KWARA GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES FIGHT AGAINST FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
The Kwara State Government has renewed its commitment to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, through a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach. Speaking during a stakeholders’ review meeting in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, emphasized that ending FGM requires collaboration between government, traditional and religious leaders, civil society, law enforcement, and community members. Afolashade […]
EFCC, Kwara Police Strengthen Anti-Corruption Partnership
The Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Directorate, ACE I Victoria Ugo-Ali, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo, to reinforce inter-agency collaboration against financial crimes. The meeting, held at the police headquarters in Ilorin, was part of efforts to […]
Saraki Hosts Ilorin East Leaders, Urges Voter Mobilisation
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki on Monday hosted party leaders and supporters from Ilorin East Local Government Area at his residence in Ilorin, urging renewed grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. The meeting, held during Ramadan, formed part of Saraki’s outreach activities and focused on strengthening party structures and encouraging participation in the ongoing […]
Gunmen Kill Three in Kwara–Kogi Border Attack
At least three people have been killed in an attack on Koro communities along the Kwara–Kogi border in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. Residents said the assault occurred late Monday evening, February 23, 2026, in the border area between Koro-Ekiti in Kwara State and Egbe in Kogi State. According to local sources, heavily […]
Tears, Tributes as Kwara Journalists, Church Members Bury Veteran Correspondent, Layi Olarewaju
There were emotional scenes in Ilorin on Thursday and Friday as journalists, church members, family and friends gathered to bid farewell to Elder Olarewaju Olayiwola Emmanuel (JP), Kwara State Correspondent of The Sun newspaper and former Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council. The Christian wake and […]
Kwara Launches Operation Savannah Shield Against Terror Groups
Operation Savannah Shield was officially launched in Kwara State on Thursday as a joint security initiative aimed at tackling terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping in the state and parts of neighbouring Niger State. The operation was flagged off at the Sobi Barracks in Ilorin by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede, and Chief […]
Kwara Hands Over Land for Ultra-Modern Veterinary Hospital
The Kwara State Government has handed over land for the construction of an ultra-modern veterinary hospital under the World Bank-assisted Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project to improve livestock productivity and animal health services across the state. The handover ceremony took place at the State Veterinary Clinic in Ilorin, where the Commissioner for Livestock Development, […]
Ilorin Emir’s Palace Annual Ramadan Tafsir Begins Tomorrow
The annual Ramadan Tafsir holding at the Palace of the Emir of Ilorin will commence tomorrow, Friday 20th February 2026. This followed the approval of the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR. According to Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, the morning session will be holding at 10am daily […]
Kwara Governor Sends Ramadan, Lent Greetings To Faith Communities
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended special greetings to both Muslim and Christian communities ahead of the Ramadan and Lent fasting seasons, which begin on 18 February 2026. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor noted that the simultaneous start of the two fasting periods underscores the importance […]
Children late Chief Imam of Ilorin Sends Appreciation Messages To Gov. Abdulrazaq, Emir Sulu-Gambari, Others
The entire family members of Shaykh (Dr) Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON, the 12th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate and Chairman Kwara State Council of Ulama who returned back to his Creator (Allah Subhanahu Wat’Taala) on Monday 19th January 2026, hereby expressed our profound gratitutes to Almighty Allah for His Mercies and Providence over us […]
