2026-09-16

Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the Forging of a Sardauna Legacy By Oloriewe Raheem Adedoyin, FNIPR, FNGE
In the revelry marking the formal turbanning of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara today ( Wednesday, 16th September, 2026) in Ilorin, it is apparent that the historical and traditional symbolism of this highl...

Unilorin Researchers Warn of Metallic Contamination from Cast-Iron Grinding Discs
Researchers at the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Kwara State, have warned that particles released from cast-iron grinding discs during milling could enter commonly consumed food and pose long-term health risks. ...

Over 100 Students Benefit from Olododo Educational Support Initiative in Ilorin East/South
No fewer than 100 students across communities in the Ilorin East and Ilorin South Federal Constituency of Kwara State have benefited from the educational support initiative of Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, the All Progres...

Kwara Police Present N10.6m Cheques to Families of 19 Fallen Officers
The Kwara State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N10.6m to the families of 19 police officers who died in the line of duty. The cheques, valued at N10,613,786.50, were presented on Monday at the c...

First Lady Commissions TETFund ICT Experience Centre at KWASU Malete
The main campus of Kwara State University, Malete, near Ilorin, the state capital, was agog with celebration on Tuesday as Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, commissioned the Tertiary Education Trust Fund/Re...

APC Aspirant Describes Sardauna Title as Well-Deserved Honour for AbdulRazaq
Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency, has warmly felicitated the Executive Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governo...

KW-IRS: 10 Year of Institutional Transformation - From a Statement of Ambition to a Statement of Maturity By Prof Muritala AWODUN
The completion and forthcoming commissioning of the new Revenue House of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service is a landmark occasion in the continuing history of revenue administration and institutional development...

Shettima to Commission Kwara Garment Factory, Revenue House, as AbdulRazaq is Turbanned Sardauna of Ilorin
Governors, ministers, traditional rulers and heads of government agencies expected Kwara TV, Radio Kwara, NTA, TVC and Channels TV to broadcast events live Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Wednes...

Kwara Human Rights Activist, CDHR Chieftain Saliu Bolakale is Dead
The civil society community in Kwara State has been thrown into mourning following the death of prominent human rights activist Saliu Berkindo Bolakale, popularly known as CB. Bolakale, a leading member of the ...

2026-09-15

Kwara Set to Commission West Africa's Largest Garment Factory on Wednesday
The Kwara State Government is set to officially commission the Kwara Garment Factory, one of West Africa's largest and most technologically advanced garment manufacturing hubs, on Wednesday. The Vice President ...

A Sardauna's path in Kwara - A postscript By Rafiu Ajakaye, PhD.
On Wednesday, September 16, history will be made as His Excellency Kwara State Governor and Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) Chairman Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (CON) will be turbaned the Sardauna of Ilorin. We are grateful ...

Kwara First Lady Pays Advance Visit to KWASU ICT Experience Centre
The First Lady of Kwara State, Her Excellency, Ambassador Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq, paid an advance visit to the KWASU ICT Experience Centre that is to be commissioned by Her Excellency, the First Lady of the Fed...

Two Emirates, Two Great Honours, One Record of Service: Why Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is Called Sardauna and Jagaban By Abdulhakeem Bio
There are honours that are given for friendship, and there are honours that are earned through years of service, sacrifice, development and commitment to the people. The recognition of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq b...

Emir of Ilorin Commends PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has commended the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship (YCF), describing the mentorship initiative as timely and important for grooming a new generation of ef...

KWACReSAL Begins Monitoring of Community Revolving Fund Beneficiaries in 10 Communities
The Kwara State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL) Project has begun monitoring beneficiaries of its Community Revolving Fund (CRF) across 10 communities in the state, with reports of expanded...

Kwara Sets September 21 Resumption Date for 2026/2027 School Session
Kwara State Government has announced Monday, September 21, 2026, as the resumption date for public and private primary and secondary schools for the 2026/2027 academic session. The Commissioner for Education an...

Four Suspected Bandits Neutralised, 35 Cows Recovered in Kwara Cattle-Rustling Operation
Four suspected bandits have been neutralised and 35 cows recovered after a joint security operation foiled a cattle-rustling attack in Lade, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The Kwara State Police C...

2026-09-14

Fire Service Responds to Early Morning Blaze at Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin
The Kwara State Fire Service responded to a fire emergency in the early hours of Sunday, 13th September 2026, at No. 2 Laduba Street, Olohunsogo, Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State. T...

Kwara United Record First Win of Season with 3-0 Victory over Katsina United
Kwara United on Sunday recorded their first victory of the season, defeating Katsina United 3-0 at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl of the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, in a Matchday 3 fixture of the Euromatch Niger...

Kwara United Secure One-Year Shirt Sponsorship Deal with Chowdeck
Kwara United have secured a one-year front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Nigerian food delivery platform, Chowdeck, for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, although the financial value of the ag...

Kwara Law Officers Urge Governor to Harmonise Salaries with Magistrates
The Kwara State Chapter of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria has urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to harmonise the salaries and allowances of state counsel with those of their magistrate counterparts in the ...

Kwara Government Reiterates Commitment to Student and Youth Welfare Initiatives
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting students and youths through welfare, education and development initiatives across the state. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Ndanus...

Kwara First Lady Calls for Sustained Awareness on Ovarian Cancer
Kwara's first lady, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for sustained efforts to raise awareness on ovarian cancer, promote early presentation and improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment. Ms AbdulRazaq ma...

Every child counts: Olohungbebe urges shared responsibility for children's education and upbringing
Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, has urged teachers to diligently implement the "Every Child Counts" initiative, ensuring that no child is overlooked in learni...

2026-09-13

Kwara North PDP ticket: Iliasu Suleiman Challenges Substitution, takes INEC, PDP and Kollo to Court
Iliasu Suleiman has approached the Federal High Court in Ilorin to challenge the alleged substitution of his name with that of Jiya Kollo as the Peoples Democratic Party's candidate for Kwara North Senatorial District ...

Saudi meeting: Mashood Mustapha will consider supporters' interests before political decision - Team MM
Team MM has confirmed that Hon. Mashood Mustapha, the Wakilin Ilorin Emirate, met with Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Saudi Arabia, amid speculation over the political implications of their meeting. ...