2014-08-17

Monarch supports Saraki's presidential ambition, re-election of Ahmed, Mustapha
The Galadima Ngeri of Ilorin, Alhaji Usman Adelodun said Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki of Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly is very capable to be Nigerian President in the 2015 general electio...

INEC resumes PVC's distribution in troubled Ilorin council
The distribution of permanent voters' card has resumed in parts of Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State where the exercise turned bloody on Friday, leaving a corps member injured. There was shoot...

Voter cards collection: Complaints trail exercise in Kwara
The distribution of Permanent Voter Cards by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) entered its second day yesterday across the country, as voters expressed frustrations at the lateness of materials, non-...

PDP will take over Kwara in 2015 - Gbemi Saraki
A former Senator, who represented Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Senator Gbemisola Rukayyat Saraki has vowed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would take over the governance of the state in 2015. ...

2014-08-16

OPINION - Kwara : "Abuja Politicians" With Real Values! By Henry Semilore
As we take a step closer to the 2015 general elections with the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voters' Card (PVC) by INEC. It is important we stay alert to the antics of the emperor and his cohorts who...

Press Release: PVCs distribution process is faulty in Kwara State - CNPP
As you are aware, after the postponement of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) distribution and Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise that was initially fixed for July, 2014 in Kwara State by the Independent National...

Press Release: APC behind violence at PVC distribution centre - Belgore
It is our wish that every adult Kwaran register to vote, and to collect their permanent voter's card which enables them to perform their civic duty as responsible citizens. It is therefore absurd and lazy for anyone to ...

Press Release: Suspected Ebola Case Has Tested Negative
The Kwara State Government says the state is currently free from the deadly Ebola Virus. This is consequent upon the receipt of negative test result on the only suspected case of the disease from Lagos University Teachi...

OPINION: Hide And Seek Game On Ebola: The Deadly Criminal Incompetence And Negligence Of Kwara State Government. By Abubakar Baba Sulaiman
Let me start this piece by informing you all, most regrettably, that the 7 months old baby that was rushed to a private hospital at Olorunshogo area of Ilorin, Kwara state capital on the suspicion of being an ebola p...

Kwara to create LCDAs
Kwara State is on the verge of creating Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to complement the existing 16 local government areas in the state. Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, who gave the indication during a s...

INEC to conduct fresh registration in eight Kwara LGAs
The Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission, Chief Timothy Ibitoye on Friday said INEC will conduct fresh voters registration in eight Local Government Areas of Kwara Sta...

PVCs: Collection turns violent in Ilorin
The distribution and collection of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)  permanent voter cards yesterday turned violent in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. This was brought out by a disagre...

Ebola: Quarantined Patient Tests Negative in Ilorin
KWARA State is now confirmed to be FREE from the deadly Ebola Virus Disease! This was confirmed this evening, as the test results of the suspected quarantined patient that was sent to Lagos just came in, and th...

The Race for Kwara Government House
The battle for the control of Ahmadu Bello Government House in Kwara State, the state of Harmony in the north-central zone of the country ahead of 2015 general elections has begun in earnest. Various gladiators for the...

Baby with Ebola-like symptoms dies in Ilorin.
A seven-month-old baby boy suspected to have Ebola virus infection in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, is dead.  Speaking with the Saturday Tribune in Ilorin on Friday, the senior special adviser to Governor Abdulfata...

2014-08-15

OPINION: Fellow Kwarans; Now is the Time! By Titilope Tawakkalt Anifowoshe
In every society, development is characterised by the economy, commerce, agriculture, education etc of such area. The government of such society plays a major role in the modification, adjustment or fast tracking of th...

OPINION: Operation Restore Kwara: An Appeal to Kwarans. By Abdullahi Imam Abdullahi
As you are all aware, Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed gave instructions yesterday, 14/08/2014 to the Kwara State University to cancel departmental fees and issue refunds to students for the ones already collected in the pres...

'80% of Nigerian graduates unemployed' - Na'Allah
Over 80 per cent of graduates in the country are presently roaming the streets without jobs, Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Abdulrasheed Na'Allah, said yesterday. He said it was regretta...

2 held over N35m fraud in Kwara
Two suspects, Alhaji Hakeem Lawal Adebayo and Alhaja Sherifat Lawal, both of Al-Awwal Travels and Tours International Limited in Ilorin, Kwara State, were yesterday remanded in prison by a Magistrate's Court for allege...

Why sexual harassment must end in Nigerian tertiary institutions
Sexual harassment among students in higher institutions of learning is no doubt a threat to the nation's development. However, many factors are said to have contributed to the indecent behaviour. These factor...

