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Kwara blames rise in COVID-19 cases on influx of travellers

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2020 0

The Kwara state government has attributed the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state to the influx of people from Lagos and other states to Ilorin, the state capital, despite the ban on inter- state travel. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen during an

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Kwara suspends permanent secretary over controversial COVID-19 operation

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2020 0

The Kwara state Technical Committee on COVID-19 pandemic has asked the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Ayinla Abubakar, to proceed on indefinite suspension. The decision followed the mishandling of the evacuation of a man who locals said had locked himself in his vehicle for days and had become distressed following some personal […]

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AbdulRazaq swears in 5 new judges, urges fairness

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2020 0

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state has sworn in five new judges for the Kwara state High Court, urging them to adhere strictly to their oath of office. AbdulRazaq stated this on Wednesday in Ilorin at the swearing -in ceremony attended only by top echelons of the state judiciary and a few other senior government […]

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AbdulRazaq congratulates Gambari as Buhari’ aide

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2020 0

Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Wednesday, congratulated Prof. Ibrahim Gambari on his appointment as the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, calling it a befitting development that is rooted in dedication, loyalty and history. “The appointment is clearly fit for purpose and is deserving for our own Prof. Gambari whose record of service […]

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COVID-19: AbdulRazaq mulls labour, civil society border volunteers

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2020 0

Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has suggested the setting up of a volunteer team drawn from the labour unions and the civil society to complement the efforts of the security agencies to stop the influx of people into the state. “It has been established that some people sneak into the state between 10pm and 5am. […]

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AbdulRasaq orders drilling of more motorised boreholes at Baruten LG

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2020 0

Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has directed the drilling and completion of at least 14 motorised boreholes in various parts of Baruten Local Government Area of the state to further ease water scarcity there, an official has said. Commissioner for Water Resources Hajia Fatimah Lawal, said this during a visit to Baruten over the weeken. […]

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AbdulRazaq hails monarch on 10th coronation anniversary

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2020 0

Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has congratulated the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi (Esuwoye II) on the 10th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The olofa has carved a niche for himself as a monarch with a difference in the coordination of his kingdom. He not only deploys his wealth and influence to […]

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AbdulRazaq joins Kwara digital class amid calls for tech solutions

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2020 0

Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend, joined the government-backed virtual digital training for youths in the state and called on participants to compete to evolve homegrown technological solutions to local problems. At least 3,195 young people are involved in the digital training which is supported by the Grow with Google and Wootlab Foundation.

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Kwara enrolls 3,195 in digital training programme

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2020 0

No fewer than 3,195 young people have been enrolled in the first phase of Kwara state’s virtual digital training class, a huge difference from the 1,195 participants intended for the exercise when it was announced. The 3,195, who responded to the pre-training survey, were shortlisted from a total of 6,766 who originally applied for the […]

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Kwara to get five-year agric masterplan soon, says commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2020 0

Kwara state comprehensive agricultural masterplan will be ready soon to guide the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration’s policy direction on agriculture as the world prepares for post-COVID-19 economy, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Adenike Afolabi-Oshatimehin has said. Afolabi-Oshatimehin, who spoke on the sideline of the just concluded 2020 budget

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ALGON hails AbdulRazaq on payment of political office holders

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2020 0

The Kwara state chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has appreciated Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq for restoring the payment of elected vice chairmen, councillors, council secretary and supervisors of the 16 local government councils in the state. The association stated this in a statement signed by Joshua Omokanye and Abubakar Abdullahi

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PDP asks Kwara to check FG’s palliative rice

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state has asked the state government to carry out test on the 1,800 bags of rice it received from the federal government as palliatives to ascertain its quality. The party in a statement by its state Publicity Secretary, Tunde Ashaolu, said this becomes necessary in view of the […]

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AbdulRazaq greets Muslims at Ramadan

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2020 0

Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday congratulated the Muslim community on the dawn of another Ramadan, the ninth Islamic month in which fasting is prescribed for healthy Muslims. “I felicitate with the Muslim ummah on the coming of another Ramadan, a month in which God’s mercies are exceptionally abundant and His forgiveness far-reaching. I […]

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AbdulRasaq flags- off social investment programme in Kwara

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2020 0

Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq on Thursday flagged- off the social investment programme for the informal sector in the state. The programme which is designed to give financial support to the less privileged people operating at the informal level in the state was flaged -off at Government Secondary School, Ilorin by Governor AbdulRasaq. AbdulRasaq while […]

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COVID-19: Kwara organises virtual digital training for youths

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2020 0

Kwara state government will on April 27 begin a two-week virtual digital training for youths, an initiative that is a part of the Digital Kwara component of the state’s social investment programme, a statement said on Thursday. The virtual training, which is the first phase of a programme that would benefit up to 30,000 young […]

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Lockdown: Issa Aremu lauds Ilorin emir over palliatives

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2020 0

Labour leader, Comrade lssa Aremu, has lauded the foresight of the Emir of llorin, Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari for his fatherly initiative in setting up a palliative committee to give succour to the people of Kwara state. Aremu, who was the 2019 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the state, stated this to newsmen in […]

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COVID-19: Ibagun community intensifies awareness campaign

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2020 0

The people of Ibagun ward in Ilorin East Kocal Government Area of Kwara state have been urged to strictly adhere to COVID-19 antidotes and the total lockdown order announced by the state government. The chairman of Ibagun Progressive Union (IPU), Alhaji Kuranga Morogun, made the appeal in a statement. He said total compliance with the […]

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Abdulrazaq signs 175 certificates of our in Kwara

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq of Kwara state has signed 175 certificates of occupancy for land titles that had been pending since 2016. A statement issued in Ilorin on Friday by the Director General of the Bureau of Lands, Mr. Bolaji Edun, said the step would further enhance economic development in the state by enabling Micro, Small […]

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COVID-19: Kwara gets advisory council on prerogative of mercy

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2020 0

Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the constitution of a nine-person advisory council on prerogative of mercy to advise him on the modalities for releasing prison inmates as part of the national strategy to contain COVID-19. Members of the advisory council comprises the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Salman Jawondo (chairman);

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COVlD-19: Forum urges Kwara to provide protective kits for nurses

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2020 0

The Kwara state Nurses Elders Forum has called on the state government to provide protective kits for nurses taking care of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients to guard them against infection. Chairman of the forum, Prince Suleiman Ayo-Fagbemi made the call in an interview on Tuesday in Ilorin while reacting to the discovery of four cases of […]