The Nasarawa Police Command has demobilised a bus conveying major arms trafficking with cache of weapons heading to Kwara from Benue states. The command Public Relations Officer, SP Ramham Nansel in a statement described the development as a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal arms trafficking. The statement reads: “On June 4...
The Gateway Games 2024, currently ongoing in Abeokuta, witnessed thrilling performances across multiple disciplines, with Team Kwara, Team Ogun, and others making impressive statements in their respective events. In volleyball, Team Kwara delivered a dominant display, sweeping Team Katsina 3-0 in straight sets (25-10, 25-19, 25-18), reports Th...
•Boat mishap A boat mishap has claimed the lives of at least 27 people in the Gbajibo community in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The tragedy occurred barely seven months after a similar incident claimed the lives of 100 people in the area, reports Channels TV. It was learnt that the boat […]
•EFCC operatives Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 51 suspected internet fraudsters, while those of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate have arrested 47. The Enugu suspects, made up of three females and 48 males, were arrested in the Premier Layout area of the state capital,...
Rainstorm has destroyed some public and residential buildings in Ogele, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The storm also rendered scores of residents homeless, reports The Nation. The incident, which occurred in the night of Eid-el-Fitr celebration, affected schools, mosques and other buildings.They included the Ansarul Islam Primary S...
•Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the new minimum wage of N70,000 for the state government’s employees. The Commissioner for Finance, Hajia Hauwa Nuru, in a statement said the approved wage will be implemented across the state public service with immediate effect from October 2024, ...
•Crystal Mall The demolition of Crystal Place Mall, Ilorin, owned by former House of Representatives member, Moshood Mustapha, has raised dust in Kwara State. The development has further widened the rift between Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Mustapha who are of same party, the All Progressive Party, APC. The property was allegedly pulled...
•Flood Bode Saadu community in the Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State has been severely affected by flooding, leaving more than 2,000 residents homeless. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, submerged over 100 homes and caused damage to roads, properties, farmlands, and even the Arinun Bridge, reports Daily Trust. Residents ...
•Voting The independent electoral commissions in Kwara and Anambra states have fixed September 21 and 28 respectively for local government (LG) elections. The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission said it has set machinery in motion to conduct the local government election next month to usher in the democratically elected chairmen for t...
The rising cases of cult wars and clashes between rival cult groups in Kwara State have put residents and other stakeholders, including the security agencies, on edge. At a one-day stakeholders’ dialogue penultimate Tuesday with the theme: “Stemming the Tide of Social Vices Among Students: A Panacea for Positive Growth”, organised by the Kwara...
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