2025-06-25

Gov Abdulrazaq Congratulates Muslims as Kwara Declares Thursday 1447 Hijrah Holiday
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq extends his congratulations to the people of the state, especially the Muslims, on the new Hijrah Year, 1447AH. The Governor, meanwhile, has again approved that Thur...

Kwara's Ex-Governor and Political Icon Cornelius Adebayo Dies at 84
Former Kwara State Governor and respected elder statesman, Senator Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, has passed away at the age of 84. Family sources confirmed his death early on Wednesday morning in Abuja. A veteran...

Okuta Rescue Operation Turns Deadly: Victim, Vigilante, and Kidnapper Killed in Gun Battle
A rescue operation in Okuta, Baruten Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State, ended in tragedy on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of an abducted victim, a vigilante officer, and one suspected kidnapper. The in...

Kwara Mobile Court Prosecutes 12 Traders for Roadside Encroachment at Oja Oba Market
A mobile court established by the Kwara State government has prosecuted 12 offenders of environmental laws for illegally encroaching on Oja Oba Market's main road in Ilorin, the state capital. The trials took place yes...

Executive Council Votes to Dissolve State-Owned Harmony Holdings to Stem Fiscal Drain
Kwara State's Executive Council has resolved to liquidate Harmony Holdings, a state-owned enterprise mired in financial crises, liabilities, and non-profitability since 2012. The decision, announced on Tuesday, follows...

Ifelodun Residents Demand Armed Deployments and Security Bases to Stem Rising Insecurity
Concerned residents of Ifelodun Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State, have issued a five-point demand to address escalating insecurity in the region, including banditry, kidnappings, and illegal mining activities. ...

2025-06-24

Second Hajj Batch of 548 Pilgrims Returns to Kwara Amid Orderly Repatriation Process
The second contingent of 548 pilgrims from Kwara State has returned to Ilorin, the state capital, following the successful completion of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The group, including one parti...

Campus Safety Drive: CP Adekimi Ojo Endorses Movement Restrictions to Protect KWASU Students
Kwara State Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring campus safety at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, during an official visit to the institution. He endorsed new security measu...

Kwara State Government Introduces Mobile Courts to Tackle Environmental Violations
The Kwara State Government has warned that it will no longer turn a blind eye to environmental law violations, introducing mobile courts to enforce compliance. The new measures will commence at Ilorin Central Market (O...

2025-06-23

Summit University, Offa Signs MoU with Kwara State Hospital Management Board
In a significant move to strengthen healthcare education and reduce medical tourism in Nigeria, Summit University, Offa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kwara State Hospital Management Board (KSH...

Kwara United's Top Scorer Alalade Declares Team's Final Readiness for Historic Clash with Abakaliki
Kwara United forward Wasiu Alalade has declared his team's readiness and determination ahead of the 2025 President's Federation Cup final against Abakaliki FC at Lagos' Mobolaji Johnson Arena (MJ Arena) on Saturday, 28...

Kwara United Arrive Lagos for President's Cup Final: Eyes on CAF Confederation Cup Qualification
Kwara United, the Ilorin-...

Kwara United Captain Abdulafeez Musa Urges Fans to Back Team in Decisive Cup Final
Kwara United captain Abdulafeez Musa has urged fans to rally behind the team ahead of the 2025 President's Federation Cup final against Abakaliki FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. Speaking ahea...

Kwara Student and Makeup Artist Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Separate NDLEA Operations
A 22-year-old student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Olotin Nifemi, was arrested on 19 June 2025 along Kwara Poly Road in Ilorin, Kwara State, in possession of 1kg of skunk cannabis , a potent strain of the drug. Identifi...

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...