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Nigerian News

Baboko market: I have no hands in any trader’s death – Mariam Arolahan 

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

A trader in the popular Baboko market (Oja-Tuntun) in Ilorin West local government area of Kwara state, Alhaja Mariam Babatunde Arolahan, has debunked reports in some sections of the media …

Baboko market: I have no hands in any trader’s death – Mariam Arolahan  Read More
Nigerian News

Pupils, students of public schools shine at maiden Eluku Omo Adugbo annual symposium 

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 - by Blueprint

The town of Offa witnessed a historic celebration of academic excellence and youth empowerment with the successful hosting of the maiden edition of the Eluku Omo Adugbo Annual Symposium 2025, …

Pupils, students of public schools shine at maiden Eluku Omo Adugbo annual symposium  Read More
Nigerian News

Gunmen kill 2 mobile policemen, abduct Chinese, one other at Kwara mining site  

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

‎ Gunmen have shot dead two police men and abducted two persons, including a Chinese expatriate from a mining site located in Oreke-Okeigbo in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara …

Gunmen kill 2 mobile policemen, abduct Chinese, one other at Kwara mining site   Read More
Nigerian News

2025: Ilorin emirate committtee explains change of venue for June 8 Durbar 

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

The 2025 durbar of the Ilorin emirate will hold Sunday, being the third day of Eid-al-Adah at the Kwara Baseball Park Adewole, Ilorin, according to the durbar committee. Announcing the …

2025: Ilorin emirate committtee explains change of venue for June 8 Durbar  Read More
Politics

6th anniversary: Kwara south group rallies support for Abdulrasaq 

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Convener Kwara South Development Initiative, Engineer Johnson Adewumi, has called on stakeholders in the state to collaborate with the state governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq in his ongoing efforts towards realizing …

6th anniversary: Kwara south group rallies support for Abdulrasaq  Read More
Sports

22nd National Sports Festival: Ogun edges Kwara to win male football gold, as Delta clinches female gold

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The male football team of Ogun state have won the gold medal at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, defeating Kwara State by four goals to one …

22nd National Sports Festival: Ogun edges Kwara to win male football gold, as Delta clinches female gold Read More
Opinion

As Kwara north eyes the governorship seat…

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Abdullahi Habeebullah

  After decades of waiting and devoted loyalty to the state, the people of Kwara north senatorial district now have a golden opportunity to produce the next governor of Kwara …

As Kwara north eyes the governorship seat… Read More
Sports

[Breaking] 22nd National Sports Festival: Team Ogun pip Golden Eaglets, to book final place vs Kwara 

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

, The Ogun state male football team has defeated the Invites Junior Athletes, represented by the Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets team by two goals to one in the semi-final match played …

[Breaking] 22nd National Sports Festival: Team Ogun pip Golden Eaglets, to book final place vs Kwara  Read More
Nigerian News

NSIB probes crash of training aircraft at Ilorin airport

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin. The incident occurred at 17:28 …

NSIB probes crash of training aircraft at Ilorin airport Read More
Nigerian News / Top Stories

Seven months after 200 lost their lives, many die in fresh boat accident

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Barely seven months after a boat ferrying guests for a Maulud celebration capsized in Kwara killing 200 on board, some 37 traders reportedly died Thursday in a similar accident which …

Seven months after 200 lost their lives, many die in fresh boat accident Read More
Nigerian News

NOA commends Kwara for erecting West Africa’s tallest flag pole

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Kwara state government for erecting the tallest flag pole in West Africa, a 70-meter structure that symbolises national pride, cultural identity, and …

NOA commends Kwara for erecting West Africa’s tallest flag pole Read More
Women

I’am focused on supporting women, children, widows, others to realise their potential – Commissioner

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 - by ENE OSHABA

The Commissioner for Women Affairs in Kwara state, Chief Mrs. Afolashade Opeyemi-Oluwakemi, speaks with ENE OSHABA about her dedication to implementing transformative policies that benefit women, children and vulnerable groups.  …

