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.
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.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, after the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during a condolence visit to Bauchi State.
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.
The Federal University Lokoja community is grieving after Favour, a 200-level Biotechnology student, died from a snake bite. Read the full story and the SUG's call for safety.
Professor Daniel Nwachukwu is the new VC of Alex Ekwueme Federal University. He vows to tackle infrastructure, funding, and boost global rankings. Read his full agenda.
Augustine University in Epe pleads with LASEPA as loudspeakers from Ori Oke Iyanu disrupt studies and health. The VC reports a staff member hospitalized. Read the full story.
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.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf approves the appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University. Discover her academic journey and the impact of this historic decision.
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.
Kwara State University abruptly moved students from Ilesha-Baruba campus back to Malete amid fears of a planned mass abduction by terrorists. Students report panic and suspicious movements.
Suspected bandits killed two residents in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State. The attack happened on Monday, December 15, 2025. Read for details and community impact.
Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the 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.
Nigerian Education Loan Fund disburses ₦997.8 million to cover tuition for 5,386 Kwara State University students for the 2024/2025 session. Read the full details of this major educational intervention.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo has welcomed 1,232 new students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebunola Adejuyigbe urged them to aim for global excellence through dedication and hard work.