2025-12-26

Police Arrest Notorious Bandit Siddi and Accomplice in Major Kaiama Operation
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has achieved a significant operational breakthrough following the arrest of two notorious bandit and kidnapping kingpins in Kwara State. The suspects are linked to a series of violent cri...

Governor AbdulRazaq Unveils Multi-Million Naira Skills Hub at 60th IEDPU Conference
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commissioned the Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari Skills Acquisition Hub in Ilorin. The commissioning, which took place on Thursday, was a major highlight of the 60th Annual Conferen...

FG Confirms Offa Explosions Caused by Debris from Anti-ISIS Military Strikes
Explosions rocked parts of Offa late on Christmas night, damaging several buildings and causing widespread panic. The incident occurred around midnight on December 25, 2025, specifically affecting the Yidi (Eid)...

2025-12-24

Vitamin A Coverage in Kwara Soars from 100,000 to Over 1.6 Million Children
The Kwara State Government has announced that it has successfully reached over 1.6 million children with Vitamin A supplements, marking a significant increase from the 100,000 children reached in 2020. Governor AbdulRa...

Yuletide: Kwara Police Strengthens Security Across State
Adekimi Ojo, the Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, has announced the implementation of robust security measures across the state ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities. This proactive deployment is intend...

Governor AbdulRazaq Inaugurates 83 Revitalised Primary Health Centres Across Kwara
In a move to improve access to quality healthcare services in Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated 83 newly revitalised Primary Health Care centres. The delivery of these facilities reflects the...

2025-12-23

Ilorin Emirate Stakeholders Seek Government Intervention in Ancestral Land Dispute
Members of the Afonja Descendants Union in the Ilorin Emirate of Kwara State have called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and other relevant authorities to intervene ...

Kwara Inclusion Advocates Call for Leaders Capable of Uniting and Securing the State
A new pressure group, the Kwara Inclusion Advocates, has urged political stakeholders to prioritise merit-based leadership and capacity in the selection of the next governor for the 2027 elections. At a weekend gatheri...

Governor AbdulRazaq Approves 27.5 Per Cent Special Allowance for Kwara Teachers
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a 27.5 per cent Teacher Specific Allowance across the state, fulfilling a pledge made during his budget presentation on Monday. The Governor directed that the ne...

2025-12-22

NBA Ilorin Branch Seeks Urgent Posting of National Industrial Court Judge to Kwara
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin Branch, has appealed to the Kwara State Government and relevant judicial authorities to urgently facilitate the posting of a judge of the National Industrial Court (NIC) to Il...

Kwara Firefighters Subdue Major Blaze at Ilorin Plastic Recycling Plant
The Kwara State Fire Service successfully contained a significant fire outbreak at a plastic recycling facility in Ilorin on Sunday, preventing extensive damage to lives and property. The incident occurred at approxima...

Governor AbdulRazaq Presents 644 Billion Naira Budget to Kwara Parliament
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly on Monday. The proposed budget, which totals 644,004,816,893 naira, allocates 65.98 per cent to capital e...