Police Arrest Four Suspected Robbers, Recover Stolen Motorcycle - 2026-06-10
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested four suspected robbers and recovered a stolen motorcycle following a violent attack on two commuters along the Ali Weree Camp axis of Ifelodun Local Government Area. ...

NSCDC Arrests 21-Year-Old Over Murder of 60-Year-Old Technician in Ilorin - 2026-06-15
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 21-year-old man, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 60-year-old electrical t...

Kwara Police Arrest 4 Suspected Cultists, Including Alleged Eiye Leader, in Security Crackdown - 2026-06-15
The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of four suspected cultists, including an alleged leader of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity, during a raid on criminal hideouts in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Ar...

NSCDC Kwara Smashes Inter-State Robbery Syndicate, Recovers Stolen Goods in Ibadan - 2026-06-26
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has intercepted an inter-state robbery syndicate responsible for a series of burglaries and robbery incidents across the state and beyond. ...

Kwara, UNFPA Promote Safe Motherhood, Distribute Delivery Kits to Pregnant Women - 2026-06-10
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and child healthcare through sustained awareness campaigns and interventions aimed at reducing pregnancy-related complications and deaths. ...

KW-HMB Boss Tasks Nursing Students on Leadership, Receives Honorary Award at Unilorin NUNSA Week - 2026-06-11
The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB), Dr Abdulraheem Malik, was a special guest and keynote speaker at the 2026 Nigerian University Nursing Students' Association (NUNSA) Week o...

Kwara Govt Files Criminal Defamation Suit Against Saraki Over Alleged False Claims - 2026-06-18
The Kwara State Government has filed a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President Bukola Saraki, accusing him of making false claims regarding the educational background of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq...

AI Literacy: FOMWAN Kwara Trains Members on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Safety - 2026-06-10
The Kwara State chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women's Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) on Friday held its Annual National Education Summit in Ilorin, in collaboration with the Brain Builder Youths Development Ini...

40 Years After: GSS Malete Class of 1986 Reunites in Ilorin, Tasks Alumni on Giving Back - 2026-06-21
An educationist and Director of the Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, Professor Issa Olanrongbe Sanusi, has called on old students of secondary schools across the country to remain committed to the devel...

Kaiama Grammar School, FG Girls College Win Top Prizes at 9th NCDMB/NTA Science Quiz - 2026-06-14
The 9th edition of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Science Quiz Competition for Secondary Schools in Bayelsa State has concluded, with Kaiama Gramma...

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Elected President of Forum of African Regions - 2026-06-24
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), has been elected as President of the Forum of African Regions (FORAF). Governor AbdulRazaq was elect...

NLC Kwara Petitions Tinubu Over Alleged Misconduct at Lower Niger River Basin Authority - 2026-06-05
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kwara State Council, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over alleged victimisation of workers, suppression of accountability, and procurement irregularities under the leadership of ...

OPINION - Akintunde Ibitayo Akinwande: A Noble Nigerian with Dignified Strides. By Nsikan Ikpe - 2004-10-28
All through history, the virtue of hard work, perseverance, devotion, and focus have remained the sign- post of success and the story is walked different for this Nigerian, who has the path of distinction, particularly in...

OPINION: Who is Saliu Mustapha: The New Turaki of Ilorin? By Abubakar Imam - 2021-10-27
"History transforms people and creates enduring magic, lumping together event, identity and symbolism in a notable capsule". ---Reuben Abati Come Friday, October 22, 2021 the city of Ilorin, the renowned "sa...

IEDPU, Stakeholders Hail Reinstatement of Kwara Polytechnic Rector Abdul Jimoh Mohammed - 2026-06-04
The National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulmumini Abdulmalik, has welcomed the reinstatement of the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Dr (Engr) Abdul Jimoh ...

Kwara Govt Reopens Kwara Poly, Sets March 2 for Resumption - 2026-02-27
The Kwara State Government has announced the reopening of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, with academic and administrative activities set to resume on Monday, March 2, 2026, after weeks of closure. The announc...

AATU Pioneer Acting VC Ambali Completes One-Year Tenure, Hails University Progress - 2026-05-29
The pioneer Acting Vice-Chancellor of AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin University (AATU), Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Kwara State, Professor AbdulRauf Ambali, has concluded his one-year sabbatical appointment, expressing gratitude to th...

