2026-08-21

Senator Saliu Mustapha Picks PDP Kwara Central Senatorial Ticket for 2027
The political crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has taken a dramatic turn as Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, has picked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to c...

Over 1,600 Athletes Expected at Kwara State Sports Festival Starting August 21
Over 1,600 athletes from all 16 local government areas are expected to compete in the upcoming Kwara State Sports Festival, scheduled for August 21 to 29 at the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Un...

Kwara CP Warns Officers Against Indiscriminate Phone Searches of Corps Members
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, has told corps members that no police officer is permitted to indiscriminately search their mobile phones under the guise of checking for internet fraud. ...

Pharmacists Urged to Prioritise Continuous Learning for Better Patient Care in Kwara
Mrs Lydia Olarewaju, Former Head, Oncology Pharmacy Unit of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has urged practitioners to prioritise continuous knowledge acquisition to improve service delivery and pati...

Kwara Unveils EmONC Assessment Plan to Curb Maternal and Newborn Deaths
The Kwara State Government has unveiled the Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) Assessment and Improvement Plan of Action to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths across the State. The state C...

NALDA Launches Youth Agroforestry, Climate Action Campaign in Kwara
The Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), has launched a Youth Agroforestry and Climate Action Campaign in Kwara State, as part of efforts to promote food security, e...

AbdulRazaq Congratulates Rafiu Ajakaye on PhD Degree
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has congratulated his former Chief Press Secretary and APC candidate for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Dr Rafiu Ajakaye, on the award of a Doctor of Philosop...

2027: Saliu Mustapha Resigns From APC Amid Kwara Party Crisis
The senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mustapha announced his resignation in a post on his verified Faceb...

2026-08-20

15 Young Tech Enthusiasts Benefit from Alveum, MALhub Scholarship Programme in Kwara
Fifteen young technology enthusiasts in Kwara State have undergone intensive training in software development and other digital skills under a partnership between Alveum and MALhub. The initiative, known as the...

Kwara Govt Moves to Reopen Igbaja Cottage Hospital After Security Closure
The Kwara State Government has commenced moves to restore healthcare services at the Igbaja Cottage Hospital, which was temporarily closed following security concerns in the area. The development followed discu...

2027: Moshood Bakare Emerges PDP Candidate for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency
Former Kwara State lawmaker, Hon. Moshood Olanrewaju Bakare, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. Bakar...

TRCN ranks Kwara best in Northern Nigeria's Teachers' Qualifying Examination
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has ranked Kwara State first in Northern Nigeria in the recently concluded Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) for teachers, with a 93.8 per cent pass rate. ...

2026-08-19

Laerdal Global Health Commends Kwara for Commitment to Maternal, Newborn Health
The Country Director of Laerdal Global Health, Dr Obinna Orjingene, has commended the Kwara State Government for its sustained commitment to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes through evidence-based interve...

2026-08-17

Court Ruling Affirms Tanimu-Turaki-Led PDP, Raises Questions Over Kwara 2027 Candidates
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...

Fire Service Contains Ilorin House Fire, Prevents Blaze From Spreading
The Kwara State Fire Service has contained a fire outbreak at a residential building in the Sabo-Line area of Ilorin, preventing the blaze from spreading to other apartments and nearby properties. The incident ...

45,000-Litre Petrol Spill Triggers Panic in Ilorin as Fire Service Averts Major Disaster
The Kwara State Fire Service has prevented a potentially disastrous fire incident after a tanker carrying about 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) spilled a large quantity of petrol at a filling station in Ilo...

KW-HMB Inspects Children's Specialist Hospital, Orders Improved Oxygen Supply
The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB) has conducted a routine monitoring and inspection visit to the Children's Specialist Hospital, Centre Igboro, Ilorin, as part of efforts to strengthen service deliver...