Kwara State
Sanitation Exercise Turns Deadly in Kwara Community
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the death of a man named Waris, a resident of Apana Compound in Adeta, Ilorin. The tragic incident occurred during Saturday’s environmental sanitation exercise when Waris attempted to evade arrest by officials from the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA). Reports indicate that Waris was pursued by a […]
Cyclist’s Gold Fuels National Camp Ambitions at NSF
Ashiribo Olalekan, Team Kwara’s cycling star, clinched the state’s first gold medal at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, setting his sights on a national camp call-up as the ultimate reward for his triumph. Speaking to reporters after his victory, an elated Olalekan expressed confidence in Team Kwara’s medal prospects. “Our coach’s zeal and […]
Symbol of Pride: Kwara Raises West Africa’s Tallest Flagpole
Kwara State Unveils West Africa’s Tallest Flagpole: A Monument of Unity, Progress, and Cultural Rebirth The Kwara State government has commissioned a monumental 70-metre flagpole — the tallest of its kind in West Africa — as part of its broader vision to reposition the state as a hub of cultural pride, economic dynamism, and infrastructural […]
Kwara Athletes Begin Intensive Training Camp for NSF
The Kwara State Sports Commission kicked off its closed training camp for athletes preparing for the National Sports Festival (NSF) Gateway 2024 on Saturday evening. The camp, aimed at fine-tuning the athletes’ skills, was launched with a charge from the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Coach Bola Mogaji, who urged coaches to implement effective training strategies to […]
Kwara Court Dismisses Criminal Allegations Against Lizzy Anjorin
A Kwara State court has dismissed all criminal allegations against popular Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Dr. Elizabeth Anjorin, also known as Lizzy Anjorin. The case involved a legal battle with Saheed Mosadoluwa, also known as Ibile, and Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited. Lizzy Anjorin’s legal team, comprising Prof. O. Y. Abdulhamid, Esq., I. M. […]
Kwara Police Debunk Reports of Zamfara Bandits Migration
The Kwara State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media that bandits displaced from Zamfara State have relocated to Kwara. The Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, stated that there is no intelligence to suggest any migration of bandits from Zamfara to any part of Kwara State. A social media report had alleged […]
LG Council Buys Salah Cloth For 600 Orphans
The Gwaram Local Government Council in Jigawa State has made a thoughtful gesture to bring joy to 600 male orphans in the area. The council purchased 100 bundles of fabric for distribution to the orphans, ensuring they have a memorable Sallah celebration. According to Prof. Abdurrahman Lawan, the chairman of the council, 100 orphans were […]
Again, Gas Cooker Fire Destroys Building
Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire was caused by a gas cooker left unattended In the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state, a fire is said to have erupted on Friday at Ejiba Street, which is located off of Kwara Stadium Road. The fire is said to have destroyed fifteen rooms. The fire, […]
Kwara Renews Commitment Combat Gender-Based Violence
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through policy enforcement, legal action, and community-driven initiatives. This vow was made at a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. The meeting, themed “Mobilising Stakeholders for Action Against GBV in Kwara,” […]
Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Two Suspects In Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has said that it rescued an abducted victim identified as Sule Saidu who was allegedly kidnapped at Ahuro Fulani Camp in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state on Friday. The police, in a press statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on behalf […]