9 h. ago Come Clean On ‘Dealings’ With Bandits, African Democratic Congress, Atiku Tell Federal Govt

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have asked the federal government to open up on how the kidnapped Nigerians were released from bandits’ den. In separate statements, the coalition party and Atiku raised concerns about the opaque and troubling manner in which the hostages’ releases were secured. They were reacting […]

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13 h. ago Good Governance: Cleric, Others Hail AbdulRazaq As Associate Lifts 200 Business Owners

A prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sohibul Bayan, Sheikh Umar Faruq Babatunde has described the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as  a God- sent leader. He said Governor AbdulRazaq remains the only governor in the history of the state that worked round the clock for six years, noting that ” construction workers were even on project […]

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42 h. ago Insecurity: Governor AbdulRazaq Inaugurates ‘Safer Kwara’ Committee

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, announced a cabinet-level security committee to midwive alternative short-to-long term solutions to curtail further security breaches in the State. The committee is headed by the deputy governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi, with Dr Olufunke Mercy Shittu of the Office of the Head of Service as the secretary. Other […]

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47 h. ago Insecurity: Kwara govt sets up committee to curtail security breaches

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has announced a cabinet-level security committee to develop short- and long-term strategies aimed at preventing further security breaches.

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3 d. ago Kwara Governor, Others Receive Freed 38 Worshippers As Victim Recounts Ordeal In Bandits’ Den

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday evening, received the freed 38 worshipers kidnapped from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti local government area of the State last week. The State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, the director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Kwara State Command, Mr. Michael Oganwu, […]

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5 d. ago Kwara gov meets security chiefs as Army, police deploy tactical teams

Kwara’s governor convenes a meeting to enhance Kwara State security, deploying new tactical teams to combat kidnapping gangs after a recent community attac Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-meets-security-chiefs-as-army-police-deploy-tactical-teams/

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7 d. ago Zik Prize: Remi Tinubu, Women Journalists, Abolore Celebrate Kwara First Lady

The Nigeria ‘s First Lady, Mr Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated the wife of the Kwara State governor, Prof  Olufolake Abdulrazaq for receiving the 2024/2025 prestigious Zik prize for humanitarian service. Mrs Tinubu  described the award as a true testament to the versatility of Prof.  Olufolake’s efforts in public service and compassion towards uplifting women, children, […]

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7 d. ago Kwara Gov Congratulates Sheikh Habeebullah Adam On 67th Birthday

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq joined  Muslims, especially the Markaz community in Nigeria and beyond, to celebrate the director of Arabic and Islamic Training Centre (Markaz Agege),  Sheikh Mohammed Habeebullah Adam el-ilory on his 67th birth anniversary. The governor commended the Muslim scholar for his unimpeachable contributions to nation building, interfaith dialogue, and strong […]

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7 d. ago Banditry: Kwara closes schools in four LGs, demands military base

Escalating Kwara banditry forces the closure of schools in four LGAs. Following a deadly church attack, the governor requests a military base. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-kwara-closes-schools-in-four-lgs-demands-military-base/

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8 d. ago Governor AbdulRazaq Condemns Kwara Attack, Seeks New Security Deployment

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has condemned bandits’ attack in Eruku Community of the State, requesting that more and urgent security deployment be made to Ekiti local government area to curtail the new wave of attacks in the area. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor also called for […]

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8 d. ago Gov AbdulRazaq Awards Cash Prizes To 15 Student Entrepreneurs At Kwara Expo

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has empowered 15 most outstanding business creatives with start-up funds at the end of Kwara State Entrepreneurship Expo held in Ilorin, the state capital. Held in commemoration of the 2025 edition of International Students’ Day, the programme was put together by the Office of special assistant on Students Affairs, […]

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9 d. ago AbdulRazaq Awards Cash Prizes To 15 Student Entrepreneurs At Kwara Expo

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has empowered 15 most outstanding business creatives with start-up funds at the end of the Kwara State Entrepreneurship Expo held in Ilorin, the state capital. Held in commemoration of International Students’ Day 2025, the programme was put together by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Students Affairs, […]

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2 w. ago We’re Committed To Empowering Youths, Others In Agric Sector – Gov AbdulRazaq

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said his administration is deploying policies and programmes to empower youth, researchers, and agripreneurs to add value, access markets, and deepen food security. He said over 10,000 farmers in the state have so far benefitted from the distribution of tractors, ploughs, processors, and other farm implements. The governor spoke […]

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2 w. ago Governor AbdulRazaq Commends Agric Researchers On Mechanisation

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said his administration was deploying policies and programmes to empower youth, researchers, and agripreneurs to add value, access markets, and deepen food security. AbdulRazaq said over 10,000 farmers in the state have so far benefitted from the distribution of tractors, ploughs, processors, and other farm implements. The governor spoke […]

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2 w. ago Kwara Governor Hails Police, Security Agencies For Promoting Peace, Safety

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, commended the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies for their hard work, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to public safety. The governor spoke in Ilorin, the state capital, at the closing ceremony of a two-week intelligence training for the newly recruited Police Constables. […]

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3 w. ago Gov Abdulrazaq moves to transform Kwara to hub of technology

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has expressed his determination to transform the state into a hub of technological innovation through the “Catch Them Young” initiative.

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3 w. ago 2027: Seek Gov AbdulRazaq’s Blessing, Kwara APC Tells Aspirants

Stalwarts and members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ilorin East local government area have directed prospective aspirants for all elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to seek the blessing and endorsement of the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. They gave the directive at a stakeholders meeting held at the Ilorin East […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu Names Gov AbdulRazaq Chairman Of Committee On Grassroots Initiative

President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the National Steering Committee for the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating economic activity, improving livelihoods, and deepening social protection across Nigeria’s 8,809 wards. In a statement on Thursday, the President named the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the […]

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last month AbdulRazaq Receives 23 Freed Kidnap Victims, Says Kidnappers ‘Have No Place’ In Kwara

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, received 23 kidnap victims, who were recently freed by the Nigerian Army, commending President Bola Tinubu and the security agencies for the feat and their continuous support. The governor congratulated the victims on their freedom and promised continuous efforts to rid the state of criminal elements who […]

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