​ Eshinrogunjo Musbau  , T he Senior Special Assistant on Rural Mobilizations to the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. In a resignation letter sighted by newsmen, Eshinrogunjo noted that he is tendering his resignation letter due to personal reasons. It would be recalled that Esinrogunjo met with the former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki last month in his office on the former return to Ilorin and he complained in a viral video afterwards about how the government is treating him. It would also be recalled that the SSA on Poverty  Alleviation to the Governor, Honourable Abu Seko from Baruten LGA resigned his appointment 2 months ago. For news coverage and advertisements placement, contact Prime News Online; Gmail: pmonlinenews@gmail.com  WhatsApp: 09021757862 Facebook: Prime News Online 

​ ...describe selection process as transparent In continuation of its dialogue series and the conduct of qualifying examination for the nominated candidates from selected public secondary schools in the Kwara North senatorial district, the organiser of the Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship (CELF) on Saturday has been commended by the coordinators from the district for the initiative The coordinators, who gave the commendation during the dialogue series of the fellowship, said the initiative would help young people to develop their talents as well as untapped resources in their communities. Speaking at the consultative dialogue with the CELF team, the coordinators expressed their delight on the qualifying examination, describing the exercise as transparent. ADVERT : click here The consultative dialogue is aimed at discussing the CELF objectives and focus with the stakeholders with a view to addressing some of the challenges being encountered by the organiser. Earlier in his presen...

Kwara State Polytechnic years back is a deadly zone to tour in the middle of the night as the street of the campus is filled with total darkness. This geared up atrocities which makes it even more deadly.  Darkness they say knows not a decent man. So therefore all activities are suspended by the time the sun disappeared and before the moon appear.  It is of no good for students having this kind of environment. Most students enjoy reading outside their hostels, going for night classes, but have no choice than to stay indoor to avoid regrets.  This has been years of problem for the students of Kwara State Polytechnic and even the security guards as they have to rely on their touch lights to see. But not anymore since the emergence of our project rector, Engr. Jimoh Abdul Muhammad.  ADVERT : click here It is a joyous thing to stand at the school gate and see clearly objects and subjects within the campus as far as the roundabout. This is indeed one of the happiest thing...

​ The progressive trajectory across Kwara State owned teritiary institutions is bringing positive turn around to the State College of Nursing in Oke-Ode, situated in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State depicts Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's policy of inclusive, deliberate and strategic investment in the education sector.  The College of Nursing, Oke-Ode, had attracted positive development including improved staff welfare and infrastructure, as well as expansion of academic activities in the last three years. From available records, the College has received necessary support towards getting accreditation of courses and upgrade of the school to include Midwifery, further shows Governor AbdulRazaq's commitment and responsiveness to the yearnings of stakeholders and Oke-Ode, the host community. The governor recently  released the sum of N100 Million for the completion of Female Hostel at the School of Nursing, Oke-Ode, in order to make learning conducive for the student...

​ By: Olufadi Balarabe Ayuba In every atmosphere, people get certain nomenclature as a result of certain contributions or achievements within a social setting. In the storyline of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin as the first institution in the state, many Rectors have championed the affairs of the school. And they tried their best as leaders.   Years ago, Dr Jimoh Abdul Muhammad, the leading striker in the field of leadership arrived at the institution. All and sundry applauded the great appointment because his track record in the Federal Polytechnic Offa remains outstandingly unbeatable.  The Polytechnic community changed vehemently with distinctive plans to uplift the institution higher, the sleeping resources awake to experience ever-supportive motivations.  The first ever Kwarapoly Diagnostic Centre, Kwarapoly Microfinance Bank, Kwarapoly Bakery, Kwarapoly Water Factory And Kwarapoly FM were established within the shortest period of time.  The age-long dream of t...

