Top Kwara News For Thursday, October 23, 2024
Good day! On Kwara News Today, The Informant247 presents a roundup of the top news headlines in Kwara State for Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024.
Kwara United Football Club missed out on a victory after El-Kanemi Warriors scored a late goal, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.
The game, played in Maiduguri, saw Emmanuel Ogbole put Kwara United ahead with a penalty in the second half.
Despite strong defense from Kwara United, El-Kanemi’s late equalizer snatched the win away from them.
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the Kwara State House of Assembly discussed a motion to make Agricultural Science a compulsory subject in primary and secondary schools.
The motion, brought by Hon. Ganiyu Folabi Salau and seconded by Hon. Maryam Yusuf, is aimed at improving self-sufficiency and economic sustainability in the state through agricultural education.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed five ministers in a cabinet reshuffle.
Among those affected are Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, and Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs.
The announcement was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information.
Following her removal as Minister of Youth Development, a pro-democracy group, Kwara Must Change, has praised Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim for her contributions during her time in office.
The group acknowledged her efforts in addressing youth-related issues and commended her dedication despite her short tenure.
The Offa Descendants Union (ODU) has expressed concern over accusations made by the NDLEA against Senator Yisa Lola Ashiru.
The union called for a fair investigation, stating that the allegations appear to lack substantial evidence and may be politically motivated.
The Kwara State Government has officially handed over the upgrade and expansion of the State Civil Service Hospital to a contractor.
The Health Commissioner, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, noted that the expansion is aimed at improving healthcare services due to increased traffic following the upgrade of the Ilorin General Hospital.
The Kwara State Government has praised the construction of a new dual box culvert in Patigi, which is expected to help local farmers transport their produce more easily.
Commissioner Abdullah Abubakar Bata expressed his excitement during the inspection, noting that the project will improve access to markets for farmers who have struggled with poor road conditions.
In an effort to support the elderly and vulnerable, the Gadaff Future Care Foundation, led by Hon. Sulaiman Lekan Gadaff, distributed 5,000kg of potatoes to elderly women in Asa Local Government Area.
This initiative aligns with the Kwara State government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the UN’s Zero Hunger goal.
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