US Drone Strikes Target ISIS in Northwest Nigeria
Nigeria confirms US used drone-launched missiles in Christmas Day strikes against ISIS militants. Details emerge on Sokoto and Kwara state operations. Full story here.
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Kwara Bandit Kingpins Arrested in Police Covert Operation
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Midnight Explosions Shake Offa, Kwara; Cause Unclear
Residents of Offa, Kwara State, were thrown into panic after explosions hit two locations late Thursday night. An unexploded device was found, sparking fears and speculation. Read for details.
Kwara Teachers Protest Exclusion From 30% Salary Hike
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
Al-Qaeda-Linked JNIM Launches First Attack in Nigeria
The al-Qaeda-linked coalition JNIM has claimed its first attack inside Nigeria in Kwara State, signaling a potential new phase of jihadist expansion into the country's central region. Read key facts and analysis.
Kwara Monarch Freed After 25 Days in Captivity
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
Kwara's N644bn 2026 Budget Targets Growth, Projects
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.
83 Kwara Health Facilities Revitalised by World Bank Project
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
Cleric Warns Against Zoning Kwara 2027 Ticket Outside Ilorin
A prominent Kwara cleric warns APC and PDP that zoning the 2027 governorship outside Ilorin will lead to failure. Meanwhile, traditional rulers from Kwara North and South unite to demand a power shift.
Kwara's N644bn 2026 Budget Presented to Assembly
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644bn 2026 budget to Kwara State House of Assembly, focusing 65.98% on capital projects for growth. Read the full details.
Kwara 2027: Battle for Governorship Heats Up
As Kwara gears up for 2027, a fierce succession battle unfolds. Analysts examine if power will rotate or if Central's 18-year dominance continues. Discover the key players and political strategies shaping the race.
CNG: Media Narratives Threaten National Security Efforts
The Coalition of Northern Groups expresses deep concern over sensational media reports on the NSA's counter-terrorism efforts, warning they risk inflaming tensions and undermining national unity. Read the full statement.
Tinubu Urged to Probe Ribadu, Kwara Gov Over Arms Claims
Political activist Timi Frank urges President Tinubu to investigate NSA Ribadu and Kwara Governor over alleged arming of non-state actors. A national security scandal unfolds.
Kwara: Governor's Aide Calls PDP 'Bandits Without Guns'
A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.
Kwara 2027: Group Says No to Zoning, Wants Competence
A key APC group in Kwara State, KPLOT, urges that the 2027 governorship be based on capacity and experience, not zoning or sentiment, to tackle insecurity. Read their full demands.
Zamfara Lawmaker Attacked, Kwara Assembly Suspends Member
Angry mob assaults Zamfara lawmaker Kabiru Mika’ilu Dangulbi for alleged neglect. Separately, Kwara Assembly suspends Saba Yisa Gideon for 3 months over recording breach. Get the full details.
NSA Explains Arrest of Armed Men in Kwara as FG Vigilantes
Nigeria's NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, clarifies that armed individuals detained in Kwara State are government-backed vigilantes, part of a hybrid security strategy. Get the full details and public reaction here.
Kwara Govt Accused of Sabotaging Trade Fair
KWACCIMA alleges the Kwara State government deliberately withdrew support, harming the 12th Trade Fair's success and foreign participation. Read the full details.
Gunmen Kidnap 5 Workers at Kwara Construction Site
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped five employees of Fix Contracting Engineering Company in Kwara State. Security forces are combing the area. Read for details and updates.
KWASU relocates students over mass kidnapping plot
Kwara State University abruptly moved students from Ilesha-Baruba campus back to Malete amid fears of a planned mass abduction by terrorists. Students report panic and suspicious movements.
Bandits Ambush, Kill Two in Kwara Community Attack
Suspected bandits killed two residents in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State. The attack happened on Monday, December 15, 2025. Read for details and community impact.
CSMR Demands Probe into Kwara Arms Allegations
Rights group CSMR calls for immediate federal investigation into claims linking Kwara State Government to arming bandits, demands Governor AbdulRazaq's suspension. Full details.
Bandits Attack Kwara Community, Kill 2 Youths
Suspected bandits launched a fresh attack on Oreke town in Kwara state, killing two youths and forcing residents to run for their lives. Read the full report on the worsening insecurity.
PDP Calls for State of Emergency in Kwara
Kwara PDP demands a state of emergency and governor's suspension over bandits' allegations of state sponsorship. Read the full details and government's rebuttal.
Kwara Poly Gets Perimeter Fence to Curb Encroachment
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved immediate perimeter fencing for Kwara State Polytechnic to end land encroachment and protect students. The rector confirms the directive.
Kwara Police Arrest 5 Suspected Bandits, Recover Ammunition
Kwara State Police Command arrests five suspected bandits, rescues a kidnapped woman, and recovers 100 rounds of AK-47 ammunition in major security operations. Read details.
Kwara North Aspirants Unite for 2027 Governorship Bid
Political aspirants from Kwara North Senatorial Zone have united to strategize for producing the state's next governor in 2027. They urge unity and commend traditional rulers from other zones for their support.
Doctor Arrested for Aiding Kwara Kidnappers
Security forces in Kwara State have detained a medical doctor suspected of transporting drugs to kidnapping gangs. The arrest in Jebba highlights the gangs' desperation for medical aid after clashes. Read the full report.
Chinese Workers Kidnapped in Kwara Construction Site Attack
Armed men abducted two Chinese nationals from a BUA road project site in Kwara State. Police confirm the incident in Moro LGA, with no contact yet from kidnappers.
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