2025-06-22

New Soybean Facility Drives Agribusiness Alliance to Boost Kwara's Rural Economy and Gender Inclusion
Olam Agri, a global leader in food, feed, and fibre production, has partnered with IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative) and Arzikin Noma , a Nigerian agribusiness firm, to boost soybean cultivation in Kwara State. Th...

Kwara Governor Vows Zero Tolerance for Child Marriage Amid Calls for Law Enforcement
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has warned that the state will no longer tolerate child marriage, urging strict enforcement of laws to counter entrenched cultural practices that endanger young girls' well-b...

NEMA Launches Proactive Tanker Safety Campaign in Kwara to Curb Accidents and Fires
The Minna Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign in Kwara State to reduce tanker-related accidents and fire outbreaks. Described by ...

Nine Inmates Released via Islamic Charity as Prison Congestion Lingers in Ilorin
An anonymous Islamic charity donor has secured the release of nine inmates from two prisons in Ilorin, Kwara State, through zakat (charitable giving), a key pillar of Islam. According to The Tribune, six prison...

22 Armoured Brigade Arrests Eight Kidnappers, Rescues Victims in Patigi Operation
Troops from the 22 Armoured Brigade, stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Patigi, Kwara State, have arrested eight suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims during a coordinated operation on Saturday. The mili...

2025-06-21

First 558 Kwara Hajj Pilgrims Return Safely, Praise State's 'Exceptional' Welfare Support
The first contingent of 558 Kwara State pilgrims has returned home safely following the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The group arrived at Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, aboard a Max Airline ...

Swift Fire Service Response Saves Ten Shops in Kwara's Ganmo Area
No lives were lost in a fire incident at God First Plaza, located opposite TCN on Ogbondoroko Road in Ganmo, Ifelodun Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State, on Saturday, 21 June 2025, at approximately 6:20 a.m. ...

2025-06-20

Husband Seeks Divorce After 17 Years, Cites Loveless Islamic Marriage in Centre-Igboro Court
Mr Moshood Kolobo of Temidire Community, Oko-Olowo area, Ilorin, Kwara State, has petitioned the Area Court in Centre-Igboro for the dissolution of his 17-year Islamic marriage to his wife, Mrs Hafsat Kolobo, citing a ...

National Youth League Super Eight: Kwara United's Young Guns Target Breakthrough in Lagos
Kwara United Youth Team Coach Jimoh Abdulkadir has expressed confidence in his squad's readiness for the National Youth League (NYL) Super Eight competition, set to kick off on Monday, 23 June 2025, in Lagos. S...

2025-06-19

Kwara Police Revive X-Squad to Monitor Officer Conduct and Strengthen Accountability
Kwara State Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo has announced plans to revive the X-Squad Unit to monitor the conduct of police officers across the state, aiming to strengthen accountability and discipline within the force...

KMPWB Applauds NAHCON's Hajj Organisation but Flags Toilet and Consular Gaps for 2026
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (KMPWB) has praised the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for its successful organisation of the 2025 Hajj, particularly in areas of food provision, accommodatio...

Over 85 Legislative Actions in Two Years: Kwara's House of Assembly Commemorates Milestone
The 10th Legislature of the Kwara State House of Assembly has marked its two-year anniversary, having considered 25 bills and over 60 motions since its inception - legislation with measurable positive impacts on the li...

Kwara Distributes Farm Inputs to Boost Grain Production and Mitigate Herder Farmer Tensions
The Kwara State Government has resumed the distribution of farm inputs to farmers in Apata Alaje and Banni Community, Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA), as part of efforts to enhance food security and livestock develo...

Four Robbery Suspects Arrested in Ilorin's Student Dense Tanke Area Amid Police Crackdown
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a residence in Tanke, Ilorin - a student-heavy area of Kwara State. The incident occurred at the home of Abdulrazak Dotunji in Oke Odo, Tanke, when armed...