Kwara State Government
18 Jan
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has approved the request of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in the state to hire 1,800 teachers, 100 non-teaching staff and 200 security guards. Chairman of TESCOM, Malam Bello Abubakar, disclosed in a statement on Friday in Ilorin that this was aimed at promoting a safer school environment. Abubakar said…
28 Dec
Kwara state government has announced the death of the Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe. Mahe died Saturday morning and was buried the same day at his Moro Street residence in Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer. Mourning his aide, AbdulRazaq described the deceased as a perfect gentleman, community leader,…
19 Nov
The Kwara State government has called on old students' associations to assist in rescuing and reviving education in the state.
18 Oct
An Ilorin High Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Crystal Group of Companies Limited, owned by Hon. Moshood Mustapha, against the Kwara State Government concerning the remodelling of the historic Kwara Hotel. The court, presided over by Hon. Justice E.B. Mohammed, upheld the state government’s objections and ruled that there was no valid contract…
21 May 2024
Kwara State government has raided and taken away 158 marked beggars believed to be 'arms depots' for criminals in the state. They were
12 Apr 2024
Kwara State Government has received 12,058 bags of grains of maize, millet, and sorghum from the Federal Government.
20 Feb 2024
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend said public welfare in form of continuous cash award to workers and other palliatives and support for different segments of the state remains a top priority for the government, acknowledging the impact of inflation on the living standard of the people and provision of public services. The…
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