Kwara

Over 160 kidnapped Nigerians were rescued from jihadi captivity and handed over to authorities in Ilorin, Kwara state. The freed captives, many of whom are women and children, described enduring six months of intense suffering, including days without food and witnessing death. The rescue highlighted how militant activities previously confined to the north are moving south through Nigeria.

At least 163 Nigerian captives, mostly women and children, were freed after six months of captivity, during which they spoke of suffering and fear. They were handed over by security forces in Kwara on Friday. The captives are now anticipating their return home to reunite with their families.

Villagers in Kwara state have regained their freedom six months after being abducted. The state government announced this in a Facebook post, praising President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for their roles in securing the victims' release.

The court has set a judgment date for a suit challenging Donald Duke's candidacy as the PRP presidential candidate. The suit alleges the primary election was invalidated by overvoting in Bauchi, Gombe, and Kwara.

The article discusses systemic educational reforms in Kwara, highlighting improvements such as children reading confidently, teachers receiving better support, safer classrooms, and a child from an ordinary home competing nationally or internationally. It emphasizes a shift from fragmented fixes to comprehensive reform.

The article discusses the contrast between neglected hospitals in Kwara, where broken equipment and understaffing hinder care, and those revitalized by government investment, restoring public confidence in healthcare. It highlights how such investments bring life-saving services closer to communities.

NARD has renewed its call to protect health workers following an assault on a doctor at the University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital (UITH) in Kwara. The incident occurred at the Emergency Paediatrics Unit of UITH after a baby receiving treatment died.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal reaffirmed his administration's refusal to negotiate with bandits, emphasizing sustained military operations against criminals. Meanwhile, more kidnapping victims were rescued in Kwara and Borno states.

The Kwara APC governorship candidate received an INEC nomination form, presented by Sunday Fagbemi to enable the candidate to fill and submit it to INEC.

The governor of Kwara sacks aides and expresses gratitude for their service to the state. He wishes them success in future endeavors.

Nigerian troops conducted a military offensive that overran a bandits' camp in Kogi, rescuing two victims. The bandits had operated in the Niger-Kwara-Kogi axis prior to the operation.

Lawmakers, governors, and citizens are advocating for the establishment of state police due to a surge in kidnappings across several Nigerian states, including Oyo, Borno, Kebbi, Katsina, Kwara, Zamfara, and Niger.