​ Kwara State Polytechnic is not only premier in advance technology, also blessed with great innovations which has improve the standard of the Polytechnic to what is in the past.  The present administration led by the able and amiable rector, Engr. (Dr.) Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, has put in place great ideas that will gear up students academics and also add to the standards of the Polytechnic and makes it differs amongst her peers.  Amongst innovations that can nourish students academics is the renovations of the Institute Of Technology (IOT) abandoned by the past administration. The workshop is renovated to help the student develop basic concepts about technologies and how they works.  It also includes Polytechnic Ruminant Animal Farm. This is another great project commissioned under the administration of our project Rector Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed. Ruminant Animal Production offers the knowledge on the management of breeding animals i.e. those selected for mating and produc...

​ The great Citadel of Knowledge was Established by his Excellency, the then Military Governor of Kwara State, Col. David Bamigboye in 1973. The decision to establish the Polytechnic was announced during the launching of the four Year Development plan in 1971. Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has been officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Nigeria.     The polytechnic has six institutes namely: I.I.C.T - Institutes of information and communication technology, I.O.T - Institute of Technology, I.F.M.S - Institute of Finance Management, I.A.S - Institute of Applied Science, I.E.S - Institute of Environmental Studies and I.G.S - Institute of General Studies which has no students in the department due to some reason.  Our Polytechnic which we are so proud of is among the best polytechnic in NorthCentral Nigeria.  ADVERT: In her effort to provide the State, the Country and World best graduates, the polytechnic ret...

​ The management of the Center for Excellence, Kwara State Polytechnic, in a bid to enhance students academics and to provide a suitable home for her students, has provided outstanding hostels that is well equipped with tremendous facilities just to make students feel at home.  Living environment of students will in one way or the other influences their academics which the school management has made provisions for.  ADVERT : click here So far so good, the management has two standard hostel with 24 hours stable solar light and running water in each of the rooms. Truly in harmony you were born and in standard you excel  As a polytechnic that is committed to gender equality, and also to avoid harassment in any form, set up the female hostels miles away from the male hostel. The female is built at the West End area of the Polytechnic, while the males have theirs along Yankari road (the road leading to the School Stadium).  Each of the hostels have securities guarding it ...

​ By Ifabiyi olawumi feranmi The residents of Ara Village, Ilorin,kwara State have lamented over indecent dressings which has become rampant among students of the State Polytechnic leaving in the area.  It was reported that Ladies exposes part of their body, hair in different colors while male engage in immoral act of having different tatoos on their body also pairing their bodies. In an interview with the Youth Leader, Mr Abdulrahmon Adisa disclosed that parents and school counsellor and adviser will have to improvise and give more sensitization  to the student on how to dress both inside and outside the school campus and the danger involved in it. He also stated that exposing of body as a lady attract more dangers while men are force to engage in bad act, adding that he would be very happy if there are positive results on it. Abdulrahom Further said that Ara villagers would be glad if both parents, school advisers or counsellor look forward to  the issue.  For news...

​ …As Ilorin-East hosts CELF Kwara Central Dialogue series  The coordinators across the four local government areas of Kwara Central have assured the organiser of the Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship (CELF) of their readiness to support the programme in a bid to make it a huge success.  Speaking on behalf of other coordinators, Mr. Alfa-Nla of the Government Day Secondary School, Amule, who commended the organiser, said the Coordinators would leave no stone  unturned as all the candidates would be given a level playing field to compete for selection for the educative programme.  Mr. Alfa-Nla noted that their selection as school coordinators should be considered as a call to duty, promising that they would do everything possible to justify the confidence reposed in them by the organiser. The dialogue series featured coordinators from four local government areas including Asa, Ilorin-East, Ilorin-West and Ilorin-South.  Signed  Abdulrasheed Saadudeen...

