Nigeria’s Senate has called on the government to establish a permanent military base in Kwara South after a wave of bandit attacks that has left dozens dead and forced thousands from their homes. Senator Ashiru Oyelola (APC, Kwara South) told lawmakers that more than 70 people had been killed, 142 kidnapped, and 25 communities deserted…
Intending pilgrims from Kwara State preparing for the 2026 Hajj will be required to pay ₦8.5 million as airfare, according to the state’s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The board’s Executive Secretary, Alhaji AbdulSalam Abdulkadir, said the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) had allotted 3,762 places to the state. He noted that the announcement of…
Authorities in Kwara State have called on local government leaders to take ownership of a vaccination campaign against measles and rubella, diseases that continue to threaten children across Africa despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines. Speaking at an engagement meeting with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Ilorin, Professor Nusirat…
At least five people, including a police inspector, have been killed in an armed assault on the town of Babanla in Nigeria’s Kwara State, underscoring the ongoing security challenges facing the country. Police said scores of unidentified gunmen arrived on motorcycles on 8 August, launching coordinated attacks on the Divisional Police Headquarters and the town’s…
The Kwara Government has assured the people of Edu Local Government Area and environs of its commitment to strengthening the security of lives and property in the state. The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, gave the assurance on Tuesday when he led the state government’s delegation to villages attacked by suspected…
Calm has returned to the town of Lafiagi in Kwara State, Nigeria, after a high-level security delegation intervened following violent protests against recent anti-narcotics operations. The delegation, led by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Security, Alhaji Muideen Aliyu, alongside the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, and Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, met with…
The Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged the players of Kwara United Football Club to remain focused and determined ahead of the 2025 President’s Federation Cup final. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the final is scheduled for June 28 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, against Abakaliki FC. Gambari,…
The first batch of 560 intending pilgrims from Kwara have been transported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the pilgrims departed the airport onboard Max Airline aircraft at about 12:40pm. on Monday. The departure was witnessed by Kwara Amirul Hajj, Olupo…
The Kwara Government has distributed free delivery kits to the 193 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the state for pregnant women. Speaking during the distribution in Ilorin, the Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, explained that the aim was to reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality. According to…
The Kwara Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) says eight out of the 1,800 persons shortlisted for teaching jobs have tested positive for outlawed drugs. A statement from TESCOM Press Secretary, Sam Onile on Monday in Ilorin said they have automatically lost their slots to the next best candidate in the highly competitive exercise. According to Onile,…
