2026-06-07

IEPAC Reaffirms Endorsement of Senator Saliu Mustapha for 2027 Kwara Governorship
The Ilorin Emirate Political Advisory Council (IEPAC) has reaffirmed its endorsement of Senator Saliu Mustapha as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. The council also rene...

533 Kwara Pilgrims Return Home Safely from 2026 Hajj
The first return flight conveying Kwara State pilgrims from the 2026 Hajj has landed safely at the Ilorin International Airport. MaxAir Flight NGL273, operated by aircraft 5N-HMM (B747-400), touched down in Ilo...

2026-06-06

Unilorin Announces Death of 9th Vice-Chancellor Prof Ambali, OON
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has announced the death of the 9th Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali, OON. Prof Ambali, who headed the...

KWASU Mourns Death of Pro-Chancellor, Council Chairman Prof Ambali
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has described the death of the institution's Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Abdulganiyu Amb...

Veterinary Scholar, Ex-Unilorin Vice-Chancellor Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali, OON, Passes On
The renowned veterinary medicine scholar and university administrator, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, OON, died in the early hours of Saturday at his residence in Oloje Estate, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. C...

Akpabio Commends Abubakar Sulaiman, NILDS Management, Backs Institute for Lawmakers' Induction
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended the management of the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, for fulfilling the mandate for which it was established. Akpabio g...

2026-06-05

Three KWASU Alumni Shine Academically in Sweden, United States
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...

NLC Kwara Petitions Tinubu Over Alleged Misconduct at Lower Niger River Basin Authority
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 ...

Aviation College Rector Hails AbdulRazaq's Rescue Mission, Appeals for Additional Aircraft
The International Aviation College (IAC) Ilorin, Kwara State, has disclosed that it has trained no fewer than 250 pilots since its establishment, attributing its recent achievements to the support of Governor AbdulRahm...

Kwara Govt, NGOs Distribute Menstrual Pads to 100 Special Needs Students in Ilorin
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...

Kwara South Group Warns Traditional Rulers Against Partisan Politics Over Zoning Debate
A socio-political group, the Kwara South Progressive Movement, has criticised some traditional rulers from the Igbomina-speaking axis of Kwara South over their comments on the controversy surrounding the yet-to-be-anno...

House of Reps Probes NILDS DG Over Alleged Participation in Kwara APC Governorship Primary
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations of active partici...

Kwara United Commence End-of-Season Break After Narrow NPFL Survival
Kwara United FC have commenced their end-of-season break following the conclusion of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The Harmony Boys concluded the 2025-26 NPFL campaign in 16th posit...

2026-06-04

Unity Junction Accident: Camry, Motorcycle, Tricycle Involved in Crash
Three persons were injured in a road accident involving a motorcycle, a tricycle, and a Toyota Camry that occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Unity Junction in Ilorin. According to eyewitnesses, the inc...

MULAN Kwara to Host Symposium on Distancing Islam from Violent Extremism
The Muslim Lawyers' Association of Nigeria (MULAN), Kwara State Chapter, hosted a special symposium and book presentation in honour of renowned legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Ahmed Raji, SAN. ...

Two Suspects Arraigned Over Alleged Assault of KWASUTH Medical Staff
Two suspects have been arraigned before a Kwara State High Court in Ilorin over the alleged assault of medical personnel at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH). The defendants, Abdulsalam Ham...

Babanla Traditional Ruler Hails Security Interventions, Says Calm Returning After Bandit Attack
The traditional ruler of Babanla town in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Aliyu Yusuf Arojojoye II, has stated that coordinated security interventions by the state government and security agencies hav...

IEDPU, Stakeholders Hail Reinstatement of Kwara Polytechnic Rector Abdul Jimoh Mohammed
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 ...

FG Pledges to Promote Ilorin Emirate Durbar to Global Tourism Standard
The federal government has pledged to promote the Ilorin Emirate Durbar to global standard as part of efforts to position Nigeria's rich cultural heritage as a major tourism and economic asset. The Director-Gen...

Senate Raises Alarm Over Escalating Insecurity in Kwara North Senatorial District
The Senate on Wednesday expressed concern over the worsening security situation in Kwara North Senatorial District, warning that persistent attacks by armed criminals could further destabilise communities if urgent act...

Kwara Police Arrest Kidnapping Syndicate Leader, Recover Two AK-47 Rifles in Baruten
The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected kidnapping gang leader and the recovery of two AK-47 rifles during an intelligence-led operation in Baruten Local Government Area of the state. ...

Kwara SUBEB Opens Bids for 211 Projects Under 2025 UBEC Intervention Programme
The Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has opened bids for the execution of the 2025 Federal Government, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and SUBEB intervention projects across the state. ...