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2014-09-28
Kwara Utd pip Plateau Utd to return second spot
Seventy six minute goal by first half substitute Hammed Jimoh was all Kwara United needed to amass the three maximum points against Plateau United in their week 27 National League encounter at the Kwara State Stadium I...
Seventy six minute goal by first half substitute Hammed Jimoh was all Kwara United needed to amass the three maximum points against Plateau United in their week 27 National League encounter at the Kwara State Stadium I...
UK-based APC chieftain seeks re-election of Kwara governor
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom, Mr. Yemi Kolawole-Taiwo, has canvassed for the re-election of the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed. The former Liaison Officer o...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom, Mr. Yemi Kolawole-Taiwo, has canvassed for the re-election of the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed. The former Liaison Officer o...
OPINION: Debating Kwara ahead of 2015. By Abdulrahman Abdulrauf
A very old woman and of course a die-hard fan of the late Olusola Saraki, Waziri of Ilorin suddenly sauntered into my way along Akerebiata, Sobi road, Ilorin. And yours truly overheard her telling a passerby, sup...
A very old woman and of course a die-hard fan of the late Olusola Saraki, Waziri of Ilorin suddenly sauntered into my way along Akerebiata, Sobi road, Ilorin. And yours truly overheard her telling a passerby, sup...
OPINION: Mr. President should provide
leadership and protect the Judiciary. By Bukola Saraki
The current security situation in Ekiti State today is a big threat to our nascent democracy, political stability and judicial independence. Above all, it is an afront to our peaceful co-existence in our immediate envir...
The current security situation in Ekiti State today is a big threat to our nascent democracy, political stability and judicial independence. Above all, it is an afront to our peaceful co-existence in our immediate envir...
Emir of Ilorin turbans new Baba Isale, sues for peaceful co-existence.
Emir of llorin, Mai-Mataba Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari has urged community leaders in Kwara State to ensure sustenance of peace in their domains for more development to be attained. The monarch made the call yesterd...
Emir of llorin, Mai-Mataba Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari has urged community leaders in Kwara State to ensure sustenance of peace in their domains for more development to be attained. The monarch made the call yesterd...
Ahmed approves upgrade of 70 traditional rulers
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the grading and upgrading of 70 traditional rulers in the state. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Local Government Affair...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the grading and upgrading of 70 traditional rulers in the state. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Local Government Affair...
Oro-Ago community commends Gov Ahmed over new Oloro
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has been commended for the appointment of the Oloro of Oro-Ago, Oba Johnson Olanrewaju Dada. In a statement issued during the weekend and made available to news...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has been commended for the appointment of the Oloro of Oro-Ago, Oba Johnson Olanrewaju Dada. In a statement issued during the weekend and made available to news...
Kwara South Group appeals to Bolaji Abdullahi to Join Governorship Race
A political group, ABS Bolaji Abdullahi Kwara South Movement has appealed to the former Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi to join the governorship race under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in th...
A political group, ABS Bolaji Abdullahi Kwara South Movement has appealed to the former Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi to join the governorship race under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in th...
All hail the new Oloro of Oro-Ago, Oba Johnson Dada
When on 11th April 1951, a new bouncing baby boy was born into the family of the late Chief Aro Aringbede Salami and Madam Omorinoye Deborah Dada of Itako Compound Aiyetoro in Oro-Ago community, little did they know that ...
When on 11th April 1951, a new bouncing baby boy was born into the family of the late Chief Aro Aringbede Salami and Madam Omorinoye Deborah Dada of Itako Compound Aiyetoro in Oro-Ago community, little did they know that ...
2014-09-27
Pastor Oyedepo worthy of celebration - Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday congratulated the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, who clocks 60 years on Saturday. Jonathan extolled what he described as Oye...
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday congratulated the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, who clocks 60 years on Saturday. Jonathan extolled what he described as Oye...
Pilgrims tasked on religious aspect of hajj Featured
Intending pilgrims to this year's hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia have been advised to concentrate on the religious aspect of the exercise rather than the material benefits. The Grand Khadi of the Kwara State Sha...
Intending pilgrims to this year's hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia have been advised to concentrate on the religious aspect of the exercise rather than the material benefits. The Grand Khadi of the Kwara State Sha...
