2025-03-12

Court Remands 40-Year-Old Man Accused of Impregnating Daughter Amid Public Outcry
A magistrates' court in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, has ordered the remand of a 40-year-old man, Olorunlogbon Murtala, accused of impregnating his own daughter. The alleged incident occurred at the Alag...

NIWA Installs 100 Buoys in Niger, Kwara to Boost Waterway Safety
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has installed numerous buoys across Niger and Kwara States to improve navigational safety for all waterway users. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Mr. Suleiman ...

Fulani Cattle Breeders Under Threat for Combating Crime in Kwara – MACBAN
At least four Fulani cattle breeders have been assassinated by criminal elements in Kwara State due to their active opposition to criminal activities. This revelation was made on Tuesday by the Secretary of the...

Dr Olohungbebe Calls for Staff Support to Drive Performance in Kwara Education Ministry
The newly appointed Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development in Kwara State, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, has urged all staff of the Ministry to provide unwavering support and cooperation as he embarks on his ...

Cabinet Reshuffle: Modibbo Kawu Tasks Heads of Institutions on Proactive Role in Educational Development
Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu, the newly appointed Commissioner for the Ministry of Tertiary Education, has urged leaders of tertiary institutions to collaborate closely with her in developing the educational sector with...

Heatwave Warning: NiMET Alerts of Rising Temperatures in North-Central and Other States
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET) announced on Tuesday that rising temperatures and high humidity levels are expected to cause thermal (heat) discomfort in several states across the country. In a statem...

Emir Sulu-Gambari Receives NPFA Cadets, Tasks Them on Loyalty and Duty
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, received cadet officers from the Nigeria Police Force Academy in Wudil, Kano State, on Tu...

Governor AbdulRazaq Inspects New Multistorey School, Vows More Investments in Education
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, conducted an inspection of the multistorey prototype primary school in Adeta, Ilorin, over the weekend. Describing the facility as a significant stride towards upgrading pu...

2025-03-11

Dr Olohungbebe's Appointment Recognises Contributions to Youth Empowerment – CELF
The Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship (CELF) has hailed the appointment of its former convener, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, as the Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, describing it as ...

Illegal Mining Crackdown: Chinese Nationals and Firm Convicted in Ilorin Court
Two Chinese nationals, Yang Chao and Wu Shan Chuan, have been sentenced to jail for engaging in illegal solid mineral mining activities in Kwara State. The pair were convicted alongside their company, Crius Chemical Ni...

Kwara Government Tasks Communities on Prompt Reporting of Tuberculosis Cases
The Kwara State Government has urged residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area (LGA) to remain vigilant and promptly report individuals exhibiting symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) to the authorities. Speaking dur...

PDP Challenges Governor AbdulRazaq's Governance Approach Following New Commissioner Appointments
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has challenged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's assertion of leading an inclusive administration, accusing him of marginalising his cabinet and adopting an ...

ABS FC Reappoints Anthony Encho as Head Coach to Chase NPFL Promotion
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin Football Club has reappointed Cameroonian coach Anthony Encho as head coach for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. Encho's return comes after Coach Sani Sarduana was reliev...

Dr Bukola Saraki Mourns Passing of Bishop Emeritus Ayo-Maria Atoyebi
Former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has extended his condolences to the family of the late Bishop Emeritus Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, who passed away on March 8, 2025. Bishop Atoyebi, the former head of t...

KWGIS Boss Calls for Stronger Measures Against Unregistered Builders Amid Safety Concerns
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, has urged the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) to intensify sensitisation efforts and enforce approp...

Wife of Slain MACBAN Leader Recounts Assassination at Oke-Ose Residence
One of the wives of the late leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in Kwara State, Aisha, has shared her account of the harrowing incident that led to her husband's death. The MACBAN ...

Kwara Governor Breaks Fast with Religious Leaders Amid Prayer for Slain MACBAN Chairman
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, joined Christian and Muslim leaders, including the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kwara and Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state, R...

2025-03-10

KWSRRA Rolls Out 96 Registration Centres for Kwara's Security Identification Drive
The Kwara State Government has directed all residents to register with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA) , stressing that accurate demographic data is critical to its initiatives in enhancing publi...

Pastor Accused of Rape Remanded by Ilorin Court Amid Allegations of Abuse
A Sango Magistrates' Court in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, has ordered the remand of Pastor Samuel Atolagbe Sunday, 54, over allegations of sexually assaulting a minor and church member. ...

Kwara's Omo Ibile Igbomina Hail Senator Mustapha for Community Development Pledge and Donation
A prominent socio-cultural group based in Kwara South, "Omo Ibile Igbomina" , has praised Senator Saliu Mustapha, the National Assembly representative for Kwara Central Senatorial District, hailing him as a steadfast a...

Kwara Police Dismiss Bandit Relocation Claims as False and Misleading
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed claims that bandits fleeing Zamfara State have relocated to Bani community in Baruten Local Government Area. The denial followed a report by an online outlet on Sund...

Super Eagles Captain Praises League Uptick in Fair Play, Calls for Pitch Improvements
Super Eagles captain and Kano Pillars skipper Ahmed Musa has praised the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 's officiating standards in the 2024/2025 season, noting the rise in away team victories as a sign of impr...

Governor AbdulRazaq Watches Kwara United Secure Crucial Win Against Super Eagles Captain's Team
Kwara United secured a vital 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars in a pulsating Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 28 clash at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium, on Sunday. The Harmony B...

MACBAN Demands Probe into Kwara Chairman's Killing Amid Police Confirmation
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has demanded that security agencies urgently investigate the killing of its Kwara State chapter chairman, Alhaji Idrissu Abubakar. National Pres...

Kwara Governor Reshuffles Cabinet, Inaugurates Olohungbebe and Nnafatima
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr. Maryam Nnafatima Imam as commissioners, urging them to prioritise teamwork and align with the administration's efforts to ...

2025-03-09

IEDPU Applauds Kwara Governor for Naming Court House After Pioneering Chief Judge Justice Kawu
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has praised Kwara State Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for honouring the late Justice Suleiman Kawu, the first Chief Judge of Kwara State and Madawaki of...

Governor AbdulRazaq Directs Residents to Register for State Security Identification Cards
The Kwara State Government has instructed all residents to register with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA) to enhance public safety and improve economic planning initiatives. In a statement...

Kwara Police Launch Murder Probe After Cattle Breeders Leader Shot Dead
The Kwara State Police Command has launched an investigation into the murder of Alhaji Idris Abubakar, the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the state. The 32-year...

Kwara Governor Applauds Eniola Bolaji's Gold Medal Win at Spanish Para Badminton International II
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended warm congratulations to Eniola Bolaji, the state's para badminton star, for her gold medal victory at the Spanish Para Badminton International II in Spain. ...