Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State came under another violent attack on Tuesday evening, leaving two people dead and an unspecified number abducted, according to residents. Eyewitnesses in the community told our correspondent that the attackers stormed the area “suddenly and heavily armed,” forcing many residents to flee into nearby bushes […]
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday commended the leadership of Nigeria Police and other security agencies for their hard work, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to public safety. The Governor spoke in Ilorin at the closing ceremony of a two-week intelligence training for the newly recruited police constables. At least 142 constables participated in the […]
The Nigerian Political Scientists Association has faulted the United States of America (USA) declaration of Nigeria as ” Country of Particular Concern.” The association said that “an examination of documents on genocide revealed that the situation, while dire, does not meet the standard definition of genocide as outlined in the 1948 United Nations Convention on […]
The Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to promoting justice, good governance, and equal access to legal services for all residents. Sulyman made this known on Tuesday during the third quarter ministerial press briefing held in Ilorin, where he presented the ministry’s activities and […]
The Kwara State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the state government and security agencies to investigate the alleged killing of Fulani residents in Edu Local Government Area. In a statement issued in Ilorin, the state chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Shehu Garba, urged the government to also […]
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has rejoiced with the DCP Yusuf Ajape Abdullateef and DCP Nurudeen Raheem on their promotion to the rank of Commissioners Of Police. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari described their elevation as a call to higher services to the nation as responsive […]
Kwara state government says it will prioritise Fulani herders Children’s education to make them good leaders and end insecurity in the state. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Stated this at a security meeting organised by Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) for herders, security agencies and other stakeholders across the 16 local government area of the state […]
Over 1,200 athletes and officials from across the North Central region are set to converge on Ilorin for the zonal elimination of team sports ahead of the 9th National Youth Sports Festival (NYSF) scheduled for Delta State later in the year. The zonal event, originally billed for Nasarawa State, was saved at the last minute […]