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2014-11-21
OPINION - NASS Siege: Are we becoming a police State or was this a coup attempt?. By Kingsley Amaku
I think the gloves are now off and the knuckles are out. No one should be left in doubt as to what we face today. The show of shame has taken another dimension. I could not imagine that what happened at the National As...
I think the gloves are now off and the knuckles are out. No one should be left in doubt as to what we face today. The show of shame has taken another dimension. I could not imagine that what happened at the National As...
IWF congratulates Unilorin
The Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF) has congratulated the University of Ilorin for emerging as the best University in Nigeria and for the national awards of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and Officer of the ...
The Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF) has congratulated the University of Ilorin for emerging as the best University in Nigeria and for the national awards of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and Officer of the ...
Pursue noble path of faith, don tasks Muslims.
A former Dean of the School of Engineering Technology and Chief Imam of the Muslim Community, The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, has charged Muslim faithful to pursue t...
A former Dean of the School of Engineering Technology and Chief Imam of the Muslim Community, The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, has charged Muslim faithful to pursue t...
NYSC Holds Orientation Course in Seven States
Only seven states have been approved for the hosting of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Stream II, Orientation Course for Batch 'C' 2014. A statement from the NYSC listed the states as Abia, Abuja, K...
Only seven states have been approved for the hosting of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Stream II, Orientation Course for Batch 'C' 2014. A statement from the NYSC listed the states as Abia, Abuja, K...
Kwara State Gov Wants Diversification Plan from NACCIMA After Q4 Meeting
Kwara State Governor,Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on members of the National Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to use the body's on-going 4th Quarter Council Meeting in Ilorin to come up ...
Kwara State Governor,Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on members of the National Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to use the body's on-going 4th Quarter Council Meeting in Ilorin to come up ...
SURE-P has failed in Kwara - APC
Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, described the Subsidy Re-Investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) as a failure. The party's statement followed Wednesday's protest b...
Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, described the Subsidy Re-Investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) as a failure. The party's statement followed Wednesday's protest b...
Social media friendship earns scholarship to eight law graduates
Senator Gbemisola Rukayyah Saraki, daughter of a renowned Kwara politician, Dr. Olusola Saraki, has given scholarship to eight law graduates to attend the law school courtesy of their friendship with the senator on soc...
Senator Gbemisola Rukayyah Saraki, daughter of a renowned Kwara politician, Dr. Olusola Saraki, has given scholarship to eight law graduates to attend the law school courtesy of their friendship with the senator on soc...
Offa pensioners build secretariat
Members of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State have built and inaugurated an ultra modern secretariat as part of their self-help community project. Speaking at ...
Members of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State have built and inaugurated an ultra modern secretariat as part of their self-help community project. Speaking at ...
CAN Urges Pilgrims to Pray On Nation's Challenges in the Holy Land
A religious leader, Prophetess Bosede Adimabua, has urged the 2014 intending Christian pilgrims to offer prayers in the holy land for solutions to the nation's challenges. She made the appeal on Wednesday in ...
A religious leader, Prophetess Bosede Adimabua, has urged the 2014 intending Christian pilgrims to offer prayers in the holy land for solutions to the nation's challenges. She made the appeal on Wednesday in ...
Islamic Welfare Foundation organises conference on Islam in Nigeria
The Islamic Welfare Foundation, in conjunction with the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, is organising a three-day international conference on "I...
The Islamic Welfare Foundation, in conjunction with the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, is organising a three-day international conference on "I...
Deeper Life condemns homosexuality as Kumuyi visits Kwara
AHEAD of its General Superintendent, Pastor Williams Kumuyi's visit to Kwara State on November 25, the Deeper Life Bible Church (DLBC) Thursday said homosexuality is demonic. Besides, the church said it has n...
AHEAD of its General Superintendent, Pastor Williams Kumuyi's visit to Kwara State on November 25, the Deeper Life Bible Church (DLBC) Thursday said homosexuality is demonic. Besides, the church said it has n...
