NANS Kwara Secures SUG Office for KWACAILS During Appreciation Visit — Poet of Afrique Reporters The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Kwara State Axis, has secured an official office space for the Students' Union Government (SUG) of the Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (KWACAILS), Ilorin. The development was announced following an appreciation and familiarization visit by the leadership of NANS Kwara, led by its Chairman, Comrade Yusuf Abdulquadir Eleburuke, to the management of the institution in recognition of its support during the recently concluded NANS Kwara Convention. During the engagement, discussions centered on issues affecting student representation and welfare within the institution. One of the key concerns raised was the need for a dedicated office space to enhance the activities and operations of the Students' Union Government. In response, the Provost of the institution, Prof. Abdulsalam Abimbola Abdulganiy, approved t...

  2027 Polls: Unity of Kwara State Non-Negotiable, Says NILDS DG — Poet of Afrique Reporters The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has emphasized that the unity of Kwara State remains sacrosanct and must be preserved as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Prof. Sulaiman made the declaration on Monday during a courtesy visit by a delegation of seventeen traditional rulers drawn from the three senatorial districts of the state, alongside prominent stakeholders. The NILDS boss urged Kwarans to embrace unity, tolerance, and mutual understanding, stressing the need to place the collective interest of the state above personal, political, or sectional considerations. According to him, sustainable development and political stability can only thrive in an atmosphere of harmony and cooperation among all stakeholders, irrespective of political affiliations or senatorial bac...

  NANC Kwara Concludes Educational Outreach Across Three Senatorial Districts The National Association of Nigeria Comrades (NANC), Kwara State Axis, through the Office of the Vice Chairman (Academic), has successfully completed a state-wide educational support programme aimed at promoting learning and supporting students in public secondary schools across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by Comrade Ahmed Ridwan Ayinde, covered schools across Kwara South, Kwara North, and Kwara Central Senatorial Districts, culminating in a grand finale at Sheikh Abdulsalam Secondary School, Ilorin. As part of the programme, writing materials were distributed to students to assist them in their academic activities and encourage excellence in their studies. Speaking during the final phase of the outreach, Comrade Ayinde stated that the project was conceived to support students, particularly those from less privileged backgrounds, by providing essential learning materials that would enhance ...

  JAMB Terminates Admission Into Affiliated Degree Programmes in Colleges of Education The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the discontinuation of admissions into university-affiliated degree programmes run by Colleges of Education nationwide, beginning with the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, candidates who previously applied for affiliated degree programmes will be reassigned to their selected Colleges of Education or relevant Agric-related Non-Technology National Diploma (ND) programmes. As part of the updated admission process, JAMB has also introduced compulsory O'Level result verification for all prospective NCE candidates. The verification fee has been fixed at ₦1,500 for candidates with one sitting and ₦2,000 for those presenting results from two sittings. The Board instructed its registration centres and officials to familiarize themselves with the revised guidelines and ensure full implementation across all admission p...