Tag: Kwara
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Security operatives begin enforcement of total lockdown of Kwara
The total lockdown order by the Kwara Government has commenced with strict enforcement by security operatives to curtail the spread of Coronavirus infection among residents. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent, who monitored the commencement of the order around 6.45 p.m in Illorin, reports that men and officers of the Nigeria Police barricaded major…
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Kwara announces total shutdown to flatten Covid-19 curve
In a renewed bid to curtail the spread of COVID-19, Kwara state government on Thursday announced a total lockdown on the state for 14 days. This is exactly 48 hours after the state took a similar step in Offa, Offa local government. The state added that the total shutdown is necessary to flatten the curve…
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8 died at petrol tankers accident in Kwara
No fewer than eight people lost their lives in multiple accidents involving six petrol tankers and a car at Oloru-Kanbi in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the accident occurred when the tankers, heading to the NNPC depot at Oke-Oyi in Ilorin had a head-on…
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UITH suspends consultant for releasing corpse of suspected COVID -19 patient
The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on Monday announced the suspension of Prof. Alakija Salami as a Senior Consultant from the hospital. The management said in a statement signed by Mr David Odaibo, the Director of Administration of UITH, that the suspension was as a result of alleged unethical conduct in the admission, management…
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Kwara bans commercial transportation; orders closure of markets, churches, mosques
The Kwara State Government on Wednesday banned commercial vehicles, Okada and motor bike operators in the state. The state also announced the closure all mosques, churches and markets effective today (Thursday). It also announced the ban on all social functions and engagements. State Deputy Governor, who is the Chair Technical Committee on Covid-19, Mr. Kayode…
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Exam malpractices: WAEC blacklists 165 schools in Kwara, sanctions State Government
…Gov. Abdulrazaq issues stern warnings to school heads West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has blacklisted no fewer than 165 schools in Kwara state for alleged involvement malpractices in 2019 WAEC. Besides, the examination body also penalized the state government financially for the action of the schools, it was gathered. The examinations were held between 8th…
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My predecessor sold Deputy Gov. apartment, other 109 Kwara properties – Gov Abdulrazaq
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq has accused his predecessor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, of selling 110 government properties, including the house meant for the deputy governor. The governor said this on Monday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock. Accusing his predecessor of mismanaging resources of the state, Abdulrasaq said his deputy now lives in…
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Court fixes hearing on Saraki’s disputed land for Jan. 15
A Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin and presided over by Justice Abiodun Adebara, has fixed January 15 for the hearing of the motion on notice filed by Asa Investments Limited, challenging the revocation of a property of the late Second Republic Senate Leader, Dr Olusola Saraki. Recall that the Kwara State Government on…
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Demolition of old peoples home, Kwara Govt. says no proof of Right of Occupancy
The Committee on the Review of sales of Kwara Government property from 1999 to date has declared that there is no proof of payment or Right of Occupancy on the expanse of land where late Dr Olusola Saraki built his Ile Arugbo (old peoples home) in Ilorin. Sen. Makanjuola Ajadi, the Chairman of the committee,…