2026-10-12

Experience, Competence Set Me Apart from Other Kwara Governorship Contenders - Danladi
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for 2027, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, has said his experience, competence and track record distinguish him...

Saraki Welcomes FG Directive on Purchase of Locally Assembled Vehicles
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has welcomed the Federal Government's directive requiring ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to purchase vehicles from licensed local assemblers, describing the policy as ...

Kwara Urges Youths and Civil Servants to Embrace Reading for Peace
The Kwara State Government has urged youths and civil servants to embrace reading, saying a well-informed population would be better equipped to make sound decisions and contribute to a peaceful society. The Ac...

Governor AbdulRazaq Donates N180m to Support Islamic Education at Centenary Celebration
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has donated N180m to support Islamic education, research and academic development as Az-Zumratul Adabiyyah School of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Ilorin, marked its centenar...

Gov. Abdulrazaq Donates 25 Toyota Hilux Vehicles to Kwara Police Command to Boost Security
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday presented 25 operational Toyota Hilux vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force to enhance logistical capacity and bolster security operations across the state. ...

Oke-Ode Community Commends Governor for Upgrading Elesa to First-Class Status
The people of the Oke-Ode community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area have commended Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for upgrading the Elesa of Oke-Ode Land, HRH Oba Mufutau Ibrahim Akanbi Adebayo, Iluf...

Ikorodu City Defeat Kwara United 2-0 in NPFL Encounter
Ikorodu City continued their dominance over Kwara United in the Euromatch NPFL by defeating their opponents 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos in one of two Saturday's fixtures. The Oga Boys pressed fro...

2026-10-11

APC Women Stage Rally in Ilorin to Mobilise Support for 2027 Elections
Thousands of women loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara Central Senatorial District have staged a rally in Ilorin to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman Ab...

Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation Distributes Football Boots to 350 Young Players
The Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation has distributed football boots to 350 young players participating in the Kwara Kiddies League (KKL) as part of efforts to support grassroots football development in Nigeria. The ini...

KWASUED Established to Address Shortage of Professional Teachers - Vice-Chancellor
The pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED), Professor Medinat Folorunso Salman, has explained why the university was established despite the existence of several tertiary institutions ...

Kwara North Traditional Rulers Pledge Massive Votes for APC in 2027
Traditional rulers and political stakeholders in Kwara North Senatorial District have pledged to mobilise massive votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates in the 2027 general elections. ...

2026-10-10

Six Schools Qualify for Final of 2026 KWIRS Tax Club Quiz Competition
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS), in collaboration with the state Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has concluded the semi-final stage of the 2026 Tax Club Quiz Competition, with six ...

Kwara to Phase Out Paper-Based Medical Records in State Hospitals
The Kwara State Government is set to phase out paper-based medical records in state-owned hospitals with the introduction of an electronic medical records system aimed at improving patient care and modernising healthca...

Senator Ashiru Describes Constituency Project as Catalyst for Economic Development
The residents of Kwara South district have described the commissioning of the newly completed modern market project in Oro, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, as a catalyst for economic development. Speak...

2026-10-09

NSCDC Arrests Two Suspects Over Transformer Cable Vandalism in Ilorin
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested two suspects for allegedly vandalising and stealing transformer cables in Tanke-Iledu, Ilorin. In a statement on Thursday,...

Kwara Open Golf Championship Draws About 100 Golfers to Ilorin
The 2026 Kwara Open Golf Championship will light up the Ilorin Golf Club this weekend, as about 100 golfers from more than 15 clubs across Nigeria converge on the Kwara State capital. The two-day tournament run...

Kwara Introduces Electronic Warehouse System for Family Planning Commodities
The Kwara State Government has introduced an electronic warehouse management system to improve the monitoring and availability of family planning commodities across health facilities in the state. The Commissio...