2025-10-30

Kwara Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Two Suspects in Omu-Aran Forest
The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of two kidnap suspects, including a female, and the successful rescue of a kidnap victim, Haruna Ahamadu, unhurt from a kidnappers' den in the Omu-Aran forest, Ir...

Governor AbdulRazaq Pledges to Make Kwara a Tech Innovation Hub
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has restated his administration's commitment to empowering young techies and transforming the state into a hub of technological innovations. Mr. AbdulRazaq praised ...

2025-10-29

Kwara Trains Over 5,600 Students in Coding and Digital Literacy
cNo fewer than 5,603 students across 50 public secondary schools in Kwara State have been trained in coding and digital literacy under the state government's ongoing drive to build a technology-driven economy. The Spe...

Kwara Launches Free Cancer Screening for Breast, Prostate, and Liver Cancers
The Kwara State Government has commenced a comprehensive free screening exercise for breast, prostate, and liver cancers across the state. The initiative was officially launched in Ilorin as part of activities ...

Kwara Govt Commits Over N2 Billion to Sports Facility Upgrades in Six Years
The Kwara State Government has announced that it has committed over N2 billion towards the upgrading of sports facilities across the state in the last six years. Among the key facilities upgraded are the Pa Gab...

Governor AbdulRazaq Receives 23 Rescued Abductees, Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Kidnapping
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday received 23 abducted persons recently rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army, reaffirming his administration's commitment to rid the state of kidnappers and other ...

Bandits Must Leave Kwara or Die Army Commander Rume Issues Uncompromising Warning
The Nigerian Army has issued an unequivocal declaration that bandits terrorizing parts of Kwara State must either leave or face death. This firm warning comes as the Kwara State Government announced plans to de...

2025-10-28

Kwara Government Delivers 84 Road Projects in Six Months, Accelerating Infrastructure and Economic Growth
The Kwara State Government has intensified its infrastructure development efforts, delivering 84 road and related projects between April and September 2025. This milestone marks a significant stride in the administrati...

Kwara Law Officers Begin Three-Day Warning Strike Over Unmet Demands
The Kwara State branch of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) has commenced a three-day warning strike following the failure of the government to meet their demands. The association decried the lack ...

KWASU Pioneer Provost Hails UNILORIN's Contribution to Medical Education
The pioneer Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Salihu Moyosore Ajao, has lauded the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) for its far-reaching contributions to the gr...

NPFL: Coach Suleiman pleased with Kwara United's draw against Rangers
Kwara United Technical Adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has expressed satisfaction with his team's goalless draw against Rangers International Football Club of Enugu. Suleiman admitted that his players successfully e...

Ilorin Golf Club to Host 2nd ICMA Pro-Am Open Golf Championship
The 2nd ICMA Pro-Am Open Golf Championship is set to tee off this Thursday, October 30, at the Ilorin Golf Club. The event promises to be one of the biggest golf events on Nigeria's sporting calendar this year, drawing...

Nile University Edges Kwara Falcons 76-74 in Thrilling Premier League Final 8 Opener
Nile University defeated Kwara Falcons with a narrow score of 76-74 in their first game of the 2025 Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final 8 tournament. The first quarter began in a frenetic fashion, wi...

Incentive for Education: Kwara Pays N130,000 to 37,000 Girls Returning to School
In a bold move to tackle the growing number of out-of-school children, the Kwara State Government has announced a N130,000 conditional cash transfer to girls who return to school. This initiative is being implemented u...

2025-10-27

Alagbon Odetunde Community Hails Governor AbdulRazaq's Role in Road Infrastructure Project
Residents of Alagbon Odetunde in Bode Saadu have highly commended Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his administration's efforts on the ongoing Bode Saadu-Kaiama Road construction project. The res...

Hygiene Quest Programme Impacts Over 88,000 Kwara Students in 300 Schools
The Well Being Foundation Africa (WBFA) and its social impact partner, Reckitt, have successfully implemented the Hygiene Quest Programme in 300 schools, impacting 88,280 students in Kwara State over the last two years...

Jebba Residents Jubilate as Water Works Ends Three Decades of Scarcity
Residents of Jebba in the Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State are expressing excitement over the newly secured availability of potable water in their community. For over three decades, the riverine community, iro...

Governor AbdulRazaq's Administration Redefining Kwara's Economy Through Tech and Value Addition
The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, is actively redefining the State's economic landscape through a strategic blend of innovation, technology, and strategic investments ...

Kwara MDAs Report Tangible Outcomes in Rural Electrification and Sustainable Economic Growth
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and result-driven governance aimed at enhancing the socio-economic wellbeing of its citizens. The administration showcased its a...

NPFL Match Day 10: Rangers and Kwara United Play Out Goalless Draw in Enugu
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu were held to a drab goalless draw by Kwara United FC of Ilorin on Sunday in the Match Day 10 of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) 2025/2026 season. Th...