Nigerian Army arrests 12 suspected terrorists in Kwara
The Nigerian Army has made progress in the fight against terrorism by arresting 12 people suspected of being involved in criminal activities in Kwara State. According to the army, the arrested suspects belong to a breakaway faction of the Boko Haram terrorist group, known as Mahmuda. This group was reportedly operating from Kanji Lake National […]
Kwara State Can’t Find Enough Doctors Despite Job Openings
Kwara State is having a hard time finding doctors, even though the government has approved new job positions. This is because many Nigerian doctors are moving abroad for better opportunities — a trend known as the ‘Japa’ syndrome. Dr. Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, head of the State Hospital Management Board, shared this during a press briefing in […]
New terrorist group, Mahmuda occupying parts of Kwara, Niger states – Emir cries out
The Emir of Yashikira, Umoru Seriki, from Baruten Local Government Area in Kwara State, has expressed deep worry over attacks by a new terror group called ‘Mahmuda’. He says the group has taken over parts of Kwara North and Niger State. In a recent interview with Daily Post, the Emir said that people in the […]
Former Kwara accountant general confirms ex-gov Ahmed took N1bn loan to augment salaries
During an ongoing court case in Ilorin, the former Accountant General of Kwara State, Mr. Suleiman Ishola, confirmed that the government of former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed took a N1 billion loan in 2014 to help pay workers and pensioners in the state. He said the money came from the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) […]
Nigerian troops neutralize several terrorists, recover massive arms
The Nigerian Army has recorded major victories in its fight against terrorism, neutralizing several insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons in different parts of the country. According to an official statement, troops in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State launched a well-planned attack on a terrorist hideout on March 1, 2025. The […]
Gov AbdulRazaq nominates two new commissioners for Kwara
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has nominated two new commissioners to join his administration. Their names have been sent to the State House of Assembly for approval. The announcement was shared on the Kwara State Government’s official Facebook page on Wednesday. The two individuals selected for the commissioner roles are: The nomination of these two […]
Weapons alone won’t solve Nigeria’s insecurity problem – Gov Abdulrazaq
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has said that solving Nigeria’s security problems is not just about buying weapons. He believes that proper infrastructure is also necessary to help the military work more effectively. He made this statement on Monday while opening the newly built Quarter Guard and renovated headquarters of the 22 Armoured Brigade at […]
Kwara: six internet fraudsters jailed in Ilorin
The Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, has sentenced six individuals for internet fraud. The convicted offenders, prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), faced charges of impersonation, cheating, and handling proceeds of criminal activities. The six fraudsters are: Justices Haleema Saleeman and Mahmud Abdulgafar presided over […]
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 […]