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By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State remains one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria and its efforts to strengthen security are well funded, according to the lead officer of the Senior Course 47 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji Col. Usman Hashim Muhammed. “Kwara State is one of the most peaceful states, but this fact does not mean that we should relent. It only requires that more efforts are made so that the peace continues and improves in the future,” he said in Ilorin at an interactive session with top government officials on Tuesday. “It is on…

A man, Saheed Busari of Offa Garage Area, Ilorin has urged a Sharia Court to dissolve his 16-year “loveless marriage” to Mariam. He told the court that he was tired of the marriage due to lack of love and affection. Mariam, however, told the court that she was still interested in the marriage, saying, “I love my husband and cannot leave him. “He is the father of my two children and I don’t want to leave him”. The Presiding Judge, Mr Toyin Aluko, advised Mariam to make effort towards reconciliation by seeking assistance from reliable stakeholders. The case was adjourned…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted haziness and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze over parts of Katsina and Kano states during the forecast period on Tuesday. It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa States during the afternoon and evening hours. “Sunny skies with patches of cloud are anticipated over the North Central region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa during the morning period. “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts…

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC), on Tuesday, sensitized critical stakeholders in the judiciary and business community on the procedures and benefits of the newly established Small Claims Courts (SCC) in the state. Held in Ilorin, the programme was organized in collaboration with the Kwara State High Court of Justice, and attended by the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara. It was also attended by cabinet members, other high court judges and magistrates, Executive Chairman, KW-IRS, Mrs Shade Omoniyi; Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye; other legal professionals led by…

The Local Organizing Committee chairman at the 8th Annual International Conference of the Institute of Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Engineer Alagbe Michael has identified Agricultural Engineering and power as solution for the rural farming communities. He also urged all the authors at the 8th International Conference to present their papers with the purpose of achieving results that will bridge the infrastructure gaps in Nigeria. Alagbe, who said this in his welcome address at the International Conference, encouraged participants to take full advantage of the conference by sharing their impactful experiences and challenge conventional thinking. Declaring the conference open, the…

Activities towards the 2025 Hajj operations has officially commenced with the departure of the Advance Team of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This was made known vide a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Shafii Mohammed, Principal Information Officer, NAHCON. Mohammed stated that the team, comprising key operational staff and senior members of the National Medical Team, departed Abuja on Monday following a farewell ceremony held at the Hajj House. The Director of Administration and Human Resources, Alhaji Babagana Bukar, commended the team’s performance during the previous Hajj and reaffirmed his…

Kwara State literally moved to Abuja last Saturday as dignitaries from the State of Harmony stormed the Federal Capital City to witness the wedding ceremony of Barrister Timilehin Aderonke and Dr. Oladayo Oluwaseun Olayonu. Timilehin is the daughter of Kwara’s celebrated Education Czar and philanthropist, Engr. Dr. Johnson Bamidele Adewumi. The glamorous event took place at B.M.O.Events Arena, Abuja. Adewumi, who is the Asiwaju of Oko Irese in Kwara State, a renowned engineer and a prominent national figure, is also the Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete and Chancellor/Founder, Thomas Adewumi University, Oko Irese, Kwara State. Leading Kwara’s Celebrity team…

The Fidau prayer for the repose of the soul of a former HOD Health in Edu local government council of Kwara state, Alhaji lsiaka Zarumi-Beki comes up on Tuesday, the 8th of April, 2025. The spokesman of the family and Magaji Beki compound, Alanamu area, llorin , Alhaji Yahaya Olowo-Beki states that the Fidau prayer will take place at Zarumi mosque, Alanamu area, llorin begining st nine am. The Fridau prayer which will be attended by several eminent personalities will be led by the lmam Zarumi mosque, Alanamu area, llorin, Sheikh Mustapha Zarumi The late medical expert died on Friday,…

From Adebayo Adisa, Ibadan Barely 24 hours after the people of Oyo State celebrated the coronation of new Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Owoade, the first Ibadan indigene to be Oyo State Governor, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo has passed away. Olunloyo, whose death occurred few days to his 90th birthday, was born on April 14th, 1935 and died in the early hours of April 6th, 2025, precisely 1:40am. Olunloyo was a Nigerian mathematician and politician who served as the governor of Oyo State from 1 October 1983 to 31 December 1983, when the military regime of General Muhammadu…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq sends his condolences to His Royal Majesty the Olofa of Offa Kingdom Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II on the passing of his darling mother, Alhaja Hawawu Awele Gbadamosi. The king’s mother died on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 94, according to the Olofa Palace. Governor AbdulRazaq conveys the condolences of the people and government of the state to His Royal Majesty and the people of Offa on this development. “Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with His Royal Majesty at this difficult moment. We urge His Royal Majesty to be comforted by…