I'm not going to office with tinted hair -Tony Tetuila
There was an uproar in social media during the week regarding the posters of artiste, Tony Tetuila's intention to run for slot in the Kwara State's House of Assembly. The musician, who hails from the Irepodu...
There was an uproar in social media during the week regarding the posters of artiste, Tony Tetuila's intention to run for slot in the Kwara State's House of Assembly. The musician, who hails from the Irepodu...
Again, Kwara Students Seek Evacuation From Maiduguri
Kwara State students of the University of Maiduguri have called on the state government to evacuate them, following what they called increased attacks in towns and villages of Borno State. The students under ...
Kwara State students of the University of Maiduguri have called on the state government to evacuate them, following what they called increased attacks in towns and villages of Borno State. The students under ...
Two Unilorin students get Merrill Lynch appointments
Two students of the University of Ilorin, Abeeb Adebayo and Ajoke Ogunshola, have been offered full time jobs with one of the world's top financial institutions, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch, London, after undergo...
Two students of the University of Ilorin, Abeeb Adebayo and Ajoke Ogunshola, have been offered full time jobs with one of the world's top financial institutions, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch, London, after undergo...
Kwara govt. says it would partner with private sector to develop sports
The Kwara Government on Friday reiterated its resolve to embrace the Public/Private Partnership approach to develop and promote sports in the state. The Kwara Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, said this at the launching...
The Kwara Government on Friday reiterated its resolve to embrace the Public/Private Partnership approach to develop and promote sports in the state. The Kwara Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, said this at the launching...
Flooding Hits Kwara Community
THE Idofin Odo-Ashe Community in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara has lost to flooding, the only bridge linking it to neighbouring communities. An investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Th...
THE Idofin Odo-Ashe Community in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara has lost to flooding, the only bridge linking it to neighbouring communities. An investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Th...
'Prof Oba's purported endorsement a mischief taken too far' - Bisi Oloruntoba
Our attention has been drawn to a news item to the effect that the stakeholders in Kwara South PDP have endorsed Professor Oba Abdulraheem as candidate in the coming governorship election. We wish to dismiss the report ...
Our attention has been drawn to a news item to the effect that the stakeholders in Kwara South PDP have endorsed Professor Oba Abdulraheem as candidate in the coming governorship election. We wish to dismiss the report ...
Pharmacists Shun Public Hospitals Job, Says Kwara Govt
KWARA state government Friday alleged that pharmacists in the state are deliberately avoiding to work in the government owned hospitals. According to the state’s health Commissioner, Kayode Issa in a chat...
KWARA state government Friday alleged that pharmacists in the state are deliberately avoiding to work in the government owned hospitals. According to the state’s health Commissioner, Kayode Issa in a chat...
2014-09-26
Unilorin hosts conference on Islam in Nigeria.
The Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF), in collaboration with the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the University of Ilorin, has announced the 2014 Conference on Islam in Nigeria (COIN). The ...
The Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF), in collaboration with the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the University of Ilorin, has announced the 2014 Conference on Islam in Nigeria (COIN). The ...
Hoteliers Task Kwara On Development of Tourist Sites
Kwara State Hotel Owners Association has called on the state government to be more committed to development of tourist sites in the state to boost revenue profile and add more beauty to the state. The Associati...
Kwara State Hotel Owners Association has called on the state government to be more committed to development of tourist sites in the state to boost revenue profile and add more beauty to the state. The Associati...
Unilorin Releases 2nd Batch of Admission List for 2014/2015 Session
The University of Ilorin has released the second batch of admissions for the 2014/2015 session. Visit ...
The University of Ilorin has released the second batch of admissions for the 2014/2015 session. Visit ...
Eid-ul-Adha: FG Declares 6th & 7th Oct Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday 6th and Tuesday, 7th of October, 2014 as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha Celebration. Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, who made the declaration in a statement ...
The Federal Government has declared Monday 6th and Tuesday, 7th of October, 2014 as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha Celebration. Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, who made the declaration in a statement ...
FG Declares Oct 1st Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1st as a public holiday to mark the country’s 54th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior Comrade Abba Moro, who spoke on behalf of the gover...
