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 […]
Kwara Government Condemns Deadly Kaiama Attacks
The Kwara State Government has confirmed a deadly attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area and strongly condemned the killings. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said he was deeply saddened by the loss of lives, describing the attack as a cowardly assault […]
Emir of Ilorin Condoles with Kaiama Over Deadly Attacks
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed deep condolences to the people of Kaiama Local Government Area following the recent deadly attacks in the area. In a condolence message released on Wednesday by the Emir’s Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the […]
Kwara Begins 2026 NECO Registration, Warns Against Malpractice
The Kwara State Government has commenced registration for the 2026 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, unveiling measures aimed at transparency, coordination and zero tolerance for examination malpractice. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, announced this on Monday during the official flag-off ceremony for the registration exercise across […]
PDP Condemns Brutal Bandit Attack In Woro, Kwara
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has condemned a violent bandit attack on Woro town in Kaiama Local Government Area, which reportedly left more than ten people dead and several houses burned. In a statement signed by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party described the attack as a “despicable, […]
Kwara Government Condemns Kaiama Community Attacks
The Kwara State Government has condemned the recent bandit attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, which reportedly left scores dead and several houses burned. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed grief over the violence, describing the assaults as “cowardly attacks on civilians” in a statement issued by his spokesman on Tuesday. “The […]
Kwara College Of Education Oro Resumes After Security Review
The Kwara State College of Education, Oro, has resumed academic and administrative activities following a directive by the state government, citing significant improvement in the security situation. The reopening was communicated in an internal memorandum dated February 2, 2026, and signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Protocol and Publicity, Mrs Lawal Taibat Saka-Bolanta. According to […]
Igbomina Group Praises Kwara Governor Over School Reopening
The apex socio-cultural organisation of Igbomina people in Kwara State, Omo Ibile Igbomina, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for ordering the reopening of primary and post-primary schools in the Kwara South Senatorial District. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Sir Bisi Fakayode, and National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Bisi Adedayo, the group welcomed the […]
