2026-04-26

Woman Observing Purdah Declares for Kwara Central Senate Seat on PDP Platform
Hajia Halimat Hassan Zarruq, a woman who observes purdah, has announced her bid for the Kwara Central senatorial district on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general elections. Hai...

Kwara PHCDA Identifies Misinformation as Major Obstacle in Polio Fight
The Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) has identified misinformation as a significant barrier to polio eradication efforts, particularly at the grassroots level across the state. This wa...

Mahalia Ahman-Pategi Declares Bid for Kwara Governorship, Becomes APC's First Female Contender
Mahalia Aisha Ahman-Pategi has formally announced her bid for the Kwara State governorship seat in the 2027 general elections, making her the first female aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

2026-04-25

Governor AbdulRazaq Charges Newly Sworn-in NYSC Members on Patriotism and Discipline
The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has charged newly sworn-in members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to be patriotic, humble, and responsible citizens in line with the scheme's core va...

Kwara Hospitals Management Board, Police Strengthen Collaboration on Healthcare Security
The management of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KWHMB), led by Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, held a strategic capacity-building engagement with the Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo and senior officers of t...

2026-04-24

KWASU Student Teslimat Nurudeen Makes History with First Solo Flight in Ilorin
Teslimat Abiola Nurudeen, a final-year student of the Department of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering of Kwara State University, has made history by becoming the first undergraduate from the institution to com...

ASUP Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Offa Poly Rector Over Alleged Life Threat
A fresh industrial crisis is brewing at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State between the management and the members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP. The Union accused the Rector of the i...

PDP Aspirant Sheni Ibiwoye Unveils People First Agenda for Kwara 2027 Race
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Sheni Ibiwoye (SAN), has outlined his policy priorities ahead of the 2027 elections, focusing on security, economic developm...

Kwara PDP Youths Stage Protest, Allege Political Victimisation of Saraki Over Offa Robbery Case
Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State on Thursday staged a protest against what they described as the alleged political victimisation of the party's leader, Bukola Saraki, over the 2018 Offa bank ...

Senator Ashiru Formally Declares 2027 Governorship Bid, Unveils Policy Blueprint in Ilorin
The Deputy Senate Leader and Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Oyelola Ashiru, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State on the platform of the All...

U.S. Embassy Signs Three-Year MoU with Ilorin Innovation Hub to Boost Kwara's Tech Sector
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ilorin Innovation Hub to support the development of Kwara State's technology sector. In a st...

Two Dead, 12 Injured as Bus Collides with Trailer at Oloriegbe Community in Olooru
A fatal road accident that occurred yesterday at Oloriegbe community, along the Ogbomosho - Oloru road in Ilorin, Kwara State, claimed the lives of two persons. LEADERSHIP gathered that 12 other persons sustain...

2026-04-23

Sarkin Gobir Hails Emir Sulu-Gambari at 86 as Symbol of Unity and Enduring Leadership
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended warm congratulations to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on the occasion of his 86th birthday. ...

Kwara FA Suspends Referee Official, DollyP Academy Over Repeated Rule Breaches
The Kwara State Football Association (FA) has suspended a top referees' council official and a grassroots football academy over rule violations. In an official communication signed by the Association's secretar...

Bukola Saraki Hails Emir Sulu-Gambari at 86 as Symbol of Wisdom and Unity
Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has paid tribute to the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the occasion of his 86th birthday, describing him as a symbol of wisdom and enduring leadership. ...

Moro APC Stakeholders Demand 2027 House of Reps Slot, Cite 28-Year Exclusion
The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Moro local government area of Kwara State have appealed to aspirants vying for the House of Representatives seat for Edu/Moro/Patigi in the 2027 election, part...

MINILS DG Hails Emir Sulu-Gambari as a Voice of Moderation on 86th Birthday
Today marks the 86th birthday of His Royal Highness, the 11th Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, a revered statesman, royal father, custodian of culture, and enduring symbol of unity whose leadership continues to in...

Governor AbdulRazaq Hails Emir of Ilorin as a Great Leader on 86th Birthday
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has rejoiced with the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 86th birthday. Sulu-Gambari, who is also the chairman of the Kwara State Traditional C...

NUC Verifies Resources at University of Offa as Health Sciences Expansion Nears
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has carried out a comprehensive resource verification at the University of Offa (UNIOFFA), Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The exercise is part of efforts t...

No Part of Kwara Will Be Denied Infrastructure, Says AbdulRazaq During Tsaragi Road Inspection
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive growth, stating that no part of the state will be denied access to basic infrastructure or essential amenities. To achieve ...

Kwara Lawmaker Dr Saba Attacked by Thugs After Political Meeting in Tsaragi
Political thugs, on Tuesday, reportedly attacked the member representing Edu/Moro/Patigi federal constituency in the National Assembly, Dr Ahmed Adam Saba, at a political meeting in Tsaragi, Edu Local Government Area o...