I’am focused on supporting women, children, widows, others to realise their potential – Commissioner Read More
Metro

Again, EFCC arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab, Ilorin

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations in Ilorin and Ifelodun local government …

Again, EFCC arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara Read More
Nigerian News

Kwara seeks partnership with EFCC on financial crimes 

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

The Kwara state government has sought to partner the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in taming the scourge of internet fraud and other financial crimes in the state. The …

Kwara seeks partnership with EFCC on financial crimes  Read More
Metro

Nigerian Army arrests 12 terrorists in Kwara

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Admin III

No fewer than twelve persons have been arrested by men of the Nigerian Army with acts of terrorism carried out by a breakaway group of the Boko Haram insurgents known …

Nigerian Army arrests 12 terrorists in Kwara Read More
Nigerian News

Kwara murder: Hafsat’s father cries as court receives dismembered body 

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

A teacher, Ibrahim Lawal and father of late Hafsat Lawal, a final year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, whose body was allegedly dismembered  Wednesday cried profusely …

Kwara murder: Hafsat’s father cries as court receives dismembered body  Read More
Nigerian News

FG scores Kwara high on UBEC projects execution 

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

The federal government has scored the Kwara state government  high in  the  compliance with the rules guiding the execution of contracts under the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC).  North central …

FG scores Kwara high on UBEC projects execution  Read More
Politics

Kwara assembly: Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker Shittu’s energy bill scales first reading 

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

In a bold step towards energy  deregulation, the Kwara State House of Assembly, has undertaken the first reading of the Kwara State Electric Power Sector Bill, 2025, sponsored by Nigeria’s …

Kwara assembly: Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker Shittu’s energy bill scales first reading  Read More
Nigerian News

COVID- 19: Kwara vaccinates 30,000 children in 3 LGs  

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

About 30, 000 under five children across three local governments in Kwara  state who were not vaccinated for preventable diseases during the COVID – 19 pandemic have been captured and …

COVID- 19: Kwara vaccinates 30,000 children in 3 LGs   Read More
Nigerian News

Unilorin not involved in shady NELFUND deal – Management

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

The management of the University of Ilorin Wednesday debunked newspaper report (not Blueprint) which claimed that the institution and some others were involved in illegal deductions and attendant exploitation of the …

Unilorin not involved in shady NELFUND deal – Management Read More
Nigerian News

Kwara North politicians unite for 2027 governorship elect, disregard party affiliation 

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Notable politicians across political parties in Kwara North have formed a common front in their bid to ensure that the zone produces the next governor of the state in 2027.  To …

Kwara North politicians unite for 2027 governorship elect, disregard party affiliation  Read More
Nigerian News

Gunmen abduct 7 in Kwara, police rescue 2  

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Gunmen on Friday abducted seven travellers at Eleyin village via Isanlu-Isin in Isin local government area of Kwara state, bringing to 14, the number of persons abducted in the Kwara …

Gunmen abduct 7 in Kwara, police rescue 2   Read More
Nigerian News

Baruba attack: Kwara government condoles with emir, victims’ families 

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Admin III

The Kwara state government has vowed to bring terrorists, locally called bandits, attacking communities in the state to book. Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, said this …

Baruba attack: Kwara government condoles with emir, victims’ families  Read More
Security & Crime

Kainji park: Kwara Police arrest bandits’ informant, 7 killed in kemanji-Ilesha baruba attacks

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

  Kwara state Police command on Tuesday said it has arrested an informant linked to suspected bandits operating along the Kainji national park areas even as it confirmed the killing …

Kainji park: Kwara Police arrest bandits’ informant, 7 killed in kemanji-Ilesha baruba attacks Read More
Nigerian News

TETFund mulls N10bn mechanised farming for Nigerian varsities 

April 20, 2025April 20, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

  The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has earmarked the sum of N10 billion to carry out mechanised agriculture on vast land of Nigerian universities as part of the Renewed …

TETFund mulls N10bn mechanised farming for Nigerian varsities  Read More

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