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2014-10-14
Saraki: I'm not supporting any aspirant yet
Former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, yesterday gave further clarification on his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential race saying he has not decided on supporting a particu...
Former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, yesterday gave further clarification on his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential race saying he has not decided on supporting a particu...
Health scheme: Kwara targets 1m rural dwellers
Kwara State's Community Health Insurance Scheme has won a finalist prize at the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee awards held in Paris, France. The s...
Kwara State's Community Health Insurance Scheme has won a finalist prize at the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee awards held in Paris, France. The s...
Ahmed cautions military on politics
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, yesterday, charged Nigerian military to continue to resist every temptation to interfere in the nation's democratic governance. The governor also advised officers and...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, yesterday, charged Nigerian military to continue to resist every temptation to interfere in the nation's democratic governance. The governor also advised officers and...
BOI Disburses N692bn Loan
The Managing Director, Bank of Industry (BOI), Alhaji Rasheed Olaoluwa, has said that the bank has disbursed N692 billion as loans to industrialists nationwide in the past 10 years. The Olaoluwa made this k...
The Managing Director, Bank of Industry (BOI), Alhaji Rasheed Olaoluwa, has said that the bank has disbursed N692 billion as loans to industrialists nationwide in the past 10 years. The Olaoluwa made this k...
Kwara: Flooding will continue until ...- Commissioner
Perennial flooding in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital will not cease unless the Federal government concludes the channelisation and dredging of the Asa river, which started in 2007, Kwara State Commissioner for Environ...
Perennial flooding in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital will not cease unless the Federal government concludes the channelisation and dredging of the Asa river, which started in 2007, Kwara State Commissioner for Environ...
Ebola: Kwara Train 2,300 Teachers
The Kwara Government on Monday commenced a two-day training on Ebola preventive measures for some 2, 300 teachers across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. Alhaji Lamidi Alabi, Permanent Secretary of...
The Kwara Government on Monday commenced a two-day training on Ebola preventive measures for some 2, 300 teachers across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. Alhaji Lamidi Alabi, Permanent Secretary of...
Pomp as minister is honoured in Ilorin
The weather was friendly as the sun shone brightly out of the azure sky. The event was a festive one for the people of Kwara State who rolled out the drums to welcome one of the citizens who was appointed as a minister...
The weather was friendly as the sun shone brightly out of the azure sky. The event was a festive one for the people of Kwara State who rolled out the drums to welcome one of the citizens who was appointed as a minister...
2014-10-13
48 UNILORIN students get first class degrees
THE University of Ilorin, Kwara state is turning out 48 First Class graduates during this year's Convocation Ceremonies taking place between Monday, October 20, and Thursday, October 23. A press statement sig...
THE University of Ilorin, Kwara state is turning out 48 First Class graduates during this year's Convocation Ceremonies taking place between Monday, October 20, and Thursday, October 23. A press statement sig...
Ripples over Ahmed's endorsement
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has been endorsed by many groups and organisations. Correspondent ADEKUNLE JIMOH examines other hurdles he must cross to secure a second term. The endorsement of the Kwar...
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has been endorsed by many groups and organisations. Correspondent ADEKUNLE JIMOH examines other hurdles he must cross to secure a second term. The endorsement of the Kwar...
Kwara 2015: Jani Ibrahim unveils 4-point agenda
In his bid to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the forthcoming general elections, a gubernatorial aspirant in Kwara State, Alhaji Jani Ibrahim, has unveiled a four-point programme designed to banish...
In his bid to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the forthcoming general elections, a gubernatorial aspirant in Kwara State, Alhaji Jani Ibrahim, has unveiled a four-point programme designed to banish...
Intel Donates Technology Boards to Universities
Intel Corporation has donated Galileo Boards to eight Nigerian universities in a gesture that further underscores the leading chips maker's commitment to enabling learning and encouraging local innovations around the w...
Intel Corporation has donated Galileo Boards to eight Nigerian universities in a gesture that further underscores the leading chips maker's commitment to enabling learning and encouraging local innovations around the w...
Nigeria: Abu Zaria Don Joins APC Presidential Race
A professor of business education at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Mr Mahmood Aliyu, has declared his intention to contest the 2015 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC)....
A professor of business education at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Mr Mahmood Aliyu, has declared his intention to contest the 2015 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC)....
Kwara 2015: Group wants Kwara South Senate zoned to Offa, Oyun
The legacy group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tasked the party to zone the Kwara South Senatorial ticket to the Ibolo speaking community of the state. A Chieftain of the group, Alhaji Taofik Ala...
The legacy group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tasked the party to zone the Kwara South Senatorial ticket to the Ibolo speaking community of the state. A Chieftain of the group, Alhaji Taofik Ala...
Kwara 2015: PDP will Not Win Any Elective Position - APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has declared its preparedness to ensure that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffer defeat in all elective positions during next year's election in the state. ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has declared its preparedness to ensure that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffer defeat in all elective positions during next year's election in the state. ...
Nigeria imports $3.3bn steel, iron annually - Minister
Nigeria spends $3.3bn annually on importation of steel and iron, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, has disclosed. This amount could triple and become $15bn in the next few years...
Nigeria spends $3.3bn annually on importation of steel and iron, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, has disclosed. This amount could triple and become $15bn in the next few years...
Saraki quits race for president, to back Buhari
Senator Bukola Saraki yesterday announced quitting from the 2015 presidential race "in the interest of our country" and to allow for rancour-free primaries in his party. Saraki, who is in the All Progressives...
Senator Bukola Saraki yesterday announced quitting from the 2015 presidential race "in the interest of our country" and to allow for rancour-free primaries in his party. Saraki, who is in the All Progressives...
