#Kwara

The Kwara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated efforts to mobilize support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, coinciding with the celebration of successful primaries, according to Punch.

About 22 individuals were rescued from armed bandits in the Kwara South Senatorial District following a coordinated operation by Kogi State Joint Security Forces, which included the Military, Police, Hunters, and Vigilante groups. The operation took place in forests along the Kwara-Kogi border, according to a statement from the Kwara South authorities.

A queen from Kwara has shared her harrowing experience regarding the kidnapping of 18 worshippers and the murder of her 14-year-old son by bandits. The kidnappers are reportedly demanding a ransom of N280 million for the release of the worshippers. The queen has made a public plea regarding the situation.

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is working to enhance Kwara State's role in Nigeria's non-oil export sector by focusing on developing export clusters for cashew, sesame seeds, and soya beans. This initiative was discussed during a stakeholders' consultative meeting in Ilorin, involving government officials, farmers, and exporters.

A coalition of youths from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has urged the party's national leadership to reconsider the results of the recent governorship primary election. They expressed concerns that if the issues raised by stakeholders are not addressed, the ruling party may face the risk of losing the state in the upcoming 2027 general election, according to Leadership (NG).

Farooq A. Kperogi reflects on his previous column from April 18, 2026, which suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intended to impose a Yoruba candidate from Kwara South as the APC governorship candidate for Kwara State. Kperogi acknowledges that Tinubu's actions have contradicted his earlier claims, indicating a shift in the political landscape of the region.

The Kwara State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Onifade Joshua, has stated that the state is safe for corps members, emphasizing the scheme's temporary nature. This assurance comes amid ongoing discussions about the safety of youth participants in the program.

Kwara PDP governorship candidate Bolakale Kawu has officially received his Certificate of Return for the upcoming 2027 election, which signifies his party's trust in him and his commitment to governance, according to Punch Politics.

The Kwara State Government has banned all public and private schools in the state from holding graduation, valedictory, or similar end-of-session ceremonies due to concerns over insecurity. This directive was issued in a letter signed by a Director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs. Bunmi Osanupin, on behalf of the Commissioner, Dr. ...