2026-08-27

Lanre Sulyman Thanks AbdulRazaq, Tinubu Over NCDC Appointment
The Kwara State Focal Person of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Sulyman Lanre Sulyman, has expressed gratitude to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his appointme...

Kwara Govt Donates Essential Materials to Correctional Service, Pledges Continued Support
The Kwara State Government has donated essential materials worth millions of naira to the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kwara State Command, in support of its operations and welfare of inmates. Presenting the i...

Kwara NUJ Members Challenge Suspension of Three Kwara Journalists, Demand Fair Hearing
The suspension of three members of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) by the union's National Council has sparked a fresh crisis within the state council. The affected members Ada...

Mustapha's Defection Won't Shake APC in Kwara Central, Ward Chairmen Declare
More than 50 All Progressives Congress (APC) ward chairmen in Kwara Central have dismissed the political significance of Senator Saliu Mustapha's recent defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as...

No More G1 or G2: Saraki Welcomes Mustapha, Kolo into Kwara PDP
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has hosted the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, and the PDP Kwara North Senatorial candidate, Dr Baba Giya Kolo, alongside thei...

Okin Biscuits Returns as Offa Factory Restarts Production After 17 Years
After 17 years of inactivity, the production line of Okin Biscuits at its factory in Offa, Kwara State, has resumed operation, signalling a major step towards the revival of the iconic Nigerian biscuit brand. T...

ILORIN: The People that Defied the Odds Against Them By Shehu Bashir Esq.
ILORIN is no doubt a unique Community. The status we enjoy is not enjoyed by any other community in Nigeria. This is not boastfulness, this is an expression of pride in gratitude. We are a Community of diverse...

2026-08-26

Defamation in The Digital Era: Jurisdiction and The Tani Olorun Case By Mahmud Abdulraheem Esq.,
The aborted attempt to arrest one Tani Olorun, a traditionalist social media influencer accused of defaming the Emir of Ilorin and mocking Islam online, has raised a fundamental legal question. The Oyo State Co...

Muhammad Kamalud-deen University Records 100% NUC Accreditation Success, Plans Maiden Convocation for 2027
Muhammad Kamalud-deen University (MKU), Ogidi, Ilorin, has recorded a 100 per cent success rate in its recent accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The Vice-Chancellor,...

Five Injured as Rival Transport Unions Clash in Ilorin
Five people have been injured following a clash involving members of rival transport unions in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident, which occurred on Monday, disrupted activities around the Idi-Araba ...

2027: Kwara Women Mobilise Support for APC Governorship Candidate Danladi
Kwara women have pledged to mobilise massive support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The pledge was made by fo...

2026-08-25

Kwara Coding Programme Advances Hands-On Digital Learning in Week Three
The 2026 Summer Edition of the Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Programme continued in its third week, with learners across participating centres receiving practical training in programming, web development and data a...

One-Term Undertaking: Dr. Ghali Challenges Senator Mustapha Over Denial
A former Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Dr Mohammed Ghali, has challenged Senator Salihu Mustapha's denial that he signed an undertaking to serve only one term in the Senate....

NSCDC Deploys 1,200 Personnel Across Kwara for Eid-El Maulid
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has deployed 1,200 personnel across the state ahead of the Eid-El Maulid celebration. The deployment is aimed at strengthening security...

2027: ADC's Zakari Mohammed Unveils Technology-Driven Security Plan for Kwara
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has unveiled a technology-driven security agenda aimed at tackling insecurity and creating a safer environme...

Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Urges AbdulRazaq, Saliu Mustapha to Put Ilorin Unity Above Politics
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Yakubu Gobir, has appealed to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the senator representing Kwara Central, Saliu Mustapha, to put aside their political differ...

2026-08-24

Kwara Govt Establishes Patient Medical Assistance Trust Fund
The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KWHMB) has established the Patient Medical Assistance Trust Fund to provide timely financial support to hospital patients who are unable to afford essential medical care. ...

Kwara Unveils Roadmap to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis by 2030
Kwara State Government has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat in the state by 2030. The roadmap, launched in Ilorin under the theme "Let's Break It D...

2027 Hajj: Kwara Pilgrims to Pay N5m Initial Deposit, Balance Due November
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed N5 million as the initial deposit for intending pilgrims from the state for the 2027 Hajj, with the outstanding balance expected to be paid on or before the end o...

2027: APC's Olododo Begins Grassroots Engagement Across Ilorin East/South Constituency
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency, Abdulquawiy Olododo, has commenced grassroots engagement across the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. ...

Kwara Police Confirm Abduction of Igbesi Monarch, Rescue Operation Underway
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of the state. The monarch, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, the Kabiyesi Oni...

Federal, Kwara Firefighters Contain Major Inferno at Ita-Amodu, Ilorin
A combined team of the Federal and Kwara State fire services has contained a major fire outbreak at Ita-Amodu, Niger Junction, in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred at about...