2026-08-28

163 Woro Community Residents Reunite with Families After Medical Care in Ilorin
One hundred and sixty-three residents abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have reunited with their families after spending more than two weeks receiving medical care in Ilorin. ...

Kwara Monarch Freed Five Days After Kidnapping in Isin Local Government Area
The traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has reportedly regained his freedom about five days after he was abducted by suspected bandits. ...

Kwara CP Begins Unannounced Inspection of Police Divisions, Formations
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, CP Ojo Adekimi, has commenced an unannounced inspection of police divisions and formations across the state to assess operational readiness and address security challenges aff...

PDP Receives Saliu Mustapha, Presents Him as Kwara Central Candidate for 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has formally received Senator Saliu Mustapha into its fold and presented him as its candidate for the Kwara Central Senatorial District in the 2027 election. Th...

Another Kwara Lawmaker Quits APC Amid 2027 Political Realignment
Another member of the Kwara State House of Assembly has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), hours after his colleague representing Edu State Constituency, Saba Yisa Gideon, announced his departure from t...

Kwara United Ready for NPFL Season, Coach Ashifat Declares
Kwara United head coach, Suleiman Ashifat, has declared the Harmony Boys ready for the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, assuring fans that the team is prepared to hit the ground running. Ashif...

2026-08-27

Lanre Sulyman Thanks AbdulRazaq, Tinubu Over NCDC Appointment
The Kwara State Focal Person of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Sulyman Lanre Sulyman, has expressed gratitude to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his appointme...

Kwara Govt Donates Essential Materials to Correctional Service, Pledges Continued Support
The Kwara State Government has donated essential materials worth millions of naira to the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kwara State Command, in support of its operations and welfare of inmates. Presenting the i...

Kwara NUJ Members Challenge Suspension of Three Kwara Journalists, Demand Fair Hearing
The suspension of three members of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) by the union's National Council has sparked a fresh crisis within the state council. The affected members Ada...

Mustapha's Defection Won't Shake APC in Kwara Central, Ward Chairmen Declare
More than 50 All Progressives Congress (APC) ward chairmen in Kwara Central have dismissed the political significance of Senator Saliu Mustapha's recent defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as...

No More G1 or G2: Saraki Welcomes Mustapha, Kolo into Kwara PDP
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has hosted the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, and the PDP Kwara North Senatorial candidate, Dr Baba Giya Kolo, alongside thei...

Okin Biscuits Returns as Offa Factory Restarts Production After 17 Years
After 17 years of inactivity, the production line of Okin Biscuits at its factory in Offa, Kwara State, has resumed operation, signalling a major step towards the revival of the iconic Nigerian biscuit brand. T...

ILORIN: The People that Defied the Odds Against Them By Shehu Bashir Esq.
ILORIN is no doubt a unique Community. The status we enjoy is not enjoyed by any other community in Nigeria. This is not boastfulness, this is an expression of pride in gratitude. We are a Community of diverse...

2026-08-26

Defamation in The Digital Era: Jurisdiction and The Tani Olorun Case By Mahmud Abdulraheem Esq.,
The aborted attempt to arrest one Tani Olorun, a traditionalist social media influencer accused of defaming the Emir of Ilorin and mocking Islam online, has raised a fundamental legal question. The Oyo State Co...

Muhammad Kamalud-deen University Records 100% NUC Accreditation Success, Plans Maiden Convocation for 2027
Muhammad Kamalud-deen University (MKU), Ogidi, Ilorin, has recorded a 100 per cent success rate in its recent accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The Vice-Chancellor,...

Five Injured as Rival Transport Unions Clash in Ilorin
Five people have been injured following a clash involving members of rival transport unions in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident, which occurred on Monday, disrupted activities around the Idi-Araba ...

2027: Kwara Women Mobilise Support for APC Governorship Candidate Danladi
Kwara women have pledged to mobilise massive support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The pledge was made by fo...

2026-08-25

Kwara Coding Programme Advances Hands-On Digital Learning in Week Three
The 2026 Summer Edition of the Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Programme continued in its third week, with learners across participating centres receiving practical training in programming, web development and data a...

One-Term Undertaking: Dr. Ghali Challenges Senator Mustapha Over Denial
A former Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Dr Mohammed Ghali, has challenged Senator Salihu Mustapha's denial that he signed an undertaking to serve only one term in the Senate....

NSCDC Deploys 1,200 Personnel Across Kwara for Eid-El Maulid
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has deployed 1,200 personnel across the state ahead of the Eid-El Maulid celebration. The deployment is aimed at strengthening security...

2027: ADC's Zakari Mohammed Unveils Technology-Driven Security Plan for Kwara
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has unveiled a technology-driven security agenda aimed at tackling insecurity and creating a safer environme...

Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Urges AbdulRazaq, Saliu Mustapha to Put Ilorin Unity Above Politics
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Yakubu Gobir, has appealed to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the senator representing Kwara Central, Saliu Mustapha, to put aside their political differ...