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1st as a public holiday to mark the country’s 54th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior Comrade Abba Moro, who spoke on behalf of the gover...
OPINION: There's always light after the tunnel. By Abdulraheem Salman
Rewarding excellent performance is as good as sponsoring and backing credible candidates for a particular seat during elections on one hand and being determined to champion the cause of the masses even if against your p...
Rewarding excellent performance is as good as sponsoring and backing credible candidates for a particular seat during elections on one hand and being determined to champion the cause of the masses even if against your p...
Foreign media not fair to Nigeria - Unilorin VC
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, alleged in Ilorin yesterday that some international media have not been fair to Nigeria in their reportage of insurgency in the North-East of t...
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, alleged in Ilorin yesterday that some international media have not been fair to Nigeria in their reportage of insurgency in the North-East of t...
Blaze the trail in growth, Governor Ahmed charges KCMB
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state has advised the state Micro-Finance Bank to blaze the trail of growth and development by adopting inclusive banking system. The governor who gave the advice while rece...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state has advised the state Micro-Finance Bank to blaze the trail of growth and development by adopting inclusive banking system. The governor who gave the advice while rece...
Sports: Kwara to adopt strategic long-term planning
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has advocated strategic long-term planning and private sector participation in sports sector for overall development of sports in Nigeria. Governor Ahmed made the call...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has advocated strategic long-term planning and private sector participation in sports sector for overall development of sports in Nigeria. Governor Ahmed made the call...
How federal might would play out in Kwara guber tussle
Most of those who succeeded in winning governorship elections in Kwara have relied on federal might, according to PDP leaders in Kwara, but the opposition says it is possible for a party different from the one at the ...
Most of those who succeeded in winning governorship elections in Kwara have relied on federal might, according to PDP leaders in Kwara, but the opposition says it is possible for a party different from the one at the ...
IBEDC task consumers on equipment vandalism
The Managing Director of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Fortunato Leynes has lamented frequent vandalisation of the company's equipment. According to Leynes, the development had resulted in ...
The Managing Director of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Fortunato Leynes has lamented frequent vandalisation of the company's equipment. According to Leynes, the development had resulted in ...
Defunct PHCN Retirees Send SOS to Jonathan Over Unpaid Benefits
Retirees of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, have a sent "Save Our Soul" message to President Goodluck Jonathan over unpaid pension and other benefits, seeking for his immediate intervention to sav...
Retirees of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, have a sent "Save Our Soul" message to President Goodluck Jonathan over unpaid pension and other benefits, seeking for his immediate intervention to sav...
NASU Urges Clemency for Condemned Soldiers
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) yesterday joined some groups of Nigerians pleading for clemency for the 12 Nigerian soldiers recently sentenced to death for mutiny-related...
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) yesterday joined some groups of Nigerians pleading for clemency for the 12 Nigerian soldiers recently sentenced to death for mutiny-related...
From Beggar to Civil Servant - Story of a Physically-Challenged Street Sweeper
It was a wet Saturday afternoon, after heavy downpour. Two unrelated events were simultaneously going on not far from each other in Lagos Island. First is the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, state rally where Presiden...
It was a wet Saturday afternoon, after heavy downpour. Two unrelated events were simultaneously going on not far from each other in Lagos Island. First is the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, state rally where Presiden...
'Only 13 pharmacists in Kwara'
Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, Mr. Francis Olayiwola, has said that the state government has only 13 pharmacists employed in 31 health institutions across the state. ...
Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, Mr. Francis Olayiwola, has said that the state government has only 13 pharmacists employed in 31 health institutions across the state. ...
National Leadership Of PDP To Reconcile Factions In Kwara
The Kwara State chapter of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, has been undergoing rejuvenation to ensure the success of the party in 2015. Since the emergence of the present executive, the party has been ba...
The Kwara State chapter of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, has been undergoing rejuvenation to ensure the success of the party in 2015. Since the emergence of the present executive, the party has been ba...
Unilorin Advertises 2014/2015 Remedial Programme.
The University of Ilorin has announced commencement of application for her 2014/2015 remedial programme. Visit the ...
