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...

2025-04-23

Ibrahim Taiwo Road Closure Begins April 23 for Roadworks, Alternate Routes Announced
The Kwara State Government has announced the full closure of Ibrahim Taiwo Road (Taiwo Isale) from Wednesday, 23 April 2025, to facilitate asphalt laying as part of ongoing road rehabilitation works. Engr. Abdu...

Hajj 2025 Airlift Dates Set: Pilgrims to Depart from May 9-24 Amid NAHCON's Final Preparations
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has convened a meeting with executive secretaries of state Muslim Pilgrims' Welfare Boards, finalising plans to begin the airlift of intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia o...

Army Orders Farmers to Evacuate Park Amid Escalating Bandit Attacks in Kwara
The Nigerian Army has instructed farmers operating within the Kwara portion of Kainji National Park to vacate the area as part of its intensified crackdown on armed bandits. The military also announced plans to...

Kwara Police Probe Deadly Incidents in Baruten and Kaiama LGAs Amid Vigilante Fatality
The Kwara State Police Command has launched an investigation into two deadly incidents that occurred in Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas (LGAs) on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people, incl...

Abdulrazaq Leads Inter-Agency Security Review Amid Mahmuda Threat in Kwara
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq and senior military and intelligence officials conducted an on-site security assessment of Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA) on Monday, targeting areas where the alleged Mah...

Gunmen Kill Six, Injure Two in Baruten LGA; Vigilante Fatality in Kaiama
Six people were killed and two others injured in a brutal attack at the Ilesah Baruba motor park in Baruten Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State, following an assault by armed gunmen. Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi,...

Taekwondo Coach Killed as Badminton Court Collapses During Rainstorm in Ilorin
A tragic incident occurred in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, following a 30-minute rainstorm that struck the Lower Niger River Basin Authority on Monday evening. Musa Ismail, an Ilorin-born Taekwondo coach an...

Kwara Governor Names New Special Advisers, Auditor General, and Seven Permanent Secretaries
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday swore in two Special Advisers, the state's new Auditor General, and seven Permanent Secretaries to key government roles. The appointees include: ...

Unidentified Man's Body Found in Asa River, Handed to Authorities for Identification
The Kwara State Fire Service recovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man, estimated to be in his mid-40s, from the Asa River in Ilorin today, Tuesday 22 April 2025. The incident was reported by officials...