2025-09-12

NUT Kwara Appeals to Governor AbdulRazaq to Approve 27.5% and 21% Teachers' Allowances
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kwara State Chapter, has formally appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to approve the long-standing demands for 27.5% and 21% Teachers Specific Allowances (TSA) without alter...

Kwara Government Affirms Confidence in Agro-Industrial Zones Project Viability
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its confidence in the viability of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project, citing existing infrastructure as a key enabler for successful implementation. ...

Kwara Launches 2025 Integrated Health Outreach to Reach All 193 Wards
The Kwara State Government, with support from development partners, has officially launched the 2025 Integrated Health Outreach Programme (I-HOP) to expand access to routine immunisation and primary health care (PHC) s...

Babanla Monarch Denies Arrest Over Banditry Allegations, Blames Malicious Rumours
The traditional ruler of Babanla, a community ravaged by banditry in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has denied allegations that he was arrested for collaborating with armed gangs. Oba Adegboy...

Okolowo Residents Appeal for Speed Breakers or Pedestrian Bridge to Curb Fatal Accidents
Residents of Okolowo in Ilorin, Kwara State, have renewed urgent calls for life-saving interventions on the Okolowo Expressway following years of recurring road accidents that have claimed numerous lives. At...

Emir of Ilorin Leads Special Prayer for National Peace and Security
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has led a special prayer session for the security and peace of Kwara State and Nigeria. ...

NSCDC Commandant Urges Public-Private Collaboration to Tackle Rising Insecurity in Kwara
The Commandant of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Umar Mohammed, has stated that rising cases of banditry, kidnapping, cultism, cybercrime, and other security threats ca...

2025-09-11

Experts Warn Illegal Charcoal Production Threatens Shea Trees Ahead of Kwara's Mega Factory Launch
Illegal charcoal production and climate change are endangering shea trees in Kwara State, experts have warned, raising concerns over the long-term sustainability of the sector just as the state prepares to launch a maj...

KWEPA and Kwara Poly Sign Landmark MoU for ND in Environmental Health Programme
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, to launch a National Diploma (ND) programme in Environmental Health....

Kwara Govt, MTN Foundation, UNODC and NDLEA Kick Off Anti-Drug School Programme
The Kwara State Government, in partnership with the MTN Foundation, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has launched a training programme for prin...

Kwara Lawmakers Flag Risks of Unregulated Sperm and Egg Donation
Kwara State lawmakers have raised alarm over the growing trend of unregulated sperm and egg donation across the state. The concern was expressed during plenary on Wednesday, following a motion moved by Hon. ...

Group Blame NiMet Forecast for Major Crop Failure in Kwara Communities
A civic group, Kwara Must Change (KMC), has blamed a major farming disaster in Asa communities on what it describes as a flawed Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), which thous...

2025-09-10

ABS FC Appoints Yusuf Salihu as Head Coach for 2025-26 NNL Season
Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC) has announced the appointment of Yusuf Salihu as their new head coach for the 2025-26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The Ilorin-based club unveiled Salihu...

CAF Appoints Ivorian Patrick Tanguy to Officiate Asante Kotoko vs Kwara United Clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ivorian official Patrick Tanguy as centre referee for the preliminary round first-leg tie between Asante Kotoko and Kwara United in the CAF Confederation Cup. ...

Kwara United Striker Moses Nyebe Sidelined for 12 Weeks with Tibia Fracture
Kwara United striker Moses Nyebe has been ruled out for approximately 12 weeks after sustaining a fractured right tibia during a training session ahead of the team's Matchday 4 fixture against Warri Wolves. ...

2025-09-09

Kwara Deploys 1,500 Health Workers for Statewide Integrated Outreach Programme
The Kwara State Government has deployed 1,500 health workers to launch its Integrated Health Outreach Programme (Kwara I-HOP), aimed at expanding access to essential medical services across the state. The pr...

Kwara Launches Sanitation Drive at Oja-Oba Market to Combat Health Risks
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), in collaboration with the Al-Mu'minat Women Organisation, has launched a sanitation advocacy campaign at Oja-Oba Market in Ilorin, the state capital, to promote ...

APC Chairman's Wife and Daughter Abducted by Gunmen in Patigi
A five-man gang of armed gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Hajiya Fatima, wife of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patigi Local Government Area, and her daughter,...

Kwara Police Release 48 Kidnap Suspects After No Evidence Found in Oke-Ode Arrest
The Kwara State Police Command has released 48 men who were arrested in connection with a suspected kidnapping operation along the Oke-Ode axis in Ifelodun Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Mon...

Kwara Government Records 27% Rise in BECE Enrolment, Sees Surge in Pass Rates for 2025
The Kwara State Government has released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), recording a significant improvement in pass rates for core subjects, including Mathematics and English. ...

Kwara Government Procures 30 Transformers to Enhance Power Supply and Economic Growth
The Kwara State Government has procured 30 new transformers as part of its ongoing efforts to improve electricity supply, stimulate economic growth, and enhance social amenities across the state. The Commiss...

Governor AbdulRazaq Approves 2024 Cash Backing for 3,594 TESCOM Staff
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the 2024 cash backing for 3,594 teaching and non-teaching staff of the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), effective immediately. The Executiv...