Kwara state doctors have began a seven-day warning strike This is to press on their demand for improved service conditions Ekohotblog reports that resident doctors in Kwara state have been a seven days warning strike to press home their demands concerning an improved condition of service. The doctors, under the auspices of the National Association … Read more
Kwara state governor has appealed to her residents doctor to suspend their planned strike Ask for consideration on financial standing of the state Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state government has appealed to the resident doctors in the state to suspend their planned strike. The state government in a statement issued through the permanent secretary for … Read more
Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has raised alarm about the influx of Fulani people into his state The governor citied the ban on open grazing as the cause of this influx Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has raised alarm about the influx of people of Fulani descent in the state. … Read more
Kwara state government has urged residents to comply with monthly sanitation exercise The government also noted that it’ll begin to enforce compliance Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state government has implored residents of the state to comply with laid down guidelines for observing the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. This is contained in a statement by Okanlawon … Read more
Three persons have been confirmed dead in a motor crash in Kwara state FRSC confirmed that the accident happened on Saturday along Ilorin – Ogbomosho expressway Ekohotblog reports that three persons have lost their lives with one person sustaining injuries during a motor vehicle crash in Kwara state. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, … Read more
…the deceased who was a graduate of Muideen College of Education, Ilorin “reportedly hanged himself over his inability to copulate with women.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that a young man identified as Idris Shuaib on Thursday hanged himself on a tree on his father’s farm at Gwanara in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara … Read more
A teacher has been shot during an unsuccessful attempt at kidnapping in Kwara state This happened after school hours on October 28 Ekohotblog reports that a teacher has sustained gunshot injuries as gunmen unsuccessfully tried to kidnap 2 teachers in Kwara state. In a statement on Friday, Babawale Afolabi, the spokesman of Nigeria Security and … Read more
Kwara state governor has said his administration is building 40 digital literacy centres Commends Huawei Youthhub for ICT Lab Ekohotblog reports that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said that his administration is currently building 40 digital literacy centres across the state, calling it a big investment in the Kwara child to survive in the … Read more
Kwara governor has appointed Comrade Esinrogunjo as Senior Special Adviser on rural mobilisation Appoints Jega as Special Adviser on Inter-community relations Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Comrade Abdulmumini Musbau Esinrogunjo as Senior Special Assistant on Rural Mobilisation. The governor also appointed Mallam Isiaka Issa Jega, as the Special Assistant … Read more
Unknown gunmen kidnap popular Ilorin based businessman in Kwara He was allegedly kidnapped and taken away on a motorbike along the Ira-Offa route. Ekohotblog reports that Alhaji Jamiu Olawale, a popular businessman based in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has been kidnapped. He was abducted by unknown gunmen about 10.05 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, … Read more
Kwara state governor has enjoined Muslims to emulate the character of the holy prophet He said this during the Maolud Nabbiy celebration in Ilorin Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has enjoined Muslim faithfuls in the state to reflect on the messages and character of Prophet Muhammad. According to the statement from the … Read more
The Kwara state command of the Nigerian Police Force has warned against planned ENDSARS memorial The command reiterates that it won’t tolerate a breakdown of law and order Ekohotblog reports that the Kwara state command of the Nigerian Police Force has warned against the planned memorial of the ENDSARS protest. The police command warned organizers … Read more
Kwara state governor has appointed Dr Sambo Murtala as SA on Legal Matters Sambo Murtala is a foremost human rights activist in the state Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Dr Sambo Murtala as the special adviser on legal matters. This was contained in the statement released by the Chief … Read more
26 people were involved in a road accident caused by overtaking in Kwara community The accident also claimed 11 lives, leaving 15 others hospitalized Ekohotblog reports that eleven people have lost their lives in a road accident on sunday afternoon in Kwara state. The Kwara sector commander of Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), Jonathan Owoade, … Read more
…the kidnappers abandoned them after a hot chase by the police, local hunters and vigilantes. The Kwara State Police Command said it has rescued the kidnapped twin daughters of the Owalobo of Obbo Ayegunle in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. They were rescued on Sunday alongside three domestic workers of the king. According … Read more
Kwara state governor has described Lai Muhammed as a noisemaker who can’t win an election in his ward The governor also explained that he can’t work with Bukola Saraki because he’s an authoritarian Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has finally spoken up on the conflict him and Minister for Culture and … Read more
Bukola Saraki has expressed his confidence that PDP can take back power in Kwara state in 2023 He also charged the newly elected executives of the party to begin work earnestly. Senator Bukola Saraki has charged the newly elected executives of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state to commence work earnestly towards reclaiming … Read more
Kidnappers have abducted the children of a monarch in Kwara state The girls identified as Taiwo and Kehinde were abducted on their way back from school Ekohotblog reports that the twins daughter of a monarch in Kwara state have been abducted by suspected kidnappers yesterday, Thursday 14th of October. The 6-year-old children identified as Taiwo … Read more
Kwara state government disengages waste management contractors Calls for new applicants Ekohotblog reports that the Kwara state government has terminated its agreement with social waste contractors for failing to meet with the state government’s expectation. The state government while reiterating it’s commitment to ensuring the well-being of its citizens, affirmed that the erstwhile contractors were … Read more
Kwara state government has set up a 10-man panel to probe the viral video of students being brutalized The panel consists of islamic scholars, community leaders and government officials The governor of Kwara state, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has constituted a 10-man committee to probe the circumstances surrounding a viral video of students being brutalized in … Read more