2026-01-19

Emir of Ilorin Announces Janazah of Late Chief Imam, Describes his Demise as Colossal Loss to Muslim Ummah
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR has expressed deep sadness over the demise of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh (Dr) Muhammad Bash...

Breaking News: Chief Imam of Ilorin Passes Away
The Ilorin Emirate and the entire Kwara State Muslim Ummah have been thrown into mourning following the passing of the 12th Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh (Dr.) Muhammad Bashir Soliu (OON). The news of his death ...

KSHMB Meets Stakeholders In Offa To Tackle Doctor Brain Drain And Staffing Gaps
The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB) has designated the General Hospital, Offa, as a "special status" facility as part of a new strategic push to solve persistent manpower shortages and improve doctor re...

Ikorodu City Edge Kwara United 1-0 As Early Header Sinks Harmony Boys
Kwara United FC head coach, Ashifat Suleiman, has pointed to "hard luck" as the primary reason for his team's 1-0 defeat against Ikorodu City FC on Sunday. The Matchday 21 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...

Medical Crisis: Why Kwarans Are Traveling To Lagos For Basic Diagnostic Scans
Over the past six years, the current administration in Kwara State has frequently touted its massive investments in the health sector. Speeches, press statements, and social media campaigns by government handlers are o...

Tragedy In Ilorin: 3 Children Dead As 50-Litre Petrol Storage Sparks Explosion
A tragic fire outbreak at Laduba community, in the Ogidi area of Ilorin, has claimed the lives of three children. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at approximately 6:46 pm at No. 1 Popo Street, near the Ojere ...

Economic Boost For 193 Wards: How President Tinubu's RHWDP Aims To Lift Kwara Out Of Poverty
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has stated that the Federal Government's special intervention programmes are strategically designed to propel Nigeria toward a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The Govern...

Mustapha Akanbi Foundation Partners MIF To Proffer Solutions For Kwara's Safety
The Mustapha Akanbi Foundation, in collaboration with the Ma'asalam Islamic Foundation (MIF), hosted a high-level security summit in Ilorin on Sunday to address the rising challenges of insecurity in Kwara State and Ni...

2026-01-18

Governor AbdulRazaq Completes Virgin Oke Ogun Road, Linking 10 Rural Communities
The Kwara State Government has announced the successful completion of the Oke Ogun road in the Ilorin South Local Government Area, marking a significant milestone in Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's rural infrastructu...

Kwara Integrity Women Urge APC To Prioritize Track Records In Candidate Selection
The Kwara Integrity Women Association (KIWA) has called on the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure a transparent and merit-based primary process for the 2027 general elections. ...

2027: Kwara Legacy Group Adopts Ex-APC Chair, Bashir Bolarinwa, As Consensus Candidate
The Kwara Legacy Group, a prominent political bloc within the state's ruling party, has officially adopted the former State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa (B.O.B), as its...

2026-01-17

A Rare Statesman: Governor AbdulRazaq Honours Chief Bisi Akande At 87
The Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has described the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief AbdulKareem Adebisi Akande, as a rare statesman whose life serves as ...

2027 Zoning Row: Saddiq Buhari Faults No Kwara North Piece As Attack On Democracy
Political commentator Saddiq Buhari has strongly criticized a recent opinion piece titled "No Kwara North," written by Faruq Atofarati, describing it as an unfair attempt to portray the region as politically irrelevant...

2026-01-16

Deputy Governor Alabi Praises Dr. Arowona's Media Vision During Landmark Visit To Emirate 98.5 FM
The Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Mr. Kayode Alabi, has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to press freedom, stating that the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq does not harass bloggers or jo...

Governor AbdulRazaq Hailed As Kwara Solid Minerals Ministry Moves To New Fate Road Office
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has received praise for approving the relocation of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to a more modern and conducive office environment located along Fate Road, Ilor...

Ita-Nmo Market: Emir Of Ilorin Dismisses Land Claims, Clarifies Legal Ownership
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has formally dismissed claims by certain individuals over the ownership of the Ita-Nmo market land, d...

Scrapping Smooth Roads Isn't Construction: Saraki Aides Dismiss AbdulRazaq's Claims
The Media Office of former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has fired back at the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration, dismissing its claims of superior road construction as "false, misleadi...

300 Kwara Students Receive WAEC Scholarships From MOK Foundation In Offa
Approximately 300 secondary school students drawn from all three senatorial districts of Kwara State have been awarded scholarships by the Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation to cover their 2026 West African Exam...

7 Police Officers Allegedly Rob Kwara Poly Student Of N70k Tuition At Offa Garage
Seven mobile police officers attached to the Kwara State Police Command have been accused of robbing a Kwara State Polytechnic student, Gbemileke Olayiwola, of N70,000 intended for his school fees. The incident...

SMEs Are Economic Drivers: Finance Commissioner Nuru Vows Support For Local Goods
The Kwara State Government has once again declared its support for indigenous manufacturing, identifying local production as a primary engine for sustainable development and economic expansion within the state. ...

Kwara 2026 Budget: Group Faults House Of Assembly For Proceeding Without Public Scrutiny
The Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), a prominent civil society group, has criticized the Kwara State Government and the State House of Assembly for failing to make the proposed N644 billion 2026 App...

Emir, Saraki Applaud Mallam Yusuf Ali's Philanthropy At Landmark Book Launch
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, have poured encomiums on the renowned legal luminary, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), for his consistent support for the l...