Nigeria — Kwara State
Tracked across 32 events · 262 articles · First seen Dec 05, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State is the primary geographical and political context for this event, as the senatorial districts within it are vying for the governorship.
Apr 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Elders of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress from the three senatorial districts of Nigeria — Kwara State have unanimously endorsed Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement…
Impact: The event concerns the political future of Nigeria — Kwara State, with the endorsement of a governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
May 03, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, a former Nigeria — All Progressives Congress chairman in Nigeria — Kwara State, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election. He submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination…
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State is the focus of the governorship election, with Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa aiming to address its security challenges and improve social services.
Apr 16, 2026 · 26 articles
Accidents
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State is experiencing a worsening security situation due to a surge in kidnappings, leading to appeals for increased security presence from residents and community leaders.
Jan 02, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Suspected terrorists attacked a Police Mobile Force camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area, Nigeria — Kwara State, in the early hours of Saturday, May 2, 2026. The assault resulted in the deaths of…
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State experienced a terrorist attack on a Police Mobile Force camp, resulting in casualties and increased insecurity in the region.
May 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria — Kwara State has disqualified 105 aspirants for the 2027 State House of Assembly elections, clearing only 53 out of 158 who purchased nomination forms. This…
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State is the location where the political event of aspirant disqualification by Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) is taking place, affecting its House of Assembly elections.
May 14, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State is the jurisdiction where the trial is taking place, and its government filed the charges. The event highlights governance and security issues within Nigeria — Kwara State.
Apr 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State is experiencing a resurgence of insecurity, particularly in its southern region, following the abduction of Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Gill Lever, the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, announced that the United Kingdom will not interfere in Nigeria's 2027 general elections and has no preferred political party. She emphasized the United Kingdom's commitment to…
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State, under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was praised by Gill Lever for its leadership in women's rights and participation in political life. The state is also a recipient of UK assistance for digital skills development and youth empowerment.
May 12, 2026 · 10 articles
Accidents
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State is one of the 10 states placed on high alert for a cholera outbreak due to predicted heavy rainfall and flooding.
Apr 15, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command, in collaboration with the Ukraine — Forest Guard, conducted a coordinated raid at Tanke Junction in Nigeria — Ilorin, Nigeria — Kwara State. This operation led to the…
Impact: The arrests took place in Nigeria — Ilorin, the capital of Nigeria — Kwara State, as part of efforts to combat criminal activities within the state.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State Police Command is investigating an arson attack and has made arrests, reiterating its commitment to protecting fundamental rights.
Jan 03, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted a series of nationwide operations, leading to significant drug seizures and multiple arrests across Nigeria. Key operations included the arrest of three persons with disabilities…
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State was another state where the Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency conducted operations, resulting in the arrest of Usman Salisu for concealing skunk in a commercial vehicle.
May 10, 2026 · 17 articles
Domestic
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State was one of the states where Shafiu Usman confessed to orchestrating kidnapping operations.
Feb 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The 29th Annual National Conference and Training of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) was held in Ilorin, Nigeria — Kwara State. During the conference, Bankole Ezebuilo, the National Chairman of NAIP, urged…
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State was the location for the 29th Annual National Conference and Training of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria, and also the site of humanitarian outreach activities.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
On May 15, 2026, gunmen invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and Community Grammar School/L. A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Nigeria — Oyo State, abducting pupils, students, and staff,…
Impact: Nigeria — Kwara State is mentioned due to its strategic proximity to the affected Oriire axis, leading to the involvement of its Commissioner of Police in the response efforts.
May 16, 2026 · 8 articles
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