Sarkin Gobir Congratulates Zanna of Ilorin, Engr. Sagaya, on 80th Birthday
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended warm congratulations to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR on the occasion of the 80th birthday anniversary of the Zanna of Ilorin, Engr. Yusuf Lanre Sagaya, FNSE, FAEng, MFR, OFR. In a statement released on Sunday, the Sarkin Gobir […]
Sagaya @80: A life defined by integrity, professional excellence.. -Emir Sulu-Gambari
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed joy over the 80th birthday anniversary of the Zanna of Ilorin and Principal Partner of Yolas Consultant Ltd, Engr. Yusuf Olanrewaju Sagaya OFR on 12th April 2026. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a his goodwill message issued on […]
AbdulRazaq Mourns Forest Guards Killed in Kaiama Attack
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Governor of Kwara State, has expressed condolences over the killing of five forest guards who died while repelling a midnight attack on a security outpost in Nuku community, Kaiama Local Government Area. In a statement issued by his media aide, the governor commended the guards for what he described as bravery and […]
FG Plans Regional Fodder Hub to Boost Security
The Federal Government says the proposed Regional Fodder Hub for the North-Central and South-West corridor is expected to help address insecurity linked to livestock movement across parts of the country. The Special Adviser to the Minister of Livestock Development, Eustace Iyayi, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the […]
Kwara Launches School Renovation Drive Under World Bank Project
The Kwara State Government has begun mobilising School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) to oversee the renovation of public secondary schools, aiming to upgrade at least 898 institutions under the World Bank-supported Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. The announcement was made at a high-level sensitisation meeting in Ilorin on Tuesday, where stakeholders were […]
Lanre Onilu Withdraws, Supports Bolarinwa for Kwara Governorship
Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and aspirant in the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Kwara State, has formally withdrawn from the contest. Onilu announced his decision in a statement personally signed and released early Thursday, citing the high calibre of aspirants seeking the party’s governorship […]
NSCDC Deploys 2,280 Personnel for Safe Easter in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,280 personnel across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State to ensure security during the Easter festivities, the commandant announced on Thursday. Bala Bawa Bodinga said the deployment aims to prevent disruptions of law and order and deter mischief-makers from causing public disturbances during […]
EFCC Arrests Firm Representative Over Alleged N993m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a company representative, Kofoworola Motunrayo Kolawole, over an alleged fraud involving N993.2 million linked to a failed foreign exchange transaction. Kolawole, 37, a native of Ondo State, was taken into custody by the commission’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate after initially failing to honour several invitations. She later […]
Correspondents Chapel Suspends Activities With Kwara NUJ, Inaugurates Committees
Leadership and members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Chapter, have resolved to suspend all forms of relationship with the Kwara State Council of the NUJ with immediate effect. In a communique issued at the end of the monthly congress held on March 26, 2026 at the chapel […]
EFCC Denies Link to Kwara Polytechnic Protest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied any involvement in a recent protest at Kwara State Polytechnic, stating that its operation in Ilorin was unrelated to the institution. In a statement on its official X handle, the commission said operatives from its Ilorin Zonal Directorate conducted a sting operation on March 24, 2026, […]
