2026-05-08

Ilorin Federal High Court Jails Three for Counterfeit Foreign Currency Offences
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sentenced three individuals convicted of alleged possession and dealing in counterfeit foreign currencies. The case was prosecuted by the Economic and Fi...

Emir Sulu-Gambari Mourns Hajia Salmat Muhammad, Offers Prayers for Deceased
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed condolences to Retired Justice Salihu Olohuntoyin Muhammad, former Grand Kh...

Omar Gambari Picks PDP Governorship Form, Vows to Prioritise Security, Healthcare in Kwara
Omar Gambari, a governorship aspirant, on Thursday collected his nomination form at the secretariat of the People's Democratic Party in Ilorin ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. Speaking sh...

930 Kwara Pilgrims Safely Arrive in Saudi Arabia as Hajj Airlift Operations Conclude Initial Phase
A total of 930 intending pilgrims from Kwara State have been airlifted to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The second batch of 556 pilgrims departed Ilorin at approximately 2:00 am on Thu...

Ilorin-Based Tech Hub Unveils Plan to Equip 5,000 Nigerians Yearly with Mobile Repair Expertise
A technology training hub based in Kwara State, AI Tech Institute, has announced plans to train 5,000 Nigerians annually in high-income digital and mobile repair skills. The institute, which prioritises hands-o...

Kwara State Government Trains 50 Residents in Beekeeping to Boost Livestock Entrepreneurship
The Kwara State Government has facilitated beekeeping training for 50 individuals as part of efforts to advance the objectives of the recently launched Kwara Livestock Entrepreneurship Scheme. This was disclose...

2026-05-07

From Behind the Scenes to the Frontlines: The Rafiu Ajakaye Story
In the often loud and dramatic world of Nigerian politics, Rafiu Ajakaye, PhD, is something of a quiet contrast. He doesn't shout to be heard. He doesn't chase headlines. Yet, over the years, his voice measured...

Kwara Government Begins Midwifery Training for 100 Scholarship Beneficiaries
Kwara State Government has commenced registration and data capturing for 100 full scholarship beneficiaries admitted into the Community Midwifery Programme at the Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin, u...

OPINION: Ilorin and the Rise of Local Gins: A Concern to Us All By Ibraheem Olasunkanmi Qoseem
Back in the days, one of the things that made Ilorin a coveted and unrivalled city, unique for its holiness, was its strictness and intolerance for filth and its associates. In recent time, we have allowed our quest fo...

Kwara Trains Over 2,500 Youths in Tech-Related Skills
The Kwara State Government is strengthening its position in Nigeria's digital space, with over 2,500 youths trained in technology-related skills under various government-backed initiatives. The Special Assistan...

Moro Stakeholders Urge Tinubu and AbdulRazaq to End Decades of Political Neglect
Stakeholders from Moro Local Government Area in Kwara State have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to address what they describe as decades of political neglect and underdevelopm...

374 Kwara Pilgrims Depart for 2026 Hajj as Governor Urges Good Conduct
Kwara State has commenced the 2026 Hajj exercise with the successful airlift of 374 pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims departed General Tunde Idi-Agbon International Airport aboard a Max Air ...

AbdulRazaq Calls for Technology-Driven Education at Katsina Smart School Commissioning
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called for a deliberate shift toward technology-driven education across Nigeria, saying initiatives like the newly commissioned Katsina State Smart Secondary School rep...

Senatorial Aspirant Ibrahim Ajia Backs Governor AbdulRazaq, Withdraws from 2027 Race
A leading senatorial aspirant, Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Ajia, has withdrawn from the race for the Kwara Central senatorial seat. He has consequently thrown his weight behind the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRaza...

AGF Fagbemi Lauds Adebayo Adelodun (SAN) as Perfect for His Generation
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has lauded legal luminary Adebayo Adelodun (SAN), describing him as "perfect for his generation" during a book presentation in his honour ...

National Democratic Congress Signals Strong Push for Relevance in Kwara 2027
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is positioning itself as an emerging third force in Kwara State politics, signalling a deliberate push to disrupt the dominance of established parties ahead of the 2027 general el...

