tasked on patriotism, unity, security consciousness Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Imam and Khatib of the National Mosque, Abuja, Shaykh Dr. Abdulkadir Solagberu, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, national identity, and security consciousness as the Islamic New Year begins. He specifically urged both the citizens and government to draw from the lessons…

Kwara launches P-CNG vehicles to ease transportation burden Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has launched the operation of the Compressed Nitrogen Gas (CNG) vehicles as part of its efforts to provide affordable, reliable and economical transportation to residents of the State. Performing the official launching at the Ministry of Transportation Headquarters in…

  The Kogi Government has flagged off the first round of Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week, designed to deliver essential healthcare services to vulnerable populations across the state. Speaking at the event at Government House Lokoja, the Wife of the Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, encouraged mothers and their children to take advantage…

  Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, fixed July 17 for ruling on an application filed by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello seeking to travel out of the country on health grounds. At the resumed hearing of the money laundering case filed by…

Kwara: EFCC takes anti-corruption campaign to schools Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken its anti-corruption campaign drive to the pupils of Lightway Nursery and Primary School, Tanke, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, so as to catch them young. Speaking at the event, Ayodele…

  Kwara State Government has organised a one-day technical workshop and town hall meeting to enlighten stakeholders and strengthen existing collaborations on the State Action Business Enabling Reforms (SABER). Attended by participants from public and private sectors, the engagement was held in collaboration with a high-powered delegation of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC)….

  Leaders of the Urhobo ethnic nationality have condemned the President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide, Olorogun Ese Gam Owe, for a recent advertorial that they claim is aimed at promoting division and hatred against non-Urhobo people. The leaders, who are coordinators of Tantita Security, expressed shock and disappointment over the publication, which…

  The Vice Chancellor of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, FNSE, has commended contractors for the timely installation of a high-tech surveillance system across the campus, further enhancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors. Prof. Salawu gave the commendation while receiving the Managing Director…