2026-04-21

Prof Egbewole Calls for Research That Addresses Local Development Needs
The Secretary General of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU) and Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has called on universities in West Africa to prioritise i...

Central Bank Donates FM-200 Fire Suppression System to Kwara Federal Fire Service
The Central Bank of Nigeria has donated an FM-200 fire suppression system to the Federal Fire Service, Kwara State Command, to strengthen emergency response capacity and protect critical infrastructure across the state...

Kwara Police Intercept Ammunition Hidden in Bag of Garri, Arrest Multiple Suspects
The Kwara State Police Command says it has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing operations against crime, including the interception of ammunition concealed in a bag of garri and the arrest of several susp...

Kwara Police Arrest 42 Suspected Illegal Miners Over Abduction of Traditional Ruler
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 42 suspected illegal miners following the abduction of a traditional ruler in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, ...

Dr. Azeez Muhydeen Salako Joins Kwara 2027 Governorship Race on APC Platform
The global president of Offa Descendants Union (ODU), Dr. Azeez Muhydeen Salako, on Monday joined the Kwara State gubernatorial race with a letter of intent presented to the state chairman of the All Progressives Congr...

World Bank Team Conducts Pre-Midterm Review of L-PRES Project in Kwara and Oyo
The World Bank team, with the National Coordination Office of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), have conducted a pre-midterm review of the project implementation status of Kwara and Oy...

Togetherness Behind Kwara United's Recent NPFL Turnaround - Mohammed Kabiru
Kwara United midfielder, Mohammed Kabiru, has attributed his team's recent impressive performances in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to togetherness. The Harmony Boys have recorded only one defeat f...

2026-04-20

Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Programme Concludes Successful Holiday Session
The Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Programme recently concluded its intensive holiday session, which served as a crucial bridge for students. This period focused on reinforcing the 2025 curriculum, ensuring ...

NALDA Secures 5,000 Hectares for Renewed Hope Mega Farm in Kwara
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) at the weekend said it will engage rural farmers across the 36 states of the federation to boost food production and reduce insecurity in the country. ...

PSN Kwara Commends Tinubu for Tax Waivers on Pharmaceutical Sector
The Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Kwara Chapter, Mr Abdulmalik Baba, has praised President Bola Tinubu for approving tax waivers for the sector. Baba said during an interview with new...

Kwara to Begin 2026 Hajj Airlift on May 6 from Ilorin International Airport
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has assured that it will commence the airlifting of intending pilgrims from the state on May 6 from the Ilorin International Airport to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exerc...

IHS Nigeria, Ilorin Innovation Hub Host Maiden Demo Day for 19 Startups
IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has partnered with t...

2026-04-19

Labour Issues Will Determine 2027 Votes, Says MINILS DG Issa Aremu
The Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, Comrade Issa Aremu, has said that critical labour market issues will influence how organised labour and millions of inf...

Kwara Police Arrest Suspect for Unlawful Possession of Human Skull
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Hamza Woru, for unlawful possession of a human skull. This followed an attempted sale of the skull that led operatives to uncover the grave in Kaiama Local...

Kwara Government Reaffirms Support for Stronger Local Government Administration
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthen Local Government administrations through effective policies and advisory support to sustain development at the grassroots. The State Commis...

2026-04-18

Kwara Schools to Resume Third Term on Monday, Says Education Ministry
The Kwara State Government has announced that all public and private schools across the state will resume academic activities on Monday, April 20, 2026, marking the commencement of the third term after a three-week hol...

UNILORIN VC Commends EFCC Boss Olukoyede on Anti-Corruption Drive
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede for his giant strides in the ...