2025-09-19

NiHSA Issues Red Alert as Niger and Benue Rivers Reach Critical Levels
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a red alert over imminent flooding, as major rivers and dams across the country have reached critical water levels, placing several communities at risk. ...

PDP Chieftain Prof. Ali Ahmad Urges Inclusion of IReV in Electoral Act to End Election Rigging
Ahead of the 2027 general election, a constitutional lawyer and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Prof. Ali Ahmad, yesterday advocated for the inclusion of the Independent National Elector...

Governor AbdulRazaq Fully Funds Kwara United's CAF Trip, Including Media Delegation
Kwara United have received a major boost ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round tie against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko thanks to the unwavering support of Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq...

Vigilante Commander Killed as Bandits Strike Again in Patigi
Bandits, in the early hours of yesterday, attacked Lade community in Kakafu village of Patigi Local Government Area, Kwara State, killing a vigilante group's commander popularly known as Tetengi. Eyewitnesses ...

Rep Yinka Aluko Empowers 600 Youths and Women with Start-Up Toolkits in Ilorin East/South
Member of the House of Representatives representing Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Yinka Aluko, has empowered at least 600 youths and women in the constituency with start-up items and toolkits to promote ...

Kara Markets Shut Across Kwara South Amid Security Crisis
All Kara (cattle) markets across the Kwara South Senatorial District have been shut indefinitely as part of measures to curb rising insecurity in the zone. The decision was jointly announced by the Forum of Se...

NYSC Moves Kwara Orientation Camp to Ilorin Amid Rising Security Threats
The National Youth Service Corps has relocated its orientation camp in Kwara State from Yikpata in Edu Local Government Area to the Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin, due to escalating insecurity. The State Co...

2025-09-18

Kwara United Captain Kabiru Mohammed Confirms Team's Readiness for Asante Kotoko Clash
Kwara United captain Kabiru Mohammed has declared his team fully prepared for their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round clash against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. The first-leg tie is set for ...

Kwara South Leaders Reject Governorship Zoning, Advocate for Merit-Based Leadership in 2027
Political and community leaders from Kwara South Senatorial District have firmly rejected calls for zoning the 2027 governorship election, insisting that competence and capacity not geographical rotation should determi...

EFCC and NBA Ilorin Pledge Stronger Collaboration in National Anti-Corruption Drive
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin branch, have agreed to deepen their collaboration in the fight against corruption. The commitment was reache...

Nigeria's Youngest Lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, Champions Groundbreaking Energy Bill in Kwara Assembly
Hon. Rukayat Motunrayo Shittu, Nigeria's youngest lawmaker and member of the Kwara State House of Assembly representing Owode/Onire constituency, has successfully sponsored and guided the Kwara State Electric Power Sec...

Governor AbdulRazaq Vows to Uphold Sardauna Ahmadu Bello's Legacy of Unity and Development
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the ideals of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria and Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, describing him as a visionary leader w...

Kwara-ETF Awards Full Scholarships to 12 Outstanding Pupils from Public Schools
At least 12 high-achieving pupils from public primary schools in Kwara State have been awarded fully funded scholarships for their secondary education under the Kwara State Education Trust Fund (Kwara-ETF). ...

Shoprite Stores Shut Down in Ibadan, Ilorin, Shelves Empty in Lagos, Abuja
This is not a good time for retail giant Shoprite in Nigeria, as the company battles for survival four years after its former South African owners exited the country's retail sector, Daily Trust can report. ...

2025-09-17

Governor AbdulRazaq Donates Coaster Buses to School for Special Needs and Queen Elizabeth School
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reinforced his administration's commitment to inclusive and quality education by donating a new 32-seater Toyota Coaster bus to the School for Special Needs, Ilorin the s...

I'm Ready to Serve - Kawu Agaka Signals Political Ascent After Massive Homecoming Reception
Engineer Suleiman Bolakale Kawu Agaka, retired Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency and a distinguished son of Ilorin Emirate, has signalled his readiness to serve Kwara State in greater capacities be...

