2025-04-22

Ibrahim Taiwo/Popo Road in Offa Upgrade 95% Complete Under AbdulRazaq's Infrastructure Renewal Push
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's efforts to address poorly maintained roads across the state's three senatorial districts have garnered praise from residents and admirers, who hail him as a visionary leade...

Kwara United's Sanni Content with Draw Against Heartland, Eyes Next Match
Kwara United Technical Adviser Tunde Sanni has expressed satisfaction with the team's goalless draw against Heartland in their Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 34 clash held in Owerri. Spea...

Saleeman Adedoyin Extends Birthday Wishes to Emir of Ilorin Amid Praise for Leadership
Global IT leader and philanthropist Saleeman Adedoyin Saleeman has extended warm birthday wishes to His Royal Highness the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as the revered monarch celebrates his 85th birthday. ...

NCS Denies Ilorin Borstal Breakout; Jailbreak Occurred at Separate Juvenile Centre
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Kwara State Command, has denied reports of a jailbreak at the Borstal Training Institute in Ilorin on Monday. A statement by the institute's Public Relations Officer, A....

2,180 Kwara Pilgrims Ready for Hajj as Final Payments Process Nears Completion
Approximately 2,180 Muslim pilgrims from Kwara State are set to undertake this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. As of the time of writing, 2,150 intending pilgrims have fully paid their Hajj fees, while ...

PDP Loses Key Figure as Dare Bankole Defects to APC
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State suffered a significant blow on Monday after Dare Bankole, the party's candidate for the Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero/Ekiti Federal Constituency in the 2019 and 2023 general e...

Otoge Transforms to Kwara Redemption Movement Ahead of 2027 Election Bid
The Otoge movement, which supported Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq's election victory in the 2023 governorship race, has rebranded to the Kwara Redemption Movement (KRM) with ambitions to offer alternative governance ...

President Tinubu Congratulates Emir of Ilorin on His 85th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has extended birthday greetings to His Royal Highness the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as the revered monarch celebrates his 85th birthday today, 22 April. The president's ...

2025-04-21

UNIJOS Alumni Inaugurate Kwara Chapter to Drive Success and Institutional Legacy
The Kwara State Chapter of the University of Jos Alumni Association (UJAA) has been officially launched with a call to prioritise research and networking as key drivers for success. During the inauguration, UNI...

KWASU VC Celebrates Ilorin Emir's 85th Birthday, Hails His Leadership Legacy
Professor Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh, Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), has extended warm congratulations to His Royal Highness the Emir of Ilorin, Mai Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on his 8...

Kwara Governor Celebrates Ilorin Emir's 85th Birthday Amid Praise for His Leadership
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Highness the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on his 85th birthday on 22 April. The governor joined ...

2025-04-20

NSCDC Deploys 2,680 Personnel to Secure Kwara's Easter Celebrations
In preparation for a peaceful Easter celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has deployed 2,680 personnel across the state to ensure public safety before, during, and after...

Kwara Police Deny Existence of Mahmuda Terror Group Amid False Claims
The Kwara State Police have dismissed recent reports claiming the emergence of a terror group called Mahmuda in Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas (LGAs). Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the state police public r...

New Terror Group Mahmuda Emerges in Kwara, Targets Communities Near National Park
A previously unknown terror group named Mahmuda has emerged in Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kwara State, instilling fear among residents, Weekend Trust has reported. Locals claim the grou...

Gunmen Abduct Seven Passengers in Road Ambush in Kwara's Ekiti LGA, Spare Children
Gunmen ambushed a Toyota Sienna passenger vehicle on Obbo-Aiyegunle/Osi Road in Ekiti Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State on Saturday, abducting seven passengers en route from Abuja to Offa. According to...

2025-04-19

Kwara Urges Healthcare Workers to Reject Unethical Practices Amid Discipline Drive
The Kwara State Government has underscored the importance of discipline in the healthcare sector, urging all health workers to avoid unethical practices that could endanger patients or undermine service quality. ...

KWASU ICT Faculty Hosts Groundbreaking Lecture on AI's Ethical Use in Higher Education
The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Kwara State University (KWASU) hosted its inaugural lecture series on the theme "Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Advancement with ...