2026-05-06

Kwara's Newly Computed GDP Places State 5th in the Country - First Time Since 1967
The Kwara State Bureau of Statistics (KWABS) on Tuesday revealed that the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated at N8.3 trillion at current market prices. The new figure came up following the compil...

NUC Grants Full Accreditation to 13 Programmes at Muhammad Kamalud-deen University
The National Universities Commission has granted full accreditation to 13 academic programmes at Muhammad Kamalud-deen University, Ilorin, Kwara State, marking a significant milestone in the institution's rapid academi...

NIESV Kwara Marks International Valuation Day, Urge Residents to Engage Only Certified Valuers
The Kwara State Government has issued a warning to residents against engaging unqualified individuals for property valuation, as stakeholders marked the International Valuation Day 2026 with renewed calls for professio...

Legal Icon Adebayo Oba Adelodun (SAN) Marks 20 Years at the Bar, Calls for Further Reforms
A legal icon, Adebayo Oba Adelodun (SAN), has said Nigeria's legal system has positively "evolved to the present enviable height." Adelodun spoke in Ilorin, Kwara State, during the public presentation of a book...

Free Anti-HIV Injection Launched in Kwara as Part of National Prevention Drive
The Kwara State Government has introduced a free long-acting anti-HIV injection for residents as part of efforts to reduce new infections and strengthen prevention across the state. The launch, which took place...

Kaiama Stakeholders Criticise Senator Sadiq Umar Over Alleged Third-Term Bid
Prominent stakeholders in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara North have openly criticised Senator Sadiq Umar over an alleged move to seek a third term in office, warning that it could upset the district's long-stand...

Chief Engr. Sola Ajimati Declares for Kwara South Senatorial Seat in 2027
A chieftain and senatorial aspirant in Kwara State, Chief Engr. Sola Ajimati, has declared his intention to contest the Kwara South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, emphasising the need for a generational...

Kwara Civil Service Records Major Shift as CBT Promotion Exams Begin
The Kwara State Government has introduced computer-based promotion examinations for civil servants, ending decades of paper-based assessment in the state's public service. In a statement on Tuesday, the Acting ...

2026-05-05

Kwara Governor to Commission Multi-Billion Naira Model Smart School in Katsina
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is set to commission a multi-billion naira Model Smart School at Radda community in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Gov AbdulRazaq, who doubles as...

OPINION: 2011 Revisited: How Belgore Brought Discipline and Calm to Kwara Politics. By Muhammed Musa
Let me take a moment to remind people about Mohammed Dele Belgore (SAN) and the Belgore family as a whole. One thing that has always stood out about them is that they are not your typical political family. Their backgr...

Federal Polytechnic Offa Cautions Students Against Late-Night Movements
The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, has cautioned the institution's students to shun late-night movements. Rector of the polytechnic, Dr Kamoru Kadiri, said this yesterday in Offa at the 32nd matriculat...

Senator Oyelola Ashiru Denies Withdrawing from Kwara Governorship Race
Senator Oyelola Ashiru, representing Kwara South in the National Assembly, has dismissed reports claiming he has withdrawn from the Kwara State governorship race ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the rumo...

Kwara Police Refute Claims of Unlawful Detention of Minor in Arandun Community
The Kwara State Police Command has refuted claims in a video currently circulating on social media, alleging unlawful detention of a minor in Arandun community, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. Desc...

Kwara Distributes Two Million Insecticide-Treated Nets to Fight Malaria
The Kwara State Government has announced the distribution of two million Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets to households across all 16 Local Government Areas as part of intensified efforts to reduce malaria transmi...

Anas Adamu Galadima Joins APC Race for Baruten-Kaiama Federal Constituency Seat
Media, telecommunications, and public-policy professional Anas Adamu Galadima, also known as Zam-Zam, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) race for the Baruten-Kaiama Federal Constituency seat in the House of...

Hon. Mopelola AbdulMalik Bashir Obtains APC Form for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency
A women's rights advocate, Hon. Mopelola AbdulMalik Bashir, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination form to contest the House of Representatives seat for Ilorin West/Asa F...

2026-05-04

Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor Abdulrazaq's CPS, Declares Bid for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Reps Race Under APC
Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kwara State, has formally declared his intention to vie for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the banner of t...

PDP Kwara Governorship Aspirants Back Consensus Arrangement for Flag-Bearer Selection
Five governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, who have signified their intention to contest on the party's platform, have agreed that the flag-bearer should be selected through a con...

NPFL Matchday 36: Kwara United Hold Niger Tornadoes to Dramatic 2-2 Stalemate
Kwara United and Niger Tornadoes played out an enthralling 2-2 draw in a North Central derby on Matchday 36 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Bako-Kontagora Stadium on Sunday. The Harmony Boy...

Over 240 Omu-Aran Pupils Benefit from USGEAAN Career Guidance Outreach
The Kwara State chapter of the United States Global Education Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN) has delivered career counselling sessions for secondary school students in Omu-Aran, Kwara State. The outrea...

KWSG Didn't Spend N1.2bn on Moro Bridge, Ignore Malicious Claims: Ministry of Works
The Kwara State Ministry of Works has refuted claims that it expended N1.2bn on the Moro Bridge, a federal structure linking Kwara to Oyo State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry described the alleg...

MOK Foundation Distributes Farm Inputs to Fulani Farmers Across Kwara
The Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has distributed essential farm inputs including agrochemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and knapsack sprayers to Fulani farmers across major local government areas in Kwara...

2026-05-03

Fire Guts One Shop in Ilorin Building, Power Surge Suspected
A building comprising a two-bedroom flat and seven shops was partially gutted by an early morning fire outbreak in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident occurred at about 4:56 a.m. on Sunday at No. 28 I...

Kwara APC Elders Endorse Bashir Bolarinwa for 2027 Governorship
Elders of the All Progressives Congress across Kwara's three senatorial districts have endorsed Bashir Bolarinwa as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. At a news conference on Sunday i...

Former FCC Chairperson Dr. Muheebat Dankaka Declares for Kwara South Senate Seat
The former Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr. Muheebat Dankaka, at the weekend declared her intention to contest the 2027 Senate election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), throwing her ...