2026-02-18

Governor AbdulRazaq Greets Muslims and Christians on Commencement of Fasting Seasons
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended special greetings to the Muslim and Christian communities on the dawn of the Ramadan and Lent fasting seasons, which commence tomorrow, 18 February 2026. ...

Kwara Government Promotes Over 2,000 Civil Servants Following 2024 Exercise
The Kwara State Government has issued promotion letters to more than 2,000 civil servants following the successful conclusion of the 2024 promotion exercise. The Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, ...

44 UNILORIN Medical Graduates Await Induction Over Quota Limitations
Dozens of medical graduates from the College of Health Sciences at the University of Ilorin are yet to be inducted into the medical profession due to limitations tied to the institution's approved induction quota. ...

Kwara Sarkin Fulani Raises Alarm Over Kidnap of Relative, Seeks Urgent Action
The Sarkin Fulani of Kwara State, Adam Abdullahi, has appealed to both the Federal and Kwara State Governments to strengthen efforts to combat insecurity in the state and across Nigeria. Abdullahi made the call...

Emir of Ilorin Confirms February 18 as Start of 2026 Ramadan
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has confirmed Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the commencement of the 2026 Ramadan fasting. The announcement...

Ajia Backs APC, Advocates Grassroots Security Strategy
A security expert, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has identified community policing as one of the most effective strategies for addressing insecurity in Nigeria. Ajia made the assertion during an interview with jour...

Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of 9 Trucks in EFCC Mining Crackdown
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an interim attachment order on nine trucks loaded with assorted solid minerals as part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal...

Deputy Senate Leader Lola Ashiru Declares for 2027 Kwara Governorship Race
Deputy Senate Leader Lola Ashiru has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. Ashiru, an architect and senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, made the decl...

2026-02-17

Kolobigi FC Win 2026 Kwara Inter-LGA Peace Tournament
The 2026 Kwara State Inter-Local Government Areas Peace and Unity Football Tournament (AIPUFT) ended on a high note, reinforcing its reputation as a leading grassroots sporting event in the region. The ancient ...

KWEPA Inspects Landmark University, Promotes Sustainable Practices
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices across institutions in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on ...

New NSCDC Commandant Warns Criminals to Steer Clear of Kwara
The new Commandant of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Bala Bawa Bodinga, has warned criminals and economic saboteurs to stay away from the state. Bodinga, who officially...

Kwara, Niger Governors Pledge Stronger Security Collaboration
Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has paid a condolence visit to Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, following recent terrorist attacks on communiti...

Kwara Philanthropist, Engr. Femi Sanni Nominated for Social Impact Investor of the Year
Kwara-born social impact investor and philanthropist, Engr. Femi Sanni, has been nominated for the Social Impact Investor of the Year at the 2025 Independent Awards. The nomination was announced by Independent ...

EFCC Witness Alleges Ex-Kwara Governor Ahmed Diverted N5.78bn UBEC Funds
The ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, has revealed allegations that N5.78 billion meant for basic education was diverted to other purposes, ...

Bukola Saraki, NUJ Mourn Veteran Journalist Lai Olarewaju
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the death of veteran journalist Lai Olarewaju as a great loss to the Kwara media community. In a statement issued by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdul...

Governor AbdulRazaq Mourns The Sun Correspondent Lai Olarewaju at 69
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed shock over the death of Lai Olarewaju, the Kwara State correspondent of The Sun Newspaper, who passed away on Friday at the age of 69. The governor extended his con...

2026-02-16

Kwara United Held to Frustrating 1-1 Draw at Home as Relegation Battle Continues
Kwara United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw on Sunday in a Matchday 26 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. T...

Tension at George Innih Stadium as Fans Mistake Journalist for Referee
Tension gripped the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl at George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, on Sunday when a journalist was briefly mobbed by young supporters following the Matchday 26 clash between Kwara United and Kano Pillars. ...

Four Abducted as Gunmen Raid Kakafu Community in Patigi
Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked Kakafu community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting four residents during a midnight raid. The incident was said to have occurred around 1:30 a....

Security Forces Repel Bandit Attack on Share Community
Security forces on Sunday repelled an attack by suspected bandits on Share community, the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The assault, which occurred on Sunday evening, reportedly...

Panic in Kwara as Bandits Threaten Three Oyun Communities
Tension has gripped parts of Kwara State following a reported threat by suspected bandits to attack three communities in Oyun Local Government Area. The communities said to be targeted are Ira, Inaja and Aho, a...

Women's Affairs Commissioner Afolashade Urges Christian Women to Participate Actively in Politics
The Kwara State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Opeyemi Afolashade, has urged Christian women in the state to actively participate in politics and governance as part of efforts to contribute meaningfully to nation-buil...

2026-02-15

Kwara Govt Analyzes Terrorists' Video After Woro Attack
The Kwara State Government has expressed deep concern over a disturbing video allegedly released by terrorists on Saturday, showing another set of victims abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community in Kaia...

Kwara Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Rescue Woro Kidnap Victims
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to rescuing victims abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community in Kaima Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Communicati...

Kwara Customs Boss Begins Strategic Visits to Security Agencies
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Kwara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Najeem Ogundeyi, has commenced a series of working visits to sister security agencies and key s...

Kwara AGILE Trains Teachers, Counsellors on Life Skills Education
The Kwara State Government, through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, in collaboration with Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI), has organised a training programme ...