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Kwara Govt Appoints Abdulquadri Lanre as New Provost, College of Nursing, Oke-Ode
Oct 13, 2022

Kwara Govt Appoints Abdulquadri Lanre as New Provost, College of Nursing, Oke-Ode

The Kwara State Government has announced the appointment of Alhaji Lanre Abdulquadri as the substantive provost, College of Nursing, Oke-Ode. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Abolore Alabi made the disclosure while handing over his letter of appointment to the institution's Governing Council Chairperson, Hajia Mariam Ibrahim in Ilorin. Dr. Alabi described the appointment as a welcome development, pointing out that it was based on merit which did not involved any form of lobbying whatsoever. He, however, charged the new provost to put to bare his wealth of knowledge and vast experience to reform the institution. He directed the board of the institution to ensure proper handing over and taking over by the new provost within the next 48 hours. In her brief remarks, the Governing Board Chairperson, Hajia Mariam Ibrahim commended the state government for appointing the right person to the position. According to her, the appointment was a round peg in a round hole, and charged the new provost to make the citadel of learning an institution to reckon with. Also speaking, the Director, Quality Assurance of the Ministry, Elder Joseph Afolayan said the position was a litmus test for the new provost and charged him to live up to expectation. Elder Afolayan urged the provost to run a transparent and an all inclusive administration in the College. In his acceptance speech, Alhaji Abdulquadri said his vision for the institution was to reform the college to be a force to reckon with, promising to improve on the porous security situation of the College. He assured that the Institution's library would be revamped while e-learning would be introduced in the school system. Meanwhile, the state government has approved and released N100 Million for the renovation of the institution with another 80 Million in the pipeline for accreditation. Mansurat Amuda-kannike Press Secretary MOTE

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Kwara Govt Appoints Abdulquadri Lanre as New Provost, College of Nursing, Oke-Ode
Oct 13, 2022

Kwara Govt Appoints Abdulquadri Lanre as New Provost, College of Nursing, Oke-Ode

The Kwara State Government has announced the appointment of Alhaji Lanre Abdulquadri as the substantive provost, College of Nursing, Oke-Ode. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Abolore Alabi made the disclosure while handing over his letter of appointment to the institution's Governing Council Chairperson, Hajia Mariam Ibrahim in Ilorin. Dr. Alabi described the appointment as a welcome development, pointing out that it was based on merit which did not involved any form of lobbying whatsoever. He, however, charged the new provost to put to bare his wealth of knowledge and vast experience to reform the institution. He directed the board of the institution to ensure proper handing over and taking over by the new provost within the next 48 hours. In her brief remarks, the Governing Board Chairperson, Hajia Mariam Ibrahim commended the state government for appointing the right person to the position. According to her, the appointment was a round peg in a round hole, and charged the new provost to make the citadel of learning an institution to reckon with. Also speaking, the Director, Quality Assurance of the Ministry, Elder Joseph Afolayan said the position was a litmus test for the new provost and charged him to live up to expectation. Elder Afolayan urged the provost to run a transparent and an all inclusive administration in the College. In his acceptance speech, Alhaji Abdulquadri said his vision for the institution was to reform the college to be a force to reckon with, promising to improve on the porous security situation of the College. He assured that the Institution's library would be revamped while e-learning would be introduced in the school system. Meanwhile, the state government has approved and released N100 Million for the renovation of the institution with another 80 Million in the pipeline for accreditation. Mansurat Amuda-kannike Press Secretary MOTE

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We’ll frustrate Berkane in Morocco – Kwara United Goal Keeper - Aiyenugba on the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup
Oct 13, 2022

We’ll frustrate Berkane in Morocco – Kwara United Goal Keeper - Aiyenugba on the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup

Experienced goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba, is confident that Kwara United will frustrate champions RS Berkane in Morocco as they bid to qualify for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Afonja Warriors defeated the Moroccans 3-1 on Sunday in their second round, first leg preliminary encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Despite falling to a seventh-minute goal to the North Africans, Kwara produced a late comeback to seal a crucial win ahead of the second leg in Morocco. The Nigeria Professional Football League side take a two-goal advantage to the reverse fixture billed for the Stade Municipal de Berkane on Saturday, with Dele Aiyenugba sure that they would frustrate their hosts by preventing them from taking control of the game. “It is going to be a tough game for sure, but we won’t put too much pressure on ourselves and we will just play our game,” he said. “When playing against the North Africans, you should not allow them to dictate the tempo of the game because once you allow them to do so, you are finished. We will not allow them to control the tempo and we will go hard on them one on one.

