2026-02-17

Education Commissioner, Lawal Olohungbebe Appointed to FG Research Commercialisation Committee
The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development announces the appointment of the Honourable Commissioner, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, to the Federal Government's Research Commercialisation Policy Committe...

Kolobigi FC Win 2026 Kwara Inter-LGA Peace Tournament
The 2026 Kwara State Inter-Local Government Areas Peace and Unity Football Tournament (AIPUFT) ended on a high note, reinforcing its reputation as a leading grassroots sporting event in the region. The ancient ...

KWEPA Inspects Landmark University, Promotes Sustainable Practices
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices across institutions in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on ...

New NSCDC Commandant Warns Criminals to Steer Clear of Kwara
The new Commandant of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Bala Bawa Bodinga, has warned criminals and economic saboteurs to stay away from the state. Bodinga, who officially...

Kwara, Niger Governors Pledge Stronger Security Collaboration
Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has paid a condolence visit to Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, following recent terrorist attacks on communiti...

Kwara Philanthropist, Engr. Femi Sanni Nominated for Social Impact Investor of the Year
Kwara-born social impact investor and philanthropist, Engr. Femi Sanni, has been nominated for the Social Impact Investor of the Year at the 2025 Independent Awards. The nomination was announced by Independent ...

EFCC Witness Alleges Ex-Kwara Governor Ahmed Diverted N5.78bn UBEC Funds
The ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, has revealed allegations that N5.78 billion meant for basic education was diverted to other purposes, ...

Bukola Saraki, NUJ Mourn Veteran Journalist Lai Olarewaju
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the death of veteran journalist Lai Olarewaju as a great loss to the Kwara media community. In a statement issued by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdul...

Governor AbdulRazaq Mourns The Sun Correspondent Lai Olarewaju at 69
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed shock over the death of Lai Olarewaju, the Kwara State correspondent of The Sun Newspaper, who passed away on Friday at the age of 69. The governor extended his con...

2026-02-16

Kwara United Held to Frustrating 1-1 Draw at Home as Relegation Battle Continues
Kwara United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw on Sunday in a Matchday 26 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. T...

Tension at George Innih Stadium as Fans Mistake Journalist for Referee
Tension gripped the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl at George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, on Sunday when a journalist was briefly mobbed by young supporters following the Matchday 26 clash between Kwara United and Kano Pillars. ...

Four Abducted as Gunmen Raid Kakafu Community in Patigi
Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked Kakafu community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting four residents during a midnight raid. The incident was said to have occurred around 1:30 a....

Security Forces Repel Bandit Attack on Share Community
Security forces on Sunday repelled an attack by suspected bandits on Share community, the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The assault, which occurred on Sunday evening, reportedly...

Panic in Kwara as Bandits Threaten Three Oyun Communities
Tension has gripped parts of Kwara State following a reported threat by suspected bandits to attack three communities in Oyun Local Government Area. The communities said to be targeted are Ira, Inaja and Aho, a...

Women's Affairs Commissioner Afolashade Urges Christian Women to Participate Actively in Politics
The Kwara State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Opeyemi Afolashade, has urged Christian women in the state to actively participate in politics and governance as part of efforts to contribute meaningfully to nation-buil...

2026-02-15

Kwara Govt Analyzes Terrorists' Video After Woro Attack
The Kwara State Government has expressed deep concern over a disturbing video allegedly released by terrorists on Saturday, showing another set of victims abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community in Kaia...

Kwara Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Rescue Woro Kidnap Victims
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to rescuing victims abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community in Kaima Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Communicati...

Kwara Customs Boss Begins Strategic Visits to Security Agencies
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Kwara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Najeem Ogundeyi, has commenced a series of working visits to sister security agencies and key s...

Kwara AGILE Trains Teachers, Counsellors on Life Skills Education
The Kwara State Government, through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, in collaboration with Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI), has organised a training programme ...

2026-02-14

Sobi Specialist Hospital Conducts Medication Review and Counselling Ahead of Ramadan Fast
The Pharmacy Department of Sobi Specialist Hospital, under the management of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board, has successfully conducted a Medication Reconciliation and Review Exercise. The initiative, held ...

APC Group in Kwara Raises Alarm Over Alleged NIN Misuse
A pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has raised concerns over the alleged misuse of National Identity Numbers (NINs) during a recent membership registration exercise. The g...

Kwara Intensifies Crackdown on Street Begging After Suspected Bandit's Arrest
The Kwara State Government has intensified its crackdown on street begging following the arrest of a suspected bandit who allegedly disguised himself as a beggar in Igbaja, Ifelodun Local Government Area. The d...