OPINION: Kwara PDP to witness attrition if... . By Comrade Bolakale
Similar to weathering of rock, Kwara PDP is close to witnessing serious political attrition if necessary action is not deployed in to address the prevailing political tango within the party. If the party fails to manag...
Similar to weathering of rock, Kwara PDP is close to witnessing serious political attrition if necessary action is not deployed in to address the prevailing political tango within the party. If the party fails to manag...
OPINION - NASS Seige: Undervaluing Justice for Politics. By Aladie Bolaji Nasrudeen
To every true democrat, the show of shame dramatized by our parliamentarians and security men at NASS on Thursday is a big stain in the garment of our democracy and nationhood. The manner in which the All Progressive Co...
To every true democrat, the show of shame dramatized by our parliamentarians and security men at NASS on Thursday is a big stain in the garment of our democracy and nationhood. The manner in which the All Progressive Co...
NJC, 'the monster', due for reform, says Alabi
A Professor of Political Science at the University of Ilorin, Mojeed Olujinmi Alabi, has described as “futile” the attempt to depoliticise judicial appointments and insulate judges from political influenc...
A Professor of Political Science at the University of Ilorin, Mojeed Olujinmi Alabi, has described as “futile” the attempt to depoliticise judicial appointments and insulate judges from political influenc...
Akanbi canvasses alternative dispute resolution
A Professor of Law at the University of Ilorin, Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi, has urged disputes by embracing the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures of arbitration, which he said, would ensure that justice i...
A Professor of Law at the University of Ilorin, Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi, has urged disputes by embracing the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures of arbitration, which he said, would ensure that justice i...
Mrs Ahmed empowers women, adopts 175 pupils
In line with her resolve to complement government’s efforts in reducing under development, wife of the Kwara State governor and founder of the LEAH Foundation, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, yesterday empowered women in Oke-...
In line with her resolve to complement government’s efforts in reducing under development, wife of the Kwara State governor and founder of the LEAH Foundation, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, yesterday empowered women in Oke-...
Kwara State SURE-P Co-ordinator escapes lynching
Kwara state coordinator of Sure-P, Barrister Moses Ibiyemi, escaped being lynched on Wednesday when over 2000 beneficiaries of the project stormed his Federal Secretariat Fate office, Ilorin protesting non-payment of si...
Kwara state coordinator of Sure-P, Barrister Moses Ibiyemi, escaped being lynched on Wednesday when over 2000 beneficiaries of the project stormed his Federal Secretariat Fate office, Ilorin protesting non-payment of si...
Gov Ahmed advocates indigenous architecture
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has charged architects to evolve "an architecture and urbanization that is uniquely Nigerian", and would be appealing to the international community as well. Governor Ahme...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has charged architects to evolve "an architecture and urbanization that is uniquely Nigerian", and would be appealing to the international community as well. Governor Ahme...
NASS Siege: Jonathan Not Fit To Be President - Atunwa
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal who defected to the All Progressive Congress, was on Thursday prevented by security operatives from entering the National Assembly Complex to preside over a sp...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal who defected to the All Progressive Congress, was on Thursday prevented by security operatives from entering the National Assembly Complex to preside over a sp...
2014-11-20
Press Release: SURE-P is a failed scheme - Kwara APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has described the Subsidy Re-Investment & Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) of the Presidency as a 'failed scheme' in Kwara State The party was reacting to the...
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has described the Subsidy Re-Investment & Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) of the Presidency as a 'failed scheme' in Kwara State The party was reacting to the...
Opinion: Snakes in Aminu c's compound, By Is'haq Modibbo Kawu
Let me begin by expressing relief that House Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, finally dropped out of the race for presidency in 2015. Not that he is not eminently qualified; but in the circumstance, he was clearly being set up...
Let me begin by expressing relief that House Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, finally dropped out of the race for presidency in 2015. Not that he is not eminently qualified; but in the circumstance, he was clearly being set up...
Religion Engenders Moral Rectitude, Says Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has stated that religion, if fundamentally upright and properly focused, could be used to engender moral rectitude in Nigeria. To that end, he urged religious instituti...
