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2014-12-09
11 Kwara PDP aspirants vow to resist imposition
Eleven aggrieved governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State on Tuesday protested alleged move to impose a candidate on them, saying this was responsible for the botched primary on Mon...
Eleven aggrieved governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State on Tuesday protested alleged move to impose a candidate on them, saying this was responsible for the botched primary on Mon...
Kwara PDP Guber Primaries Crisis: 11 PDP Guber Aspirants Accuse Belgore, Shagaya and others
A group of People’s Democratic Party governorship aspirants has identified the party state chairman, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo and other three prominent members as responsible for the botched governorship primaries held...
A group of People’s Democratic Party governorship aspirants has identified the party state chairman, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo and other three prominent members as responsible for the botched governorship primaries held...
Okuta community groans over water scarcity
Residents of Okuta in the Baruten local government area of Kwara State on Tuesday cried out for help over the perennial water shortage in the border community. A cross-section of the people who spoke with the...
Residents of Okuta in the Baruten local government area of Kwara State on Tuesday cried out for help over the perennial water shortage in the border community. A cross-section of the people who spoke with the...
Kwara PDP Chairman laments over inconclusive governorship primaries
The Chairman of the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, lyiola Oyedepo, has described as unfortunate, the inconclusive governorship primaries conducted by the party in the state. Oyedepo howeve...
The Chairman of the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, lyiola Oyedepo, has described as unfortunate, the inconclusive governorship primaries conducted by the party in the state. Oyedepo howeve...
Press Release: Gang up against us will collapse - Dele Belgore
Allegations that we disrupted the exercise fly in the face of facts and occurrences at the governorship primaries. Not only did these aspirants conspire to frustrate the exercise, they imported thugs to harass officials...
Allegations that we disrupted the exercise fly in the face of facts and occurrences at the governorship primaries. Not only did these aspirants conspire to frustrate the exercise, they imported thugs to harass officials...
Press Release: Botched Governorship Primaries: Kwara APC mocks PDP, urges Police to show competence.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has described the crises-ridden, botched and aborted governorship primaries of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State as unsurprising. The APC said t...
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has described the crises-ridden, botched and aborted governorship primaries of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State as unsurprising. The APC said t...
Breaking News: 11 Kwara PDP Guber Aspirants holding Press Conference at NUJ Press Centre
See details at the links below.11 Kwara PDP aspirants vow to resist imposition Kwara PDP Guber Primaries Crisis: 11 PDP Guber Aspirants Accuse...
See details at the links below.11 Kwara PDP aspirants vow to resist imposition Kwara PDP Guber Primaries Crisis: 11 PDP Guber Aspirants Accuse...
Any end in sight for Ilorin bar crisis?
There appears to be an end in sight to the crisis rocking the Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) which has polarised the association and severed the bond of unity in the branch widely revered and consi...
There appears to be an end in sight to the crisis rocking the Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) which has polarised the association and severed the bond of unity in the branch widely revered and consi...
Girl, 11, Gang Raped In Ilorin
An eleven-year-old girl in Adeta area, Ilorin, Kwara State has been allegedly gang raped by teenage boys simply identified as Wasiu and Ade . It was gathered that the victim, a primary five pupil of a public ...
An eleven-year-old girl in Adeta area, Ilorin, Kwara State has been allegedly gang raped by teenage boys simply identified as Wasiu and Ade . It was gathered that the victim, a primary five pupil of a public ...
An Open Appeal to Iyiola Akogun's Conscience. By Sideeq Bola
If going by the political profile and history of Iyiola Akogun, one would see the picture of a man aversed to oppression. One would discern a man with a passion for social justice. One would see a seeker of truth. ...
If going by the political profile and history of Iyiola Akogun, one would see the picture of a man aversed to oppression. One would discern a man with a passion for social justice. One would see a seeker of truth. ...
OPINION: Kwara PDP Guber Primaries; The Consequence of Doing Otherwise. By Mumeen Yusuf Abioye
Its imperative for people at the main helm to listen to the voice of the younger generation, the generation that has being at the receiving end of the political slavery and malhandling of the state's resources which is...
Its imperative for people at the main helm to listen to the voice of the younger generation, the generation that has being at the receiving end of the political slavery and malhandling of the state's resources which is...
Kwara PDP guber primary elections cancelled
The disputed primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state has been postponed indefinitely. The postponement followed rowdiness that trailed the exercise as delegates disagreed with one anothe...
The disputed primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state has been postponed indefinitely. The postponement followed rowdiness that trailed the exercise as delegates disagreed with one anothe...
Politicians beat themselves at Kwara PDP guber primary.
