2025

  The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) has organised a one-day sensitisation programme to reawaken citizens’ responsibility in tax payment compliance and enlighten stakeholders on new tax reforms. The programme which was held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, had in attendance, representatives of private industries, small…

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Kogi Governor Lays Wreath in Honor of Fallen Heroes, Promises Comprehensive Healthcare Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, Wednesday January 15, 2025 attended the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, laying wreaths at the World War I and II Cenotaph in Lokoja. This ceremony honors the sacrifices of Nigeria’s…

  The Senior Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor on Livelihood  Mobilization Hon. Maryam Usman Yahaya has appealed to His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, to assist Mrs. Mrs Deborah Oluwashola  Aje, who lost all her property to fire incident that occurred last week Wednesday 8th of January 2025  in her residence, in Ogori, Ogori…

  The Executive Chairman, Mopamuro Local Government Area, Hon. Ademola Bello, has presented the 2025 budget proposal to the council’s legislative arm. The budget, tagged “Budget of Restoration,” is projected at N5,049,931,890, marking a significant financial allocation aimed at fostering development and addressing critical needs in the local government area. Bello, while presenting the proposal,…

  Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to having an impactful synergy with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, as well as other relevant stakeholders, with the aim of boosting mining practices and other solid mineral-related activities in Kwara State. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Afees Abolore Alabi, disclosed this while…

  All the 16 Local Government Councils (LGCs) in Kwara State are now solvent and better positioned to deliver on their core mandates. This was disclosed on Tuesday in Ilorin, the State capital, by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar Bata, at the inter-ministerial briefing organised by the…

  Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to continue to prioritise quality education in the state. Ododo gave the assurance when he paid an unscheduled visit to the GYB Model Science Secondary School (GYBSSS), Adankolo, Lokoja, on Tuesday. The governor was received by the school Principal, Chief Ajofe Godwins,…

  The Executive Chairman of Yagba West Local Government, Kogi State, Hon. Tosin Olokun today presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill tagged Budget Of Sustainable Rural Advancement to the Local Government Legislative Council at the council chamber, Odo-Ere. The total budget size for 2025 is six billion, four hundred and thirty-one million, nine hundred and ninety-two…

  The Obaro of Kabba, His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Awoniyi, has applauded the rapid transformation of Kogi State Polytechnic under the leadership of Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman. Oba Awoniyi who made the commendation during a visit to the Polytechnic on Monday 13th January, 2024, also commended the Rector for his humility and respect…

  The Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has disclosed that the Management of the institution is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the actualisation of the strategic plans of the University with a view to taking the institution to greater heights. Prof. Egbewole, who disclosed this on Monday in Ilorin, the…