Author: Kwara Reporters

Mallam Abdulaezeez Arowona, the Spokesman to His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, has bagged another Master’s Degree from a reputable University in the Eastern Europe.Recall that Arowona, who is also the Managing Director/CEO of EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM and ROYAL NEWS ONLINE NEWSPAPERS as well as ROYAL NEWS MAGAZINE recently bagged a Doctorate Degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.But this time around, far away from Nigeria, the Communications and Public Relations Expert bagged a Master’s Degree in Management of Health, Education and Social Institutions from the University of Management and Administration in Opole,…

The Ibadan Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike in three state-owned universities over the failure of the Oyo and Kwara State governments to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement. The warning was issued on Tuesday during a press conference held at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. ASUU’s Ibadan Zone, comprising the University of Ibadan, University of Ilorin, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Osun State University, Kwara State University (KWASU), and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (EAUED), expressed dissatisfaction over what it described as the…

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Senator Saliu Mustapha, distributed fertilizers and other farm inputs worth N1.5 billion to smallholder farmers across the four local government areas of Kwara Central Senatorial District as part of the sixth phase of his agricultural empowerment programme.The distribution exercise, held at the senator’s constituency office in Ilorin, was aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, enhancing food security, and supporting farmers with essential inputs for the farming season.The items distributed included 5,000 bags of NPK fertilizer, 2,500 bags of Urea fertilizer, 1,000 knapsack sprayers, 500 water pump machines, and 250 power tillers.Beneficiaries were drawn…

The North Central Zone of the Nigeria Youth Organization (NYO) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the passage of the constitutional amendment bill establishing State Police, describing the development as a major step toward strengthening security and deepening true federalism in Nigeria.The commendation followed a courtesy visit by the zonal leadership of the organization to the Kwara State Chapter of the Nigeria Youth Organization.In a statement jointly signed by the Zonal Coordinator, Hon. Gozuk Sylvia Shibenkwa, and the Zonal Secretary, Comrade Adeleye Roy Tolorunleke, the organization described the Senate’s approval of the bill as a landmark achievement that would…

The Kwara State Government has expressed concern over the increasing number of unidentified commercial motorcycle riders entering the state, warning that the situation could worsen security challenges in some communities.Speaking at an emergency security stakeholders’ meeting in Ilorin on Thursday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Aliyu Korasabi, urged transport union leaders to support the ongoing residents’ registration exercise.Korasabi said, “We are witnessing an increasing influx of unidentified motorcycle operators into Kwara at a time when some communities are grappling with security challenges. This development requires urgent attention from all stakeholders.”According to him, registering commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators will help security…

A non-teaching staff of a public primary school in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly impregnating a 14-year-old pupil.The suspect was accused of sexually abusing the victim repeatedly within the school premises, resulting in pregnancy.Identified as 43-year-old Amuda Kamaldeen Olubukola, the suspect was apprehended following investigations into the matter after her mother alerted authorities that her daughter had become pregnant as a result of the abuse.Findings by the command indicated that the suspect allegedly engaged in sexual relations with the Primary Four pupil on different occasions inside…

The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially presented Certificates of Return and INEC nomination forms to all its candidates for the 2027 General Elections, marking the successful conclusion of the party’s primary election processes and the commencement of a new phase in its campaign to rescue and resecure Kwara State in 2027.In a statement issued in Ilorin on Friday by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party disclosed that the latest presentation ceremony, held at the PDP State Secretariat, Ilorin, witnessed the formal presentation of Certificates of Return and relevant INEC nomination forms…

Usman Haruna, popularly known as Communicator, has called for a more unified and consistent response to insecurity across Kwara State, warning against what he described as selective concern for victims based on their location.Speaking on the Standpoint programme on Emirates FM 98.5, Haruna commended citizens who have continued to speak out against insecurity and advocate for victims. However, he stressed the need for the same level of public attention and solidarity to be extended to communities in Kwara North and Kwara South that have endured repeated attacks, killings, and displacement.According to him, the protest held in Ilorin over the plight…

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic has suspended the lecturer captured in a viral video physically reprimanding students.The management described the action as inappropriate and contrary to the institution’s values.The incident sparked widespread outrage on social media, drawing criticism from parents, students and members of the public.Many users condemned the use of physical punishment in an academic environment, describing the action as excessive and inconsistent with modern educational standards.In a statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Halimat Garba, the management clarified that the individuals seen in the widely circulated video were not students of the Polytechnic.According to her, they…

Confusion has trailed the abduction of a chieftain of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Comrade Bayo Fabiyi, alongside two other persons in Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.It was gathered that Fabiyi was abducted alongside a driver and another associate while reportedly travelling to deliver ransom and other items meant for the release of a previously kidnapped victim.Sources said the team was conveying about ₦30 million, five motorcycles and three bags of rice when they were ambushed by armed men in the area.According to information obtained, the ransom delivery was linked to efforts to secure the release of…