2025-10-02

Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Maidawa Killed in NAF Airstrike, Kwara Govt Confirms
The Kwara State Government has confirmed the elimination of Maidawa, the alleged leader of a notorious kidnap gang terrorising communities in Kwara and neighbouring Kogi State. Chief Press Secretary to Gover...

TETfund Allocates N4b for Infrastructural Growth in Offa Poly
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Dr. Kamoru O. Kadiri, has lauded the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) for its transformative interventions, stating that without the agency, Nigerian tertiary institution...

Two Brothers Abducted on Cassava Farm in Edu
Gunmen have abducted two brothers from their cassava farm in Bokungi Zambufu community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack occurred on Wednesday when four heavily armed assailants stormed t...

Kwara United Deny Rift in Technical Crew Ahead of Plateau United Clash
Kwara United have dismissed reports of discord within their technical department, reaffirming unity and focus ahead of their rescheduled Matchday 5 fixture against Plateau United. Rumours of internal tension...

Governor AbdulRazaq Vows to Eradicate Bandits, Orders Crackdown After Oke-Ode Massacre
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has vowed to "smoke out" criminals and bandits from the state. He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to protecting lives and property, declaring that no part...

2025-10-01

Nigerian Air Force Intensifies Airstrikes in Kwara, Targets Bandit Hideouts in Babanla, Oke-Ode
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its security operations in Kwara State, conducting a series of coordinated airstrikes on 28 September 2025 across key hotspots including Kakihun, Oke-Ode, and Babanla. ...

Islamic Scholar Advocates for Unified Friday Sermons to Strengthen Muslim Unity
Renowned Islamic scholar Ustadh Dhikrullahi Shafii has called for the adoption of a centralised Friday sermon (Khutbah) across major mosques in Nigeria to promote unity, consistency, and collective guidance among Musli...

Governor AbdulRazaq Vows Zero Tolerance for Crime, Unveils Joint Security Strategy After Oke-Ode Attack
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property, declaring that no part of the state will remain a sanctuary for criminals. ...

Kwara Govt Advises Residents to Limit Movement Amid Crackdown on Kidnap Hideouts
The Kwara State Government has issued a public advisory urging residents particularly those in Ekiti, Ifelodun, Isin, Oke-Ero, and Irepodun Local Government Areas to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities amid in...

2025-09-30

Kwara United Vow Strong Comeback After CAF Confederation Cup Exit
Kwara United have pledged to return stronger after their elimination from the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup at the preliminary stage. The Nigerian side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Ghanaian giants...

Nupe Groups Urge Governor AbdulRazaq to Boost Security in Kwara North After Oke-Ode Massacre
A coalition of Nupe groups in Kwara State has called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to intensify security deployments across Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas following the deadly bandit attacks that left sever...

PDP Mourns 12 Killed in Oke-Ode Massacre, Condemns Security Collapse
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the gruesome massacre of 12 innocent citizens in Oke-Ode community by heartless bandits on Sunday. The opposition pa...

Kwara Govt Hits Back at Saraki, Says He Lacks Moral Authority on Security
The Kwara State Government has stated that former Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki is the least qualified to speak on security matters in Kwara State, noting that during his political dominance, Kwarans lived in fear ...

Kwara United Apologise to Fans After CAF Confederation Cup Exit
Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin has apologised to its fans and other stakeholders for its early exit from the CAF Confederation Cup at the preliminary stage. The club's Chairman, Mr Kumbi Titiloye, descri...

Ilorin School Wins National Democracy Quiz as NILDS Celebrates 10th Edition
In its bid to deepen knowledge of legislative and democratic governance among secondary school students, the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has concluded the 10th edition of the Natio...

FGC Ilorin Old Students Honour Late Pioneer Principal Chief Amos Olaniyan at Valedictory Assembly
The Old Students Association of Federal Government College, Ilorin, held a Valedictory Assembly on Monday in honour of the late pioneer principal of the school, Chief Amos Olaniyan. Paying tribute to the decea...

Nigerian Air Force Conducts Aerial Operations in Kwara as Part of Operation Fansan Yamma
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), air component of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), has conducted multiple coordinated missions across Kakihun, Oke-Ode, Babanla, and surrounding areas in Kwara State. According to a ...

2025-09-29

OPINION: Ilorin and Her Bank Locations By Oba Abdulkadir La'aro
Bank locations in Ilorin have not kept pace with the city's metropolitan expansion. From its origins as a provincial stronghold, Ilorin has evolved into a state capital with a steady, almost even spread to the ...

Blueprint for COED and KWASUED Coexistence Submitted to State Government
The committee established to develop a blueprint for the harmonious coexistence of the Kwara State College of Education (COED), Ilorin, and the newly established Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED), Ilorin, h...

Kwara Police Boss Cracks Down on Harassment, Bans Unlawful Phone Searches
Kwara State Police Commissioner, Mr Adekimi Ojo, has warned officers of the command against extortion, harassment, unlawful phone searches, and the profiling of youths as internet fraudsters. Ojo issued the wa...

Kwara South Monarchs Condemn Poor Representation by NASS Members
Monarchs and the Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI) have delivered a damning verdict on the members representing Kwara South in the National Assembly. They stated that the poor representation by lawmake...

Kwara United Crash Out of CAF Confederation Cup After 1-0 Defeat to Asante Kotoko
Kwara United have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday. The loss sealed a 5-3 agg...

Governor AbdulRazaq Demands More Military Deployment After Deadly Attack on Oke-Ode
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for increased security deployments to the state to flush out criminals responsible for recent attacks in parts of Kwara. In a statement signed by the Chie...

Tragedy in Oke-Ode: Baale of Ogbayo Among 12 Vigilantes Killed in Sunday Morning Raid
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that no fewer than 12 people, including the Baale of Ogbayo, were killed during a bandit attack on Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state on Sunday...