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 […]
Kwara Christian Pilgrims Arrive In Jordan For 2025 Exercise
Christian pilgrims from Kwara State have arrived safely in Jordan, marking the start of the 2025 pilgrimage, which will also include visits to Israel. The statement was issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Mrs. Omolola Christiana Asonibare. Chairman of the Kwara State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Evangelist Prof. Timothy Oloyede Opoola, confirmed […]
AbdulRazaq Mourns Veteran Journalist, Layi Olarewaju
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Mr. Layi Olarewaju, the Kwara State correspondent of Mr. Layi Olarewaju, . In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor extended condolences to the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Correspondents’ […]
Kidnapped Construction Workers Freed In Kwara Community
All seven construction workers abducted in Owa Onire community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, have regained their freedom. The development was confirmed on Monday by the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawy Olododo, who announced that the victims were released safely. In a statement signed by the Press Secretary, Olajide Abolarin, the commissioner commended […]
