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.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum extends Christmas greetings, thanking God for restored peace. He highlights a year of recovery and interfaith harmony while on a security tour.
An Islamic cleric's viral video addresses whether Muslims can accept Christmas food from Christians, promoting interfaith harmony. Read Nigerians' reactions and related news.
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.
President Bola Tinubu and state governors across Nigeria have called for unity, peace, and religious tolerance in their 2025 Christmas messages. Read their full statements and commitments.
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.
Labour Minister Dr. Mohammed Dingyadi states Nigeria's economic progress hinges on stable industrial relations. Learn how the Abuja workshop aims to foster collaboration.
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.
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.
Christ Apostolic Church in Ilorin honours Senator Saliu Mustapha as a Peace Ambassador for fostering interfaith unity in Kwara State. Read the inspiring story of religious cooperation.
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.
Armed men abducted two Chinese nationals from a BUA road project site in Kwara State. Police confirm the incident in Moro LGA, with no contact yet from kidnappers.
Armed bandits strike in Kwara, kidnapping a father, his son, and a widowed mother of four. One victim escapes, while a N100 million ransom is demanded. Read the latest on the security crisis.
The United States announces new visa restrictions targeting Nigerians accused of undermining religious freedom. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on December 3. Learn the full details and implications.
A former Kwara State Polytechnic student was killed in a cult clash on campus. Management confirms arrests, urges normalcy. Read details on the incident and official response.
Bandits have abducted a farmer in Eruku, Kwara State, just days after the release of 38 church worshippers. Police and vigilantes are on a rescue mission. Get the latest details.
Bandits have kidnapped Ojibara of Bayagan, Oba Kamilu Salami, from his farm in Kwara State. The kidnappers are demanding N150 million ransom for his release. Read details of the shocking abduction.