Gov Abdulrazaq, Emir mourn late SSG, Saka Issau
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and associates of the late Alhaji Saka Isau, SAN, the former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. In a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor Abdulrazaq paid tribute […]
NSCDC Detains Suspected Kidnapper Linked to the Abduction of His Former Employer and Her Two Sons
A man named Abu Umar has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State after he was linked to the kidnapping of his former employer and her two children. The arrest followed the kidnappers’ use of the suspect’s phone number to contact the victims’ family. The abduction took place […]
Kwara State Prohibits Branded Material Donations to Public Schools
The Kwara State Government has announced a new policy banning the donation of branded educational materials to public schools. This decision, made public on Wednesday, is part of efforts to maintain political neutrality in education. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq stated that the government disapproves of donors branding school materials with their pictures or political messages. Such […]
Former Kwara Deputy Speaker Christopher Ayeni Dies in Car Accident
Former Kwara State Deputy Speaker Christopher Ayeni tragically lost his life in a car accident on Thursday, October 31. Ayeni, who served as Deputy Speaker during the fourth State Legislative Assembly, was involved in a serious crash around 10:00 am. The accident occurred approximately 500 meters from the Igbaja junction in Ajase-Ipo, within the Irepodun […]
Former Lawmaker Aliyu Bahago Ahman Patigi Has Passed Away
The political landscape of Kwara State is mourning the loss of Aliyu Bahago Ahman Patigi, a respected former member of the House of Representatives. His family announced his death on Thursday, bringing an end to the life of a notable figure in both politics and education. Aliyu Bahago Ahman Patigi dedicated much of his life […]
Former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Re-Arraigned for ₦5.78 Billion Fraud by EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his finance commissioner, Ademola Banu, on October 21, 2024. The charges include the alleged mismanagement of ₦5.78 billion in public funds, raising serious concerns about financial governance in the state. This case has attracted significant media attention and public […]
Nigerian Police Arrest Pastor, Family, and Others for the Murder of Health College Student in Kwara State
The Nigerian Police have arrested a popular pastor, his wife, their son, and three others in connection with the tragic murder of a College of Health student in Offa, Kwara State. The primary suspect is Adebayo Joshua Happiness, the son of Pastor Adebayo Adeniyi, better known as Prophet Ogunse. On August 9, 2024, Awesu Mojisola, […]
Tragic Incident: 38-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Ilorin Well
In a tragic event on Sunday morning, a 38-year-old man was found dead in a domestic well located on Aliara Street in the Manjasurawa area of Ilorin. The Kwara State Fire Service received the distress call at approximately 8:23 AM. According to Hassan Adekunle, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, the firemen arrived […]
Ogun Pregnant Woman Fakes Abduction, Found in Kwara – Police Report Details
A woman who was thought to have been kidnapped while heading to a hospital to give birth has been found in Ilorin, Kwara State, after faking her own abduction due to fear. Last week, reports surfaced that Raheemat Lateef had been kidnapped in Abeokuta, Ogun State. She was supposedly on her way to the State […]