Oyo Teachers Protest Over Abducted Students, Colleagues
Teachers under the National Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan on Thursday over the abduction of students and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area. The protest followed the May 15 attack on Esiele community in Oriire, where armed men invaded schools and abducted more than 40 […]
Emir of Ilorin Congratulates AbdulRazaq on 7th Anniversary
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has congratulated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his seventh year in office as Governor of Kwara State. In a statement issued on Friday through his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the monarch praised the governor’s leadership and developmental strides since assuming […]
Eid-ul-Kabir: Obajisun of Ayedun greets Gov. AbdulRazaq, Emir of Ilorin
The Obajisun of Ayedun, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Olusegun Abayomi Rotimi, felicitates with His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Executive Governor of Kwara State, and His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-Adha Salah celebration. In a statement […]
FRSC Deploys 950 Personnel for Eid-El-Kabir Patrol
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Kwara State has advised motorists to exercise caution and obey traffic regulations during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The command said it has deployed 950 personnel across the state to ensure safety and maintain smooth traffic flow throughout the festive period. According to a statement issued by the command’s Public Education […]
Kwara Approves 30% Allowance for More Workers
The Kwara State Government has approved the payment of a 30 per cent Peculiar Allowance for workers in agencies, parastatals, and media organisations who were previously excluded from the benefit granted to core civil servants. The Acting Head of Service, Dr. Olufunke Mercy Shittu, announced the development in a statement issued by the Press Secretary […]
Kwara Police Launch Rescue Operation After Yashikira Attack
The Kwara State Police Command has condemned the early-morning attack carried out by suspected bandits in Yashikira, Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. According to the Command, the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on 25 May 2026, when armed attackers launched a coordinated assault on both the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the […]
Waddle Urges Manchester United Squad Overhaul
Former Newcastle United midfielder Chris Waddle has advised Manchester United manager Michael Carrick to offload several players as he prepares for his first transfer window in charge. Carrick, recently appointed on a two-year contract as Manchester United’s permanent manager, is expected to reshape the squad ahead of the new season. Waddle, speaking to BoyleSports, said […]
Dawaki Dumps APC for NDC in Kano Move
Mustapha Bala Dawaki, a former Chief of Staff to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Dawaki, who previously represented a federal constituency in Kano State, joined the opposition party a week after losing the APC ticket for the 2027 elections following a consensus arrangement […]
Amnesty Urges Rescue After Kwara Abduction Attack
The Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently secure the release of residents abducted during an armed attack on Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, where gunmen also reportedly set part of the Emir’s palace on fire. In a statement on Monday, the organisation condemned the 25 May 2026 incident, […]
Igboho Awaits FG Approval for Security Network
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, says he is awaiting approval from the Federal Government to begin operations aimed at tackling insecurity in the South-West. Igboho stated that his proposed security outfit, the Iru Ekun Security Network, is fully prepared to assist in flushing out terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal groups operating in forests across the […]
