Kwara Bandit Kingpins Arrested in Police Covert Operation
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urges national unity and hope in her 2025 Christmas message. She prays for a peaceful and prosperous 2026 for all Nigerians.
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
A prominent Kwara cleric warns APC and PDP that zoning the 2027 governorship outside Ilorin will lead to failure. Meanwhile, traditional rulers from Kwara North and South unite to demand a power shift.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644bn 2026 budget to Kwara State House of Assembly, focusing 65.98% on capital projects for growth. Read the full details.
As Kwara gears up for 2027, a fierce succession battle unfolds. Analysts examine if power will rotate or if Central's 18-year dominance continues. Discover the key players and political strategies shaping the race.
A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.
Billionaire Femi Otedola consolidates control of First HoldCo, buying N14.8bn shares to raise his ownership stake above 18%. Discover the details of this strategic move.
A key APC group in Kwara State, KPLOT, urges that the 2027 governorship be based on capacity and experience, not zoning or sentiment, to tackle insecurity. Read their full demands.
KWACCIMA alleges the Kwara State government deliberately withdrew support, harming the 12th Trade Fair's success and foreign participation. Read the full details.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped five employees of Fix Contracting Engineering Company in Kwara State. Security forces are combing the area. Read for details and updates.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari clarifies the cause of President Muhammadu Buhari's death, dismissing poisoning rumours in her new book. Get the full details.
A Nigerian immigrant in Ontario, Canada, shares her joy after buying her first car. Her story of patience and consistency inspires netizens. Read her motivational journey.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari reveals she will not remarry, calling it a pragmatic choice. Details from the new biography 'From Soldier to Statesman' unveiled in Abuja.
Suspected bandits killed two residents in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State. The attack happened on Monday, December 15, 2025. Read for details and community impact.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari declares she will not remarry, calling one husband 'enough.' She details her future plans focused on family, philanthropy, and a quieter life. Read her full story.
Suspected bandits launched a fresh attack on Oreke town in Kwara state, killing two youths and forcing residents to run for their lives. Read the full report on the worsening insecurity.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved immediate perimeter fencing for Kwara State Polytechnic to end land encroachment and protect students. The rector confirms the directive.
Ile-Ife hosted a grand celebration for the Ooni's 10th coronation, attended by top dignitaries including former President Obasanjo and First Lady Tinubu, who received a chieftaincy title. Read more.
Joseph Ayo Babalola University awards N29 million to its best graduates. The top female student receives N5 million from First Lady's endowment. Read about the academic excellence celebrated at the convocation.
Kwara State Police Command arrests five suspected bandits, rescues a kidnapped woman, and recovers 100 rounds of AK-47 ammunition in major security operations. Read details.
Political aspirants from Kwara North Senatorial Zone have united to strategize for producing the state's next governor in 2027. They urge unity and commend traditional rulers from other zones for their support.
President Trump releases a 33-page national security strategy, pivoting from global leadership, confronting Europe, and focusing on the Western Hemisphere. Read the full analysis.
A Nigerian mum's hilarious first-time flight ritual, drinking and applying anointing oil, goes viral on TikTok. Watch the video and see netizens' reactions.
President Trump's new security strategy vows a major shift from global dominance to regional focus in Latin America, a hardline on migration, and confrontation with European allies. Read the full analysis.
Security forces in Kwara State have detained a medical doctor suspected of transporting drugs to kidnapping gangs. The arrest in Jebba highlights the gangs' desperation for medical aid after clashes. Read the full report.