2025-08-18

Sagbe Monarch Appeals for Military Intervention as Bandits Empty Seven Kwara Communities
Oba Isiaka Sadiku Lawal, traditional ruler of Sagbe community near Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has issued an urgent appeal to the state government, the local government chairman, and the C...

Families of Offa Bank Robbery Victims Appeal for End to Political Exploitation of Tragedy
The families of victims of the 2018 Offa bank robbery have made a heartfelt appeal to Nigerians, urging them to disregard ongoing claims linking former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki to the attack. ...

KWASU Hands Over Two Electric Vehicles to Kwara State Innovation Ministry
Kwara State University (KWASU) has handed over two vehicles converted from petrol to electric power to the Kwara State Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology. Presenting the vehicles on behalf of Vi...

Kwara Seals Eight Ilorin Hotels for Operating Without Licence and Failing Environmental Standards
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has sealed eight hotels in Ilorin for operating without valid documentation and failing to meet required environmental and safety standards for hospitality establ...

Kidnap Victim Adam Gbechi Freed Unharmed in Kwara Without Ransom Payment
A kidnap victim, Adam Gbechi, a resident of Lata-Nna community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been released unharmed, with no ransom paid. Gbechi was abducted on Sunday during a bold attack...

Ilorin Hosts North Central Zonal Trials for 9th National Youth Sports Festival
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has become the focal point of the 9th National Youth Sports Festival (NYSF) as over 1,200 athletes and officials from across the North Central region gather for the zonal eliminations. ...

Federal Polytechnic Offa Refutes Allegation of N500 Million Accreditation Fraud
The management of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, has dismissed allegations of a N500 million accreditation fraud, describing the claims as misleading and damaging to the institution's reputation. In...

2025-08-15

NSCDC Commissions New Divisional Offices in Ilorin West and South to Boost Security
In a bid to strengthen security operations across Kwara State, the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commissioned two new divisional offices in Ilorin West and Ilorin South Local...

Aliu Salaudeen Set to Join Kwara United Ahead of 2025-26 NPFL Season
Aliu Salaudeen is set to join Kwara United ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Salaudeen is currently training with the Harmony Boys at their camp in Ikenne as they prepare fo...

Kwara Monarch Appeals for Government Support After Bandit Attack on Agrarian Community
The traditional ruler of Babanla town in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Aliyu Yusuf Arojojoye II, has appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for urgent assistance for victims of a recent bandit...

Ilorin Innovation Challenge and Hackathon 2025 Nears Closing for Nigerian Startups
The Ilorin Innovation Challenge and Hackathon 2025 is approaching its deadline, with organisers urging Nigerian startups and innovators to apply before submissions close. Held in partnership with IHS Nigeria...

Civil Society Groups Laud Kwara Assembly for Enacting Vape Sales Ban for Minors
A non-governmental organisation, The Bundies Care Support Initiative, alongside a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has commended members of the Kwara State House of Assembly for enacting policies to ban...

Gbenga Olawepo Donates N5 Million to Kwara NUJ Chapter Ahead of 45th Anniversary
A former presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashiru, has donated N5 million to the Kwara State Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ...

Farmer Killed and Another Abducted in Armed Attack on Lema Community Farmland
A farmer has been killed, another injured, and a third abducted following an attack by armed men on a farmland in the Lema community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. Security analyst Zagazola Makam...

2025-08-14

Nupe Community in Ilorin Endorses Tinubu's Re-election and Saliu Mustapha's Governorship Bid
The Nupe community in Ilorin Emirate has declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second-term ambition and Senator Saliu Mustapha's gubernatorial aspiration for Kwara Central District. The endo...

No Worker Will Be Left Behind - Kwara Assures Civil Servants on Salary, Pension Payments
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of civil servants, assuring that ongoing issues regarding delays in salary and pension payments are being actively addressed. The Commi...

Kwara New INEC REC, Dr. Hale Gabriel Longpe Seeks Collaboration with EFCC Ahead of Kwara Elections
The newly deployed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kwara State, Dr. Hale Gabriel Longpe, has paid a courtesy visit to the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the...

Prof. Murtala Awodun Highlights ICT's Role in Driving Kwara's Socioeconomic Development
Chief Revenue Consultant and immediate past Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS), Prof. Murtala Awodun, has reiterated the potential of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) i...

Kwara United Bolster Squad With Six New Signings Ahead of CAF Confederation Cup
Kwara United have strengthened their Harmony Boys squad with six new signings ahead of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup. The Club are not done yet, as two additional potential recruits remain under close ev...

Asante Kotoko Confirm Accra Sports Stadium as Venue for Kwara United Clash
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have confirmed the venue for their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary tie against Nigeria's Kwara United, BSNSports.com.ng reports. With the Baba Yara Stadium currently closed fo...

Governor AbdulRazaq Urges Journalists to Prioritise National Interest in Reportage
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Nigerian journalists to place the nation's interest at the forefront of their reporting to foster a more responsible and cohesive society. The Governor g...

Police Confirm Death of Man Who Attacked Vigilante to Free Alleged Kidnap Suspect
The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who attacked a vigilante in an attempt to help an alleged kidnap suspect escape. The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Mr Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the i...

2025-08-13

Governor AbdulRazaq Welcomes Appointment of Col. Lawal to NCC Board
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has warmly welcomed the appointment of Colonel Abdulwahab Lawal (rtd) to the board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), alongside other distinguished Nigerians. ...

Kwara United Edge Ikorodu City 3-2 to Regain Winning Momentum in Preseason Tournament
Kwara United returned to form at the ongoing ValueJet Preseason Tournament with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ikorodu City in their second match of the campaign. The Harmony Boys opened the scoring in the 2...

Kwara State Gov to Renovate 898 Public Secondary Schools to Boost Learning Environment
The Kwara State Government has finalised plans to renovate a total of 898 public junior and senior secondary schools across the state, in a major push to create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning. ...

Kwara United Chairman Urges Squad to Stay focused ahead of new season
Kwara United Chairman, Mr. Kumbi Titiloye, has called on players and officials to maintain their intensity in training and strive to make Kwara State proud in the upcoming football season. Titiloye made the ...

UK-Based QwiqKraft Empowers 500 Nigerian Youths with Creative Skills in Kwara
A United Kingdom-registered social enterprise with strong Nigerian roots, QwiqKraft, has empowered more than 500 Nigerian youths since its inception in 2020, equipping them with practical, income-generating skills in p...

NMA Kwara Raises Alarm over Worsening Mental Health Crisis Among Doctors
The Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has raised the alarm over the deteriorating mental health and well-being of doctors across the country. Professor AbdulRahman Afolabi, Chairma...