2025-11-05

GEN. Abdullahi Adangba's Death a Huge Loss to Kwara, Nigeria: Gov Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has joined the family, friends, associates, and the people of Ilorin, Kwara, and Nigeria in mourning the death of Major General Abdullahi Adangba (Retired), a fine soldier,...

Tribute to Late Maj. Gen. Abdullahi Muhammad Adangba By Prof. Abdulrazaq Olayinka Oniye
Gen Abdullahi Muhammad was a pan African leader because of his avowed commitment to national security, integrity, uncommon dedication to service and the security of the Africa continent. He was a detribalized Nigerian ...

Ilorin Golf Club Marks 50th Anniversary with Two-Day Amateur Open Tournament
The Ilorin Golf Club is set to mark its 50th anniversary with a two-day Amateur Open tournament scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Established in June 1975 during the adm...

Kwara Civil Service Begins 2024 Promotion Interview for Grade Levels 7 to 17
The Kwara State Civil Service Commission has commenced the 2024 promotion interview for civil servants on Grade Levels 7 to 17 across the state. Speaking with journalists at the Commission's office, the Executi...

Youth Artivism Festival Concludes in Ilorin, Calls for Art as Tool for Social and Gender Justice
Over 300 young artists, activists, and policymakers gathered at the Banquet Hall in Ilorin, Kwara State's capital, to celebrate the role of young Nigerians in challenging societal norms and using art to advocate for ju...

NSCDC Arrests Five Suspects for Vandalizing Transformer and Streetlight Cables in Tanke
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested five suspects for their alleged involvement in the vandalization and theft of transformer and streetlight cables in Ilorin, the St...

Former Presidential Chief of Staff, Major General Abdullahi Mohammed, Dies at 86
Major General Abdullahi Mohammed (Retired), a distinguished Nigerian military officer and public servant who served as Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Umaru Musa Yar'adua, has passed away. ...

2025-11-04

Business Expert Chief Omogbenle Adeyemi Declares Interest for House of Representatives Seat
A business expert in Kwara State, Chief Omogbenle Adeyemi, has officially announced his interest in representing the Ekiti/Oke-Ero/Isin/Irepodun federal constituency in the House of Representatives under the ruling All...

Oke Esi Residents Seek Government Intervention in Land-Grabbing Dispute Involving Former Naval Chief
Residents of the Oke Esi compound in Kajola, Odo Owa, located in the Oke Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, have called on the state government to intervene in an alleged land-grabbing case involving a former Ch...

DevFest Ilorin Session Focuses on Using Structured Logging to Improve System Reliability
A software engineer and Chief Technology Officer of Entobo, Theophilus Ukuyoma, has urged developers to adopt structured logging practices to significantly improve system reliability and protect sensitive user data. ...

Kwara North Power Shift Agenda Gains Momentum as Ibolo Bloc Throws Support
The agitation for power rotation to Kwara North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 governorship election has gained significant new momentum, as the Ibolo bloc of Kwara South Senatorial District has officially throw...

Kwara High Court Discharges Acquits Two Women on Conspiracy Kidnapping Charges
The Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, on Monday discharged and acquitted two young women, including a pregnant mother, who were arraigned on a four-count charge of unlawful possession of firearms, aiding and a...

Three-Man Armed Robbery Gang Sentenced to Death by Hanging in Kwara High Court
The Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, on Monday, convicted and sentenced a three-man armed robbery gang to death by hanging for the offenses of armed robbery and possession of firearms. The trio was br...

Kwara Police Commissioner Orders Probe into Alleged Extortion on Osi-Eruku Highway
The Kwara State Police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, has ordered a thorough investigation into alleged acts of extortion by some police officers of the command along the Osi-Eruku highway in the Kwara South Senatorial Dis...

2025-11-03

Over 1.1 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs Seized By NDLEA in Bauchi and Kwara
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant breakthroughs in its ongoing war against drug trafficking with the seizure of over 1,100 kilograms of illicit substances in separate operations acro...

LG Electronics Donates Solar-Powered Borehole and Free Mobile Laundry Station to Ilorin Community
LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer technology, has inaugurated a solar-powered borehole and a free mobile laundry station for the Anfeyin Oja Olokuta community in Ilorin, under its flagship "Life's Good Initia...

NILDS DG Urges IEDPU to Engage in Kwara Political Leadership Recruitment
The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has urged the leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) to become act...

KWEPA Arrests Individuals for Impersonation and Unlawful Use of Official Documents
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has arrested several individuals for impersonating the agency and unlawfully using its official documents. The suspects were apprehended while using falsi...

Kwara United Coach Hails Players Discipline After 3-1 Victory Over Remo Stars
Kwara United Technical Adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has commended his players for their determination and discipline following their convincing 3-1 victory over defending Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions,...

Nurudeen Badmus Named Kwara United Player of the Month for October
Goalkeeper Nurudeen Badmus has won Kwara United's Player of the Month award for October. The youngster secured a decisive victory, garnering 85.71% of the votes to beat teammates Aule Johnmark, Gidado Toheeb, a...

2025-11-02

Junior Aimufua Brace Punishes Remo Stars in Bruising NPFL Encounter
Kwara United inflicted further damage on reigning champions Remo Stars, securing a clinical 3-1 victory in Ilorin on Saturday, a result that leaves the visitors rooted in the relegation zone, PUNCH Sports Extra reports...

Remo Stars Slump Continues as Kwara United Triumphs 3-1
The lingering effects of their continental campaign failure appear to still be affecting NPFL defending champions, Remo Stars, as the Ikenne side suffered a 3-1 loss against host Kwara United in Ilorin on Saturday. ...

Kwara Govt Pledges Investment in Youth Empowerment Livestock Production to Curb Unemployment
The Kwara State Government has expressed its commitment to invest strategically in youth empowerment and livestock production to grow the economy and significantly reduce unemployment in the State. The State Co...

Kwara Under-18 Team Crowned Champions of President Tinubu's Tournament
The Kwara State under-18 football team have clinched the trophy at the inaugural President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's tournament in Katsina State, defeating the Bauchi under-18 football team 8-7 on penalties. The Yout...