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: 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: 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...

The Alimis: A royal lineage - 2018-03-24
The fame of Sheikh Alimi, the premier Emir of Ilorin, continues to ring a bell despite the fact that it has been years since he passed on. His first abode in the Ilorin area has become a sacred place, and receives pilgrim...

Court Ruling Affirms Tanimu-Turaki-Led PDP, Raises Questions Over Kwara 2027 Candidates - 2026-08-17
A recent Court of Appeal judgment in Abuja has affirmed the validity of the nomination of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Osun State, Adebayo Ademola, by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Work...

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 ...

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...

Alhaji S. A.Onimago: The Second And New Shettima of Ilorin. By Abubakar Imam - 2021-08-19
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character give him power". -Abraham Lincoln One of the commonest lessons of life is that if one does not get close to a man one may never be...

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...

FG appoints Sa'adatu Belgore as Executive Director for Rural Electrification Agency - 2023-04-18
The Minister for Power, Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, has approved the appointment of Hajia Sa'adatu Belgore, as Executive Director Funds of the Rural Electrification Agency, (REA). ROYAL NEWS reports that the appointm...

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,...

Kwara govt to open flower garden for Eid relaxation, family get-away - 2023-06-26
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed the partial opening of the newly developed Flower Garden in GRA to allow families to enjoy beautiful moments at the serene garden ...

IEDPU Applauds Ilorin Scholar's Appointment to International Muslim Scholars Union - 2024-10-31
As Royal News highlights, the leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has lauded Dr. Abdulkadir Jumuah Salman Solagberu, the Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin, for his extensive contributions to ...

Electricity: Kwara State Approves Installation Of 11 Transformers - 2023-02-02
The Kwara State Government has approved the installation of 11 transformers across communities in its ongoing efforts to boost access to regular electricity in the state. The State Commissioner for Energy, Abd...

No Feud With KWIRS – Igbo Traders - 2024-03-18
The Igbo Community General Assembly – the parent-body of Igbo traders association in Kwara State, has applauded Mahe AbdulKadir and Saadu Salahu, chief of staff and senior adviser/ counselor to Kwara State governor, re...

Kwara Gov Commiserates with Senator Sadiq Over Dad's Death - 2024-04-17
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expresses heartfelt condolences to Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar (Northern District) on the death of his father, Alhaji Suleiman Mora Omar. Alhaji Omar, one-time Secret...

National Orientation Agency Director Discusses Mission on Diamond FM 88.7 - 2024-05-14
According to a news report from the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director General of NOA, recently appeared as a guest on Diamond FM 88.7 in Ilorin, Kwara State. During his i...

A Tribute to Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, CON, on his Special Day by Prof Ali Ahmad - 2025-02-03
Today, I join family, friends, associates, and well-wishers in celebrating a distinguished statesman, an exceptional leader, and a man of immense wisdom—Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, CON. Alhaji Baraje is a towe...

Profile of Prof Wahab Egbewole, 11th UNILORIN VC - 2022-09-08
Prof Wahab Egbewole SAN was born over five decades ago in Osun State where he had his primary, secondary and tertiary (LL. B and LL.M degrees) education. He attended the Nigerian Law School and was admitted to the Nigeria...

Pilot training fee hits N20 million as NCAT, IAC increase tuitions - 2023-03-10
*NCAA okays fresh intakes at IAC...

Governor AbdulRazaq Commends Olomu of Omupo for Peaceful Co-existence and Development - 2024-12-12
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has commended the Olomu of Omupo in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Oba Muhammad Adebayo Buhari, for the peaceful co-existence and significant development in the town, as r...

30 illegal miners killed in Kwara - 2017-05-06
No fewer than 30 illegal miners may have lost their lives in recent times in Kaima Local Government area of Kwara State. A member of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammed Baaziki, representing Kaima State Consti...

Kwara Gov. Mourns Ndeji of Lafiagi - 2024-04-08
GOV. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has expressed sadness over the death of the Ndeji of Lafiagi, Alhaji Ahmad Makama. Makama reportedly died on Sunday after a brief illness. In a statement by Malam Ra...

Emir of Ilorin Celebrates Ubandoma's Appointment to International Muslim Scholars Union - 2024-11-06
Royal News reports that the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed delight over the recent appointment of the Ubandoma...

Kwara United's Biffo heads to U.S. for urgent medical treatment - 2022-05-27
Kwara United head coach Abdullahi Biffo has been granted some days to travel to the United States for urgent medical treatment. A statement by the club's media department confirmed this on Thursday in Ilorin....

Gov Abdulrazaq greets ex-Navy Chief Admiral Afolayan at 80 - 2025-03-23
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq sends his hearty felicitations to the former Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Samuel Olajide Afolayan (retired) as he celebrated his 80th birthday today, March 23, 2025. ...

Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate Congratulates Balogun Alanamu On the Celebration of One Year In Office - 2023-05-08
It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest congratulations to Dr Usman Atolagbe Abubakar Jos on his first anniversary as the 12th Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin Emirate. This milestone is a testament to your leaders...

NCC trains 110 Kwarapoly employees in ICT - 2017-06-13
The Nigerian Communications Commission has trained 110 academic and non-academic employees of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin on the use of Internet and some computer application software. The training was financ...

Profile of Wives & Children of Sheikh Muhammad Kamaldeen Al Adaby - 2026-06-03
Shaykh Muhammad Kamalud-deen married Madam Hafsat in Lagos. She was blessed with three children: (i) Alhaji Sofiyullahi (born 1928) (ii) Alhaja Rahmatullahi (born 1935) (iii) Alhaji Abdullahi (born 1939...

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 State House of Assembly Raises 2024 Budget By N217.1bn - 2024-08-09
According to a news report from Leadership, the Kwara State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N509,889,985,435.90 for the state government. This move increases the original 2024 budget of...

Imam Bashir: Ilorin's Chief Imam's Four Decades of Extraordinary Imamship By Abubakar Imam - 2023-03-09
For obvious reasons, the Office of the Chief Imam of Ilorin is among the most respected traditional cum spiritual positions among the good people of the community generally known as either the southernmost Emirate or N...

Hijaab: 10 Kwara schools resume academic classes on Monday April 12 - 2021-04-10
This is to inform parents/guardians and teachers that the 2020/2021 Third Term Accademic Session for the 10 schools affected in the recent hijaab debate starts on Monday, 12th April 2021. This is part of the govern...

COED Ilorin Appoints Principal Officers - 2021-09-02
The Governing Council of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin has appointed three new principal officers. Details of the appointments are contained in a press release posted on the school's website. Those ...

Death of Ambassador Laro shocking, sad: Kwara Gov - 2023-08-12
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described as shocking and devastating the death of Nigeria's Ambassador to France Kayode Laro, praying to Allah to forgive him and grant him al-jannah Firdaus. Th...

Kwara Governor Hails Olupo of Ajase-Ipo on Birthday for Peaceful Leadership - 2025-02-13
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has joined the people of Kwara State, particularly the residents and descendants of Igbomina land, in celebrating the birthday of the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, His Royal Majesty ...

Governor AbdulRasaq Declares Monday Work-Free for Hijra, Congratulates Muslims - 2024-07-05
According to a news report from the Kwara State Government Facebook Page, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Monday, 8 July 2024, a public holiday in commemoration of the new Hijrah Year, Muharram 1446. ...

Profile of Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the New VC of University of Ilorin - 2012-10-16
Prof. Abdul Ganiyu Ambali was born in Ilorin, Kwara state in 1957 to the family of Mall. Ambali Gidado and Mrs. Husseina Angulu. After his primary education at Pakata Primary School, Ilorin, he proceeded to McBride S...

UNILORIN Research Group Secures ?1.712 Billion Grant for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions - 2024-06-11
According to news report from Vanguard, a research group at the University of Ilorin, known as Innovative Veterinary Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance (INNOVET-AMR) 2 Research Group, has been awarded a grant worth...

Kwara dissolves boards of 18 parastatals - 2019-06-20
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday dissolved the board of directors of all Kwara State-owned companies. He also directed that the operation of their bank accounts be "suspended until further notice," acc...

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,...

ETHNIC PLURALISM IN ILORIN - 2021-05-28
An important area of interest is the composition and evolution of Ilorin as an ethno-cultural melting point. That Ilorin, at a point in time, was peopled almost exclusively by Yorubas, is not in dispute. However, w...

Suspect Arraigned for Alleged Attack on FRSC Officer in Ilorin - 2024-10-31
As reported by Daily Trust, Mr Ayade Samson, accused of assaulting an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has appeared before a Magistrate's Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident, which occurr...

Gov Ahmed Appoints New LG TIC Members - 2017-05-11
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the extension of the tenure and the appointment of new members of transition implementation committees (TICs) for the sixteen local councils in the state. ...

Kwara To Sponsor 800 For NBAIS Exams - 2016-05-01
The Kwara State government has pledged to sponsor 800 students for this years Arabic examinations conducted by the National Board for Arabic Examination in the state. This is an improvement from 2015 when the...

Igbo Lawyer Appointed Into Kwara Cabinet - 2022-09-28
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the appointment of three new Special Assistants. Among them are Barrister Chukwugozie Angus Igwebuike, Special Assistant to the Governor on Intercommun...

Kwara Schools to Resume Third Term on Monday, Says Education Ministry - 2026-04-18
The Kwara State Government has announced that all public and private schools across the state will resume academic activities on Monday, April 20, 2026, marking the commencement of the third term after a three-week hol...

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