2026-08-06

Kwara Government Receives Students Who Won Gold, Silver at Spelling Bee World Cup
The Kwara State Government has welcomed two members of Team Nigeria who won gold and silver medals at the Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China. The students, Maryam Yusuf and Abdurrahman Yusuf of Ar-R...

Kwara Police Begin Enforcement of Traffic Laws to Improve Road Safety
The Kwara State Police Command has announced the immediate enforcement of traffic laws and regulations across the state as part of efforts to improve road safety, reduce accidents and restore order on major roads. ...

Emir Commends AbdulRazaq for Donating Vehicles to Ilorin Chief Imam, Council of Ulamah
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has commended Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for donating four official vehicles to the Chief Imam of Ilorin and the Council of Ulamah, describing the gestu...

Kwara Procurement Agency Wins Two Honours at Africa Supply Chain Summit
The Kwara State Public Procurement Agency (KWPPA) has received two major awards at the 8th Africa Supply Chain Summit held in Lagos, in recognition of its commitment to transparency, accountability and excellence in pu...

Tinubu Welcomes Rescue of Kwara, Niger Kidnap Victims, Orders Stronger Early Warning System
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 abducted persons from Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as the largest single-day rescue mission ever carried out by Nigeria's security agencies. ...

163 Woro Kidnap Victims Rescued as AbdulRazaq Commends Tinubu, Security Agencies
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced the rescue of 163 victims abducted during the recent terrorist attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, following a coordinated security oper...

KW-HMB Monitors General Hospital Erin-Ile, Reaffirms Commitment to Improved Healthcare Delivery
The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery across state-owned hospitals following a monitoring and supervision visit to General Hospital, Erin-Ile...

2026-08-05

KWACReSAL Partners IITA, NAERLS to Boost Climate-Smart Agriculture in Kwara
The Kwara State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL) Project has reaffirmed its commitment to improving agricultural productivity and strengthening farmers' resilience to climate change through ...

NDLEA Blames Club Houses for Rising Drug Abuse Around KWASU, Warns Landlords and Agents
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has attributed the rising cases of drug abuse among students and youths in Malete, headquarters of Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, to the increasing number of...

Afon Constituency Association Seeks Rural Infrastructure, Commends AbdulRazaq Over Electrification Project
The Afon Constituency Progressive Association has called on the Federal and Kwara State Governments to prioritise infrastructure development in rural communities to enhance agricultural productivity, stimulate commerce...

APC Moving to Resolve Post-Primary Issues, Says Danladi During Kwara South Thank-You Tour
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State and Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has assured party members that efforts are underway to ...

Kwara Tech Fest 2026 to Spotlight Innovation, Investment Opportunities in Offa
Kwara State Commissioners for Youth Development, Ambassador Shehu Usman, and Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, are among the dignitaries expected at the 2026 Kwara Tech Fest in Offa, a tech...

Gov AbdulRazaq Reappoints Kayode Ishola as SSA on Digital Innovation
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has approved the reappointment of tech innovator Kayode Ishola as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Digital Innovation. The reappointment reflects t...

Kwara Distributes Over 100,000 Reading Glasses to Boost Eye Care Across 16 LGAs
The Kwara State Government has distributed more than 100,000 pairs of reading glasses to residents across the state's 16 local government areas through the VisionSpring-supported Nigeria Jigi-Bola initiative. T...

2026-08-04

Kwara South PDP Youth Leader Urges Unity After National Assembly Primaries
The Chairman of the Kwara South PDP Youth Stakeholders, Hon. Nosiru Abiodun Ariyibi, has called on leaders, stakeholders, aspirants and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across Kwara South to remain united ...

NAUS Passes Vote of Confidence on KWASU Vice-Chancellor, Commends First Lady Over ICT Experience Centre
The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has passed a vote of confidence on the Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, while applauding the First Lady of...

UNILORIN 1984 Medical Alumni Call for Urgent Healthcare Reforms at 42-Year Reunion
Forty-two years after graduating from the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, members of the institution's 1984 medical class have called for urgent reforms to strengthen Nigeria's healthcare system, impr...

From Yekini to Lawal: How Offa Continues to Produce Sporting Heroes for Nigeria
Every 23 October, football lovers across Nigeria and beyond pause to celebrate the legacy of one of Africa's greatest strikers, Rashidi Yekini. Although the Nigerian football legend passed away in May 2012, his...

My Seven Years in Public Service Prepared Me for Effective Representation - Dr. Rafiu Ajakaye
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ifelodun/Oyun/Offa Federal Constituency, Dr Rafiu Ajakaye, has said his seven years in public service have equipped him with the experience req...

Kwara United Coach Ashifat Sulyman Identifies Areas for Improvement After Friendly Defeat to 3SC
Kwara United head coach, Ashifat Sulyman, says his side has identified key areas requiring improvement following the Harmony Boys' 2-1 defeat to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in a pre-season friendly played in Ibada...

2026-08-03

UNILORIN VC Celebrates Oloyede's Remarkable 10-Year Legacy as JAMB Registrar
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulwahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), has congratulated Emeritus Prof. Is'haq Olanrewaju Oloyede on the successful completion of his 10-year tenure as Registrar and C...

Summer Edition of Kwara Coding Programme Kicks Off Across Participating Schools
The Summer Edition of the Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Programme officially commenced on Monday, August 3, 2026, across participating schools in Kwara State. The six-week programme is designed to equip pup...

Kwara South Monarchs Commend AbdulRazaq, Challenge APC Candidates to Do More
Traditional rulers in Kwara South Senatorial District have urged candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State to justify the confidence reposed in them by delivering quality leadership and surpassin...

Kwara Govt Commends Peaceful Conduct of 2026 Common Entrance Examination
The Kwara State Government has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the 2026 Common Entrance/Placement Examination into Junior Secondary School One, held across the state's 16 local government areas. T...

How Governor AbdulRazaq's Infrastructure Drive Is Reshaping Kwara's Economy
"True development is measured not by statistics, but by how quickly a farmer reaches the market and how fast a sick person reaches the hospital." - Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Development is often measured ...

Professor Oloyede's JAMB Tenure Remarkable, Says KWASU VC
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has described the tenure of Professor Emeritus Is'haq Oloyede as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (...

2027: APC Begins Statewide Thank-You Tour with Visits to Monarchs, Stakeholders
Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have commenced a statewide thank-you tour with visits to traditional rulers, party stakeholders and supporters in Ekiti and Oke-Ero Local Government Area...