2025-04-27

Senior Kwara Officials Among Seven Kidnapped Along Omu-Aran/Ilorin Expressway
Armed gunmen have kidnapped two senior officials of the Kwara State Local Government Service Commission along the Omu-Aran/Ilorin Expressway. The victims include Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department a...

AbdulRazaq Congratulates LADDU Leader Dr. Abdullahi on 65th Birthday, Hails His Community Impact
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended warm birthday greetings to Dr. Muhammed Jibril Abdullahi, President of the Lafiagi Descendants' Development Union (LADDU), on his 65th birthday today, 27 April 2...

Kwara Government Warns Transporters Against Illegal Motor Parks Amid Safety Push
The Kwara State Government has issued a stern warning to commercial transport operators against using unauthorized garages and motor parks, citing safety concerns. Speaking during a joint inspection exercise in...

Matriculation of First Nursing Students in Oke-Ode: Governor AbdulRazaq Hailed for Healthcare Reforms
The Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences, Oke-Ode, in Ifelodun Local Government Area (LGA), has welcomed its first cohort of students during an official matriculation ceremony. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was pr...

2025-04-26

ASUP Offa Chapter Ready to Protest Over Union Dues Dispute with Management
The Federal Polytechnic Offa chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has been granted permission to stage a protest if the institution's management proceeds with plans to halt the deduction of union ...

Kwara Government Donates 150 Motorcycles to Nigerian Army Amid Security Upgrades
The Kwara State Government has donated 150 off-road motorcycles to the Nigerian Army to bolster security operations and counter threats in rugged terrain such as forests, where non-state actors may be operating. ...

2025-04-25

Modified Monthly Environmental Sanitation Holds April 26
Members of the public are hereby informed that the Kwara State modified Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise for the month of April has been scheduled to hold on Saturday, 26th April, 2025 between the hours of sev...

Chief Judge Lays Foundation for New Irepodun Court as Traditional Leader Commits to Justice Reform
The Chief Judge of Kwara State, Hon. Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, has laid the foundation for a new High Court building and Oath Office in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State. The p...

Four Suspected Land Grabbers Face Court Over Impersonation of Lawyer in Fraud Case
Four individuals suspected of land grabbing have been arraigned at an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, on charges of impersonating lawyer Imam Fulani to prepare fraudulent land agreements. The suspects-...

Kwara South Leaders Applaud Tinubu's Appointments as Fair and Inclusive
Traditional rulers and thought leaders in Kwara South Senatorial District of Kwara State have praised President Bola Tinubu's appointments, stating they align with federal character principles. Speaking to jour...

Kwara State Government Vows Crackdown on Bandits Amid Deadly Motor Park Attack
The Kwara State Government has pledged to apprehend and prosecute terrorists, referred to locally as bandits, responsible for attacks on communities in the state. This assurance was reiterated by the Speaker of...

Emir of Ilorin Pledge Solidarity with EFCC in Fight Against Corruption
His Royal Highness the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Chiefs, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has pledged the full support of traditional institutions in the state to the Economic and Fi...

Saraki Urges PDP Unity Amid Delta Defections, Stresses Need for Strong Opposition Role
Senator Bukola Saraki has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain calm amid recent defections in the Delta State chapter, stating there is no cause for alarm. In a statement released follo...

2025-04-24

NAAS Demands Pause of KWASU Agriculture Faculty Relocation Over Safety Concerns
The National Association of Agricultural Students (NAAS) has urged the Kwara State Government to suspend the proposed relocation of the Faculty of Agriculture at Kwara State University (KWASU) to Ilesha Baruba. ...

Chief of Army Staff Orders Month-long Operation to Clear Bandit Strongholds in Kwara and Niger
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede has ordered the Nigerian Army to eradicate bandit groups terrorising Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kwara State and Borgu in Kainji...

OPay Expands Scholarship Programme to Kwara State Polytechnic, Awarding N300k to 20 Students
OPay, one of Nigeria's leading financial institutions, has extended its 10-year scholarship initiative to Kwara State Polytechnic, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to advancing education nation...

Kwara Launches Health Insurance Coverage for TB and HIV/AIDS Patients from June 12
The Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KWHIA) has announced that individuals living with tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS will be enrolled into the state's health insurance scheme from 12 June 2025. Dr. Olubunm...

Lifeless Body Recovered from Asa River as Identification Process Begins
The Kwara Fire Service has recovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man, believed to be in his mid-40s, from the Asa River in Ilorin. The incident was reported by officials from the Kwara State Ministry o...

Kwara Govt and TETFund Strengthen Education Partnership to Boost Youth Empowerment
The Kwara State Government and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration in education, infrastructure, and youth empowerment. Speaking to journal...

Kwara Governor Holds Strategic Talks with Army Chief Amid Security Concerns
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, held a strategic meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, at Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin on Tuesday. The discussion followe...