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. ...

2026-09-12

Kwara siblings emerge national mathematics champions, receive government recognition
Two siblings schooling in Ilorin have brought pride to Kwara State after clinching first place in their respective categories at the Annual National Mathematics Olympiad Competition organised by the Mathematical Associ...

Like Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna title is just a reward for AbdulRazaq's strides in Kwara By Ibraheem Abdullateef
The title Sardauna carries a very deep significance in Northern Nigeria. One of the most influential political leaders of the region and, indeed, its first and only Premier, Sir Ahmadu Bello, was popularly known for th...