The Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL) has intensified its land restoration efforts across communities in the state, with a target of reclaiming 10,000 hectares of degraded land in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). During recent inspection visits to Shonga in Edu Local Government, Gidan Magajiya in Baruten, and Kaiama in…
…education commissioner Olohungbebe hails initiative as timely support for pupils. …convener Ibrahim Kale thank First Lady for championing child-friendly education support The First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum, Amb. Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that every child has access to quality education, healthcare, and…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the immediate admission of visually impaired girls into Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin, with provisions for free education, feeding, and accommodation. The initiative, announced by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, is aimed at strengthening inclusivity and tackling the out-of-school challenge in the…
Preparations are in top gear for the Kwara Central–Kwara North Youth Dialogue 2025, an event designed to address the agitation for power shift ahead of the 2027 general elections while promoting unity among the state’s senatorial districts. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the dialogue is the first of its kind and is expected to draw…
The Kwara State Government is set to hold its third quarter edition of the Quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing on September 23–24, 2025. This initiative aims to provide a thorough update on the policies, programs, and achievements of the administration led by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. This information was shared in a statement by Hon. Bolanle Olukoju,…
A socio-political advocacy group, One Kwara Agenda (OKA), has cautioned politicians in Kwara State against early politicking, insisting that the worsening security crisis demands urgent attention rather than political manoeuvring. In a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday, the group’s Convener, Comrade Femi Adetola, lamented that communities across the state are under siege and lives…
The Kwara State Government, through the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has announced significant progress in the year 2025 placement examination, with both participation and performance showing steady growth. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, released the results on behalf of the state government and quoted the Governor,…
Kwara United FC are now battle ready for their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round clash against Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana, on Sunday. The Harmony Boys are expected to travel to Ghana this week for the clash even as they head back to Ilorin on Monday from Ozoro in Delta…
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has declared that the massive turnout of members at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward congresses in Kwara State is a clear signal of the party’s readiness to reclaim power. In a statement obtained by The Informant247 and signed by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir,…
Senator Oyelola Ashiru, representing Kwara South at the National Assembly, has restated his commitment to backing any candidate from the zone who aspires to governorship in 2027. Speaking on Saturday, September 13, 2026, at the Kwara South Leaders’ Roundtable in Oro, the lawmaker said it is the rightful turn of the district to produce the…
Otunba Adetunji Oyabambi, a philanthropist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has extended warm felicitations to the Chairman of the Kwara State chapter of the PDP and former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Babatunde Mohammed, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement made available to newsmen on…
As the 2027 general elections approach, the APC Elders Caucus in Kwara State has declared that the next gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress should originate from the Kwara North Senatorial District. This decision was made unanimously by the elders during a recent press conference in Ilorin. Chairman of the caucus, Kunle Sulyman, stated,…
The Oba of Babanla in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, His Royal Highness Oba Aliyu Alabi Yusuf (Arojojoye II), has filed a case at the Upper Area Court, Ganmo, against four indigenes of the community over alleged defamation and false banditry claims. The defendants — Mr. Salaudeen Abdulrafiu, Odofin Saheed, Mr. Abdulsalam Abdullateef…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly invaded Gbugbu community in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, whisking away the owner of Yashashi Pure Water factory, throwing the community into panic on Thursday afternoon. According to reports, the attackers, who stormed the area in large numbers, reportedly taken the victim to an unknown…
The men of Kwara State Fire Service have successfully averted major fire disaster caused by a petrol tanker with registration number P 3517 LA, fully loaded with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which lost its control at Oko-Olowo, Jebba/Bode-Saadu Expressway, Kwara State. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Fire Service…
The Kwara State Police Command has released 48 men who were arrested on September 4, 2025, along the Alade–Oreke axis in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area, after extensive profiling cleared them of any links to criminal activity. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday, explaining that the…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the release of 48 individuals who were arrested during an intelligence-led operation on September 4, 2025, along the Alade–Oreke axis in Oke-Ode. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, it was reported that the suspects were intercepted while riding in clusters on…
The Kwara State Government has released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), showing improved pass rates in key subjects and an increase in student enrolment. According to official data from the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, pass rates in Mathematics and English recorded notable gains, while overall enrolment rose…
The Kwara State Government has released the results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with remarkable improvements in pass rates for key subjects such as Mathematics and English. Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, expressed optimism regarding the findings, attributing the successes to the continued investments made by…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the 2024 cash backing for Three Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety-Four Teaching and Non-Teaching staff of the State’s Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), effective immediately. Mallam Bello Tauheed Abubakar, the Executive Chairman of TESCOM, made this known today, Monday, September 8, 2025, while addressing the commission’s management team. According…
The Kwara State Government has procured 30 new transformers as part of efforts to enhance electricity supply, stimulate economic growth, and improve social amenities across the state. The Commissioner for Energy, Engr. Kola AbdulAzeez AbdulGaniy, disclosed this on Monday while receiving the second batch of transformers at the ministry’s premises in Ilorin. He explained that the first batch…
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that intending pilgrims from the state will pay ₦8.5 million for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji AbdulSalam Abdulkadir, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the state capital. He explained that the fee was approved by the National Hajj…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has dismissed claims credited to Professor Gana Yisa, a former member of the party now in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), that the PDP is banking on a “deal” with President Bola Tinubu to reclaim power in 2027. In a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary,…
Gunmen have once again struck in Sagbe community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing some residents and abducting others during an invasion of the palace of the Onisagbe of Sagbe. The incident, which happened on Saturday evening, reportedly lasted for hours as the attackers operated without resistance despite repeated distress calls to security…
The wife and the daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sakpefu community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly kidnapped bu the gunmen suspected to be bandits. According to reports, the armed men stormed the community late Sunday night, shooting sporadically to instill fear among…
The House of Representatives member representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, Honourable Muktar Tolani Shagaya, has has rolled out distribution of relief palliatives constituents, in a significant move to alleviate the hardship caused by recent natural disasters and economic challenges in the country. The relief materials include:· 25Kg bags of Rice· 25Kg bags of Maize· 5…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralised a suspected bandit and recovered an AK-47 rifle along with ammunition during a strategic ambush in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. The operation was conducted by soldiers from the 22 Armoured Brigade, based at the Forward Operating Base in Patigi, following intelligence reports regarding…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed his strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent ban on the exportation of raw Shea nuts, viewing it as a crucial step towards enhancing the local economy. In a statement made on Wednesday, the governor highlighted that the ban is expected to promote increased production and enrich the…
A fire incident on Monday at Airtel network mast 614 in the Osin-Okete area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State, had raised urgent concerns among local residents in the state. The fire occurred around 1:27 pm, prompting an immediate response from the state fire service. According to Hassan Adekunle, the spokesman for the…
The Kwara State Government, in partnership with the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), has kicked off the distribution of 14,180 economic tree seedlings to 255 educational institutions across the state. This initiative aims to enhance both educational and economic prospects within the schools. During the launch, Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Mrs. Mary…
