2025-06-13

Islamic Scholar Faces Backlash for 'Idolatry' Allegations; Local Cleric Threatens Retaliation
A cross-section of Ilorin residents has criticized Islamic scholar Dr. Sharafdeen Gbadebo Raji, widely known as "Dr. Sharaff," over his controversial claims that idolatrous practices are widespread in Ilorin, the capit...

Offa's First Academic Symposium Celebrates Public School Excellence with Bursary Awards
Offa, Kwara State, hosted a historic celebration of academic achievement and youth empowerment during the inaugural Eluku Omo Adugbo Annual Symposium 2025 , organised in partnership with the ABS Foundation. The event u...

Kwara Police Arrest Suspect Over Theft of 16 Mattresses from Ilorin Property
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested Habeeb Sheu for allegedly burgling a property and stealing 16 mattresses in Ilorin, the state capital. According to police, the property belonged to a resident of the...

Kwara Police Arrest 10 Suspects in Kidnapping, Homicide Cases Amid Vigilante Collaboration
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects linked to kidnapping, illegal firearm possession, and culpable homicide, underscoring intensified efforts to combat crime in the state. Speaking to journa...

Kwara Assembly Vows to Strengthen Democracy Through Executive-Legislative Partnership
The Kwara State House of Assembly has pledged to continue collaborating with the state's executive arm to strengthen democratic institutions and governance structures. The commitment was made by Speaker Engr. ...

Ilorin Durbar 2025: Proof of Unity in Diversity By Yahaya Yahaya
The 2025 Ilorin Emirate Durbar, held on the third day of Eid al-Adha (June 9, 2025), was more than just a spectacle of horses, culture, and colour. It was a public reaffirmation of who Ilorin is - a city of layered ide...

2025-06-11

IHS Nigeria Aims to Turn Ilorin Hub into North-Central's Tech Powerhouse Amid Unicorn Ambition
IHS Nigeria, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Ilorin Innovation Hub into a premier technology and talent development hub for North-Central Nigeria....

Ilorin Gets Accion's 74th Branch as Bank Aims to Boost Financial Access for Small Businesses
Accion Microfinance Bank (Accion MfB) has expanded its presence in Nigeria with the launch of its 74th branch in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The new outlet, opened earlier this month, was inaugurated at an even...

Kwara NSCDC Arrests Man for Alleged Sexual Assault and Homosexual Acts with Teenagers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has arrested Alhaji Ganiyu Kehinde, a 45-year-old vehicle spare parts dealer, over allegations of homosexual acts and the defilement of two teenage bo...

2025-06-10

NITDA Empowers Ilorin's PRNigeria Hub with Cutting-Edge Tech to Bridge Digital Divide
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has equipped the PRNigeria Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, with advanced digital infrastructure in a landmark move to boost media innovation and youth-led t...

Ifelodun LGA Honours Fallen Vigilante Leader Jagun with Street Naming and Family Donation
The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Council in Kwara State, Hon. Femi Yusuf, has named a street in Igbaja after the late Balogun of Igbaja, Chief Lukman Jagun, in recognition of his heroic contributions to commun...

Mobolaji Johnson Arena to Host President's Cup Final for Second Year Running
The Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos will host the President's Federation Cup grand final for the second consecutive year on 28 June 2025, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced. The compact and pic...

No Preferred Candidate: Bukola Saraki Sets Tone for Level Playing Field in PDP's 2027 Campaign
Former Senate President and two-term Kwara State Governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has declared impartiality regarding candidates vying for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general el...

Mahmuda Gunmen Kill One, Burn Homes in Karongi as Vigilantes Were Absent During Eid
Gunmen suspected to belong to the Mahmuda group attacked Karongi town in Baruten Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State, on Sunday, killing one resident and burning several homes. The assailants, who stormed the comm...

2025-06-09

Unilorin PRO Official Nominated as Akogun of Oke-Ode land Amid Succession Process in Kwara
The Akogun Chieftaincy Family Forum (ACFF) of Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State, has unanimously nominated Mr. AbdulGaniyu Kunle Akogun Director of Corporate Affairs at the University of Ilor...