President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for rescuing 308 kidnapped victims in separate operations across Kwara and Niger states, describing it as the largest single-day rescue mission in the country’s history. According to the Presidency, 163 victims were rescued from Woro Community in Kwara State, while 145 others were freed in Niger State during a coordinated intelligence-led operation involving…
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Adekimi Ojo, has warned officers and men of the command against misconduct, indiscipline, extortion, and abuse of authority, declaring that the era of impunity within the Nigeria Police Force is over. Speaking during a strategic briefing with senior officers, Ojo stressed that any personnel found engaging in unprofessional conduct…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara State has deployed 950 personnel, including officers, marshals, special marshals, and first responders, across the state to enhance road safety and ensure smooth traffic flow during the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations. The deployment, which also includes 16 patrol vehicles, four ambulances, and a 70-tonne tow truck, forms part of…
The All Progressives Congress has announced the postponement of its governorship primary elections in Bauchi and Kwara States to Friday, May 22, 2026. The party also approved the rescheduling of the State House of Assembly primary elections for Maradun I and Maradun II constituencies in Zamfara State to Sunday, May 24, 2026. According to the APC, the…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called for a nationwide shift toward technology-driven education, saying Nigeria must adopt modern learning systems to remain globally competitive. He made the call while speaking at the commissioning of the Katsina State Smart Secondary School in Radda, describing it as a model for future-focused education reform. AbdulRazaq said the project…
The Nigeria Customs Service has stepped up efforts against fuel smuggling in the North Central region, auctioning 43,750 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) intercepted along the Niger–Kwara corridor. Speaking in Ilorin on Wednesday, the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Abubakar Aliyu, said the seizure followed actionable intelligence targeting illegal petroleum distribution networks. According to him, operatives intercepted…
Following brutal attacks in Niger and Kwara states, where over 50 people were killed and several women and children abducted, the Senate has called for an upgrade of joint security operations in the region. A motion sponsored by Sani Musa (APC/Niger East) highlighted the rising wave of organized attacks on rural communities, farmlands, and settlements,…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kwara State in response to a deadly terrorist attack that claimed the lives of scores of villagers and led to widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the deployment is aimed at “checking the…
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 individuals over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Kwara State. The suspects were apprehended along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho highway following actionable intelligence on unlawful excavation and transportation of solid minerals. According to the commission, those arrested include nine…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested a medical doctor accused of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto State to kidnappers operating in parts of Kwara State. According to a statement issued by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the doctor was intercepted in the Jebba area after intelligence linked him to…
