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25/10/2025

Hon. Maryam Yusuf Aladi: A Trailblazer in Leadership and Compassion

https://newkwaraonline.com.ng/hon-maryam-yusuf-aladi-a-trailblazer-in-leadership-and-compassion/

23/10/2025

The NMA urged the Kwara State Government to offer scholarships, low-interest loans, and better welfare packages to curb the “Japa” syndrome among doctors.

Dr. Ayinde Musa advised the government to upgrade healthcare infrastructure and improve remuneration to attract and retain medical professionals in public service.

https://newkwaraonline.com.ng/nma-urges-kwara-govt-to-tackle-japa-syndrome-among-doctors-with-scholarships-incentives/

20/10/2025

Kwara women target 6 Federal House of Representatives seats in 2027

Former Kwara State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Mopelola AbdulMalik Bashir, has revealed that women in the state are intensifying plans to secure the six federal House of Representatives seats under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
https://newkwaraonline.com.ng/kwara-women-target-6-federal-house-of-representatives-seats-in-2027/

19/10/2025

Kwara Govt Commissions PSA Oxygen Plants in Lafiagi, Omu-Aran

In a remarkable step towards improving healthcare delivery across the State, the Kwara State Government has commissioned two state-of-the-art Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants donated by the Global Fund at the General Hospital, Lafiagi and Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran

The plants are designed to serve as regional hubs for medical-grade oxygen production, ensuring a steady and affordable supply of this essential life-saving resource to hospitals across the State, particularly in Kwara North and Kwara South senatorial districts.

Speaking at the technical commissioning ceremonies, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, represented by the Assistant Director of Medical Laboratory Services, Alhaji Toyin Raji described the projects as “significant milestones in Kwara State’s healthcare journey.

“Medical oxygen remains a critical life-saving resource used daily in neonatal care, surgeries, emergency treatments, and respiratory conditions. With these plants, our hospitals will now enjoy a reliable and affordable oxygen supply produced locally. That means more hope and better health outcomes for our patients and families,” she stated.

Dr. El-Imam expressed profound gratitude to the Global Fund for their generous support, describing the initiative as “a testament to shared commitment to quality healthcare and a reflection of the vision of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, to make healthcare accessible and sustainable for all Kwarans.”

She also commended the Federal Ministry of Health, National Agency for Control of Aids (NACA) and the dedicated technical teams and health workers who ensured the successful installation and testing of the plants.

The Zonal Coordinator, North Central Oxygen, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Onoja Kingsley, led the technical inspection and commissioning process. He explained that the exercise involved testing all plant components, including the Air Compressor, PSA Oxygen Generator, Booster Compressor, and Filling Ramp to verify oxygen purity and system efficiency.

Mr. Kingsley emphasized the need for sustainability, urging the State to establish a State Oxygen Committee and implement a sustainable framework to guarantee continuous operation beyond the plant’s five-year warranty period.

“The plants should not only produce oxygen but also generate revenue through sales, with proceeds reinvested in operations and maintenance,” he advised.

In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director of Lafiaji General Hospital, Dr. Saliu Bolakale, expressed deep appreciation to the Global Fund and the Kwara State Government for its consistent investment in the health sector.

He affirmed that the newly commissioned oxygen plant would significantly enhance healthcare service delivery and save countless lives through reliable, home-grown oxygen production.

“This project marks a major advancement in our State’s healthcare infrastructure and demonstrates government’s unwavering dedication to the wellbeing of its people,” Dr. Bolakale affirmed.

The commissioning ceremonies were attended by representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, Global Fund, National Agency for Control of Aids (NACA) and top officials from the Kwara State Ministry of Health, who all lauded the initiative as a landmark achievement in the State’s ongoing health sector transformation.

Saad Hamdalat
Press Sec, MOH

19/10/2025

KWASU Agriculture Students Protest Relocation to Ilesha Baruba Over Insecurity Concerns

Students of the Faculty of Agriculture at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, have expressed strong opposition to the institution’s recent decision to relocate the faculty to the Ilesha Baruba campus in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.

In a statement signed by the National Association of Agriculture Students (NAAS), KWASU Chapter, the students described the move as insensitive and ill-timed, citing growing insecurity in the Ilesha Baruba axis and its surrounding communities.

“We are reaching out to express our deep concern and displeasure regarding the recent decision by the management of Kwara State University to relocate the Faculty of Agriculture to Ilesha Baruba campus in Baruten Local Government of Kwara State,” the statement read.

The association noted that the area has recently witnessed cases of bandit attacks and kidnappings, raising fears about the safety of students who may be posted there. The statement also referenced the recent attack on Oke Ode, another Kwara community, as further evidence of the worsening security situation in parts of the state.

“Given the recent bandit attacks and kidnappings in Ilesha Baruba, coupled with the attack on Oke Ode, we’re worried about our safety,” the students added.

The association expressed disappointment that the university management made the relocation decision “without considering the well-being and safety” of students, urging the authorities to reconsider and prioritize security before enforcing such a policy.

“As students of Kwara State University, we are disappointed in the management’s decision without considering our well-being. We urge the authorities to reconsider and prioritize our safety,” the statement concluded.

As of press time, efforts to reach the KWASU management for comments on the development were unsuccessful.

18/10/2025

18/10/2025

BREAKING :Less than a week after he handed over as state PDP chairman, Rt. Hon. Babatunde A. Muhammed, a highly respected figure and former speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, who also served as the immediate past state chairman of the Kwara PDP, has left the PDP after 23 years.

18/10/2025

Tunde Ednut appreciate Kwara’s Podcast King, Habeeb Ishowo popularly known as Justice Visual

_Says “The Internet Won’t Be Sweet Without Them_
https://newkwaraonline.com.ng/tunde-ednut-appreciate-kwaras-podcast-king-habeeb-ishowo-popularly-known-as-justice-visual/

14/10/2025

Family of late Bilyaminu Bello condemns President Tinubu’s pardon of convicted husband-killer, Maryam Sanda, calling it “the worst injustice imaginable.”

The Bellos accuse the government of ignoring due process and reopening their grief, saying Sanda’s release mocks years of legal struggle and their son’s memory.

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14/10/2025

The England manager told Marcus Rashford to step up his consistency or risk regretting unrealized potential later in life.

Rashford has managed three goals and four assists in 10 appearances for the Spanish giants, but Tuchel insists the forward must prove his worth week in, week out.

https://newkwaraonline.com.ng/reach-your-full-potential-or-live-with-regret-tuchel-warns-rashford/

14/10/2025

Police operatives in Abuja foiled a planned kidnapping by bandits in Byazhin Forest, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition after a fierce midnight gun duel.

The FCT Police Command said the swift response was based on intelligence about a planned attack by a notorious bandit leader known as “Mai Duna.”

https://newkwaraonline.com.ng/police-thwart-planned-kidnapping-recover-ak-47-in-abuja-forest-raid/

14/10/2025

Three police officers died and 13 others, including a civilian, were injured after a gas-filled house exploded during an eviction in northern Italy.

Two suspects, a brother and sister, have been arrested while a third family member remains on the run as investigations continue.

https://newkwaraonline.com.ng/tragedy-in-italy-as-gas-explosion-claims-lives-of-three-police-officers-during-eviction-operation/