2025-12-05

DSS Arrests Medical Doctor Ferrying Drugs from Sokoto to Bandits in Kwara State
Officials from the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended a medical doctor, alleged to be conveying pharmaceutical drugs to kidnappers for their medical use. In a statement released by the Chief Pr...

Former UniAbuja VC, Professor Na'Allah Calls for National Dialogue and Census to End Insecurity
The Federal Government has been urged to convene a national dialogue involving diverse stakeholders as part of efforts to end the protracted security challenges bedevilling the nation. The plea was made by the ...

Two Chinese Nationals Kidnapped from BUA Road Construction Site in Ejidongari Site of Bode Saadu
Two Chinese nationals working at a road construction site in Kwara State were abducted by armed men in the early hours of Monday, December 2, 2025. The victims were part of the team handling the BUA Bode Saadu/...

Kwara North Aspirants Affirm Unity of Purpose to Secure 2027 Gubernatorial Ticket for the Zone
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, political post-seekers and stakeholders in the Kwara North senatorial zone gathered in Ilorin on Thursday to affirm their unity of purpose to achieve the gubernatorial ambition for ...

Kwara State Ministry of Justice Holds Workshop on Administration of Criminal Justice Law
The Kwara State Ministry of Justice has organized a sensitisation workshop for judicial officers and public prosecutors on the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL). The maiden annual ...

Kwara Teachers Hail AI Flashcards and Storybooks for Young Learners
Teachers across Kwara State have lauded the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) for introducing AI Flashcards and Storybooks aimed at helping young learners understand the fast-growing world of artifici...

Federal Government Commences Construction of 100 Affordable Housing Units Across 16 Kwara LGAs
The Federal Government has commenced works on the construction of 100 housing units to be delivered across the 16 local government areas (LGAs) of Kwara State. The programme, christened the Renewed Hope Social ...

Kwara Govt Hands Over Site for University of Education Senate Building as Smart City Project Takes Off
The Kwara State Government has handed over the site for the construction of a multistorey Senate building at the Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED), marking a major milestone in Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRaza...

2025-12-04

Kwara AI Summit: Gov AbdulRazaq Pledges Commitment to Tech-Driven Economy
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has stated that the recently concluded Ilorin AI Summit is a 'statement of purpose and commitment to transforming local innovation into sustainable economic opportuniti...

38 Freed CAC Worshippers Rejoin Families in Eruku Town After Dramatic Rescue from Bandits
The 38 freed worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku Town in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have finally rejoined their families. The affected worshippers arrived back in Eruku t...

Kwara Honours Persons with Disabilities with Handball Competition, Team Kwara Wins Final
The Kwara State Ministry of Social Development has organised a handball competition for para-athletes within and outside the state as part of activities marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD...

KWSG Refutes Claim of Awarding $800m Contract to Governor's Elder Brother
The Kwara State Government has vehemently denied claims that it awarded a contract to the Governor's elder brother and Mutawali of Ilorin, Dr. Alimi Abdulrazaq. According to a statement issued on Thursday, the ...

2025-12-03

UNICEF Commends Kwara for Exceeding Nigeria Learning Passport Target by Over 280%
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has formally commended the Kwara State Government for its exceptional progress in digital and blended learning, describing the state's achievements as a model of visionary le...

Governor AbdulRazaq Inspects Training of 2,600 New Forest Guards to Stabilize Rural Communities
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited the training ground of the newly recruited 2,600 additional forest guards in Ilorin, the capital of the State, to assess the quality of their ongoing multifaceted tra...

Kwara Chief Judge Frees 16 Inmates to Decongest Correctional Centres
The Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara, has ordered the release of 16 inmates during a two-day visit to the old Ilorin custodial centre in Okekura and the new Ilorin custodial centre in Mandala. ...

NSCDC Arrests Three Suspects for Railway Vandalism in Offa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested three suspects over the alleged vandalisation and theft of railway materials along a rail track in the Offa Local Government Area ...

Kwara North and South Monarchs Meet to Establish Coordinated Security Frameworks
Traditional rulers from the Kwara North and Kwara South senatorial districts have held a town hall meeting to address critical issues of banditry, terrorism, regional cooperation, and political fairness in their areas....

Turkey, Egypt, Others to Participate in KWACCIMA 12th Trade Fair
The forthcoming 12th Kwara Trade Fair is set to receive international participants, as members of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation (Developing-8) will participate in the event. The Chairman of the ...

Kwara Resident Doctors Vow to Continue Strike, Criticise State Government for Persistent Neglect
The Association of Resident Doctors, Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (ARD-KWASUTH), has criticised the Kwara State Government for what it described as persistent neglect of health workers' welfare and the wors...

Kwara Poly Confirms Killing of Former Student Oyelade Olawale in Cult Clash Near Campus
Authorities of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a former student of the institution, Oyelade Habeeb Olawale, in a violent confrontation involving suspected rival cult grou...

2025-12-02

Ex-Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Proposes Ethics and AI Board for UNILORIN
Former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called for the establishment of a University Ethics and AI Board at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) to regulate data-driven research and ensure transparency...

Kwara United Coach Admits Team Failed to Convert Opportunities in Five-Goal Thriller
Kwara United head coach, Ashifat Suleiman, has attributed his team's 3-2 defeat against Barau FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to a failure to convert scoring chances. The Harmony Boys fell 3-2 ...

Kwara and 20 States to Repeat Polio Vaccination Due to Identified Gaps
Kwara State and 20 other states across the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are set to repeat the polio component of the nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign earlier cond...

KWASAA Orders All Advertisements on Korope and Keke Marwa to Undergo Official Vetting and Authorisation
The Kwara State government has raised concerns over the proliferation of unregulated advertisements on mini buses (Korope) and tricycles (Keke Marwa) in the state. Speaking at a meeting with different leadershi...

Kwara United Forward Chibuzor Disappointed by 3-2 Loss to Barau FC
Kwara United forward Ezeh Chibuzor has expressed disappointment at his team's failure to secure a point in their matchday 15 encounter against Barau FC, where Kwara United suffered a 3-2 defeat to the Maliya Boys at th...

UMZA Air Commences Abuja-Ilorin Operations with Flawless Inaugural Flights and Dignitaries on Board
UMZA Air has described its inaugural Abuja-Ilorin and Ilorin-Abuja flights as "a flawless take-off" for the airline's newest regional route, following the commencement of operations on Sunday, November 30, 2025. ...

Kwara State Showcases Integrated Water System at 2025 World Water Cities Forum in Korea
The Kwara State government was recognised at the 2025 World Water Cities Forum (WWCF) in Korea, where it showcased its new Integrated Water System. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Usman Yunusa Lade, who r...