2026-01-05

OPINION: Saraki's persona in Bolaji's book By Lasisi Olagunju
(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 5 January, 2026). I begin with a telling scene. In 2001, former Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, then a young journalist, visited the strongman of Kwara politics...

Al-Hikmah University Allays Security Fears Ahead Of 15th Convocation Ceremony
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, an Islamic faith-based higher institution, has moved to allay the concerns of parents, staff, and students regarding the current security situation in Kwara South. The university maintains...

The Yorubaness and Yorubaless of Ilorin By Oba Abdulkadir La'aro
This piece is inspired by the rash of online attacks on Ilorin people about our belonging to the Yoruba race or not. It is not a new conversation, but one that some people would like to perpetuate, only a version of th...

Dr Bilkisu Oniyangi Denounces Assault On Protesters Demanding Security Action
A rights advocate, Dr Bilkisu Oniyangi, has condemned the alleged public flogging and assault of women during a peaceful protest held at the Kwara State Government House in Ilorin. She characterised the incident as a g...

Kwara Philanthropist Ibrahim Ajia Honoured With Traditional Title In Abia State
Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, a Kwara-born business leader and philanthropist, has been honoured with the prestigious traditional title of 'Nwanne Ukwu Di Na Mba' by His Royal Highness, Eze J. Osoka Agwu, the Aba-Ukwu of Amab...

Three Suspects Invited Over Fire Incident At Traditional Worshipper's Residence
The Kwara State Police Command has launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack in the Isale Koko area of Ilorin. This information was detailed in a statement released on Saturday in Ilorin by the Police Pub...

OCFF Foundation Leads Environmental Sanitation Exercise In Alanamu Community
The Our Community First Foundation (OCFF), a civil society organisation, has conducted an environmental sanitation exercise within the Alanamu community, located in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State....

2026-01-04

BFN President Declares Kwara Ready For International Events After Hall Tour
The President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has declared that Kwara State is fully prepared to host both national and international events. This follows his inspection of the newly renova...

Kwara Assembly Passes Harmonised Taxes And Levies Bill Into Law For 2025
The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approval for Collection) Bill, 2025, into law. The passage of the legislation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Hou...

Adanla Monarch And Wife Trailed To Ilorin Following Failed Kidnap Attempt
Family members of the traditional ruler of the Adanla community in Igbaja Ward 2, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba David Oyerinola and his wife, are currently under threat from unknown assailants foll...

Suspended Lawmaker Saba Gideon Alleges Political Attack Over 2027 Ambitions
The suspended member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Honourable Saba Gideon, has alleged that he is the victim of a politically motivated attack, characterising his three-month suspension as a clear abuse of legi...

Kwara Orders School Reopening While Prioritising Public Safety In State
The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has directed schools across the state to reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026, with the exception of locations currently undergoing special security measu...

2026-01-03

Kwara Teachers Protest Exclusion From 30 Per Cent Peculiar Salary Allowance
On Friday, teachers in Kwara State held a peaceful protest regarding their exclusion from the recently approved 30 per cent Peculiar Salary Allowance, which was granted to other categories of workers within the state. ...

Kwara TUC Chairman Urges Federal Government To Tackle Insurgency And Fix Economy
The Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Kwara chapter, Abdulrahman Onikijipa, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to improve the economy and address insurgency alongside other security cha...

2026-01-02

Governor AbdulRazaq Urges Media Professionals To Uphold Accuracy And Ethics
The Kwara State Government has called upon media practitioners to maintain professionalism, accuracy, and responsible journalism, issuing a warning against reports that could undermine security and public peace. ...

SAS Foundation Chairman Announces Free Healthcare For Ubandawaki Community
The Founder and Chairman of the Saleeman Adedoyin Saleeman (SAS) Foundation and global IT leader, Engr. Saleeman Adedoyin Saleeman, has announced a free healthcare initiative for the indigenes of the Ubandawaki communi...