Author: Kwara Reporters

…Suspect Admits Pleading With Victim as Certificate Controversy EmergesA female patient has accused a nurse at Oro General Hospital in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State of drugging and sexually assaulting her after administering an injection. The victim made the allegation during a live human-rights programme on Agidigbo FM, hosted by the popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat.The suspect, identified as Mr. Oyeniyi Kayode, appeared on the same programme, where he gave his own account of events including statements that have raised further suspicion and controversy.Victim: “I woke up with pains, blood, and a strange taste in my mouth.”The victim narrated…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State is deeply saddened by the tragic attack on worshipers at CAC Oke Isegun, Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area, where innocent citizens were brutally killed and several others abducted by bandits during church service on Sunday. This sad incident has thrown the community into mourning and further exposed the glaring collapse of security under the watch of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party berated Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his belated and nocturnal visit to the grieving community. The PDP noted that, just…

The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has congratulated the Chairman of the Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary.In his message, Alhaji Gobir described Senator Oloriegbe as “a distinguished statesman, accomplished medical professional, and a respected son of Ilorin Emirate whose life has been devoted to service, excellence, and the betterment of humanity.”He noted that Senator Oloriegbe’s tenure as the Senator representing Kwara Central in the 9th National Assembly was marked by purposeful leadership, impactful legislation, and unwavering commitment to…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has suffered another major setback as dozens of its members in Kaiama Local Government Area dumped the ruling party and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The defectors, led by Comrade Abdullahi Aliyu, were drawn from various polling units across the local government. They were officially received into the PDP on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by key party stakeholders.In a jointly signed resignation letter, the former APC members accused the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of neglecting Kaiama and failing to fulfill campaign promises made during the 2019 elections.They described the current…

The historic Gambari community in Ilorin, Kwara State, witnessed a momentous gathering today as the Ultramodern Imam Gambari Mosque was officially commissioned by His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs.The commissioning ceremony marked the conclusion of a three-day spiritual programme which began on Sunday. The events featured Islamic lectures, special prayers, and sermons delivered by notable scholars including Shaykh Sulaiman Dan Borno, Shaykh Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory, and the Chief Imam of Offa Land, Shaykh Muhyideen Salman Hussein.Today’s grand session commenced at 10:00am with the formal unveiling of the…

One person has reportedly sustained a gunshot injury after two vehicles were attacked by suspected bandits at the border town of Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Friday night.The Tribune gathered that a male occupant of one of the two vehicles, an evangelism bus belonging to the National Congress of Evangelization, Operation Good News, Oyo State chapter , sustained a gunshot injury to his left leg. He was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and later discharged.It was further gathered that the vehicles were travelling to Isanlu, Kogi State, along the Eruku–Obbo Ile…

A mob has killed the Chief Imam of Sokunkpan in Tsaragi District of Edu Local Council, Kwara State. The mob, allegedly led by two siblings and said to be on a revenge mission, was angered by the circumstances surrounding the death of a 25-year-old man, Ibrahim Gana, who they believed was killed by the cleric, Abdullahi Audu.The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the incident, which occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, adding that four suspects had been arrested as investigations continue.According to a statement by the spokesperson for the command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the incident took place after Gana,…

A bus conveying members of the National Congress of Evangelization, under the Operation Good News outreach, came under attack on Friday evening along the Eruku–Obbo-Ile axis in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.The passengers were reportedly traveling to Shagbe community in Ifelodun Local Government Area for an evangelical program when the incident occurred.According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants, believed to be bandits operating from the surrounding forests, ambushed the vehicle and opened fire from both sides of the road.“The bandits opened fire without warning. Bullets hit the vehicle several times, and one of the passengers was struck in the…

The historic city of Ilorin is set to witness a moment of great pride and spiritual renewal as His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Chiefs, officially commissions the reconstructed Ultramodern Imam Gambari Mosque a landmark edifice that stands as a beacon of faith, unity, and heritage for the Ilorin Emirate and the Muslim Ummah at large.The commissioning signifies the rebirth of a sacred structure deeply woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of Ilorin. The newly reconstructed Imam Gambari Mosque, now featuring state-of-the-art facilities, harmoniously blends modern…

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ipetu/Rore/Aran-Orin Ward of Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest against one of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s aides, Mr. Michael Olayinka Fafoluyi, popularly known as Solace.The party members accused Solace of allegedly using the name of the governor to intimidate and threaten party loyalists in the ward. The protesters, who marched with placards bearing various inscriptions, claimed that the aide’s activities since joining the ward in March 2025 have been divisive and destabilizing.Some of the placards displayed during the protest read: “O Tó Gé Solace – political experience is…