…9 Division - Ilorin (new) The newly created 9 Division, headquartered in Ilorin, Kwara State, will oversee military operations in Kwara and Niger states as part of the Army's expanded command structure. Its formation type has not yet been officially published. 10 Division - Jalingo (new) Headquartered in Jalingo, Tarab…

…reflects the wishes of the people. The Head of Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, Kwara State, Dr Adejumo Peter, stated this on Thursday in Ilorin during a seminar organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. Peter dismissed the notion that politicians could influence election outcomes…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has honoured two indigenes of the state who emerged as the overall best and second-best graduating students at the 2026 Nigerian Law School graduation ceremony, rewarding them with N5 million each and promising to sponsor their postgraduate studies abroad. The governor anno…

…Batombu Unity and Development Initiative have urged both the federal government and the Kwara State Government to urgently rescue the 176 persons abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The groups warned that the worsening insecurity across Kaiama and Baru…

The traditional ruler of Babanla community in the Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, Oba Aliyu Yusuf Arojojoye, at the weekend, enjoined members of the public to desist from spreading false information about the community, especially on banditry. Reports have it that Babanla community had experienced cases…

…monthly medical expenses at the state general hospital. Speaking during his visit to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (former […] The post APC candidate offsets ₦4.8m medical bills in Kwara appeared first on Tribune Online.

…AbdulRazaq’s leadership and his nonchalant handling of the security crisis in Kwara state. “It is crystal clear that when citizens no longer look up to their governor in moments of pain but bypass him to seek help directly from the President in Abuja, it simply means they no longer believe the Governor’s capacity or wi…

The Kwara State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL) Project has partnered with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on climate-smart agriculture through a stakeholders’ engagement in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state. The intervention has commenced with the f…

…July 9, 2026.Shonga is a historic Nupe community in Edu local government area (LGA) of Kwara state, situated along the River Niger.The news of the religious leader's passing drew reactions from Muslim faithful and community leaders, including Mohammed Baba Ibrahim, popularly known as MBI. MBI is a prominent political f…

…for s8x offender in Kwara The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command has secured a life imprisonment against a convicted s3xual offender. The spokesperson for the command, Ayoola Michael Shola, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. According to the statement, the comman…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Army battalion in Kwara State as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify the fight against banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes in the state. The battalion, which will be located in Omu Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Are…

…been officially launched in Oyo and Osun. We have also perfected plans to launch it in Kwara State on Thursday. Critical stakeholders, including Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, are partnering with us in the state. “While we forge ahead lawfully in combating crimes, especially kidnapping and other terrorist acts capabl…

…UniversityOta, Ogun State, NigeriaUndergraduateLandmark UniversityOmu-Aran, Kwara State, NigeriaUndergraduateWho qualifies — eligibility requirementsThe DOF Scholarship selection process is a need-dependent, merit-based open competition. Applicants must satisfy all of the following conditions.General eligibilityBe a ci…

…girls across West Africa. Hon. Rukayat, who represents Owode/Onire Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, joined delegates from across the region in discussions focused on strengthening democratic institutions through responsive legislation and greater collaboration among African parliaments. During the ple…

…board. State results are checked through each state's own portal — for example, Kwara State candidates use kwarabece.com.2026 BECE resit datesThe official re-sit examination timetable for the 2026 BECE has been released. Re-sit dates: Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd July 2026.What can you do with a Junior WAEC certifi…

Former Grand Khadi of the Kwara State Shari’a Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Solihu Olohuntoyin Muhammad (rtd), has called on the Federal Government to amend the 1999 Constitution to expand the jurisdiction of Shari’a Courts of Appeal beyond Islamic personal law matters, saying the current limitation has denied many Mus…

The Kwara State Judicial Service Commission has dismissed two court registrars and demoted a magistrate over cases of gross misconduct and negligence, declaring that corruption and the compromise of judicial processes will not be tolerated in the state’s judiciary. The resolutions were reached at the commission’s meeti…

…the 176 women and children abducted from the Woro community in Kaiama local government, Kwara State on February 3 are yet to be accounted for five months after. The post Oyo abduction and Makinde’s call for UN probe, by Ikechukwu Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kwara State Government has warned that individuals, transport unions and other groups collecting haulage fees without authorisation or erecting illegal roadblocks across the state risk sanctions as it begins the implementation of a digital haulage fee payment system. The government said the initiative, introduced t…

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a farmer, Azeez Garba, in Isin Local Government Area of the state and launched a comprehensive investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ojo Adekimi, directed the State Criminal Investigation…

…his death after his body was allegedly found in a bush in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking with PUNCH Online on Tuesday, the deceased’s second daughter, Abdulazeez Rofiat, urged security agencies, human rights organisations, the media and well-meaning Nigerians to ensure that those responsible for th…

…baby boy abandoned along a farm road in Omupo in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. According to Punch, the newborn, who still had his placenta attached, was found by a passersby, who alerted other residents before taking him to Omupo Cottage Hospital for medical attention. The Chief Medical Director of the…

…the rebellious and outspoken traits commonly associated with young men from Ilorin, Kwara State. Quadriis a regular Ilorin boy. They are very rebellious and don’t take nonsense. Everybody has a Quadri character in their life,” she added. The comedian further stated that although she is passionate about showcasing Niger…

…abducted from Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State during one of the deadliest terrorist attacks recorded in the state earlier this year. Between February 3 and 4, heavily armed terrorists invaded the communities, reportedly killing more than 200 residents, burning homes…

The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State on the successful rescue of the 49 abducted school children and teachers, who regained their freedom after spending 56 days in the kidnappers' captivity. The post Kwara: PDP laments 159 days of 179 Wor…