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Former Kwara governor, Cornelius Adebayo is dead

Bola Tinubu · Ilorin

Former Kwara governor, Cornelius Adebayo is dead

Coverage: 4 sources

Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, a former senator and ex-governor of Kwara State, is dead. According to family sources who spoke to TheCable, Adebayo passed away early Wednesday morning in Abuja. He was 84 years old. Born on February 24, 1941, in the Igbaja community of Kwara State, Adebayo served as governor of the state in 1983. He also served as Minister of Communications from 2003 to 2006 and was elected as a senator in 1979 on the platform of th…See the Story

Emir’s Palace, NDLEA Office Set Ablaze as Protest Rocks Kwara

Terrorism · Kwara

Emir’s Palace, NDLEA Office Set Ablaze as Protest Rocks Kwara

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Residents of Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State took to the streets on Monday in protest against what they described as worsening See the Story

President Federation Cup: Kwara United Overcome Abakaliki FC to Win First Title

Ilorin · Ilorin

President Federation Cup: Kwara United Overcome Abakaliki FC to Win First Title

Coverage: 2 sources

Kwara United have won the 2025 President Federation Cup men’s title after a 4-3 penalty shootout win against Abakaliki FC in the final. Tunde Sanni’s side claimed the title for the time in their history. The two teams battled to 0-0 draw in regulation time. Abakaliki, who will play in the Nationwide League next season following their relegation from the Nigeria National League, NNL, put up a spirited display in the encounter. Kwara United had th…See the Story

Nigerian Army Moves to Flush Out Criminals in Troubled Kwara Communities

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Nigerian Army has concluded plans to launch sustained operations in the forests identified as the fortress of the criminal gangs in Kwara North and South Senatorial Districts. The operations, according to a government statement on Sunday by Rafiu Ajakaye, the spokesman of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, would involve the newly trained forest guards in the isolated areas. “The operations will rout the criminals from their hideouts and restor…Ilorin · Ilorin See the Story

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Seized Truck, Minerals in Kwara

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Junior of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has ordered the final forfeiture of a truck and its consignmentIlorin · Ilorin See the Story

Gunmen invade UNILORIN hostels, brutalise student, flee with valuables

UNILORIN students were attacked in a midnight hostel robbery, leaving valuables stolen and one injured. Students demand urgent action over rising insecurity.Ilorin · Ilorin Read Article

Addressing the sickle cell challenge

The revelation that no fewer than 50 million Nigerians are living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Nigeria is alarming. The figure represents approximately one quarter of Nigerias population. Sickle cell is a hereditary disease, but the high number of carriers in the country is an indication of human error and ignorance. Kwara State Commissioner []The post Addressing the sickle cell challenge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.Kwara · Kwara Read Article

Kwara community braces to confront banditry

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In a bold and decisive move, the Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, recently identified as one of the state’s flashpoints for banditry, has initiated a grassroots response to the growing insecurity in the area. According to unconfirmed reports, the Community Development Association, CDA, has summoned all traditional chiefs and ward heads to return and reside in Babanla during this critical period. DAILY POST repo…Africa · Kwara Read Article

AbdulRasaq, Ashiru for EIGSOSAs N200m fundraising

Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara State and Senator representing Kwara South, Lola Ashiru, will be the special guest of honour and chief launcher, respectively at the launch of N200 millionThe post AbdulRasaq, Ashiru for EIGSOSAs N200m fundraising appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.Ilorin · Ilorin Read Article

The Exit of CO Adebayo, an Awoist Philosopher-King, By Ropo Sekoni

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

In sum, CO substantially impacted good governance in Kwara State and in Nigeria as a whole. First, he used his opportunity to participate in politics as commissioner and governor in the state to further democratise education and improve governance. Second, CO used his Senate seat at the centre to hone his democratic credentials and expand […] The post The exit of CO Adebayo, an Awoist philosopher-king, By Ropo Sekoni appeared first on Premium Ti…Kwara · Kwara See the Story

Champions Abraysports FC Hunt for Historic Third Title as AMAPRO 2025 Kicks Off In Ilorin

The 10th edition of the prestigious AMAPRO Football Championship is set to kick off on Monday, July 7, 2025, in Ilorin, with defending champions Abraysports FC aiming to make history by securing a third consecutive title. Abraysports FC, champions in 2023 and 2024, will begin their title defense with a Group A opener against Unity FA at 8:00 a.m. on Pitch A of the Kwara Football Academy (KFA). Read Also: “They Have Real Hunger” — Coach Ogbonda E…Ilorin · Ilorin Read Article

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