Governors Back State Police, Solar Grid Reforms Plan
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigeria’s governors have reaffirmed their support for key national reforms, including the establishment of state police, the National Solar Super-Grid Initiative, and agricultural development programmes aimed at improving security, boosting food production, and enhancing citizens’ welfare. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the communiqué issued after the […]
Kwara Moves to Reinforce Security After Bandits Kill Five Forest Guards
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Kwara State Government has vowed to strengthen its security architecture following a deadly bandit attack in Nuku community, Kaiama Local Government Area, where five forest guards were killed. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described the slain guards as “brave patriots” who died defending their communities during the late-night assault on a security outpost. […]
DG NILDS Praises Wopa’s Appointment as Kwara United Queens Chairman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has commended the appointment of his Special Assistant on Politics (SAPOL), Abdulrasaq Owolabi-Wopa, as the new Chairman of Kwara United Queens. Professor Sulaiman described the appointment as “a round peg in a round hole,” noting that the […]
Kwara Construction Workers Regain Freedom
By Sulyman Gobir All seven construction workers recently kidnapped in Owa Onire community of Ifelodun have regained their freedom. Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawy Olododo confirmed their freedom on Monday. He commended the efforts of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the security forces to strengthen public safety and rid the state of bandits and terrorists. The […]
Kwara Govt Orders Immediate Closure of College of Education, Oro
By Victor Agboola The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing worsening security in the area. The directive was issued by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026. Signed by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Sa’adatu […]