2025-07-29

Kwara Farmers Urged to Prepare for Rainfall Disruptions as NiMet Forecasts Storms
The Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has urged farmers to prepare for impending rainfall and thunderstorms forecasted between 28 and 30 July 2025, following a Nigerian Meteorological Agency (Ni...

UNILORIN Opens Post-UTME Portal for 2025/2026 Admission Screening
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has opened its portal for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise, inviting eligible candidates to register for admission consideration. In a statement issued on Monday, 2...

NGF Expresses Solidarity with Adamawa as Flooding Claims Lives and Displaces Thousands
The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has expressed deep concern over severe flooding in Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, which has resulted in loss of life, property damage, and mass dis...

Kwara Lawmaker Hails Late Governor Adebayo as 'Political Colossus,' Vows Legacy Immortalisation
House of Representatives member AbdulRaheem Olawuyi, representing Ifelodun/Irepodun/Isin/Ekiti/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State, has hailed the late former Governor Chief Cornelius Adebayo who passed away on...

Kwara Launches Mass Malaria Prevention Drive for 700,000 Children Ahead of Rainy Season
Kwara State Government has launched its 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign, targeting over 700,000 children under five years across 11 local government areas. Commissioner for Health Dr Amina ...

Kwara United Chairman Pledges Stronger NPFL Campaign Ahead of Ikorodu City Home Opener
Kwara United Chairman Mr. Kumbi Titiloye has expressed confidence in the team's readiness for the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, assuring fans of an improved campaign. The Harmony Boys w...

EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Tractors and Tricycles from Kwara Governor's Ex-Aide
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of two agricultural tractors and two tricycles belonging to Kayode Oyin-Zubair, former aide to Kwara ...

Kwara Launches Free Hepatitis Screening Across 16 LGAs to Tackle Silent Epidemic
Kwara State Government has announced a free hepatitis screening programme across all 16 local government areas to combat viral hepatitis and mark World Hepatitis Day 2025. Commissioner for Health Dr Amina El-Im...

2025-07-28

Ilorin Communities Endure Two Week Blackout as IBEDC Faces Public Outcry
Residents of Baboko, Idi Ape, Omoda, and surrounding communities in Ilorin have raised urgent appeals over a two week power outage, demanding immediate intervention from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBE...

2025-07-27

Adeta Primary School Becomes Blueprint for Kwara’s Education Transformation Agenda
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON has advanced his commitment to educational transformation with the construction of a multistorey KwaraLEARN school prototype at Adeta Primary School, Ilorin. This flagshi...

Kwara Governor Backs Super Falcons at WAFCON Final During Morocco Visit
Kwara State Governor and Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) Chairman, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, travelled to Morocco to lend his support to the Super Falcons of Nigeria ahead of the historic 2024 Women's Africa Cu...

2025-07-24

EFCC Secures Convictions of 11 for Internet Fraud in Kwara Courts
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured convictions against 11 individuals for internet fraud and related offences in Kwara State, reinforcing its crackdown on cy...

Kwara APC crisis deepens Ilorin East Chairman Halts Senator Mustapha's Hospital Renovation Over Loyalty
Lukman Agbelere, Chairman of Ilorin East Local Government Area in Kwara State, has halted a multi-million naira renovation project for the Awodi Primary Healthcare Centre, facilitated by Senator Saliu Mustapha, represe...

EFCC Harps on Integrity, Warns That Corruption Kills Dreams
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reaffirmed its commitment to grooming a new generation of Nigerians anchored on integrity, discipline and accountability. This message was delivere...