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A student mother has reportedly abandoned her newborn baby at a hospital in Kwara State shortly after giving birth. The State Ministry of Women Affairs has taken custody of the infant and pledged to provide necessary care.
As Kwara State gears up for its 2027 gubernatorial elections, the focus shifts to selecting leadership that can ensure competence, continuity, and effective progress. The upcoming poll is seen as a critical juncture for the state's developmental trajectory.
A Nigerian man has shared a video alleging that the community of Omupo in Kwara State has been abandoned due to ongoing terrorist threats. The footage reveals empty streets and significant fears among residents who have reportedly left their homes for safety.
The Kwara State Fire Service has successfully recovered the bodies of two young men who tragically drowned in a quarry lake located in the Opete area of Asa Local Government. The incident took place on the evening of March 23, 2026.
Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), is now in the running for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. With primary elections approaching, his candidacy is stirring discussions about the future leadership of the state.
A coordinated effort by security forces and local vigilantes successfully foiled a suspected terrorist incursion in Oro-Ago, Kwara State, averting a potential mass kidnapping.
Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has officially announced his candidacy for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC). His announcement was made public through a campaign flyer released over the weekend.
The Evangelical Church Winning All has voiced concerns over increasing kidnappings and killings in Kwara State following the murder of an ECWA member, Omoniyi Ajise, and the abduction of his wife and four others in Oyatedo village.
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State expressed their concerns over alleged attempts to alter the list of party executives confirmed in a recent congress. The protesters gathered at the home of APC chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi, demanding action from the party's national leadership.
The Kwara State Police Command has detained four alleged cult members and ten suspected kidnappers linked to various violent incidents in the region. These arrests are part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities.
Armed men raided the village of Gada Oli in Kwara State on Saturday night, looting shops and sending residents fleeing. Thankfully, no fatalities were reported during the incident.
Civil society organizations in Kwara State have called for the swift release of 176 women and children reportedly kidnapped in Woro and Nuku areas of Kaiama. They highlighted concerns over escalating violence in the region, compounded by previous attacks resulting in numerous fatalities.
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has fulfilled a pledge of N1 million to Sheikh Musa Ibrahim Sagagi, recognized as the 2025 Unsung Hero at the Daily Trust Dialogue. The financial support was delivered on Tuesday, with the honoree expressing gratitude for the gesture.
Residents of Share in Kwara State avoided a serious disaster due to the rapid response of security personnel against an attack by suspected bandits. The quick actions of the Nigerian Army, forest guards, and local hunters forced the assailants to withdraw without inflicting harm.
A wedding ceremony in Ilorin, Kwara State, recently saw a groom tying the knot with three women at the same time. Videos circulating online depict the groom with his three brides, all dressed identically and appearing to be pregnant.
