Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq
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Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has appointed Professor Medinat Folorunsho Salman as the first Acting Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin. Professor Salman, a mathematics education expert, was previously a lecturer at the University of Ilorin's Department of Science Education and served as the coordinator of the Educational Technology…
22 Sep
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated all the newly elected 16 local government chairpersons and 193 councillors on their deserving victories at Saturday’s election. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor also congratulated all the leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on…
19 Sep
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday visited Bode Saadu to sympathise with residents following severe floods that submerged many homes and overflowed the Arinun Bridge. The flood, triggered by recent downpours, caused significant damage in the area, prompting the governor to visit the community alongside Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. John Bello, and Special…
13 Sep
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, inaugurated six new judges for the state high court on Friday, calling on them to serve with "diligence, impartiality, and the overriding interest of the community and national security." The newly appointed judges are Ibijoke Olabisi Olawoyin, Fatimah Funsho Abdulrasaq, Oluwatosin Adenike Adeniyi, Yusuf Diko Adebayo, Olalekan Osuolale Ajayi, and…
29 Aug
In a significant gesture of recognition, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been conferred with the prestigious title of Sardaunan Ilorin by the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. The title, which is the second of its kind in the ancient town, honours the Governor's dedication to preserving and promoting the culture and tradition of…
27 Aug
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced on Tuesday that the under-construction Ilorin Innovation Hub, one of his administration's flagship projects, is nearing completion. With 95% of the work done, the Governor emphasised that the hub will be a game-changer in the African tech landscape, creating opportunities for millions of young people across the continent. READ…
21 Aug
The Kwara State Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, has disclosed that the state government arrested about 75 environmental offenders within a week.
20 Aug
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's commitment to infrastructure and rural-urban development is beyond question, the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, said on Tuesday, as he called on the Offa community to support the expansion and rehabilitation works recently approved for the Ibrahim Taiwo Road. Speaking during a sensitisation visit by Kwara State Commissioner for…
19 Aug
Kwara State Government has arrested 75 environmental offenders across the state within a week, the Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge has disclosed. The Commissioner revealed this in Ilorin over the weekend during the inspection of operational vehicles of the contracted waste collectors to ascertain their efficiency and durability. Buge said: "government will not…
15 Aug
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has fulfilled his promise to support the Igbaja Computer Based Testing (CBT) Centre by presenting 250 desktop computers. The gesture is aimed at easing the burden on students in Igbaja and surrounding communities within Ifelodun local government during JAMB and other CBT exams. The CBT Centre, built by Major General…
13 Aug
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s commitment to transforming education through the KwaraLEARN initiative is yielding significant results. In just two years, the tech-driven programme has dramatically improved learning outcomes and increased student enrollment from 120,000 to 180,000, according to Mrs. Laide Abel, Managing Director of KwaraLEARN. KwaraLEARN, which stands for Kwara State Leading Education Achievement…
8 Aug
Federal government has commended the youths of Kwara State for not partaking in the ongoing protests against the nation's socioeconomic situation in the country. The National chairman of National-Hydroelectric Power Producing Agency Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC,) Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, who disclosed this yesterday at the launching of N-HYPPADEC area office Pategi in Kwara State added that…
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To commemorate Nigeria's 64th Independence Day anniversary, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1st, a public holiday. Announcing the holiday in Abuja, Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, praised the patient and hard-working Nigerian men and women, stating that their sacrifices will not be in vain. Congratulating Nigerians at home and abroad on this…
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The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, and some other key figures in the Nigerian corporate space will be addressing the increasing issue of sexual crimes in the workplace at a session slated for Oct. 25 in Lagos. Joseph Edgar, Chairman of The Duke’s Masterclass and the convener of the session, disclosed this…
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Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behavior," the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday. The 32-year-old Aston Villa star was also found guilty of "violating principles of fairplay" in two separate episodes. Martinez was found to have violated FIFA's code of conduct when holding…
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Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee says it will use the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as a model in the implementation of harmonization of taxes in the country. The Chairman, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this during a meeting on harmonization of revenue administration in Abuja on Friday. The meeting was organized by the FCT…
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The Chinese Embassy On Friday in Abuja celebrated the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China’s founding on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the celebration marked a significant moment in China’s history following the Chinese Civil War. It also marked victory of Mao Zedong’s Communist forces over the Kuomintang forces…
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The 1981 Alumni Association of Victory High School Ikeja, Lagos, has consoled Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom on the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. In a condolence message by it President, Pastor John Abiodun on Saturday in Abuja, the alumni described the late Eno as a cheerful woman, who impacted many lives…
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As the world commemorates world tourism day, stakeholders have called for improved engagement and better policies to drive the sector. Director, Media and Communications, African Tourism Board, Kazeem Balogun, while appealing to the government to do more, noted that tourism has increasingly proven to be a good business investment contributing greatly to the world economy.…
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A Brazilian judge locked in a legal row with X owner Elon Musk on Friday said he would reinstate the social network in Brazil if a fine of around $1.8 million was paid.