The University of Ilorin has announced commencement of application for her 2014/2015 remedial programme. Visit the ...
2014-09-25
OPINION: Poli-tainment: The Latest Vogue In Town. By Anifowoshe Titilope
Every action or inaction of a reasonable Man is always backed by reasons . A reasonable man refers to a theoretical person in the society who shows average judgment, skill or care in his or her conduct . Ever...
Every action or inaction of a reasonable Man is always backed by reasons . A reasonable man refers to a theoretical person in the society who shows average judgment, skill or care in his or her conduct . Ever...
Press Release: APC warns Awoyale against politicising Afolayan's death.
Our attention has been to an article of falsehood and blackmail written by a PDP Chieftain, Mr Gbenga Awoyale. In the article, Mr Gbenga Awoyale alleged that Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and Senator Bukola Saraki neg...
Our attention has been to an article of falsehood and blackmail written by a PDP Chieftain, Mr Gbenga Awoyale. In the article, Mr Gbenga Awoyale alleged that Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and Senator Bukola Saraki neg...
Press Release: Kwara APC okays extention of CVR, APC members to fully participate.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has welcomed the extension of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kwara State. In a statem...
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has welcomed the extension of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kwara State. In a statem...
Kwara 2015: Ahmed's battle for second term
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has been endorsed for second term by many stakeholders. Group Political Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU writes on the succession battle in the North central state between the ruling All Pr...
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has been endorsed for second term by many stakeholders. Group Political Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU writes on the succession battle in the North central state between the ruling All Pr...
PDP Appeals For Financial Assistance Towards 2015 Polls In Kwara
The Kwara Chairman of PDP, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo, has appealed to the National Secretariat of the party for assistance to effectively prosecute the 2015 general elections in the state. Oyedepo made the appeal ...
The Kwara Chairman of PDP, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo, has appealed to the National Secretariat of the party for assistance to effectively prosecute the 2015 general elections in the state. Oyedepo made the appeal ...
Kwara PDP aspirants promise to work together
Governorship aspirants in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State have resolved to close ranks and work together in wresting power from the APC in 2015. At a consultative meeting hosted by the Freedom G...
Governorship aspirants in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State have resolved to close ranks and work together in wresting power from the APC in 2015. At a consultative meeting hosted by the Freedom G...
Kwara United midfielder Sure Of Kwara's Promotion
Promotion chasing Kwara United of Ilorin defensive midfielder, Dele Ojo has said that they will do everything humanly possible to make sure they secure promotion at the end of the season to crown all their efforts of h...
Promotion chasing Kwara United of Ilorin defensive midfielder, Dele Ojo has said that they will do everything humanly possible to make sure they secure promotion at the end of the season to crown all their efforts of h...
'Entrepreneurship education, solution to unemployment'
For Nigeria to address the challenge of unemployment, there is need for students to be exposed to entrepreneurship knowledge from primary school to the tertiary institution level. Entrepreneurship education, ...
For Nigeria to address the challenge of unemployment, there is need for students to be exposed to entrepreneurship knowledge from primary school to the tertiary institution level. Entrepreneurship education, ...
Ex-council boss slumps, dies
A former council chairman of Irepodun LGA of Kwara State, Alhaji Kareem Adewumi, yesterday slumped and died. Adewumi, 55-year-old, reportedly slumped in his Omu Aran residence along the Ilofa-Omu-Aran highway...
A former council chairman of Irepodun LGA of Kwara State, Alhaji Kareem Adewumi, yesterday slumped and died. Adewumi, 55-year-old, reportedly slumped in his Omu Aran residence along the Ilofa-Omu-Aran highway...
Voters' registration resumes in Kwara
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the voters' registration exercise in Kwara State. The exercise started on Monday and it will last for a week in the 16 local government areas ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the voters' registration exercise in Kwara State. The exercise started on Monday and it will last for a week in the 16 local government areas ...
Gov Ahmed Flags off Kwara Sports Summit
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has flagged off the State Maiden Sports Summit with a call on governments at all levels to actively support and promote sports in all its ramifications as a way of enhancing...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has flagged off the State Maiden Sports Summit with a call on governments at all levels to actively support and promote sports in all its ramifications as a way of enhancing...
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