​ By: Olufadi Balarabe Ayuba. The colonial era was full of noble and honorable people who championed causes that redefined humanity. Lioness of Lisabi was one of those people. Her historic life, built on her leadership qualities, demonstrated that there were times when men did not feel threatened because women held positions of power. Her bravery and guts also demonstrated that women deserved to be leaders regardless of age, kinship, or merit. Women could even oust men who were not carrying out their responsibilities effectively. Another woman arrived in the twenty-first century to fill the void left by the great women who have graced our world. That woman is none other than Dr. Nusirat Elelu, one of the those priceless seeds planted in Africa to benefit humans, particularly the plebs in society Dr. Nusirat Elelu, as a selfless individual, works with a sincere heart and has a specific goal in mind with all of her actions. Being a woman does not prevent her from doing things that women ...

​ By Adebayo Olamide Titilayo Residents of Lajolo community on Tuesday, said one of the major problem they are facing in the community is how street thugs are using uncomplicated buildings as an opportunity to smoke weed.  It was reported that the landlords in the community however urge the Mogaji of Lajolo community to find solution to this bad act before it get out of hands. For news coverage and advertisements placement, contact Prime News; Gmail: pmonlinenews@gmail.com  WhatsApp: 09021757862

​ By:Adeoti Oluwatobi Samson The residents along Kwara State Polytechnic and the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on Tuesday, lamented over the bad road along the axis saying that it is getting worse day by day.  In an interview with one of the driver who claims anonymity, decried that the poor road in their area had led to reduction in their income as their customers prefers motorcycle.  He however pleaded to the government and stakeholders for quick intervention in terms of construction and rehabilitation of the road so as to help them improve the livelihood of the workers and students. For news coverage and advertisements placement, contact Prime News;  Gmail: pmonlinenews@gmail.com  WhatsApp: 09021757862

​ By: Abdulrasaq Morufat Oyindamola Residents of Sango area in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara, has commend the effort of the government and other stakeholder for the resortation of power supply to the area. It was gathered that the area for some year now have been known for poor and unstable electricity supply which have  causes evacuation of some of the residents and business owners in the area.  During an interview one Mr Taiwo Alabi who runs a computer center business in the area, stated that, they are very happy about what the government has done by helping them improve power supply in the area as it has helped business to go on smoothly and reduce the cost used on powering generators. The people hereby call on the government to do more and make sure to put the citizen first in whatever they do so as to create a sustainable environment for everyone in the society to live a better life. For news coverage and advertisements placement, contact Prime News; Gmail: p...

​ By: Binuyo Lateefat Ajoke  The Kwara government begins repair of N3.7billion poorly constructed Geri Alimi underpass Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed that repair work should be undertaken at the damaged Geri Alimi Diamond Underpass in Ilorin, the state capital. the underpass project which was initiated under former Governor Abdulfatai Ahmed costs about N3.7 billion. It was gather that the project was delivered few months to the end of his administration in 2019, the underpass was poorly constructed. The new administration of Governor AbdulRazaq had to shut the underpass which was showing cracks few months after it was delivered. Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi expressed dissatisfaction at the shoddy work done by the contractor who was ordered back on site. Three years after, the underpass that gulped billions of taxpayers money has become an eyesore. Engr Abdullahi Sule who visited the site independently said that there is no damp proof on the retaining wall ...

​ The Students of Kwara State Polytechnic, Department of Building Technology, during the 28th convocation exhibited building profession tools and machines.  In an interview with one of the Departmental Lecturer, Builder Iyiola Hakeem, disclosed that the building materials and machines was hand made of the students, adding that the students was able to produce interlocking concrete blocks, that is uncommon and stronger than the conventional ones. ADVERT : He further explained that the students produced the building profession tools and machines in other to reduce the rates at which buildings collapse in the society. He added that the students also produced water concrete blocks that is more stronger than the regular ones. ADVERT : “Kwara state polytechnic building department can handle building contracts because we have all the tools available”, he said. ADVERT : He however appreciates the rector of the institution, Engr, Dr, Abdul Muhammad jimoh for his regular support for the depa...