Kwara news of today
Here are some of the latest news from Kwara State, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Kwara Govt. Approves N1.2bn for Road Construction: The Kwara State Government has approved N1.2 billion for the construction of roads in the state. The project is expected to cover several kilometers of roads in Ilorin, the state capital, and other parts of the state. (Source: The Nation)
- Kwara Assembly Passes Bill to Establish University of Science and Technology: The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a University of Science and Technology in the state. The university is expected to cater to the needs of students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). (Source: Leadership)
Politics
- Kwara APC Crisis Deepens as Factional Leaders Clash: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has deepened, with factional leaders of the party clashing over the control of the party's structure in the state. (Source: The Punch)
- Kwara PDP Chieftain, Ahmed, Defects to APC: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Ahmed, has defected to the APC. Ahmed, a former member of the House of Representatives, cited the poor performance of the PDP government in the state as the reason for his defection. (Source: Daily Trust)
Economy
- Kwara Govt. to Establish Agric. Processing Zones: The Kwara State Government has announced plans to establish agricultural processing zones in the state to boost agricultural production and create jobs. The zones will be established in partnership with the private sector. (Source: The Guardian)
- Kwara to Benefit from FG's N10bn Agric. Intervention Fund: The Federal Government has approved a N10 billion intervention fund for agricultural development in Kwara State. The fund is expected to support farmers in the state and improve agricultural productivity. (Source: Vanguard)
Sports
- Kwara United FC to Play in CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United FC, a football club based in Ilorin, has qualified to play in the CAF Confederation Cup, a prestigious African club competition. The club will play against other teams from across Africa in the competition. (Source: The Cable)
These are some of the latest news from Kwara State, Nigeria. Please note that the accuracy and reliability of the news sources may vary.