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has stated that religion, if fundamentally upright and properly focused, could be used to engender moral rectitude in Nigeria. To that end, he urged religious instituti...
Bailout for Rural Dwellers
Those living in the hinterland contend with myriad health problems. Last week, the National Youth Service Corps launched a new initiative to care for their medical needs. Adeyemi Adekolajo writes Pa Adekola...
Those living in the hinterland contend with myriad health problems. Last week, the National Youth Service Corps launched a new initiative to care for their medical needs. Adeyemi Adekolajo writes Pa Adekola...
Ahmed's declaration sparks controversy in Kwara
In this write-up, SUCCESS NWOGU X-rays the emerging political scenario in Kwara State as Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed declares his ambition to vie for a second term in office After a period of speculations, Kwar...
In this write-up, SUCCESS NWOGU X-rays the emerging political scenario in Kwara State as Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed declares his ambition to vie for a second term in office After a period of speculations, Kwar...
KWACCIMA Expresses Concern about Effect of Insecurity on Investment Drive
President, Kwara state Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA), Chief Hezekiah Adediji, has expressed worry over the dwindling economic growth occasioned by insecurity, poor finances and infrast...
President, Kwara state Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA), Chief Hezekiah Adediji, has expressed worry over the dwindling economic growth occasioned by insecurity, poor finances and infrast...
SURE-P beneficiaries protest in Kwara
There was pandemonium in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, yesterday morning, as scores of aggrieved beneficiaries of Federal Government's Subsidy Re- Investment Programme, SURE-P, in the state stormed major streets to prot...
There was pandemonium in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, yesterday morning, as scores of aggrieved beneficiaries of Federal Government's Subsidy Re- Investment Programme, SURE-P, in the state stormed major streets to prot...
FG accepts Saraki's position on 2015 budget benchmark
Less than three weeks ago, former Kwara governor and current chairman of the senate committee on environment, Bukola Saraki, wrote an opinion piece in which he argued that using an oil benchmark of $78/barrel for the 20...
Less than three weeks ago, former Kwara governor and current chairman of the senate committee on environment, Bukola Saraki, wrote an opinion piece in which he argued that using an oil benchmark of $78/barrel for the 20...
2014-11-19
Six Secondary Schools Emerge Winners of Sec National Investment Quiz
Six secondary schools have emerged zonal winners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) quiz, instituted to enhance Nigerian youths awareness on capital market and general investments. The six school...
Six secondary schools have emerged zonal winners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) quiz, instituted to enhance Nigerian youths awareness on capital market and general investments. The six school...
My boyfriend encouraged me - UNILORIN best Anatomy graduate
Twenty-two-year-old first class degree holder from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Fatima Sulaimon, tells SUCCESS NWOGU the secret of her success. Not all young girls in universities easily admit that ...
Twenty-two-year-old first class degree holder from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Fatima Sulaimon, tells SUCCESS NWOGU the secret of her success. Not all young girls in universities easily admit that ...
Be good ambassadors of Nigeria, Kisira advises Christian Pilgrims
The Kwara State Deputy Governor, Elder Peter Kisira yesterday advised the 2014 prospective pilgrims from the state to Israel to be good ambassadors of the country to the Holy Land. Kisira gave the advice whil...
The Kwara State Deputy Governor, Elder Peter Kisira yesterday advised the 2014 prospective pilgrims from the state to Israel to be good ambassadors of the country to the Holy Land. Kisira gave the advice whil...
Oshiomhole condoles with Kwara Gov on step-mom's death
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has commiserated with the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed on the death of his step-mother, Hajia Ramotalahi Ahmed. Also, the Governor condoled with the ...
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has commiserated with the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed on the death of his step-mother, Hajia Ramotalahi Ahmed. Also, the Governor condoled with the ...
Gov Ahmed charges Accountants on electronic accounting
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday charged the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) to initiate policies and efforts that will ensure comprehensive electronic driven accounting system in ...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday charged the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) to initiate policies and efforts that will ensure comprehensive electronic driven accounting system in ...