The gubernatorial primary of the PDP Kwara state came to an abrupt end about 9.30pm Monday night without conclusion as a result of the delegates which started to exchange blows over the presence of fake delegates among th...
The gubernatorial primary of the PDP Kwara state came to an abrupt end about 9.30pm Monday night without conclusion as a result of the delegates which started to exchange blows over the presence of fake delegates among th...
OPINION: The Change We Need. By Sambo Muritala
Many a time I laugh at the comical disposition of politicians of our generation and more specifically in this weeping State of ours, Kwara State. It is saddening to see the so called politicians we all choose to show...
Many a time I laugh at the comical disposition of politicians of our generation and more specifically in this weeping State of ours, Kwara State. It is saddening to see the so called politicians we all choose to show...
2014-12-08
'Entrepreneurship, magic wand for nation's development'
The Kwara State University, Malete has marked the 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) to create awareness in the community on the import of entrepreneurship to boost the nation's development. The week-lon...
The Kwara State University, Malete has marked the 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) to create awareness in the community on the import of entrepreneurship to boost the nation's development. The week-lon...
Ahmed Lauds Airtel's Positive Impact on Society
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State is pleased with the impact of the Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) activities of Airtel on the people of the state, describing the activities as catalyst towards the soci...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State is pleased with the impact of the Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) activities of Airtel on the people of the state, describing the activities as catalyst towards the soci...
Violence mars exercise in Kwara
*Group demands cancellation The Kwara state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Assembly primaries were characterized again yesterday with violence in Ilorin West Local Government area. The Hou...
*Group demands cancellation The Kwara state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Assembly primaries were characterized again yesterday with violence in Ilorin West Local Government area. The Hou...
NIPOST Revokes Courier Licences of Aero Contractors, 13 Others
The courier regulatory department (CRD) of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), at the weekend, revoked the courier operational licences of Aero Contractors and 13 other courier companies for non-renewal of their lice...
The courier regulatory department (CRD) of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), at the weekend, revoked the courier operational licences of Aero Contractors and 13 other courier companies for non-renewal of their lice...
Man remanded for killing Policeman
A middle-aged man, Adam Mommom of Coca-Cola Road, Ilorin, Kwara State, who allegedly conspired with others now at large and beat a Police officer to death has been remanded at the Federal Prison, Oke-Kura, Ilorin. ...
A middle-aged man, Adam Mommom of Coca-Cola Road, Ilorin, Kwara State, who allegedly conspired with others now at large and beat a Police officer to death has been remanded at the Federal Prison, Oke-Kura, Ilorin. ...
'IGP Abba not fit for 2015 polls' - Atunwa
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Sulaiman Abba, is not fit to head the police for the 2015 elections, Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Barrister Razak Atunwa and the Chairman, House of Representatives Comm...
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Sulaiman Abba, is not fit to head the police for the 2015 elections, Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Barrister Razak Atunwa and the Chairman, House of Representatives Comm...
APC Leaders in Baruten Happy With House of Assembly Primaries
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Baruten Local Government area of Kwara State have expressed satisfaction with the conduct of delegates during the House of Assembly primary. The party lea...
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Baruten Local Government area of Kwara State have expressed satisfaction with the conduct of delegates during the House of Assembly primary. The party lea...
Kwara Surveyor General dies at 58
The death has occurred of the Kwara State Surveyor General, Alhaji Lamidi Oyebode. He died on Friday, December 5, 2014 after a brief illness at the age of 58 years. He is survived by wives and child...
The death has occurred of the Kwara State Surveyor General, Alhaji Lamidi Oyebode. He died on Friday, December 5, 2014 after a brief illness at the age of 58 years. He is survived by wives and child...
2015: Aggrieved supporters of our dynasty misled - Saraki...As Atunwa, Amuda-Kannike, others win APC Reps seats
Ex-Governor of Kwara State, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki delared yesterday in Ilorin, that the hitherto supporters of Saraki dynasty who decided to pitch tent with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were m...
Ex-Governor of Kwara State, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki delared yesterday in Ilorin, that the hitherto supporters of Saraki dynasty who decided to pitch tent with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were m...
Zakari, Adedoyin, others clinchAPC Reps tickets
Princess Funke Adedoyin, a former Minister of State for Health yesterday clinched the All Progressive Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket for Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-Ero Constituency. In the...
Princess Funke Adedoyin, a former Minister of State for Health yesterday clinched the All Progressive Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket for Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-Ero Constituency. In the...
2014-12-07
Yinka Aluko, Lola Ashiru, Yahaya Yinusa win PDP Senatorial Primaries
Results of the Kwara PDP Senatorial Primaries Kwara Central - Yinka Aluko Kwara North - Yahaya Yinusa Kwara South - Loal Ashiru...
