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2014-08-06
Press Release: Kwara State Redeems N17b Bond on Schedule
The Kwara State Government has redeemed the N17 Billion Bond obtained in 2009 for infrastructural development projects. State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, who announced the redemption during a meeting with stakeh...
The Kwara State Government has redeemed the N17 Billion Bond obtained in 2009 for infrastructural development projects. State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, who announced the redemption during a meeting with stakeh...
Kwara South stakeholders in Lagos endorse Gov Ahmed for 2nd term
Kwara South stakeholders in Lagos endorse Gov Ahmed for 2nd term Kwara indigenes in Lagos from the state's southern senatorial district at the weekend endorsed the governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, for re-election next y...
Kwara South stakeholders in Lagos endorse Gov Ahmed for 2nd term Kwara indigenes in Lagos from the state's southern senatorial district at the weekend endorsed the governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, for re-election next y...
KWSG reinforces combat against HIV/AIDs
As part of efforts to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDs in Kwara State, the government has procured Hematology and Chemistry analyzer machines for some hospitals in the state. In a message to the presentation...
As part of efforts to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDs in Kwara State, the government has procured Hematology and Chemistry analyzer machines for some hospitals in the state. In a message to the presentation...
Motorists stuck as flood takes over bridges in Ilorin
The flood waters arising from yesterday's early hours heavy rain resulted in traffic snarl in some parts of Ilorin as motorists and other road users got stuck for some period of time. It was gathered that the...
The flood waters arising from yesterday's early hours heavy rain resulted in traffic snarl in some parts of Ilorin as motorists and other road users got stuck for some period of time. It was gathered that the...
KWFA chairman commends Saraki on ITFA KWAITA Unity Cup
Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki (CON) has been commended for his efforts at developing sports and promoting unity through the platform. Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association (KWFA), Mallam Busari Is...
Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki (CON) has been commended for his efforts at developing sports and promoting unity through the platform. Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association (KWFA), Mallam Busari Is...
PDP desperate to make Kwara ungovernable -APC
The Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is desperate to make the state ungovernable through its evil plot to constitute a danger to democratic fort...
The Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is desperate to make the state ungovernable through its evil plot to constitute a danger to democratic fort...
Ex-councillors to get severance allowance this week - KWSG ...denies alleged N50, 000 deduction
Kwara State Government on Sunday said it has put measures in place to ensure quick payment of severance allowance of the ex-councillors in the state with effect from this week. It would be recalled that the e...
Kwara State Government on Sunday said it has put measures in place to ensure quick payment of severance allowance of the ex-councillors in the state with effect from this week. It would be recalled that the e...
Shareholders Commend Management of Niger
Shareholders of Niger Insurance Plc have commended the management and board of the insurance company for the impressive results achieved during the operating year 2013. Speaking during the 44th annual general...
Shareholders of Niger Insurance Plc have commended the management and board of the insurance company for the impressive results achieved during the operating year 2013. Speaking during the 44th annual general...
Kwara 2015: New twist in the PDP race
After the initial challenge of finding a replacement as the state's representative in the federal cabinet, the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP still has the onerous task of finding a competent ...
After the initial challenge of finding a replacement as the state's representative in the federal cabinet, the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP still has the onerous task of finding a competent ...
Kwara women to pay N200 for cancer test
Women in Kwara State are now to pay a token sum of N200 annually for cervical and breast screening. Speaking during the commencement of a weeklong sensitisation programme on breast and cervical cancer in Ilor...
Women in Kwara State are now to pay a token sum of N200 annually for cervical and breast screening. Speaking during the commencement of a weeklong sensitisation programme on breast and cervical cancer in Ilor...
Rainstorm kills pastor in Kwara
An early morning rainfall which lasted for about seven hours yesterday killed a pastor in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Daily Trust gathered that the pastor whose name could not be ascertained at the time ...
An early morning rainfall which lasted for about seven hours yesterday killed a pastor in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Daily Trust gathered that the pastor whose name could not be ascertained at the time ...
2014-08-05
NNL Teams' Race for Premiership Ticket Hots Up
With eight matches to the end of the Nigerian National League (NNL) current season, clubs have intensified their efforts to secure their places in the four spots available next season in the Nigerian Premier League....