Kwara procures 100 transformers
The Kwara Government on Monday said it had purchased 100 transformers of various ratings to be distributed to 100 Communities across the 16 Local Government areas pf the state. The state Commissioner for Ener...
The Kwara Government on Monday said it had purchased 100 transformers of various ratings to be distributed to 100 Communities across the 16 Local Government areas pf the state. The state Commissioner for Ener...
Kwara APC assures aspirants of fairness ahead of primaries
Ahead of the forthcoming 2015 general elections, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kwara State chapter has assured its members that primary elections for all elective positions will hold as earlier scheduled in line ...
Ahead of the forthcoming 2015 general elections, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kwara State chapter has assured its members that primary elections for all elective positions will hold as earlier scheduled in line ...
Kwara NUJ re-names Press Centre Olusola Saraki Pen House
The Kwara State council of Nigeria Union of Journalists has renamed its Secretariat in Ilorin, the state capital after the late Waziri of Ilorin and strong man of Kwara politics, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki. T...
The Kwara State council of Nigeria Union of Journalists has renamed its Secretariat in Ilorin, the state capital after the late Waziri of Ilorin and strong man of Kwara politics, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki. T...
2014-11-18
OPINION - A Dream Come True: My Gbemi Saraki Story. By Abubakar Issa Imam
Like every other Nigerian child, I began my journey in the academic world years back. I must be quick to say that hope was my driving force. I have the hope that my humble background will not be a limitation to how far ...
Like every other Nigerian child, I began my journey in the academic world years back. I must be quick to say that hope was my driving force. I have the hope that my humble background will not be a limitation to how far ...
Press Release: Bukola Saraki Condoles Jim Nwobodo
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Ecology, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, condoles the Second Republic governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo over the demise of his son, Dr. Ifeanyi Nwobodo JNR. Th...
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Ecology, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, condoles the Second Republic governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo over the demise of his son, Dr. Ifeanyi Nwobodo JNR. Th...
Aregbesola Consoles Ahmed
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has commiserated with his Kwara State counterpart, Abdulfatahi Ahmed, over the death of his mother, Hajia Ramotalahi Ahmed. Aregbesola said the loss of Ahmed matriarch wa...
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has commiserated with his Kwara State counterpart, Abdulfatahi Ahmed, over the death of his mother, Hajia Ramotalahi Ahmed. Aregbesola said the loss of Ahmed matriarch wa...
Coordinator Alerts On Fake SURE-P/FERMA Employment Forms
The National Coordinator of Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) and Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) task force, Alhaji Abdulrazak Rafiu Otto, has alerted members of the public on the sale o...
The National Coordinator of Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) and Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) task force, Alhaji Abdulrazak Rafiu Otto, has alerted members of the public on the sale o...
Kwara 2015: The battle after the endorsement
While the silence of Senator Bukola Saraki, the undisputed political leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC family in Kwara State lasted, many had insinuated that Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed was in jeopardy. ...
While the silence of Senator Bukola Saraki, the undisputed political leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC family in Kwara State lasted, many had insinuated that Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed was in jeopardy. ...
Saraki challenges critics of his late father
ELDEST son of late political icon in Kwara State and immediate past governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki, as well as a senior lecturer at the department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, Professor Has...
ELDEST son of late political icon in Kwara State and immediate past governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki, as well as a senior lecturer at the department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, Professor Has...
'35 of 1,000 newborn die in Kwara'- NANPAN
Thirty-five out of 1,000 new babies die in Kwara State, the President of the National Association of Nigeria Paediatrics Nurses (NANPAN), Mrs Bunmi Lawal, has said. The expert said the state had less than 12 ...
Thirty-five out of 1,000 new babies die in Kwara State, the President of the National Association of Nigeria Paediatrics Nurses (NANPAN), Mrs Bunmi Lawal, has said. The expert said the state had less than 12 ...
Kwara to partner religious bodies on moral values
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called on religious institutions to partner his government in promoting moral values and good conduct in the state. p>Governor Ahmed made the call when he part...
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called on religious institutions to partner his government in promoting moral values and good conduct in the state. p>Governor Ahmed made the call when he part...
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