2026-10-26

Disengaged 2019 Kwara Sunset Teachers Appeal for Reinstatement
Some 2019 disengaged Kwara teachers, under the aegis of 'Sunset Teachers', have appealed to the state government to reconsider their plight and reinstate them.Deputy Coordinator of the Sunset Teachers, Mr Wasiu Yunusa,...

Prof. Ibrahim Gambari Appointed Distinguished Visiting Fellow at University of Pennsylvania
Former Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has been appointed a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Perry World House, the global affairs centre of the University of Pennsylvania, United S...

Kwara ADC and Former Publicity Secretary Trade Words Over Resignation
The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress and its former Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Basambo, have traded words over his resignation, with the party alleging that he quit to evade disciplinary procee...

Barau FC and Kwara United Share Spoils in 1-1 NPFL Draw in Kano
Barau FC and Kwara United played out a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday. Anthony Sunday put the home side ahead in the 41st minute,...

2026-10-25

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Exhibition Opens in Ilorin to Celebrate Afrobeat Legend's Legacy
Memories of Afrobeat legend and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be revived in Ilorin, Kwara State, as an exhibition celebrating his life and enduring legacy opens to the public on Monday, 26 October 2026. Tit...

AGF Fagbemi Announces 653 Convictions in Mass Terrorism Trials
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has said 653 suspects have been convicted in the ongoing mass trial of terrorism suspects at the Federal High Court. Fagbemi ...

2026-10-24

Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq Reaffirms Support for Cancer Awareness and Screening
The Wife of the Kwara State Governor, Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting cancer awareness, screening and treatment. Professor AbdulRazaq made the commendation at the Pi...

Kwara Government Urges Traditional and Religious Leaders to Tackle Vaccine Myths
The Kwara State Government has called on traditional institutions and religious leaders to tackle myths and misconceptions surrounding vaccination to protect children against poliomyelitis and other vaccine-preventable...

2026-10-23

Governor AbdulRazaq Congratulates Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem on 79th Birthday
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sent hearty congratulations to elder statesman, Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem, on his 79th birthday anniversary. Prof. Oba, the Talba of Ilorin Emirate, is an accomplished aca...

Tribute to Professor Shuaibu Oba AbdulRaheem, OFR, Talba Ngeri at 79
On the occasion of your 79th birthday, I write not merely as an academic, but as a younger brother who has walked behind your footsteps and found the path lit. Professor Shuaibu Oba AbdulRaheem, OFR, Talba Nger...

NSCDC Kwara Warns Private Security Firms Against Operating Outside Regulations
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has warned private security companies against operating outside established regulations, insisting that professionalism, accountability and com...

NMA Kwara Chairman Urges Residents to Adopt COVID-Era Measures Against Ebola
The chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kwara State, Dr Suleiman Rotimi, has urged residents to start observing the preventive measures adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent the spread of Eb...

Governor AbdulRazaq Approves Construction of 10km Oke-Ose/Ile-Apa/Lajiki Road
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the construction of the 10-kilometre Oke-Ose/Ile-Apa/Lajiki road in Ilorin East Local Government Area, giving a vital boost to infrastructure expansion across rural communit...

Governor AbdulRazaq Leads Campaign Tour Through Ilorin East Communities
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq conducted a brisk campaign tour to Lajiki, Maya, and Ile Apa Ward within the Ilorin East Local Government Area, boosting grassroots political mobilisation across Kwara State. The...