A 70-year-old woman reportedly escaped abduction in Kwara State, Nigeria, by shouting 'Jesus,' as serial kidnappings continue to plague communities in the region.

An opinion piece discusses the political landscape of Kwara State, Nigeria, looking ahead to the 2027 elections and the need for a governor focused on economic productivity and system-based governance.

The Kwara State government has commenced the construction of the Oluremi Tinubu Diagnostic Centre, aiming to enhance healthcare services and provide modern medical testing facilities for its residents.

Gunmen who abducted eight worshippers from the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Omugo, Kwara State, have demanded a ransom of N1 billion for their release.

Gunmen attacked a convoy in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, killing two hunters.

An IED explosion in the Woro community of Kwara State, Nigeria, has reportedly killed one person and injured another, raising fresh security concerns in the Kaiama LGA.

Bandits invaded an ECWA church in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria, during a Sunday service, abducting several worshippers, with security forces now deploying operational strategies to ensure the safe rescue of remaining victims and arrest those responsible.

Muslims in Kwara State observe Eid-al-Fitr, the first since the passing of the Chief Imam.

The MDCN has accredited the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital for its preclinical medical programme, a major milestone for medical education in the Read More:…

A socio-cultural group in Kwara State, Orisun Igbomina, has called on governorship aspirants for the 2027 elections to actively engage with citizens and articulate their vision, rather than relying on political endorsements.

Kwara State has Nigeria’s lowest under-five mortality rate in 2024, per a new health survey. Governor AbdulRazaq credits investment in primary healthcare. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-records-nigerias-lowest-under-five-mortality-rate-in-2024-abdulrasaq/

Professor Wale Sulaiman, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kwara State, has unveiled a development agenda focused on job creation, education reforms, and economic expansion for the 2027 elections.

Suspected armed terrorists attacked the Ahun community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, kidnapping a mother and her two children during a Wednesday night raid.

The Kwara State Government has donated industrial garri machines to a local community, aiming to boost production, create jobs, and enhance economic prosperity.

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, visits Kwara State, vowing to reclaim communities from criminals and restore peace through intensified operati Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-visits-kwara-vows-to-flush-out-bandits/

Police have confirmed that one person was killed and seven others, including a mother and son, were abducted in separate bandit attacks in Sokoto and Kwara states.

The Road Transport Employers' Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Kwara State has urged motorists to avoid night travel on high-risk routes due to prevailing insecurity.

Kwara State police have arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly killing his aunt. The suspect confessed the act was motivated by long-held resentment. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-15-year-old-for-killing-aunt-in-kwara/

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested several suspected members of secret cult groups in Ilorin, recovering firearms, charms and other items believed to be used in criminal activities across the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Adekimi Ojo, disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday in Ilorin, where he highlighted Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-cultists-recover-firearms-in-kwara/

The Kwara State government advances its healthcare reform by recruiting 150 nurses and acquiring a modern MRI machine to improve diagnostic services. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-recruits-150-nurses-acquires-mri-to-boost-healthcare/

Al-hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, established by a business mogul, Alhaji Abdulraheem Oladimeji, in 2005, today, has over 11,000 students. The post Uneducated 84-yr-old who…

Kwara State has unveiled its 2026 Coding and Digital Literacy Programme for schools, which will expand the curriculum to include AI, Python, and web development.

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to providing quality health services by collaborating with MSI to broaden access to voluntary family planning options for women.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali in Ilorin, Kwara State following a tip-off. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-12-illegal-immigrants-in-kwara/

Nigeria’s security crisis no longer announces itself only in the familiar theatres of the North-East. It is now rewriting the map in quieter places—villages that once believed geography was protection. When gunmen swept through Woro and Nuku in Kaiama Local Government of Kwara State, torching homes and killing scores, it was not just another atrocity; […] The post A Steering Council for a Drifting Republic, by Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operation Savannah Shield has been launched in Kwara State, Nigeria, with troops set to sweep through Kainji National Park to dislodge terrorist networks entrenched within forested areas.

A pro-democracy group, Kwara Must Change (KMC), projects that Kwara North Senatorial District could emerge as the largest voting bloc in Kwara State by the 2027 general elections, potentially surpassing Kwara Central.

A fire outbreak at Akolapo Plaza in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, was contained by firefighters, with the blaze, linked to a solar power fault, affecting one shop.

Governor AbdulRazaq has initiated a program to provide N350 million in interest-free loans to residents of Kwara State, Nigeria.

Students at Kwara State Polytechnic protested after a reported EFCC raid near the campus, causing tension, though management stated calm has been restored.

Residents of Woro community in Nigeria's Kwara State are gripped by new fears after an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on Monday morning claimed one life and left several others injured.

Kwara State security authorities confirmed the rescue of three worshippers following a Sunday morning attack on an ECWA Church in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area, where bandits had abducted several individuals during service, with police noting most abductees were over 70 years old.

Kwara State government marks World Oral Health Day, reaffirming its commitment to promoting oral hygiene and raising awareness about its importance for ove Read More:…

A coalition is intensifying its call for a Christian governor in Kwara State for the 2027 elections, citing political imbalance and advocating for fairness and inclusivity.

The Kwara State Government has commenced payment of March salaries to civil servants to help them prepare for the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-fitr-kwara-begins-payment-of-march-salaries/

The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a committee to reclaim encroached school lands belonging to public secondary schools across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-unveils-committee-to-reclaim-encroached-school-lands/

Olusola Moses, a chieftain of the PDP in Kwara State, has called for increased job creation through a youth empowerment program, which includes providing cash grants and support to over 500 individuals.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRazaq inspects the new Kwara Conference Centre in Ilorin, expressing satisfaction with the progress and quality of work. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-inspects-conference-centre-project-lauds-progress/

The Guardian Nigeria News archives various sustainable energy initiatives being undertaken in Kwara State, highlighting ongoing efforts in the region.

