Two Kwara Residents Choose Prison Term Over Fine During Monthly Sanitation Exercise Bint Abdulkareem The Kwara State Government on Saturday conducted its monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state as part of ongoing efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. The exercise was coordinated through the Ministry of Environment under the leadership of the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Nafisat Buge. Speaking with journalists, the Director of Environmental Services, Mrs. Mustapha Marry, said compliance with the sanitation order was generally high across the state. She disclosed that residents who violated the movement restriction order during the exercise were arrested and arraigned before a mobile court. According to her, the court sentenced offenders to either pay a fine of ₦2,000 or serve a one-month prison term. While most of the offenders paid the stipulated fine, two residents, Yahyah Haruna and Semiu Hameed, opted to serve the jail term. Mrs....

 Birthday Anniversary: Kwara Speaker Celebrates Hon. Moshood Alaka The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and APC Governorship Candidate, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the former Adviser on Party Affairs to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and aspirants for Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal constituency, Hon. Moshood Alaka. In a goodwill message, the Speaker described Hon. Alaka as a committed party Man, grassroots mobilizer, and dedicated public servant whose contributions have continued to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) and promote development across Kwara State. Rt. Hon. Danladi-Salihu commended the celebrant's loyalty, political maturity, and unwavering commitment to the growth of the party, particularly at the grassroots level in Moro Local Government Area and Kwara State. He noted that Hon. Alaka has distinguished himself through selfless service, effective leadership, and sustained efforts toward fostering u...

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...

Edu/Moro/Patigi APC Group Backs Moshood Alaka, Affirms Confidence in His Leadership A political support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency has reaffirmed its support for Hon. Moshood Alaka, describing him as the candidate who enjoys widespread grassroots acceptance across the constituency. The group stated that Hon. Alaka emerged from the party's primary process with strong support from party members and stakeholders and remains a credible choice to represent the constituency. According to the group, Alaka's growing popularity is rooted in his commitment to public service, accessibility, and dedication to the welfare of the people. Members of the group noted that his track record of community engagement and humanitarian activities has endeared him to many residents across Edu, Moro, and Patigi Local Government Areas. They further expressed confidence in his capacity to provide effective representation and attract me...