Author: Kwara Reporters

President Bola Tinubu has decorated Tunji Disu with his new rank as the acting Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja.The ceremony was reportedly took place at 4pm at the President’s office.Present at the ceremony were the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and the immediate past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.Disu’s appointment came just 48 days before his scheduled retirement on April 13, 2026, when he would have reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.However, under the amended Police Act, which allows Inspectors-General…

The path to shared prosperity is never without its fair share of challenges, but the people must continue to press towards the goal without giving in to despair.The current security challenges that confront our people in Kwara south and north senatorial disrricts should not be allowed to deter us from our resolve to push for the socio-economic advancement of our regions.In a time like this, men and women of good conscience must rise to the occasion to provide the peoole with courage, empathy, and kindness to restore hope.There has never been a time in history when evil triumph over good.…

Oke-ode Community in Ifelodun local government of Kwara State on Sunday bubbles as BABAYUO Foundation organised 2026 Ramadan Lecture.The Ramadan Lecture held at Elemosho Mosque, Ojulari Compound (the family house of the Group CEO of NNPCL, Dr Bashir Bayo Ojulari) with the Chief Imam of Offa, Sheikh Muhydeen Salman Hussein leading the lecture. Islamic Cleric Prayers for Tinubu’s Re-election, Hails Ojulari’s Impact at NNPCChief Imam of Offa, Sheikh Muhydeen Salman Hussein has appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Oke-ode born Engineer, Bayo Ojulari as the GroupCEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and prayed for his re-election in 2027.Sheikh…

The State Working Committee of Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the suspension of the Moro Local Government Party Chairman, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Musa, for a period of one month pursuant to the provisions of Sections 58 and 59 of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party, following allegations of gross misconduct and other related offences leveled against him by some party officials from Moro Local Government.The decision was reached at the 4th meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held on Friday, February 20, 2025, at the Party Secretariat in Ilorin. The meeting was presided…

By Ibrahim Maroof AdeniyiLet me start my greetings by saying peace being upon us in this joyous and prestigious month of Ramadan.Permit me to dwell on aspects that I don’t usually like to get myself involved on… that’s the aspect of religious. Perhaps, in this critical time, it’s impacably as a Muslim to keep quiet on some critical issues within our state, particularly giving a reply to a post shared by my Respected Elder Brother Dele Aina .In one of his post few days ago, he has acclaimed the actions of the killers of Woro village in Kiama LG area…

Irepodun, Kwara State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Omu-aran Ward 1 in Irepodun Local Government area of Kwara State has been thrown into a state of turmoil following what party members describe as a unilateral and rebellious act by the three-term federal lawmaker, Honourable Raheem Ajuloopin representing Irepodun/Oke-Ero/Isin and Ekiti federal constituency in the National Assembly.Contrary to the clear directives issued by the Kwara State APC leadership, which mandated the reaffirmation of the existing ward executives, Hon. Ajuloopin reportedly went ahead to form an entirely new set of ward executives. This action has been met with widespread condemnation from…

Armed bandits attacked Koro community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday, killing one forest guard identified only as Samuel.The attack on the community occurred around 1 p.m. but met stiff resistance from a team of forest guards, local hunters, and vigilantes, a credible security source who preferred anonymity told the press on Sunday.According to sources, forest guards in Koro had reportedly received intelligence about a potential attack by armed bandits, but the operatives were ambushed.“One forest guard, identified as Samuel, was shot during the ambush and has been confirmed dead.“His corpse was taken to Egbetokun Hospital…

The immediate past Secretary-General of the Developing -8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), Ambassador Isiaka Abdulqadir Imam, has commiserated with the Government and people of Kwara State over the recent terrorist attack on innocent residents of Woro Village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara North Senatorial District.Ambassador Imam expressed his condolences to the state government under the leadership of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and to the affected communities, describing the attack as a dastardly and evil act that must be condemned by all well-meaning individuals.In a press statement issued in Ilorin, Ambassador Imam acknowledged the significant strides made…

The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a visionary leader committed to the growth and development of the state.In a goodwill message released on Thursday, Sarkin Gobir praised the governor’s dedication to good governance, infrastructural development, and people-centred policies, noting that his administration has continued to record remarkable strides across key sectors of the state.“On behalf of myself and the Gobirawa of Ilorin Emirate, I warmly congratulate His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on his birthday.…

…..Urges government to deploy humanitarian aidsThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State condemns the latest gruesome attack carried out by criminal bandits on Woro town, a community in Kaiama Local Government Area, in the late hours of yesterday.According to credible reports, more than ten persons, mostly youths , including a former Students’ Union President of a tertiary institution in Kwara State, were among those brutally killed during the attack, while several houses were set ablaze by the assailants.The Kwara PDP, in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, describes the attack as a despicable, inhuman…