Nigeria: Bandits Abduct Worshippers in Kwara ECWA Church
Gunmen abducted worshippers from an ECWA church in Kwara, Nigeria, during a Sunday service, prompting a security response that rescued three victims while five others remain missing.
Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct Nine Worshippers in Kwara Church, Three Rescued
Nine worshippers were abducted by suspected terrorists during a church service in Kwara State, Nigeria, while security forces managed to rescue three victims shortly after the abduction.
Three rescued after failed church attack in Kwara
Security forces thwarted a bandit attack on an ECWA Church in Kwara State, rescuing three of the abducted victims.
Bandits invade Kwara church, abduct worshippers
Bandits attacked an ECWA Church in Kwara State, Nigeria, during a service, abducting several worshippers and prompting a security response that rescued three individuals.
Terrorists planning to attack three Kwara LGs – Group
A security group in Nigeria has warned of potential simultaneous terrorist attacks in three local government areas of Kwara State later this month.
Zoning the Kwara governorship ticket to the North is risky for APC – Aspirant
Aspirant Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman warns that zoning the All Progressives Congress's 2027 governorship ticket in Kwara State to the northern district could be politically detrimental.
Kwara massacre: 176 abducted victims still held after 46 days
176 individuals from Woro Community in Nigeria, abducted by terrorists, remain in captivity for 47 days with no communication from their captors.
Eid-al-Fitr: Kwara Muslims hold first prayer after late Chief Imam
Muslim faithful in Kwara State held a significant Eid-el-Fitr prayer marking the end of Ramadan, the first since the passing of the former Chief Imam.
Kwara senator empowers 60 youths, distributes computers
Senator Lola Ashiru of Kwara South has trained 60 youths in ICT and distributed computers as part of his empowerment initiatives.
Kwara reaffirms commitment to improved oral hygiene
The Kwara State Government is dedicated to enhancing oral hygiene awareness as part of its healthcare initiatives, in light of World Oral Health Day 2026.
MDCN accredits Kwara varsity teaching hospital as training institution
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has approved the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital to serve as a training institution for the university's preclinical medical program.
2027: Kwara, Cross River mandate resignation for officials seeking office
The Kwara State Government has mandated civil servants aiming to contest in the 2027 elections to resign from their positions, a directive echoed by Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu for political appointees.
2027: Group intensifies call for Christian governor in Kwara
A coalition in Kwara State advocates for the election of a Christian governor in the 2027 elections, promoting inclusivity in the state's leadership.
Kwara to unveil centralised emergency toll line
The Kwara State Government is preparing to launch a centralized emergency toll line to enhance rapid response capabilities for emergencies in the state.
Sallah: NSCDC deploys 2,350 operatives in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 2,350 operatives across Kwara State for enhanced security during the Eid celebration.
Eid-el-Fitr: Kwara begins payment of March salaries
The Kwara State Government has started paying March salaries to civil servants in preparation for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys over 2000 officers in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 2,350 officers across Kwara State to ensure safety during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
Kwara has the lowest under-5 mortality rate in Nigeria — AbdulRazaq
Kwara State has the lowest under-five mortality rate in Nigeria, according to a recent survey by the Federal Ministry of Health, as announced by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Kwara records Nigeria’s lowest under-five mortality rate in 2024 – AbdulRasaq
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq announced that the state has the lowest under-five mortality rate in Nigeria, according to the 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey.
Kwara unveils committee to reclaim encroached school lands
The Kwara State Government has established a committee to recover encroached lands of public secondary schools across the state.
Ramadan: Kwara Communities Praise Saraki Over Meal Distribution
Residents in Ilorin, Nigeria, praise former Senate President Bukola Saraki for his distribution of Ramadan Iftar meal packages to local mosques as part of a charitable initiative.
Kwara sets up committee to recover encroached public school lands
The Kwara State Government has established a committee aimed at reclaiming encroached lands of public secondary schools across the state.
Kwara PDP chieftain urges job creation
A PDP chieftain in Kwara State has called for prioritizing job creation and youth empowerment to combat crime and unemployment.
Kwara hosts high-flying Rangers in Lagos
Kwara United will face Enugu Rangers in a crucial Nigerian Premier Football League match as both teams aim to improve their league standings.
Fire guts motor park in Kwara, destroys two vehicles
A fire at a motor park in Ilorin, Kwara State, destroyed two vehicles and was brought under control by firefighters.
