Kwara South Residents Protest Rising Insecurity, Demand Urgent Action
Residents of Kwara South on Friday staged a protest over escalating insecurity, calling for immediate government intervention amid increasing cases of killings, kidnappings and displacement across communities. The protesters, under the aegis of the Kwara South Development Forum, expressed anger and fear over what they described as a worsening security crisis, alleging that armed groups […]
Kwara South Crisis: Over 30 Monarchs Flee Palaces Amid Rising Kidnappings, Killings
No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across southern Kwara State have reportedly fled their palaces following a wave of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks that have forced entire communities to empty out. Findings indicate that many of the displaced monarchs have taken refuge in safer urban centres such as Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa and Lagos, leaving […]
APC Stakeholders Petition Tinubu Over Alleged Party Crisis in Kwara Ahead of 2027
Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging internal party challenges they say could weaken the party’s chances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The petition, dated April 22, 2026, was submitted at the APC national secretariat in Abuja and addressed to the President and other […]
Kwara Governor Visits Injured Soldiers, Announces Support
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday paid a visit to six soldiers receiving treatment after sustaining injuries during a recent counterterrorism operation in Kaiama Local Government Area. The soldiers were injured in a fierce exchange with armed assailants during which several of the attackers were killed. Three soldiers also lost their lives in the […]
Obajisun Ayedun, HRM Oba Abayomi Rotimi Hails Emir of Ilorin AT 86
The Obajisun of Ayedun Kingdom, Oba Dr. Olusegun Rotimi Abayomi JP, has extended profound congratulations to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, on the occasion of his 86th birthday. Oba Rotimi in a goodwill message issued on Tuesday stated that this milestone is not only […]
Zanna of Ilorin visits Emir Sulu-Gambari In Turkiye, Salutes Him At 86
The Zanna of Ilorin and Chairman Ilorin Central Eid Praying Ground Committee, Engr. Yusuf Olanrewaju Sagaya FNSE, OFR, has felicitated with the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR on his 86th birhday anniversary. Sagaya, who is also the Principal Partner of Yolas Consultant Ltd., stated […]
Soldiers Repel Terrorist Attack in Kwara Community
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an early morning attack by suspected terrorists in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, according to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The governor disclosed in a statement shared on his official X account that the incident occurred around 3:00 a.m., with troops preventing the attackers from gaining entry […]
vBandits Kill Scores in Fresh Kwara Village Attack
Armed bandits early Monday attacked Kemanji village in Kwara State’s Kaiama Local Government Area, killing several residents and some soldiers in a pre-dawn assault, according to security sources. The attack reportedly occurred around 3:00 a.m., when gunmen stormed the community and engaged security operatives in a fierce gun battle that lasted about two hours. Security […]
PHOTO NEWS:Kwara North Backs Tinubu’s Second Term, Seeks 2027 Governorship Shift
Kwara North Backs Tinubu’s Second Term, Seeks 2027 Governorship Shift
Leaders and stakeholders from Kwara North Senatorial District on Tuesday declared their support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office, citing what they described as his strong performance since assuming office. The endorsement was announced at a well-attended rally held at the Metropolitan Square in Ilorin, where prominent political figures from […]