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Mallam Omar Bolaji Gambari, the first son of Nigeria’s veteran diplomat and former Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on […] The post 2027: Gambari’s son declares Kwara governorship ambition appeared first on Vanguard News.

Insecurity is escalating across Nigeria as Boko Haram and ISWAP declare a caliphate in Borno, claiming responsibility for killings and abductions, while other attacks occur in Benue, Niger, Kogi, and Kwara states.

The Kwara State government has ordered immediate anti-snake fumigation across all premises to protect residents from an increasing threat of snake attacks.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested two suspected bandits in Patigi LGA, Kwara State, recovering a pistol and drugs during the operation.

A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin sentenced two bandits, Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed, to death by hanging for armed robbery.

Mr. Umar, an APC senator from Kwara State, has announced his intention to run for governor in 2027, becoming the second senator from the state to do so.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has arrested twelve individuals suspected of being illegal immigrants from Mali in Ilorin, the state capital.

The Kwara State Government has ordered the reversal of the daily tricycle levy to ₦700, addressing complaints of overcharging from operators. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-orders-reversal-of-tricycle-levy-to-%e2%82%a6700/

Gunmen have killed 29 people and abducted many others in a series of fresh bandit attacks across Northern Nigeria, targeting mosques and communities in Kebbi, Adamawa, Sokoto, and Kwara states.

Suspected terrorists abducted four members of the same family while they were working on their farmland in the Babanla community of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State.

Bandits attacked Gbugbu community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person, abducting a provision seller, and injuring two others, leading to the imposition of a curfew.

Terrorists launched an attack on Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, killing a local hunter and injuring his brother, while also attacking an NSCDC office.

The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its decision to participate in the upcoming national convention in Abuja following a crucial stakeholders’ meeting.

The Kwara State Fire Service recovered the bodies of two men who drowned in a quarry lake in Asa LGA, leading to warnings about the dangers of unsafe water bodies.

An aide to Kwara State's governor has challenged claims that Kwara North's prospects for the 2027 governorship are slim, using historical election data to counter arguments of regional bias.

Security forces successfully rescued three people after foiling an attack on a church in Kwara State, with joint operatives repelling armed bandits during a service in the Omugo community.

A security group, Kwara South Joint Security Watch, has raised an alarm over intelligence indicating suspected terrorists are planning coordinated attacks on three local government areas in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Christian stakeholders in Kwara State, Nigeria, have called on political parties to field a Christian candidate for the state's governorship in the 2027 elections, emphasizing their desire for a Christian leader.

The Kwara State Government is set to introduce a new centralized emergency toll line aimed at enhancing rapid response by integrating key services such as fire, police, and medical agencies.

A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has condemned the explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Saraki described the attack as “despicable” and called for urgent action to strengthen security across the country. Reacting in a statement issued via his X handle on Tuesday, the former Governor of Kwara State said he was deeply Read More: https://punchng.com/saraki-condemns-maiduguri-explosions-urges-vigilance/

Kwara State sets up a committee to recover encroached public school lands across its senatorial districts to safeguard educational infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-sets-up-committee-to-recover-encroached-public-school-lands/

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Nigeria, has initiated a statewide membership information update to enhance its database and ensure compliance with electoral laws.

A fire outbreak at Owode Market in Kwara State has destroyed six shops and goods worth millions. The blaze was reportedly caused by bush burning. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-six-shops-goods-worth-millions-at-kwara-market/

The Kwara State government has extended its solar energy initiative to 13 public hospitals, ensuring uninterrupted power for improved healthcare delivery. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-powers-13-public-hospitals-with-solar-energy/

Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State gained notoriety recently with a spate of terror activities.  Locals were kidnapped in their dozens just as many lives were wasted.  The post Amid terror surge in Kaiama: How illegal mining business thrives in Kwara community appeared first on Vanguard News.

UNICEF has provided water, sanitation, hygiene, and dignity kits to support victims of a recent deadly raid in the Woro Community of Kwara State, Nigeria.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspected bandits in Kwara State during an intelligence-driven operation, recovering a pistol, drugs, and other items.

Terrorists during the week stormed Ifelodun Local Government Area in Kwara State, abducting 10 people in Ahun and Oro-Ago communities combined. The post Terrorists kidnap 10 persons in Kwara appeared first on Vanguard News.

A late-night fire outbreak has destroyed three containerised shops at Eyenkorin Roundabout in the Apata area of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving shop owners counting their losses. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred at about 11:57 p.m. on Wednesday when the Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call and swiftly Read More: https://punchng.com/late-night-fire-destroys-three-containerised-shops-in-kwara/

Dr. Samuel Adedoyin is a Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist, born on December 4, 1935, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is originally from Agbamu, Kwara State, and is the founder and chairman of the Doyin Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality, and energy. The post Samuel Adedoyin: From petty trading to conglomerate owner appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kwara State launches a safer birth training program to end preventable maternal and child deaths by equipping data collectors to improve healthcare outcome Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-unveils-safer-birth-training-to-curb-maternal-child-deaths/

The Kwara State Government has promoted over 2,000 civil servants following the 2024 promotion exercise, rewarding dedication and boosting workforce morale Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-promotes-2000-civil-servants/

Kwara State Polytechnic is set for reopening on March 2. The institution will resume academic activities following a shutdown due to student protests over Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-poly-to-reopen-march-2-after-shutdown-over-nysc-camp-row/

Kwara State in Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and is reviewing its 2026–2030 action plan with a multi-sectoral approach involving key stakeholders.

Bandits carried out an attack in Kwara state, Nigeria, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.