Kwara United Hopeful of Hosting Asante Kotoko at Home Amid CAF Stadium Inspection
Kwara United officials have expressed optimism about hosting their CAF Confederation Cup home fixture against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in Ilorin, despite ongoing uncertainty over the approval of the Rashidi Yekini...

Remo Stars, Kwara United to Play Continental Matches in Abeokuta
The MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta has been confirmed as the venue for key fixtures in this season's CAF Inter-Club competitions, hosting matches involving Nigerian sides Remo Stars and Kwara United, as w...

Kwara PDP Declares Readiness to Challenge APC in 2027 After Successful Ward Congresses
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has affirmed its readiness to mount a strong challenge against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. State Chairman Hon. ...

Isanlu-Isin Youths Appeal for Rescue from Relentless Banditry in 'Save Our Souls' Plea
Youths in Isanlu-Isin, Kwara South Senatorial District, have issued a heartfelt "save our souls" appeal to federal, state, and local authorities, pleading for urgent intervention against the escalating menace of bandit...

Senator Saliu Mustapha Empowers 300 Artisans with Business Grants in Kwara Central
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, has empowered over 300 small-scale business owners, craftsmen, and artisans through a multi-million naira intervention programme. The initiative, implement...

Kwara Assembly Passes Charcoal Production Prohibition Amendment Bill at Second Reading
The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the Charcoal Production Prohibition Amendment Bill 2025 for second reading during a plenary session held in Ilorin. The bill, sponsored by Razaq Omotosho, Chairma...

Two Dead in Petrol Tanker Fire on Ilorin-Jebba Expressway
Two people have died following a petrol tanker accident that occurred at Pasa village on the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, at approximately 3:43 p.m. According to a statement by Hass...

2025-09-16

Offa Community Consumers Protest Persistent IBEDC Outages and Estimated Bills
Residents and business owners in Offa, Kwara State, are demanding urgent government intervention over what they describe as decades of deteriorating electricity supply that has severely undermined economic and social d...

Isin LGA Leaders Petition Nigerian Army for Forward Operating Base to Combat Insecurity
Traditional and political leaders from Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State have formally appealed to the Nigerian Army for the establishment of a Forward Operating Base (FOB) to combat rising insecurity and creat...

Four Suspected Bandits Arrested After Failed Attack on Eruku Community in Kwara
At least four suspected bandits have been arrested by local vigilantes and hunters following an attempted attack on Eruku, a community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State that borders Kogi State. A...

Kwara APC Urges Mass Participation in Voter Registration to Sustain Party's Winning Momentum
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has intensified efforts to mobilise party members ahead of the ongoing voter registration exercise, urging mass participation as a critical step toward consolidating t...

IPC, EU Train Ilorin Media on Inclusive and Ethical Electoral Reporting Ahead of 2027
In anticipation of the 2027 General Elections and to promote greater women's participation in politics, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, in partnership with the European Union Support to Democratic Governan...

It's Kwara North's Turn - APC Elders Call for Zoning of 2027 Ticket to Northern Zone
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Caucus in Kwara State has officially endorsed the rotation of the 2027 governorship ticket to the Kwara North Senatorial District, citing fairness, equity, and justice as guid...

Survived Warri Wolves, We'll Survive in Ghana - Coach Sanni Backs Kwara United for CAF Clash
Kwara United head coach Tunde Sanni has issued a bold statement of confidence ahead of his team's first continental challenge of the season a CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round tie against Ghanaian giants Asante K...

We Were Abandoned - Survivors of Kwara Village Attack Describe Horror and Despair
The village of Isanlu Isin in Eruku, Kwara State, lies scarred by violence, with charred motorcycle frames and bloodstains marking the red earth where a brutal terrorist attack unfolded on Saturday, 14 September 2025. ...