Kwara Govt, NGOs Distribute Menstrual Pads to 100 Special Needs Students in Ilorin - 2026-06-05
The Kwara State Government, in partnership with some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Ilorin, has distributed menstrual pads to 100 schoolgirls at the Kwara State School for Special Needs. Speaking on t...

NUC Verifies Resources at University of Offa as Health Sciences Expansion Nears - 2026-04-23
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has carried out a comprehensive resource verification at the University of Offa (UNIOFFA), Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The exercise is part of efforts t...

Woro Chief Hails Kwara Govt, Says 80% of Displaced Residents Return Home - 2026-06-01
More than 80 per cent of residents displaced by the February 3 terrorist attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have returned home, the village head, Alhaji Umar Bio Salihu, has confirm...

OPINION: The footprints of AbdulRazaq family in Ilorin Emirate. By Abubakar Imam - 2022-03-17
A family,whether nuclear or extended, consists of individuals,male and female,young and old members who are always bonded by blood or filial relationship. The family is the basic and foundation social unit, which deter...

OPINION: Life and times of Third Mufti of Ilorin. By Zarumi Mashood - 2014-09-06
Shaykh Sofiyyullah was born on the 18th of June, 1928 to the noble family of the late sage, His eminence, Shaykh Muhammad Kamalud-deen Al-Adabiy, the first grand Mufti of the Ilorin Emirate at Ile Araagbaji, Masingba quar...

Updated: Mufti of Ilorin, Sheikh Soffiyyallah Kamaldeen is Dead - 2014-08-18
The Mufti of Ilorin and Khalifah Adabiyy, Sheikh Soffiyyallah Mohammed Kamaldeen Abibullah Al-Adaby, is dead. He died this evening. Sheikh Soffiyyullah was born in June 18 1926 at Ile Ara-Agbaji, Okekere, Ilorin. ...

Kwara JUSUN a Clog in Wheel of Progress - Justice Elelu-Habeeb - 2012-09-16
Retiring Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Raliat Elelu-Habeeb had her 'day' on Friday as she opened up on the controversies in the state judiciary which saw her initial removal from office and subsequent reinstatement ...

Prof. Na'Allah Commends Emir of Ilorin as Symbol of Peace on 29th Coronation Anniversary - 2024-11-13
Prof. AbdulRasheed Na'Allah has praised His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, as a beacon of peace and prosperity. In a congratulatory message marking the Emir's 29th Coronation anniversary,...

...Arrest 41 Suspected Cultists in Kwara - 2017-09-14
Kwara State Police Commissioner, Mr. Lawan Addo, wednesday said that no fewer than 41 suspected cultists had been arrested and charged to court since assumption of office three months ago in the state. Addo disclos...

Offa Health Tech Holds Historic 50th Matriculation For 2025/2026 Session - 2026-01-12
The Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, has conducted its 50th matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session, marking a golden jubilee milestone for the institution. During the ceremony,...

APC Elders in Kwara Urge Tinubu to Back Kwara North for 2027 Governorship Ticket - 2026-04-07
The Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national and state leadership of the party to endorse its recommendation that Kwara North Sena...

Six Schools Advance to Final Stage of Kwara State 2024 Tax Club Competition - 2024-10-10
Six secondary schools have secured their spots in the final stage of the 2024 Tax Club competition in Kwara State. The competition is organised by the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), in partnersh...

Kwara Government Reaffirms Commitment to Timely Prosecutions and Legal Defence - 2024-10-10
As reported by Daily Post, the Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely prosecution and defence of legal cases concerning the people of the state. The reassurance was given by...

IEDPU, Oluwole Foundation Pay NECO Fees for 345 Indigent Students in Ilorin Emirate - 2026-06-01
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), in partnership with the Oluwole Educational Foundation, has paid the National Examinations Council (NECO) registration fees for 345 indigent students across Ilo...

OPINION: Idiagbon: His Life, His Times Till he died last week. By Ayodele Ojo - 1999-03-29
As sympathisers left the 4, Aderemi Adeleye residence of General Tunde Idiagbon after his interment last Thursday, many of them were overheard wondering what killed the fiery soldier. Could he have died fro...