With eight matches to the end of the Nigerian National League (NNL) current season, clubs have intensified their efforts to secure their places in the four spots available next season in the Nigerian Premier League....
Kwara to Spend N200 Million On Oyun Water Works
The Kwara State government said it would spend N200 million on the repair of Oyun water works in Oyun local government area of the state. The fund, according to the government, would be sourced from the bond of ...
The Kwara State government said it would spend N200 million on the repair of Oyun water works in Oyun local government area of the state. The fund, according to the government, would be sourced from the bond of ...
Ebola: Kwara Puts Rapid Response Team On Red Alert
As part of efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola disease, the Kwara State government has put the newly constituted rapid response team on red alert. The chairman of the state Primary Healthcare Bo...
As part of efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola disease, the Kwara State government has put the newly constituted rapid response team on red alert. The chairman of the state Primary Healthcare Bo...
Confusion as group sacks Ilorin NBA boss
Crisis has broken out at the llorin branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) as chairman of the branch, Mobolaji Ojibara, is said to have been removed from office. A group of the members of the association...
Crisis has broken out at the llorin branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) as chairman of the branch, Mobolaji Ojibara, is said to have been removed from office. A group of the members of the association...
Ahmed's Curious Re-Election Battle
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed may have set off a subtle re-election campaign. Although, the incumbent governor of the state, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has not come out publicly to declare hi...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed may have set off a subtle re-election campaign. Although, the incumbent governor of the state, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has not come out publicly to declare hi...
Ilorin NBA crisis worsens as faction impeaches chairman
The crisis rocking Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) worsened yesterday following the purported impeachment of the chairman, Barrister Mobolaji Ojibara. A faction of the association in a sta...
The crisis rocking Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) worsened yesterday following the purported impeachment of the chairman, Barrister Mobolaji Ojibara. A faction of the association in a sta...
2015: Kwara APC accuses PDP of destroying billboards
All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State, yesterday urged the state police command to bring to book those behind the destruction of its bill boards erected at some strategic locations in Ilorin, the state capital...
All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State, yesterday urged the state police command to bring to book those behind the destruction of its bill boards erected at some strategic locations in Ilorin, the state capital...
Ilorin NBA members impeach chairman
The wave of impeachment going on across Nigeria, has hit the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, as memebers of the llorin branch of the Association sacked their chairman, Mr Mobolaji Ojibara on Monday. Ojibara, wh...
The wave of impeachment going on across Nigeria, has hit the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, as memebers of the llorin branch of the Association sacked their chairman, Mr Mobolaji Ojibara on Monday. Ojibara, wh...
Kwara APC Seeks Police Intervention Over Destruction Of Bill Board
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Monday called on the state police command to bring to book those behind the destruction of its bill boards erected at some strategic locations in Ilorin, the state ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Monday called on the state police command to bring to book those behind the destruction of its bill boards erected at some strategic locations in Ilorin, the state ...
Kwara Gov commends Airtel over ARS initiative
The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatai Ahmed, has lauded leading telecoms operator, Airtel over the organisation of the Airtel Rising Stars U-17 Tournament for boys and girls. Governor Ahmed gave t...
The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatai Ahmed, has lauded leading telecoms operator, Airtel over the organisation of the Airtel Rising Stars U-17 Tournament for boys and girls. Governor Ahmed gave t...
2014-08-04
Ilorin NBA crisis deepens
The crisis rocking the Ilorn branch of the Nigerian Bar Association deepened on Monday. Some members of the branch had reportedly quashed impeachment proceedings against the branch’s chairman, Mr. Mobolaji Ojiba...
The crisis rocking the Ilorn branch of the Nigerian Bar Association deepened on Monday. Some members of the branch had reportedly quashed impeachment proceedings against the branch’s chairman, Mr. Mobolaji Ojiba...
Ilorin NBA: We want justice on Ojibara's alleged financial recklessness - Balogun
Mr. Rafiu Balogun is a former chairman, Ilorin branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA). He bares his mind on the crisis rocking the Ilorin branch of the association especially on the impeachment notice served on hi...