Results of the Kwara PDP Senatorial Primaries Kwara Central - Yinka Aluko Kwara North - Yahaya Yinusa Kwara South - Loal Ashiru...
Violence mars PDP NASS primaries in Kwara
Five delegates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State were, on Saturday, were reportedly assaulted by suspected thugs allegedly sponsored by rival opponents in the National Assembly primary elections of the...
Five delegates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State were, on Saturday, were reportedly assaulted by suspected thugs allegedly sponsored by rival opponents in the National Assembly primary elections of the...
Press Release: PDP Governorship Primaries: Be Security Conscious, APC Urges Kwarans.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has urged the people of Kwara State to be vigilant and security conscious ahead of the governorship primaries of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State. ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has urged the people of Kwara State to be vigilant and security conscious ahead of the governorship primaries of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State. ...
Press Release: Saraki Asks Those left in Kwara PDP to Come Back Home to APC
Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, leader of All Progressive Congress in Kwara State has called on the few politicians left in PDP in Kwara State who were deceived by false promises to come back home. Senator Saraki ...
Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, leader of All Progressive Congress in Kwara State has called on the few politicians left in PDP in Kwara State who were deceived by false promises to come back home. Senator Saraki ...
2014-12-06
Sherif Shagaya, Akanbi Oniyo, Abubakar Abdullahi Othman, others win PDP House of Rep Tickets
Results of Kwara Peoples Democratic Party House of Representatives Primaries held on Saturday 6th December, 2014 Baruten/Kaiama - Abubakar Abdullahi Othman Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero/Ekiti - Asa/Ilorin West - Sh...
Results of Kwara Peoples Democratic Party House of Representatives Primaries held on Saturday 6th December, 2014 Baruten/Kaiama - Abubakar Abdullahi Othman Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero/Ekiti - Asa/Ilorin West - Sh...
OPINION: Understanding the attacks on Dele Belgore. By Funsho Mahmoud
With few hours to the Kwara PDP governorship primaries slated for Monday, some hawks within and outside the political party have increased their attacks on their primary target: Barrister Mohammed Dele Belgore, a senior...
With few hours to the Kwara PDP governorship primaries slated for Monday, some hawks within and outside the political party have increased their attacks on their primary target: Barrister Mohammed Dele Belgore, a senior...
PDP group demands respect for zoning in Kwara, want Gov from Kwara South
Members of the Freedom Group, Friday demanded the implementation of the zoning arrangement that will see the emergence of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate from the southern senatorial ...
Members of the Freedom Group, Friday demanded the implementation of the zoning arrangement that will see the emergence of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate from the southern senatorial ...
Kwara PDP Assembly aspirants want fresh primary
SOME House of Assembly aspirants in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State have called on the leadership of the party to conduct a fresh primary to select the party’s candidates for 2015 polls in the s...
SOME House of Assembly aspirants in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State have called on the leadership of the party to conduct a fresh primary to select the party’s candidates for 2015 polls in the s...
Tertiary Institutions' Security Chiefs Seek to Carry Arms
Worried by the incessant attacks on some tertiary institutions in the country, the Association of Heads of Security of Tertiary Institutions (AHSOTI) is canvassing a review of its establishment law to enable members ca...
Worried by the incessant attacks on some tertiary institutions in the country, the Association of Heads of Security of Tertiary Institutions (AHSOTI) is canvassing a review of its establishment law to enable members ca...
Ray of Hope for Kaima Community
The desire of the people of Kaiama in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State to have a motorable road linking the ancient town remain the major challenge that had continued to thwart their commitment to bring indu...
The desire of the people of Kaiama in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State to have a motorable road linking the ancient town remain the major challenge that had continued to thwart their commitment to bring indu...
Gov. Ahmed's Acceptance Speech after winning the Kwara APC Guber Primaries
I am deeply humbled by your unambiguous endorsement for me to stand for re-election as our party’s candidate in the 2015 gubernatorial election. From all nooks and crannies of state, from the remotest part of our la...
I am deeply humbled by your unambiguous endorsement for me to stand for re-election as our party’s candidate in the 2015 gubernatorial election. From all nooks and crannies of state, from the remotest part of our la...
Moro Bridge has fallen down!
It's been almost two weeks since the popular Moro Bridge in Kwara State caved in, leaving motorists, as well as market men and women who ply the Mandala/Alapa/Igbeti highway frustrated and helpless, with their losses m...
It's been almost two weeks since the popular Moro Bridge in Kwara State caved in, leaving motorists, as well as market men and women who ply the Mandala/Alapa/Igbeti highway frustrated and helpless, with their losses m...
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