Emir of Ilorin Congratulates Dr Solagberu on National Mosque Appointment - 2024-12-04
Dr AbdulKadir Salman Solagberu, a renowned Arabic scholar and Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin Emirate, has been appointed as one of the Chief Imams of the National Mosque in Abuja, as reported by Blueprint. The Emir...

Kwara Governor Celebrates Lawyer Kunle Sulyman on His 80th Birthday - 2024-09-04
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined the people of the Ilorin Emirate and the APC community in celebrating Lawyer Kunle Sulyman on his 80th birthday, which falls on September 4, 2024. Governor...

Presidency Urges Nigerians to Avoid Night Travel Amid North-Central Security Concerns - 2026-06-03
The Presidency has urged Nigerians, particularly those embarking on long-distance journeys, to avoid night travel and exercise heightened vigilance amid security concerns on some major routes across the North-Central r...

Three KWASU Alumni Shine Academically in Sweden, United States - 2026-06-05
Three alumni of Kwara State University (KWASU) have recorded outstanding academic achievements in Sweden and the United States, further demonstrating the university's commitment to excellence and its strong academic fo...

APC Group in Kwara Urges Peaceful Campaigns, Endorses Bolarinwa for 2027 Governorship - 2026-04-17
A frontline political group in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has charged political actors across the 16 Local Government Areas of the State to shun violence, rancour and hate speech before, during ...

Kwara North 2027: Why Speaker Yakubu Danladi Is My Choice - Prince Abubakar Suleiman - 2026-01-29
The political atmosphere in Kwara State is heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections as Prince Abubakar Suleiman, a Political Adviser to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has openly endorsed the Speaker of the Stat...

Kwara State University Appoints Professor Moshood Jimba as Deputy Vice Chancellor - 2024-07-29
According to a news report from Leadership, Professor Moshood Mahmood Jimba of Kwara State University, Malete, has been appointed as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the institution. Prior to this role, h...

University of Abuja Appoints Mrs. Islamiya Abdulraheem as Acting Registrar - 2024-11-06
The Governing Council of University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Mrs Islamiya Foyeke Abdulraheem as Acting Registrar of the institution pending the appointment of a substantive registrar. The Coun...

Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment Exercise for 87 Regular Recruits - 2024-06-21
According to a news report from Leadership, the Nigerian Army has commenced the recruitment of 87 regular recruits in Kwara State. The recruitment exercise, which is set to conclude on July 3, 2024, was announc...

NiMet Forecasts Longer Rains in 13 States, Shorter Season for Borno, Yobe and Niger in 2026 SCP - 2026-02-12
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in its 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), has projected extended rainy seasons for Lagos, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa, Anambra, Kwara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Gombe,...

OPINION: Baraje: All hail the new Tafida of Ilorin! By Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode - 2022-01-25
It’s no longer a news that Friday 18th February, 2022 will be for the turbaning ceremony of Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, CON, as the new Tafida of Ilorin Emirate following his appointment about a couple of months ...

Book Immortalizing Sheikh AbdulRaheem Ameenullahi Presented at Muhammad Kamaldeen University - 2024-12-13
Students of the late national missioner of the Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria, Sheikh AbdulRaheem Ameenullahi, popularly known as Oniwasi Agbaye, recently converged at the Muhammad Kamaldeen University (MKU), Ilorin,...

Saraki's Acquittal: It's a sacrifice by the ruling class to retain power - 2017-06-16
The Joint Action Against Corruption in Kwara (JAACK) has described yesterday's ruling by the Code of Conduct Tribunal absolving the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki of all charges preferred against him in the alleged f...

Governor AbdulRazaq, Nigerian Air Force Launch Operation to Secure Ogbomosho-Ilorin Highway - 2024-10-16
The Kwara State Government, under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force 303 Composite Group (303 CG), has launched Operation Alanu Tide (OAT), an initiative aimed at combating i...

Kwara Gov Swears-In New Commissioners - 2023-09-04
The Kwara State Government, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, this afternoon, in Ilorin swore in 17 of the 18 commissioner-nominees earlier cleared by the Kwara State House of Assembly. The new commissioners are, Abdulganiyu Ab...

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