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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. ...