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We’ll frustrate Berkane in Morocco – Kwara United Goal Keeper - Aiyenugba on the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup
Oct 13, 2022

We’ll frustrate Berkane in Morocco – Kwara United Goal Keeper - Aiyenugba on the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup

Experienced goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba, is confident that Kwara United will frustrate champions RS Berkane in Morocco as they bid to qualify for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Afonja Warriors defeated the Moroccans 3-1 on Sunday in their second round, first leg preliminary encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Despite falling to a seventh-minute goal to the North Africans, Kwara produced a late comeback to seal a crucial win ahead of the second leg in Morocco. The Nigeria Professional Football League side take a two-goal advantage to the reverse fixture billed for the Stade Municipal de Berkane on Saturday, with Dele Aiyenugba sure that they would frustrate their hosts by preventing them from taking control of the game. “It is going to be a tough game for sure, but we won’t put too much pressure on ourselves and we will just play our game,” he said. “When playing against the North Africans, you should not allow them to dictate the tempo of the game because once you allow them to do so, you are finished. We will not allow them to control the tempo and we will go hard on them one on one.

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Gunmen Kidnapped "Emirate No. 1", Assistant Superintendent Officer in Kwara
Oct 13, 2022

Gunmen Kidnapped "Emirate No. 1", Assistant Superintendent Officer in Kwara

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a senior police officer identified as Abdulmumini Yusuf on Tuesday night at Ogidi community in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Abdulmumini also known as “Emirate No1” in the area is an Assistant Superintendent of Police serving at the area command in Ilorin, it was gathered. According to sources, the incident occurred on Tuesday night while he was about to enter his house in Ogidi after the close of work. We heard from sources in Ilorin on Wednesday that the Commissioner of Police, Paul Odama, has since visited the community following the incident. “We also noticed that there was a heavy patrol of police officers around the community as a result of the presence of the Commissioner of Police,” the source said. A local in the area, Jamiu Abdulganiy, said the development has thrown the community into fear and apprehension that a police officer can be brazenly kidnapped. Speaking on the incident, the Kwara State Secretary of the community policing advisory committee, Shola Muse, said the development highlight the growing insecurity in the state adding that the situation is getting worse. He called on the security agencies to improve the situation The Kwara CP, Paul Odama, confirmed the incident adding that the state Police Command had stepped up an investigation and had spread its dragnet to rescue the officer as well as apprehend the perpetrators. “Yes, it’s true, but we are still on it,” Kwara CP said.

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Gunmen Kidnapped "Emirate No. 1", Assistant Superintendent Officer in Kwara
Oct 13, 2022

Gunmen Kidnapped "Emirate No. 1", Assistant Superintendent Officer in Kwara

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a senior police officer identified as Abdulmumini Yusuf on Tuesday night at Ogidi community in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Abdulmumini also known as “Emirate No1” in the area is an Assistant Superintendent of Police serving at the area command in Ilorin, it was gathered. According to sources, the incident occurred on Tuesday night while he was about to enter his house in Ogidi after the close of work. We heard from sources in Ilorin on Wednesday that the Commissioner of Police, Paul Odama, has since visited the community following the incident. “We also noticed that there was a heavy patrol of police officers around the community as a result of the presence of the Commissioner of Police,” the source said. A local in the area, Jamiu Abdulganiy, said the development has thrown the community into fear and apprehension that a police officer can be brazenly kidnapped. Speaking on the incident, the Kwara State Secretary of the community policing advisory committee, Shola Muse, said the development highlight the growing insecurity in the state adding that the situation is getting worse. He called on the security agencies to improve the situation The Kwara CP, Paul Odama, confirmed the incident adding that the state Police Command had stepped up an investigation and had spread its dragnet to rescue the officer as well as apprehend the perpetrators. “Yes, it’s true, but we are still on it,” Kwara CP said.

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Grand Mufti of Ilorin, Onikijipa Bags OON Award
Oct 13, 2022

Grand Mufti of Ilorin, Onikijipa Bags OON Award

Ilorin-Born Islamic Scholar and Grand Mufti of Ilorin Emirate, Sheikh Sulyman Faruq onikijipa (Al Miskin billahi) has been conferred with National honour of the Order Of the Niger (OON) by President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR . The OON Award is a National honor given to individuals who have contributed to the services of the nation. We say a big Congratulations to our Grand Mufti

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Grand Mufti of Ilorin, Onikijipa Bags OON Award
Oct 13, 2022

Grand Mufti of Ilorin, Onikijipa Bags OON Award

Ilorin-Born Islamic Scholar and Grand Mufti of Ilorin Emirate, Sheikh Sulyman Faruq onikijipa (Al Miskin billahi) has been conferred with National honour of the Order Of the Niger (OON) by President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR . The OON Award is a National honor given to individuals who have contributed to the services of the nation. We say a big Congratulations to our Grand Mufti

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Upcoming Kwara Events & Festivals

What's happening around Kwara State

Jun 16, 2026 @ 12:27 PM

Kwara Kre8ives 2.0

Following the success of the first edition, Kwara Kre8ives continues to expand its impact with bigger opportunities and broader reach. 2.0 is being organized in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy alongside the Kwara State Government, with a mission to empower 2,000 creatives.

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