The Kogi State Government has finally dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to court over allegations that it fixed N19.3 billion bail-out funds received from the Federal Government. This came as Justice J. Majebi of a Kogi State High Court also granted an interim injunction restraining the EFCC from...
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State says safety and effective institutions put in place by his administration have been attracting foreign investors to the state. Bello made this known last night in Lokoja at the opening of the 29th Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA), being hosted by the state. According to...
The Kwara State Government has commenced the removal of illegal make shift structure in Ilorin, the State Capital with immediate effect. The removal exercise carried out by the Directorate of Physical Planning and Development Control of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service, commenced during the week, at Agba Dam Road,...
House to debate, ratify council approval Following their numerous financial crises, liabilities, and non-profitability since 2012, Kwara State Executive Council on Tuesday resolved to revert all public properties in Harmony Holdings and its wobbling subsidiaries back to the Ministry of Finance Incorporated for better management and reduced liabilities. At a...
In a tragic incident reported by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), 13 individuals lost their lives, and two sustained injuries in a fatal auto crash in Kogi. The Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, revealed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the devastating event occurred...
Ilorin was a beehive of colourful cultural activities on Sunday as sons and daughters of the community, including Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, gathered to celebrate the Durbar, the first since covid-19 pandemic eased across the world. The colourful event was held at the expansive forecourt of the Emir of Ilorin Dr...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has refurbished the state's oxygen plant, over nine years after it last functioned at usable capacity. The revamped facility bolsters Kwara’s capabilities to manage Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who may require ventilators for a lifeline. Kwara currently has two COVID-19 cases -- both of whom are asymptomatic...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said youth empowerment and gender inclusion remain top priorities of the administration as part of its strategies for inclusive growth and development. The Governor spoke in Ilorin, the state capital, at a town hall meeting organised by the Kwara State representative at the...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Muslim community on the celebration of the Eid-ul-Fitri, praying to the Almighty Allah to reward the faithful for the Ramadan fast and their devotions, alms-giving before, during and after the holy month. In a statement ahead of the Eid on Thursday, the...
The Kwara State governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Kwarans to stay at home and maintain social distancing as the state recorded 2 new positive cases of coronavirus. The governor announced this through his official twitter handle today. He said: "I regret to announce that we have two new confirmed cases...