5 h. ago Kwara Government Scraps PTA Levy, Approves Grants For Public Schools

The Kwara State government said it was no longer permissible to charge or collect parent-teacher association (PTA) levy across public primary schools in the state. The government, therefore, approved annual school grants for the schools to replace the PTA levy and serve as their running costs. The chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board […]

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11 h. ago Kwara Monarch Cautions Politicians Against Politicising Insecurity

  The Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, Oba Joel Titiloye, has cautioned politicians against politicising the security challenges confronting the state. The monarch noted that insecurity in the southern and northern parts of the state calls for sober reflection while stakeholders were expected to work with the government […]

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32 h. ago Tension Grips Bishewa Village As Bandits Kidnap Woman In Kwara

Panic spread through Bishewa Village, near Zambufu in the Lafiagi Emirate of Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, after armed bandits launched a late-night raid and abducted a woman. Eyewitnesses reported that approximately ten assailants on motorcycles stormed the village, firing shots Indiscriminately. The son of the kidnapped woman, who narrowly escaped, said he had […] The post Tension Grips Bishewa Village As Bandits Kidnap Woman In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership

Tribune Online Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership Islamic scholars, imams, traditional rulers, students and faithful from across Nigeria gathered in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, for the second annual Imams’ Conference a one-day event focused on revitalising the role of mosques and their leaders in contemporary society. With the theme ‘The Mosque, the Imam and Da’wah’, the conference, organised […] Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership Tribune Online

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69 h. ago KWSG urges vigilance, limited movement as security forces crack down on kidnappers’ hideouts

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Kwara State Government has urged residents of the state, especially people around Ekiti, Ifelodun, Isin, Oke Ero, and Irepodun Local Governments (LGs), to be vigilant and restrict outdoor activities as much as possible in the interim. The advisory followed heightened operations by combined security forces in border towns in Kogi and […] The post KWSG urges vigilance, limited movement as security forces crack down on kidnappers’ hideouts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘Fish Our Perpetrators Of Kwara Killings’, Alaafin Tells Federal Government

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to apprehend perpetrators of killings in Kwara communities and bring them to justice. Oba Owoade also called on Nigerians to stand together against those he called blood guzzlers and enemies of state who take pleasure in mindless killing […]

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3 d. ago ‘Fish Out Perpetrators Of Kwara Killings’, Alaafin Tells Federal Government

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to apprehend perpetrators of killings in Kwara communities and bring them to justice. Oba Owoade also called on Nigerians to stand together against those he called blood guzzlers and enemies of state who take pleasure in mindless killing […]

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4 d. ago Kwara Urges Vigilance, Restricted Movement As Security Forces Escalate Attacks On Kidnappers

The Kwara State government, on Wednesday, urged residents of the state, especially people around Ekiti, Ifelodun, Isin, Oke-Ero, and Irepodun local government areas, to be vigilant and restrict outdoor activities as much as possible in the interim. The advisory followed heightened operations by combined security forces in border towns in Kogi and Kwara States, where […]

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4 d. ago Nowhere Will Be Safe For Criminals In Kwara — Governor Abdulrazaq

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Wednesday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, declaring that nowhere in the state will be safe for criminal elements, including kidnappers. The Governor spoke after a security council meeting in Ilorin, the state capital. Following the recent attack at Oke Ode, the governor […]

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5 d. ago Kwara Insecurity: Amb. Samuel Bill Tasks Government, Stakeholders On Peace

  As insecurity continues to escalate in Kwara State, particularly in Kwara South, Eminent Peace Ambassador, Amb. Dr. Samuel Olanrewaju Bill, has called on government at all levels and stakeholders to take urgent and decisive action to restore peace and security. In a press statement signed and distributed to journalists in Abuja, Amb. Bill described […]

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5 d. ago Kwara killings: Don’t let map of insecurity fester – Atiku charges security agencies

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned Sunday’s attack on Ogbayo area of Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State which claimed 12 lives, including the Baale of Ogbayo. A video which circulated on social media following the attack shows residents fleeing their homes in buses and tricycles. In a statement […] The post Kwara killings: Don’t let map of insecurity fester – Atiku charges security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Kwara Govt Seeks More Personnel, Army Relocates GOC To Kwara

Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for increased security deployment to rout criminals involved in attacks on the state. This came as the Nigerian Army headquarters directed the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division in Ibadan, Oyo State to immediately relocate to Kwara to coordinate and boost military response to the attacks. In a […]

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6 d. ago Kwara PoS business operators seek loans, stronger security measures

The Kwara Association of Professional Point of Sale Agents (KAPPSA), at the weekend, appealed to the State Government and financial read more Kwara PoS business operators seek loans, stronger security measures

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9 d. ago Troops Nab 5 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearms In Kwara

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested five “persons of interest” at a checkpoint after six AK-47 rifles were found with them along Share in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State. A top security aide told LEADERSHIP that the suspects were arrested on Thursday. “Five suspected kidnappers were arrested today (Thursday) along Share axis. […]

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1 week ago Police: Seven kidnap victims rescued after gun duel with bandits in Kwara

Tribune Online Police: Seven kidnap victims rescued after gun duel with bandits in Kwara The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of seven kidnap victims in a forest near Owa-Onire, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.. Police: Seven kidnap victims rescued after gun duel with bandits in Kwara Tribune Online

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1 week ago Insecurity: Kwara LG Goes Spiritual, Hails Governor, NSA’s Efforts

The people of Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have gone spiritual in their bid to find solution to the security challenges plaguing their communities. To this effect, the people on Tuesday held an interdenominational prayer to seek God’s intervention on the issues of security challenges. The chairman of the local government council, Hon. […]

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1 week ago Northern Governors Begin Process To Revive New Nigeria Development Company

Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has declared that his colleagues in the Northern Governors’ Forum are determined to reposition the New Nigeria Development Company Limited (NNDC) to a viable platform of regional economic growth. Governor Zulum chairs the implementation committee for the revitalisation of the company, which has governors of Kwara, Zamfara and […]

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2 w. ago Kwara Gov Names CMD Of Thomas Adewumi Varsity Teaching Hospital

The Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of Prof. Ademola  Popoola as the chief medical director of the Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran in Irepodun local government area of the state. Popoola’s appointment followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the government and Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, which officially […]

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2 w. ago Kwara Governor Appoints Popoola As CMD Of Thomas Adewumi Varsity Teaching Hospital

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the appointment of Professor Ademola Popoola as the chief medical director of Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran in Irepodun local government area of the state. Popoola’s appointment followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kwara State Government and Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, which officially […]

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2 w. ago Kwara govt relocates NYSC 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation camp to Ilorin

Tribune Online Kwara govt relocates NYSC 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation camp to Ilorin The Kwara State Government has approved the relocation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation camp from the permanent site in Yikpata.... Kwara govt relocates NYSC 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation camp to Ilorin Tribune Online

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