Tragedy in Kwara: Taekwondo Champion Dies as Badminton Court Collapses
A tragic incident occurred in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday following a heavy rainstorm that lasted just 30 minutes. The storm, which hit between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00…
Tinubu Celebrates Emir of Ilorin, Sulu-Gambari, on 85th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 85th birthday, celebrated today, April 22. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and…
NSCDC Arrests 45-Year-Old Man in Kwara for Allegedly Defiling Teenage Boys
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has apprehended a 45-year-old spare parts dealer, Ganiyu Kehinde, for allegedly engaging in acts of homosexuality and the defilement…
Foster Mother Cries Out Over Kwara Government’s Custody of 4-Year-Old
A foster mother, Cynthia Salami, has called on the Kwara State Ministry of Social Development to obey a court order directing the release of a four-year-old girl, Salami Penuel, currently…
Ex-Kwara Governor Diverted ₦1bn UBEC Fund – Witness Testifies
A witness in the ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, told the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Thursday that N1 billion from the Universal…
Kwara State Shortlists 1,800 Candidates for Teaching Jobs
The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission has shortlisted 1,800 candidates for teaching appointments in public secondary schools across the state. According to a statement by the commission’s Chief Press Secretary,…
Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc in Kwara, Damages 200 Homes and Schools
A powerful windstorm on Sunday evening destroyed over 200 houses, schools and electric cables in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, and Ogele/Eyenkorin in Asa Local Government Area. The storm, which…
Kwara Commissioner: LGs Now Focused on Development Beyond Salary Payments
The Kwara State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Bata, has praised local government councils in the state for going beyond just paying salaries and…
Kwara Expands Free X-ray and Tuberculosis Treatment for Children
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling tuberculosis (TB) by expanding free treatment and diagnostic services. The state’s Health Ministry has also introduced free chest X-rays and…
Kwara Garage Fire Sparked by Waste Collection Truck – Official
A fire broke out early Tuesday at the Alagbede Tipper Garage in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State, destroying three out of 42 parked trucks. According to the…