2025-10-04

Kwara Symposium Urges Youth to Lead in Rebuilding Societal Trust
More than 400 participants gathered in Ilorin as the Kwara State Chapter of the Standard Bearers Islamic Organisation (SB) hosted its 16th Annual Symposium. During the event, Islamic scholars, academics, and community ...

Governor AbdulRazaq Meets with Stakeholders Over Rising Insecurity in Edu, Patigi
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, held a meeting on Thursday with selected stakeholders representing the Edu and Patigi local government areas. The focus of the discussion was the escalating insecurity and ...

2025-10-03

Governor AbdulRazaq Sanctions Recruitment of 2,600 More Forest Guards
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has given the go-ahead for the recruitment of an additional 2,600 forest guards. This move is part of the continuous strategy to tackle the escalating security issues across ...

Governor AbdulRazaq Visits Oke Ode, Sympathises Over Kidnappers' Attacks
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday paid a visit to Oke Ode in the Ifelodun Local Government Area. The purpose of his visit was to again offer his condolences to the community and the families who r...

Suspected Terrorists Kidnap Police Officer in Patigi
A police constable, John Ezra, who was serving with the Lade Division in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been abducted by suspected terrorists operating within that axis. This incident has occu...

2025-10-02

Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Maidawa Killed in NAF Airstrike, Kwara Govt Confirms
The Kwara State Government has confirmed the elimination of Maidawa, the alleged leader of a notorious kidnap gang terrorising communities in Kwara and neighbouring Kogi State. Chief Press Secretary to Gover...

TETfund Allocates N4b for Infrastructural Growth in Offa Poly
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Dr. Kamoru O. Kadiri, has lauded the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) for its transformative interventions, stating that without the agency, Nigerian tertiary institution...

Two Brothers Abducted on Cassava Farm in Edu
Gunmen have abducted two brothers from their cassava farm in Bokungi Zambufu community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack occurred on Wednesday when four heavily armed assailants stormed t...

Kwara United Deny Rift in Technical Crew Ahead of Plateau United Clash
Kwara United have dismissed reports of discord within their technical department, reaffirming unity and focus ahead of their rescheduled Matchday 5 fixture against Plateau United. Rumours of internal tension...

Governor AbdulRazaq Vows to Eradicate Bandits, Orders Crackdown After Oke-Ode Massacre
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has vowed to "smoke out" criminals and bandits from the state. He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to protecting lives and property, declaring that no part...

2025-10-01

Nigerian Air Force Intensifies Airstrikes in Kwara, Targets Bandit Hideouts in Babanla, Oke-Ode
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its security operations in Kwara State, conducting a series of coordinated airstrikes on 28 September 2025 across key hotspots including Kakihun, Oke-Ode, and Babanla. ...

Islamic Scholar Advocates for Unified Friday Sermons to Strengthen Muslim Unity
Renowned Islamic scholar Ustadh Dhikrullahi Shafii has called for the adoption of a centralised Friday sermon (Khutbah) across major mosques in Nigeria to promote unity, consistency, and collective guidance among Musli...

Governor AbdulRazaq Vows Zero Tolerance for Crime, Unveils Joint Security Strategy After Oke-Ode Attack
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property, declaring that no part of the state will remain a sanctuary for criminals. ...

Kwara Govt Advises Residents to Limit Movement Amid Crackdown on Kidnap Hideouts
The Kwara State Government has issued a public advisory urging residents particularly those in Ekiti, Ifelodun, Isin, Oke-Ero, and Irepodun Local Government Areas to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities amid in...