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 […]
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 Students Shine at African Spelling Bee
Students of Ar-Raheem School, Ilorin, have been presented to the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development following their strong performance at the African Spelling Bee held in Harare. The continental competition brought together participants from more than 30 African countries, showcasing academic excellence among young learners across the region. The students were […]
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 […]
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 […]
UNILORIN VC Felicitates Muslims on End of Ramadan
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has congratulated Muslims within the institution and across the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. In a statement issued by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, the Vice Chancellor described the end of Ramadan as a moment for reflection […]
UNILORIN Honours Media Veterans With Excellence Awards
The Department of Mass Communication at the University of Ilorin on Monday honoured three distinguished media professionals for their contributions to the growth of the department. The awardees are Prof. Adesina Lukman Azeez, the department’s first professor of Mass Communication; Chief Raheem Adedoyin, the Oloriewe of Oro Kingdom; and Dr. Mahmud Abdulraheem, a former Head […]
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 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 […]
Governors Condemn Niger, Kwara Terror Attacks
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned weekend terrorist attacks in Niger and Kwara states that left several people dead and others abducted. The forum expressed concern over Saturday night’s assault on the communities of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso and Pissa in Niger State, where gunmen reportedly killed residents and kidnapped others. It also condoled with the […]