PDP begins statewide membership information update in Kwara
The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State is initiating a membership information update across all wards to enhance its database and ensure compliance with electoral regulations.
ECWA raises the alarm as kidnappers kill member, abduct five in Kwara
The ECWA church in Nigeria's Kwara State has expressed grave concerns over a string of kidnappings and murders, calling for immediate action after a member was killed and five others abducted in a recent attack.
Kwara governor inspects conference centre project, praises progress
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq praised the progress of the ongoing construction of the International Conference Centre in Ilorin during a recent site inspection.
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 1,907 Explosive-Making Compressors in Kwara
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a significant amount of goods in Kwara, including compressors believed to be used for making explosives, raising security concerns.
Effective leadership, governance key to healthcare success- Kwara commissioner
The Kwara Commissioner for Health emphasizes the importance of effective leadership and governance in improving healthcare services during a workshop in Ilorin.
Fire guts six shops, goods worth millions at Kwara market
A fire at Owode Market in Offa, Kwara State, has destroyed six shops and goods valued at millions of naira.
Kwara donates industrial garri machines to community
The Kwara State Government has provided industrial cassava flour processing machines to the community of Owode Oja to boost production and create sustainable job opportunities.
2027: Kwara ADC begins membership drive, aspirant unveils agenda
The African Democratic Congress in Kwara State has launched a membership drive ahead of the 2027 elections, with aspirant Abdulmumin Ajia presenting his political agenda.
Kwara powers 13 public hospitals with solar energy
The Kwara State Government is enhancing healthcare delivery by providing solar energy to 13 public hospitals to ensure reliable electricity supply.
IG vows to reclaim Kwara communities from bandits
The Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria pledged to take back Kwara State communities from bandits, promising intensified security operations to restore peace.
2027: Why I want to become Kwara governor — PDP chieftain Gambari
Omar Bolaji Gambari of the Peoples Democratic Party has announced his candidacy for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State, emphasizing inclusive leadership and service to the people.
Nigeria: APC Members Allege Plans to Manipulate Congress List in Kwara
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have protested against alleged attempts to manipulate the party executives' congress list.
Police confirm one dead, seven abducted in Sokoto, Kwara attacks
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a bandit attack in Sokoto State resulting in one death and five abductions, alongside a separate incident in Kwara State where two individuals were also abducted.
UNICEF donates kits to Kwara attack victims
UNICEF has provided essential kits to assist victims of a recent attack in Woro Community, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Insecurity: Kwara RTEAN urges motorists to avoid night travel
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria in Kwara has urged motorists to refrain from night travel due to security concerns.
Kwara orders statewide anti-snake fumigation
The Kwara State Government has initiated a statewide anti-snake fumigation program to combat the rising number of snake bite incidents across the region.
One killed as rival cult groups clash in Kwara
A violent clash between rival cult groups in Ilorin, Nigeria, resulted in the death of a middle-aged man and caused widespread panic at the Oja-Oba Market.
Kwara boy, 15, kills guardian after failed poisoning attempt
A 15-year-old boy in Kwara State has been arrested for allegedly murdering his guardian following an unsuccessful attempt to poison him.
NSCDC arrests two suspected bandits in Kwara
The NSCDC apprehended two suspected bandits in Kwara State following an intelligence-led operation.
Police arrest 15-year-old for killing aunt in Kwara
Kwara State Police in Nigeria have arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly murdering his aunt in Ilorin.
NSCDC arrests two suspected bandits, recovers firearm in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested two suspected bandits in Kwara State and recovered a firearm and other illicit items during the operation.
Police arrest suspected cultists, recover firearms in Kwara
Kwara State Police have detained members of secret cults and confiscated illegal firearms and paraphernalia in Ilorin following a deadly cult-related incident.
Nigeria: Kwara Court Sentences Two Bandits to Death By Hanging
A Kwara State High Court has sentenced two men to death by hanging for armed robbery and related crimes, following their involvement in a kidnapping case.
Late-night fire destroys three containerised shops in Kwara
A late-night fire in Kwara, Nigeria, has destroyed three containerised shops, which has left local shop owners counting their losses.
Obasanjo a living legend – Emir of Ilorin
The Emir of Ilorin praised former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday, calling him a living legend and a patriot.