Kwara academy welcomes private, govt partnership - Kumbi
The Director of Kwara Football Academy, Mr. Kumbi Titiloye says the door is open for governments, corporate sponsors and philanthropists to partner with the institution to help uplift Nigeria's sports sector. ...

OPINION: Mirroring Nigeria's Future Through The Education System. By Rotimi Ogungbola
This article was prompted by a long interactive session I heard with an international researcher, prolific writer and senior lecturer at the University of Ilorin, Dr. Raymond Ogunade who raised alarm about the falling ...

Industrialist Commends Kwara NUJ
An Ilorin based business mogul and Managing Director of KAM industry, Hajiya Mariam Yusuf, has reiterated her commitment to the continuous growth and development of media practice for the betterment of the society. ...

OPINION: The Challenge of Insecurity in Ilorin Emirate and the Role of the Community in Finding a Solution. By Abdullahi Imam Abdullahi
According to Akin (2008) security refers to "the situation that exists as a result of the establishment of measures for the protection of persons, information and property against hostile persons, influences and action...

2014-08-14

OPINION: We can defeat Boko Haram, but we need a different approach. By Bukola Saraki
The kidnapping of over 270 schoolgirls in Chibok, which took place over three months ago, is in the news again. This is primarily due to girls' rights activist Malala Yousafzai's visit to Nigeria and President Goodluck ...

Kwara Governor Cancels Dept Levy At KWASU
The Kwara State Governor Alh Abdulfatah Ahmed has directed the authorities of Kwara State University, Malete to discontinue the payment of departmental levies and refund all monies collected so far in this academic ses...

First Ebola suspected case recorded in Kwara
The  Kwara State Chairman of Ebola Viral Disease  Control Committee,  Prof.  Sunday Opabola,  on Thursday said that a suspected case of Ebola disease has been reporte...

Press Release - N23Billion Bond: Our grandchildren may never repay the loan
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that the proposed N23billion being sought by the state government in the capital market is not only sustainable but also a sure way of making t...

Kwara Utd denies accusing LMC of its relegation woes
The management of Kwara United FC of Ilorin, has denied accusing the League Management Company (LMC), of being behind its relegation woes of last season. The club in statement on Thursday jointly signed by Alhaji H...

Press Release - Bond: Your Threat Is Groundless And Empty, Kwara APC Blasts PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter, has said the Kwara State government is on the same page with the people of Kwara State on the issue of #23billion bond while describing the threat by the opposi...

OPINION: Efficacy of Grass Root Support in Winning Elections Kwara. By Saka Olawale
Today, elections in Nigeria have reached a new crescendo and it is imperative to dissect the single most important factor that motivates electorates in deciding whom they cast their vote for. Besides “stomach infras...

OPINION: Between Governor Ahmed And His SSA on Media & Publicity: Who is Telling The Truth? By Abdullahi Imam Abdullahi
In "I Bring Glad Tidings to the People of Kwara. A Rejoinder by Muyideen 'Femi Akorede" dated 11/08/2014. The Senior Special Assistant stated inter alia "Can you retreat from go...

We'll complete on-going projects before May 29, 2015 - Gov Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has reinstated his commitment towards ensuring the completion of all on-going projects in the state before the expiration of his tenure. The governor who gave the assu...

Saheed Balogun: Artiste of assorted hallmarks
Renowned for many positive qualities and complimentary attributes, Kwara State-born Saheed Kolawale Balogun is a household name in Nigeria's film industry or Nollywood, and undoubtedly a bundle of talent who over the y...

Kwara fish farmers benefit from 2014 GES
About 400 fish farmers in Kwara State have benefited from the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GES) co-funded by the state and federal governments to encourage aqua-culture in the state. Each of the fish fa...

Politics of succession in Kwara
The struggle for power has intensified in Kwara State among the three senatorial districts, ahead of next year's elections. Which zone will produce the next governor? EMMANUEL OLADESU examines the jostling for the gove...

2015: Group Urges Kwara To Mop-Up Small Arms, Light Weapons
Kwara State government has been urged to commence immediate mop-up of all small arms and light weapons from the hands of miscreants in the state as the 2015 elections draw nearer. The umbrella body of all soc...

Breast cancer burden can affect family unit - Kwara gov's wife
Wife of the Kwara State governor and founder, Life Empowered Anchors Hope (LEAH) charity foundation, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has raised the alarm that the burden of breast and cervical cancer on Nigerian women can affect ...

Tactical awareness of teams has improved
Kwara United FC Technical Adviser Samson Unuanel says the technique across Nigeria football teams has greatly improved. Speaking to Daily Trust at his team's training session where the goalkeepers were underg...

Kwara declares public holiday for voters'registration
The Kwara State government yesterday declared Friday, August 15 a work-free day to enable residents of the state participate in the voters' registration exercise. The exercise begins Friday in eight local gov...