KWASU hosts national conference on entrepreneurship
The Association of Business Educators of Nigeria (ABEN) has awarded Kwara State University (KWASU) the hosting right of its 26th four-day National Conference between Wednesday, October 15 and Saturday, October 18, 20...
The Association of Business Educators of Nigeria (ABEN) has awarded Kwara State University (KWASU) the hosting right of its 26th four-day National Conference between Wednesday, October 15 and Saturday, October 18, 20...
The rundown CBN quarters in Ilorin
At a time many Nigerians especially civil servants can hardly boast of living in decent houses, the expansive Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) quarters along Agba Dam Pipeline Road in Ilorin, Kwara State is abandoned for ...
At a time many Nigerians especially civil servants can hardly boast of living in decent houses, the expansive Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) quarters along Agba Dam Pipeline Road in Ilorin, Kwara State is abandoned for ...
2014-10-12
Why Ahmed deserves second term - Saraki
Former Governor of Kwara State, Dr Bukola Saraki has explained the rationale behind his endorsement of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for re-election. Saraki who is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC...
Former Governor of Kwara State, Dr Bukola Saraki has explained the rationale behind his endorsement of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for re-election. Saraki who is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC...
Kwara 2015: Belgore cautions against sectional agenda
Kwara PDP governorship hopeful, Dele Belgore has called on party leaders and members to shun sectional agenda in the forthcoming election. Belgore who is among the 14 PDP governorship aspirants said this during a tour ...
Kwara PDP governorship hopeful, Dele Belgore has called on party leaders and members to shun sectional agenda in the forthcoming election. Belgore who is among the 14 PDP governorship aspirants said this during a tour ...
Overhaul security system, Rtd Gen urges
security expert, Gen. Hassan Aribito (Rtd) has canvassed for overhauling of Nigeria security system with a view to achieving a secured nation. Aribito gave the advice in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, while spe...
security expert, Gen. Hassan Aribito (Rtd) has canvassed for overhauling of Nigeria security system with a view to achieving a secured nation. Aribito gave the advice in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, while spe...
FG Urged to Save US$ 1Bn Annually from Steel Industry
As part of efforts towards ensuring that Nigeria stands tall among developed countries of the world, the federal government has been advised to indigenise the upstream sector of the steel industry to enable her save th...
As part of efforts towards ensuring that Nigeria stands tall among developed countries of the world, the federal government has been advised to indigenise the upstream sector of the steel industry to enable her save th...
Ember months: FRSC pledges adequate patrol
The Unit Commander of the FRSC in Omu-Aran, Kwara, Mr Suleiman Mohammed, says the commission will effectively patrol the area during the ember months to curtail road crashes. Mohammed told the News Agenc...
The Unit Commander of the FRSC in Omu-Aran, Kwara, Mr Suleiman Mohammed, says the commission will effectively patrol the area during the ember months to curtail road crashes. Mohammed told the News Agenc...
Kwara South Youths Urge Kwara APC, Senator Saraki To Endorse Makanjuola
The Special Assistant on Youth Mobilization in Kwara South, Comrade Madandola Bashiru has called on Kwara State All Progressive Congress and Senator Bukola Saraki to endorse the candidacy of Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola as S...
The Special Assistant on Youth Mobilization in Kwara South, Comrade Madandola Bashiru has called on Kwara State All Progressive Congress and Senator Bukola Saraki to endorse the candidacy of Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola as S...
Kwara 2015: Day PDP leaders clamoured for freedom, change
EMMANUEL ADENIYI writes on the recently held summit of Kwara PDP leaders in Ilorin, where a resolve was made by all stakeholders in the party to ensure victory for it in the 2015 governorship election. They s...
EMMANUEL ADENIYI writes on the recently held summit of Kwara PDP leaders in Ilorin, where a resolve was made by all stakeholders in the party to ensure victory for it in the 2015 governorship election. They s...
Press Release: 2015: Saraki Suspends Presidential Bid
Saraki Suspends 2015 Presidential Bid in interest of country and party Senator Bukola Saraki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Nigeria's main opposition party, has today announced the susp...
Saraki Suspends 2015 Presidential Bid in interest of country and party Senator Bukola Saraki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Nigeria's main opposition party, has today announced the susp...
2014-10-11
A stroll through Ilorin's 100-year-old school
One hundred years on, Government Secondary School Ilorin is still striving to preserve its rich history and the excellence it has been known for. How far can it go in achieving this in view of the huge decline in the q...
One hundred years on, Government Secondary School Ilorin is still striving to preserve its rich history and the excellence it has been known for. How far can it go in achieving this in view of the huge decline in the q...
Desecrating judiciary bad for democracy -Kwara PDP chieftain
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State, Mr. Sunday Babalola, bares his mind in this interview with SUCCESS NWOGU on issues affecting the state What is your reaction to the attack on judges...
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State, Mr. Sunday Babalola, bares his mind in this interview with SUCCESS NWOGU on issues affecting the state What is your reaction to the attack on judges...
Kwara 2015: Ahmed Crosses the Big Hurdle.
With his recent endorsement for a second term by his predecessor, Senator Bukola Saraki and other party leaders in Kwara State, the coast seems clearer for Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed. Shola Oyeyipo writes...
With his recent endorsement for a second term by his predecessor, Senator Bukola Saraki and other party leaders in Kwara State, the coast seems clearer for Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed. Shola Oyeyipo writes...
New LCDAs in Kwara: To be or not to be?
Since the creation of Kwara State over four and a half decades ago, the 1976 Local Government reform has remained a watershed in the state in particular and the nation as a whole. Since then, the system has und...
Since the creation of Kwara State over four and a half decades ago, the 1976 Local Government reform has remained a watershed in the state in particular and the nation as a whole. Since then, the system has und...
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