2026-07-21

Kwara United Set to Unveil 10 New Signings Ahead of New Season
Kwara United have concluded plans to unveil 10 new players this week as part of efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026/27 football season. Chairman of the club, Kumbi Titiloye, disclosed this while s...

Emir of Ilorin Commends Ilorin-born Islamic scholar for Translating Qur'an into Yoruba and English
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has commended Ilorin-born Islamic scholar, Dr Daud Awwal, for translating the Holy Qur'an from Arabic into Yoruba and English, describing the achievement as a significan...

Power Surge Sparks Fire, Destroys Four Rooms in Agbo-Oba Ilorin
A fire outbreak triggered by a power surge has destroyed four rooms in a storey building located at No. 40 Elesinla Street, off Agbo-Oba Road, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident, which occurred on Mo...

NaijAidUK, Health Aid Charity Bring Life-Saving First Aid Training to Deaf Community in Kwara
Project ACT, an inclusive first aid initiative of NaijAidUK and Health Aid Charity, has trained persons with hearing and speech impairments in life-saving first aid skills in Ilorin, Kwara State, as part of efforts to ...

Kwara, MSI Nigeria Plan Expanded Family Planning Outreach for 2026/2027
The Kwara State Government has recorded significant progress in the implementation of family planning programmes through sustained investment, strategic partnerships and strengthened service delivery aimed at improving...

2026-07-20

Kwara Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Seeks Stronger Laws Against Online Abuse, Cyberbullying
Nigeria's youngest serving lawmaker and member representing Owode/Onire Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria's legal framework to stre...

FRSC Launches Operation Kasolayo to Curb Road Crashes in Kwara, Ekiti and Kogi
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Zone RS8, has launched a three-day Special Intervention Patrol, codenamed "Operation Kasolayo" (Safe Arrival), to reduce road traffic crashes and promote safer travel across Kwara,...

Kwara to Host Inaugural Tech Fest 2026 to Drive Innovation, Investment
Kwara State is set to host the maiden edition of Kwara Tech Fest 2026, a two-day technology, innovation and investment festival designed to position the state as a leading digital economy hub while attracting investors...

KWEPA Orders Immediate Demolition of Distressed Building in Ilorin
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has ordered the immediate demolition of a distressed one-storey building in the Oke-Suna area of Ilorin East Local Government Area, citing concerns that the struc...

Kwara Government Reaffirms Commitment to Reducing Teenage Pregnancy, Improving Health Outcomes
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing teenage pregnancies and improving maternal and child health outcomes through sustained investments in healthcare and strategic partnerships with deve...

UNILORIN Defends Hostel Fee Review, Says Proposed 100% Hike Was Reduced to 30%
The management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising students' welfare, assuring that every effort is being made to provide a conducive academic environment despite prevai...

Kwara Fulani Community Backs AbdulRazaq, Endorses Danladi for 2027 Governorship Race
The Fulani community in Kwara State has passed a vote of confidence in Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, citing what it described as his administration's inclusive governance and achievements in socio-economic developme...

Kwara Govt Commends Saudi Arabia as 970 Nigerians Benefit from Livelihood Empowerment Programme
The Kwara State Government has praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for supporting a livelihood empowerment programme that will provide motorcycles, tricycles, vocational training and entrepreneurship support to 970 vul...

2026-07-18

127 Government Technical College Ilorin Students Receive Learning Kits
The Kwara State Government has distributed learning materials to 127 newly admitted students of Government Technical College, Ilorin, for the 2025/2026 academic session, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening tech...

2026-07-16

MHWUN Honours Kwara Health Commissioner for Advancing Healthcare Delivery
The Medical and Health Workers' Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), North Central Zone, has honoured the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, alongside other notable individuals for their contributions to...

Kwara Government Rallies Stakeholders on Climate Change and Public Health
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health from the growing impact of climate change by strengthening the state's health system through collaboration and strategic planning. ...

Kwara Firefighters Contain Tanke fire outbreak, Save Six Shops from Destruction
The Kwara State Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at a commercial building in the Tanke area of Ilorin, preventing what could have resulted in extensive property loss. The incident occurre...

Kwara Assembly Reaffirms Support for Malaria Eradication, Healthcare Development
The Kwara State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at eradicating malaria and expanding healthcare infrastructure across the state. Chairman of the House Committee on He...