A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sentenced a self-acclaimed gospel singer, Moses Otitoju, and eight other individuals to various jail terms over their involvement in cybercrime, conspiracy, and misappropriation of funds. The convicts were prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC and arraigned on
Ilorin, June 21, 2025 – The Federal Government has expanded its national waterways safety initiative to Kwara State with the distribution of life jackets to boat operators and riverine communities, as part of its sustained efforts to reduce fatalities and promote safe travel across Nigeria’s inland waterways. The intervention, coordinated by the National Inland Waterways
Ilorin, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 Some officials of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board have come under fire following allegations of defrauding intending pilgrims by disbursing only $5 each as Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), instead of the federally approved $500. The incident has sparked outrage among affected pilgrims and their families, who have
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has continued to receive accolades for his remarkable strides in repositioning the state’s tertiary education sector, clearing long-standing salary arrears, and reviving institutions that were once on the brink of collapse. Stakeholders across the education sector, including lecturers, students, union leaders, and civil society groups, have lauded the governor’s
Partners NYSC to accelerate livestock sector growth In a bid to empower the youths and unlock the economic potential in the livestock sector, Kwara State Government is set to launch a youth-focused livestock entrepreneurship programme, designed to train, equip and fund aspiring agripreneurs across the state. The state Commissioner for Livestock Development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas
Kwara State has emerged as the state with the lowest child mortality rate in Nigeria, according to health indicators released by the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency. This significant milestone was announced by the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Professor Nusirat Elelu, during the First Quarterly Meeting of the Kwara State Task Force on
The Muslim community of Iwo-Isin in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State has officially installed Sheikh Ibrahim Zakariyah as the new Grand Chief Imam, marking a significant moment in the town’s religious and communal history. The installation ceremony, which took place at the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Primary School in Iwo-Isin, attracted a
The Kwara State Government has announced plans to construct 15 new schools across the state. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to improve the education sector and provide quality education to students. The construction of these new schools will not only increase access to education but also provide a conducive learning environment for
The Kwara State Government has raised the alarm over the deepening shortage of medical doctors across its public health facilities, attributing the crisis to the ongoing wave of mass emigration of professionals, widely referred to as the ‘Japa syndrome’. Despite receiving executive approval to recruit additional doctors, the state’s Hospital Management Board lamented that available
The Seyi Tinubu Citizens Cup Football Tournament is set to kick off in Ilorin, Kwara State, from April 12 to April 19, 2025. A total of 16 youth football teams from across the state have registered to participate in the event, which aims to empower young Nigerians and provide a platform for discovering new talents.
