Kwara College Of Education Oro Resumes After Security Review
The Kwara State College of Education, Oro, has resumed academic and administrative activities following a directive by the state government, citing significant improvement in the security situation. The reopening was communicated in an internal memorandum dated February 2, 2026, and signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Protocol and Publicity, Mrs Lawal Taibat Saka-Bolanta. According to […]
Igbomina Group Praises Kwara Governor Over School Reopening
The apex socio-cultural organisation of Igbomina people in Kwara State, Omo Ibile Igbomina, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for ordering the reopening of primary and post-primary schools in the Kwara South Senatorial District. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Sir Bisi Fakayode, and National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Bisi Adedayo, the group welcomed the […]
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspects Over Illegal Mining In Kwara, Oyo
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 suspects over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho axis. The suspects, comprising nine truck drivers and one escort, were apprehended on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following intelligence reports on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in […]
NECO Releases 2025 SSCE External Results, Records 71.63% Pass Rate
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, recording a pass rate of 71.63 per cent. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim-Wushishi, announced this on Wednesday at a news conference at the council’s headquarters in Minna. He said the examination was […]
Oshiomhole Says Electoral Fraud Undermines Democracy
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has described electoral fraud as the gravest crime in a democracy, warning that vote buying and result manipulation undermine the will of the people. He made the remarks on Monday during an interview on News Central, addressing concerns over delays in Nigeria’s electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election. […]
Kwara Government Launches Committee To Strengthen One-Health System
The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a multi-sectoral committee to strengthen the One-Health approach and enhance disease surveillance, prevention, and response across the state. The committee was launched on Monday during a stakeholders’ workshop organised by the Kwara State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in Ilorin. According to Yusuf Ganiyu Adebisi, Project Communication […]
Saraki Sends PDP Delegation To Support Bandit-Affected Kwara Communities
Former Senate President and two-term Kwara State Governor, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has dispatched a delegation of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to at least 19 communities recently affected by bandit attacks in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara South Senatorial District. The delegation, led by Kwara State PDP Treasurer Reverend C. O. S. Fawenu, […]
Kwara Gamjites Hold Prayer For Sir Ahmadu Bello, Late Leaders
The Kwara State chapter of the Gamji Members Association (GAMA) on Monday held a special prayer session in Ilorin to mark the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Premier of Northern Nigeria and Sardauna of Sokoto, who was killed during Nigeria’s first military coup on January 15, 1966. The event also […]
Oyo Govt Approves Early Office Closure For Oyo@50 Finale
The Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to allow public officers participate fully in the grand finale of activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary. The directive was contained in a statement signed on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Adetunji […]
LASEMA Records 173 Deaths In Lagos Emergencies
No fewer than 173 people lost their lives in 1,156 emergency incidents recorded across Lagos State in 2025, according to data released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The agency’s statistics showed that although fatalities were recorded, the total number of emergencies in 2025 declined compared with figures from 2024. Road traffic crashes […]
