2025-11-14

No Kidnapping Recorded as Troops Engage Bandits in Fierce Gun Battle in Kaiama LGA
Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully repelled a midnight attack launched by armed bandits on Woro community in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara North on Friday. Armed bandits attempted to breach th...

UNILORIN to Purchase 100 Electric Vehicles to Ease Student Movement
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has announced a plan by the institution to purchase 100 electric vehicles to ease the movement of students. Egbewole gave ...

30-Year Milestone: Kwara NIPR Hails Emir Sulu-Gambari's Enduring Legacy of Peace and Progress
The Kwara State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has extended its congratulations to the illustrious Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on the momentous occasion of his ...

Oyedepo Cautions Kwara Against Religious Exclusion, Urges Residents to Prioritise Competence
The former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State and two-time commissioner, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo, has firmly insisted that there is no constitutional or moral barrier preventing a Christian from...

Kwara Police Arrest Suspects in Foiled Kidnapping and Robbery Plot
The Kwara State Police Command has successfully foiled a planned armed robbery and kidnapping plot in Ilorin, Kwara State, and arrested the suspects said to be at the centre of the scheme. This was contained in...

Gunmen Abduct Former PDP Ward Chairman Abubakar Sise in Kwara's Baruten LGA
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked and abducted a trader and former ward chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Boriya-Shiya Ward, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, Abubakar Sise. ...

IEDPU Leaders Attend Fidau for Late General Abdullahi Mohammed, Former Presidential Chief of Staff
The National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, led members of the Union's National Executive Council to attend the fidau (prayers for the repose o...

2025-11-13

Craft Innovation Hub Free Health Screening Targets Hundreds of Ilorin Residents for Early Disease Detection
In a bid to improve early disease detection and public awareness of preventive healthcare in Kwara State, a major free health screening targeting hundreds of Ilorin residents is set to be held later this month. ...

Kwara State Delegation Visits Jigawa to Understudy Successful Anti-Malnutrition Programme
Jigawa State's remarkable success in reducing child malnutrition has continued to draw national attention, evidenced by a high-powered delegation from Kwara State visiting the state to understudy its Masaki Nutrition P...

Governors AbdulRazaq, Zulum Grace Commissioning of 217-Year-Old Imam Gambari Mosque
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and his Borno State counterpart, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, were in attendance as the renovated 217-year-old Imam Gambari Ultramodern Mosque officially opened in Ilorin....

Governors AbdulRazaq, Zulum Attend NIAE Conference in Kwara, Praise Agricultural Mechanisation Efforts
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, stated on Tuesday that his administration is enacting policies and programmes designed to empower youth, researchers, and agripreneurs in order to boost value addition, imp...

2025-11-12

Gov AbdulRazaq Hails FG Mechanisation, Highlights Kwara's Tractor Deployment to 10000 Households
Minister Kyari announces national service centres; Governor AbdulRazaq highlights state's mechanisation efforts to tackle high food prices The Federal Government and the Kwara State Government have simul...

President Tinubu Lauds Emir Sulu-Gambari's Visionary Leadership on 30th Anniversary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for his visionary and exemplary leadership as he celebrates 30 years on the throne. The President lauded...

Governor AbdulRazaq Congratulates Emir of Ilorin on 30th Coronation Anniversary
Governor praises Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari's wisdom and leadership for Ilorin's evolution into one of Nigeria's most peaceful cities Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq heartily rejoices with the ...

Northern Concern People Forum Mourns Founding Chairman Alhaji Omar Yusuf Aiyelabegan
The Northern Concern People Forum is mourning the passing of its esteemed elder and founding Chairman, Alhaji Omar Yusuf Aiyelabegan, who returned to his creator last night. The Forum described his departure as a profo...

2025-11-11

Kwara First Lady Harps on Early Cancer Detection, Urges Citizens to Use Free Screening
In commemoration of this year's World Cancer Day, the First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors' Spouses Forum, Ambassador Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has stressed that early detection of cancer save...

Mass Defection: Hundreds of APC Youths Join PDP in Ilorin West Ahead of 2027 Polls
Youths from Ajikobi, Alanamu, and Ubandawaki Wards cite hardship and disappointment, calling 'Otoge' struggle a mistake A major political realignment unfolded yesterday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as hu...

Kwara United Coach Ashifat Admits Nasarawa United Deserve Top NPFL Spot
Harmony Boys hold league leaders to 1-1 draw at Lafia City Stadium; Ashifat calls result 'fair' Kwara United technical adviser, Suleiman Ashifat, has avowed that Nasarawa United deserve their position at the to...

Gov Abdulrazaq Mourns Death of APC Leader Alhaji Umar Aiyelabegan
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is saddened by the passing of a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Alhaji Umar Aiyelebegan. The Governor says the death of Alhaji Aiyelabegan is a hu...