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.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has directed factories to massively increase missile output by 2026, citing military needs and deepening cooperation with Russia. Read the full analysis.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to boost missile production and build new factories to meet military demands. This move comes amid closer ties with Russia and increased regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
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.
The Federal Government partners with RSE Energy to deploy off-grid power for industrial clusters, starting with Idu. This aims to cut costs, boost productivity, and enhance Nigeria's industrial competitiveness. Read more.
New research reveals how illegal mining, weak governance, and community exclusion drive violence in North-Central and North-West Nigeria. Experts warn blanket bans may worsen the crisis. Discover the evidence-based solutions.
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.
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu announces gas pipeline repairs will restore electricity nationwide within 48 hours. Read the full details on the grid collapse and regional impacts.
Amazon reveals it blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from IT jobs, citing 'laptop farms' and sanctions evasion. Read the full report on this global cybersecurity threat.
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.
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.
Jubaili Bros, a key player in Nigeria's power sector, is driving the transition to sustainable energy with solar-hybrid systems and strategic partnerships. Discover how they are redefining reliable power.
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.
Suspected bandits killed two residents in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State. The attack happened on Monday, December 15, 2025. Read for details and community impact.
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.
Netflix agrees to a historic $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, set for 2026, will see 11 channels exit DStv and GOtv in Africa. Read the full story.
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 man working night shifts at a UK warehouse shares his reality, contrasting perceptions back home. His viral TikTok video sparks massive reactions. Read his story and see what people are saying.
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.