Mr. Rafiu Balogun is a former chairman, Ilorin branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA). He bares his mind on the crisis rocking the Ilorin branch of the association especially on the impeachment notice served on hi...
No plan to impeach Gov Ahmed - Kwara House of Assembly ...says we are not divided
The Majority Leader, Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulkareem Abdulganiyu, has denied rumour that the House had concluded arrangements to impeach the state Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed. There were...
The Majority Leader, Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulkareem Abdulganiyu, has denied rumour that the House had concluded arrangements to impeach the state Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed. There were...
Kwara reconstitutes Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the reconstitution of the Kwara State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. The reconstitution was made known by the Attorney General ad Commissioner ...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the reconstitution of the Kwara State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. The reconstitution was made known by the Attorney General ad Commissioner ...
Ilorin NBA Crisis: No going back on chairman's impeachment - Sponsors
-Tension mounts ahead today's meeting
The battle to impeach embattled Chairman of Ilorin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mobolaji Ojibara, was unabated last night as sponsors of his removal notice remained adamant, National Pilot has gathered...
The battle to impeach embattled Chairman of Ilorin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mobolaji Ojibara, was unabated last night as sponsors of his removal notice remained adamant, National Pilot has gathered...
New varsity ranking, product of hard work - Unilorin VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has described the latest Webometric ranking of world universities that ranked the university as the best in Nigeria as a product...
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has described the latest Webometric ranking of world universities that ranked the university as the best in Nigeria as a product...
Judge Seeks Amicable Resolution of Judiciary Workers Strike
An Omu-Aran Area Court Judge, Mr Abolade Banigbe, has called for an amicable resolution of the industrial action embarked upon by judiciary workers in the interest of the nation. Banigbe, who spoke in an inte...
An Omu-Aran Area Court Judge, Mr Abolade Banigbe, has called for an amicable resolution of the industrial action embarked upon by judiciary workers in the interest of the nation. Banigbe, who spoke in an inte...
Journalists Estate: Kwara NUJ urges members to pick up allocation documents
Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),has advised members of the council who have subscribed to the first Phase of the state Journalists Estate Project and have paid the required land charges b...
Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),has advised members of the council who have subscribed to the first Phase of the state Journalists Estate Project and have paid the required land charges b...
Unilever rewards customers
Unilever Nigeria Plc, weekend rewarded its numerous customers nationwide for their brand loyalty and support over the years. The company treated 26 lucky fans of Bovi from "The Wake Up to Lipton Radio Show""t...
Unilever Nigeria Plc, weekend rewarded its numerous customers nationwide for their brand loyalty and support over the years. The company treated 26 lucky fans of Bovi from "The Wake Up to Lipton Radio Show""t...
Kwara 2015: Kwara PDP guber aspirants pledge co-operation
Two Peoples' Democratic Party, PDP, hopefuls in Kwara State have indicated their preparedness to accept the candidature of each other should any of them emerge the candidate in the primaries. They are a gover...
Two Peoples' Democratic Party, PDP, hopefuls in Kwara State have indicated their preparedness to accept the candidature of each other should any of them emerge the candidate in the primaries. They are a gover...
Mrs Ahmed takes cancer campaign to Kwara communities
Wife of the Kwara State governor and founder of the LEAH Charity Foundation, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has called for a reorientation in sexual behaviour as part of measures to reduce the spread of killer diseases. ...
Wife of the Kwara State governor and founder of the LEAH Charity Foundation, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has called for a reorientation in sexual behaviour as part of measures to reduce the spread of killer diseases. ...
Bursary: 6,000 Kwara Poly students benefit
No fewer than 6,000 students of the Kwara origin at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, had so far benefited from the ongoing bursary disbursement at the institution. According to the Chairman of the state ...
No fewer than 6,000 students of the Kwara origin at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, had so far benefited from the ongoing bursary disbursement at the institution. According to the Chairman of the state ...
Kwara youths vow to fight for state liberation
The Kwara youth under the aegis of Kwara Youth Stakeholders Forum (KYSF) has promised to fight for the liberation of the state to rescue it from abject poverty and dominance by few individuals. They also pled...
