2026-04-24

KWASU Student Teslimat Nurudeen Makes History with First Solo Flight in Ilorin
Teslimat Abiola Nurudeen, a final-year student of the Department of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering of Kwara State University, has made history by becoming the first undergraduate from the institution to com...

ASUP Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Offa Poly Rector Over Alleged Life Threat
A fresh industrial crisis is brewing at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State between the management and the members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP. The Union accused the Rector of the i...

PDP Aspirant Sheni Ibiwoye Unveils People First Agenda for Kwara 2027 Race
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Sheni Ibiwoye (SAN), has outlined his policy priorities ahead of the 2027 elections, focusing on security, economic developm...

Kwara PDP Youths Stage Protest, Allege Political Victimisation of Saraki Over Offa Robbery Case
Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State on Thursday staged a protest against what they described as the alleged political victimisation of the party's leader, Bukola Saraki, over the 2018 Offa bank ...

Senator Ashiru Formally Declares 2027 Governorship Bid, Unveils Policy Blueprint in Ilorin
The Deputy Senate Leader and Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Oyelola Ashiru, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State on the platform of the All...

U.S. Embassy Signs Three-Year MoU with Ilorin Innovation Hub to Boost Kwara's Tech Sector
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ilorin Innovation Hub to support the development of Kwara State's technology sector. In a st...

Two Dead, 12 Injured as Bus Collides with Trailer at Oloriegbe Community in Olooru
A fatal road accident that occurred yesterday at Oloriegbe community, along the Ogbomosho - Oloru road in Ilorin, Kwara State, claimed the lives of two persons. LEADERSHIP gathered that 12 other persons sustain...

2026-04-23

Sarkin Gobir Hails Emir Sulu-Gambari at 86 as Symbol of Unity and Enduring Leadership
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended warm congratulations to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on the occasion of his 86th birthday. ...

Kwara FA Suspends Referee Official, DollyP Academy Over Repeated Rule Breaches
The Kwara State Football Association (FA) has suspended a top referees' council official and a grassroots football academy over rule violations. In an official communication signed by the Association's secretar...

Bukola Saraki Hails Emir Sulu-Gambari at 86 as Symbol of Wisdom and Unity
Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has paid tribute to the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the occasion of his 86th birthday, describing him as a symbol of wisdom and enduring leadership. ...

Moro APC Stakeholders Demand 2027 House of Reps Slot, Cite 28-Year Exclusion
The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Moro local government area of Kwara State have appealed to aspirants vying for the House of Representatives seat for Edu/Moro/Patigi in the 2027 election, part...

MINILS DG Hails Emir Sulu-Gambari as a Voice of Moderation on 86th Birthday
Today marks the 86th birthday of His Royal Highness, the 11th Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, a revered statesman, royal father, custodian of culture, and enduring symbol of unity whose leadership continues to in...

Governor AbdulRazaq Hails Emir of Ilorin as a Great Leader on 86th Birthday
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has rejoiced with the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 86th birthday. Sulu-Gambari, who is also the chairman of the Kwara State Traditional C...

NUC Verifies Resources at University of Offa as Health Sciences Expansion Nears
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has carried out a comprehensive resource verification at the University of Offa (UNIOFFA), Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The exercise is part of efforts t...

No Part of Kwara Will Be Denied Infrastructure, Says AbdulRazaq During Tsaragi Road Inspection
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive growth, stating that no part of the state will be denied access to basic infrastructure or essential amenities. To achieve ...

Kwara Lawmaker Dr Saba Attacked by Thugs After Political Meeting in Tsaragi
Political thugs, on Tuesday, reportedly attacked the member representing Edu/Moro/Patigi federal constituency in the National Assembly, Dr Ahmed Adam Saba, at a political meeting in Tsaragi, Edu Local Government Area o...

2026-04-22

Excellence Becoming Routine in Kwara Education System, Says Commissioner
The management of Ar-Raheem School, Ilorin, has presented a group of their students to the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development following their outstanding performances at the African Spellin...

39 EMIS Officers Undergo Digital Training as Kwara Strengthens School Census Capacity
The Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, has emphasised the critical role of credible data in designing effective education interventions. Olohungbebe made...

KW-HMB Introduces Scheduled Result Pick-Up to Ease Congestion at Ajikobi Cottage Hospital
The management of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB) conducted a routine monitoring and supervision visit to Cottage Hospital Ajikobi, led by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, as part of ...

Zanna of Ilorin, Engr. Yusuf Sagaya Visits Emir of Ilorin in Istanbul to Mark 86th Birthday Celebration
The Zanna of Ilorin and Chairman, Ilorin Central Eid Praying Ground Committee, Engr. Yusuf Olanrewaju Sagaya, FNSE, OFR, has felicitated with the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers' Council, Ma...

Unilorin VC Hails Emir Sulu-Gambari for Inclusive Leadership on 86th Birthday
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has applauded the disposition of the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambar...

UNICEF: 20 Million Nigerian Women Aged 15-49 Affected by Female Genital Mutilation
About 20 million women between the ages of 15 and 49 have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, Chief of Child Protection with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Mona Aika, has said. A...

Shaykh Sholagberu Praises Sulu-Gambari's Lifelong Devotion to Peace and Education
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has been described as a great and forthright leader who deserves to be emulated. This assertion was made in a co...

Gov AbdulRazaq Visits Six Wounded Soldiers, Announces N90m Support for Affected Families
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday visited the six soldiers who were recently injured in a counterterrorism operation in Kaiama, Kaiama Local Government, commending them for their gallantry and resi...

Kwara Govt Pledges Stronger GBV Response Systems for Women's Development
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening response systems aimed at ending Gender-Based Violence, as part of efforts to accelerate women's development and empowerment across the state. ...

Governor AbdulRazaq Mourns Fallen Soldiers After Kemanji Terrorist Raid
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has mourned three soldiers who lost their lives whilst repelling terrorists during a pre-dawn attack on a military base in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area. ...

2026-04-21

Prof Egbewole Calls for Research That Addresses Local Development Needs
The Secretary General of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU) and Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has called on universities in West Africa to prioritise i...

Central Bank Donates FM-200 Fire Suppression System to Kwara Federal Fire Service
The Central Bank of Nigeria has donated an FM-200 fire suppression system to the Federal Fire Service, Kwara State Command, to strengthen emergency response capacity and protect critical infrastructure across the state...

Kwara Police Intercept Ammunition Hidden in Bag of Garri, Arrest Multiple Suspects
The Kwara State Police Command says it has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing operations against crime, including the interception of ammunition concealed in a bag of garri and the arrest of several susp...

Kwara Police Arrest 42 Suspected Illegal Miners Over Abduction of Traditional Ruler
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 42 suspected illegal miners following the abduction of a traditional ruler in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, ...

Dr. Azeez Muhydeen Salako Joins Kwara 2027 Governorship Race on APC Platform
The global president of Offa Descendants Union (ODU), Dr. Azeez Muhydeen Salako, on Monday joined the Kwara State gubernatorial race with a letter of intent presented to the state chairman of the All Progressives Congr...

World Bank Team Conducts Pre-Midterm Review of L-PRES Project in Kwara and Oyo
The World Bank team, with the National Coordination Office of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), have conducted a pre-midterm review of the project implementation status of Kwara and Oy...

Togetherness Behind Kwara United's Recent NPFL Turnaround - Mohammed Kabiru
Kwara United midfielder, Mohammed Kabiru, has attributed his team's recent impressive performances in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to togetherness. The Harmony Boys have recorded only one defeat f...