2026-05-06

Kwara's Newly Computed GDP Places State 5th in the Country - First Time Since 1967
The Kwara State Bureau of Statistics (KWABS) on Tuesday revealed that the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated at N8.3 trillion at current market prices. The new figure came up following the compil...

NUC Grants Full Accreditation to 13 Programmes at Muhammad Kamalud-deen University
The National Universities Commission has granted full accreditation to 13 academic programmes at Muhammad Kamalud-deen University, Ilorin, Kwara State, marking a significant milestone in the institution's rapid academi...

NIESV Kwara Marks International Valuation Day, Urge Residents to Engage Only Certified Valuers
The Kwara State Government has issued a warning to residents against engaging unqualified individuals for property valuation, as stakeholders marked the International Valuation Day 2026 with renewed calls for professio...

Legal Icon Adebayo Oba Adelodun (SAN) Marks 20 Years at the Bar, Calls for Further Reforms
A legal icon, Adebayo Oba Adelodun (SAN), has said Nigeria's legal system has positively "evolved to the present enviable height." Adelodun spoke in Ilorin, Kwara State, during the public presentation of a book...

Free Anti-HIV Injection Launched in Kwara as Part of National Prevention Drive
The Kwara State Government has introduced a free long-acting anti-HIV injection for residents as part of efforts to reduce new infections and strengthen prevention across the state. The launch, which took place...

Kaiama Stakeholders Criticise Senator Sadiq Umar Over Alleged Third-Term Bid
Prominent stakeholders in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara North have openly criticised Senator Sadiq Umar over an alleged move to seek a third term in office, warning that it could upset the district's long-stand...

Chief Engr. Sola Ajimati Declares for Kwara South Senatorial Seat in 2027
A chieftain and senatorial aspirant in Kwara State, Chief Engr. Sola Ajimati, has declared his intention to contest the Kwara South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, emphasising the need for a generational...

Kwara Civil Service Records Major Shift as CBT Promotion Exams Begin
The Kwara State Government has introduced computer-based promotion examinations for civil servants, ending decades of paper-based assessment in the state's public service. In a statement on Tuesday, the Acting ...

2026-05-05

Kwara Governor to Commission Multi-Billion Naira Model Smart School in Katsina
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is set to commission a multi-billion naira Model Smart School at Radda community in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Gov AbdulRazaq, who doubles as...

OPINION: 2011 Revisited: How Belgore Brought Discipline and Calm to Kwara Politics. By Muhammed Musa
Let me take a moment to remind people about Mohammed Dele Belgore (SAN) and the Belgore family as a whole. One thing that has always stood out about them is that they are not your typical political family. Their backgr...

Federal Polytechnic Offa Cautions Students Against Late-Night Movements
The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, has cautioned the institution's students to shun late-night movements. Rector of the polytechnic, Dr Kamoru Kadiri, said this yesterday in Offa at the 32nd matriculat...

Senator Oyelola Ashiru Denies Withdrawing from Kwara Governorship Race
Senator Oyelola Ashiru, representing Kwara South in the National Assembly, has dismissed reports claiming he has withdrawn from the Kwara State governorship race ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the rumo...

Kwara Police Refute Claims of Unlawful Detention of Minor in Arandun Community
The Kwara State Police Command has refuted claims in a video currently circulating on social media, alleging unlawful detention of a minor in Arandun community, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. Desc...

Kwara Distributes Two Million Insecticide-Treated Nets to Fight Malaria
The Kwara State Government has announced the distribution of two million Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets to households across all 16 Local Government Areas as part of intensified efforts to reduce malaria transmi...

Anas Adamu Galadima Joins APC Race for Baruten-Kaiama Federal Constituency Seat
Media, telecommunications, and public-policy professional Anas Adamu Galadima, also known as Zam-Zam, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) race for the Baruten-Kaiama Federal Constituency seat in the House of...

Hon. Mopelola AbdulMalik Bashir Obtains APC Form for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency
A women's rights advocate, Hon. Mopelola AbdulMalik Bashir, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination form to contest the House of Representatives seat for Ilorin West/Asa F...