The Kwara youth under the aegis of Kwara Youth Stakeholders Forum (KYSF) has promised to fight for the liberation of the state to rescue it from abject poverty and dominance by few individuals. They also pled...
Ebola Virus - Kwara Commences Sensitisation Programmes
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Kwara State chapter, at the weekend said the state government has commenced sensitiSation programmes on integrated disease surveillance research (IDSR) for all heads of health depart...
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Kwara State chapter, at the weekend said the state government has commenced sensitiSation programmes on integrated disease surveillance research (IDSR) for all heads of health depart...
2015: Traders, teachers, others root for Gov Ahmed
Stakeholders in Kwara South Senatorial District have urged the leadership of All Peoples Congress, APC, to present Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for second term in 2015 gubernatorial election. The stakeholders in...
Stakeholders in Kwara South Senatorial District have urged the leadership of All Peoples Congress, APC, to present Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for second term in 2015 gubernatorial election. The stakeholders in...
NFF, Umeh Sad as Ayo Bello Passes on at 70
NFF's Acting President, Chief Mike Umeh has expressed sorrow at the death of veteran football administrator, Dr. Ayo Bello. Dr. Bello, a one-time Board Member of then Nigeria Football Association (before it b...
NFF's Acting President, Chief Mike Umeh has expressed sorrow at the death of veteran football administrator, Dr. Ayo Bello. Dr. Bello, a one-time Board Member of then Nigeria Football Association (before it b...
Kabba-Egbe-Ilorin road crucial to residents' socio-economic life
Kogi State governor, Captain Idris Wada, has stated that Kabba-Egbe-Ilorin road is crucial to the socio-economic life of residents in the areas and the nation as well. According to him, its timely ...
Kogi State governor, Captain Idris Wada, has stated that Kabba-Egbe-Ilorin road is crucial to the socio-economic life of residents in the areas and the nation as well. According to him, its timely ...
Press Release - Vandalism: Kwara APC allegation against PDP Reckless, Unfounded - Kwara PDP
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected in clear, unequivocal terms, the allegation by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that PDP supporters were responsible for the alleged ...
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected in clear, unequivocal terms, the allegation by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that PDP supporters were responsible for the alleged ...
Press Release: PDP Is Desperate To Burn Kwara State Through Violence, Lawlessness - Kwara APC
Please permit me to begin this press conference with a quote by the father of Indian Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, which goes thus: "I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the ev...
Please permit me to begin this press conference with a quote by the father of Indian Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, which goes thus: "I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the ev...
2014-08-03
OPINION - History can never be rewritten: Bolaji Abdullahi is a performer. By Ali Anifowoshe
Nicollo Machiavelli was right when he said that in politics, the end justifies the means - people will do anything as a result of political expediency. Therefore, as we approach 2015, we are aware that people will not ...
Nicollo Machiavelli was right when he said that in politics, the end justifies the means - people will do anything as a result of political expediency. Therefore, as we approach 2015, we are aware that people will not ...
OPINION: My feedback on Gov. Ahmed's Town Hall Meeting. By Olaitan Oyin Zubair
Here is my feedback on Maigida's Town Halls Meetings that I witnessed. Preamble: I am Olaitan Oyin Zubair, Igbaja and a reporter by training. I was in politics between 1978-84 n 1991-3. I had always being involve...
Here is my feedback on Maigida's Town Halls Meetings that I witnessed. Preamble: I am Olaitan Oyin Zubair, Igbaja and a reporter by training. I was in politics between 1978-84 n 1991-3. I had always being involve...
Tunde Yusuf 2014/15 Foundation Scholarship Award for KWASU Students
This is to invite qualified KWASU students to apply for the Tunde Yusuf Foundation Scholarship for the 2014/2015 Academic Session. The Tunde Yusuf Foundation is instituted by Alhaji Tunde Yusuf,Proprietor, Joint Komput...
This is to invite qualified KWASU students to apply for the Tunde Yusuf Foundation Scholarship for the 2014/2015 Academic Session. The Tunde Yusuf Foundation is instituted by Alhaji Tunde Yusuf,Proprietor, Joint Komput...
No disagreement in Kwara PDP - Prof. Abdulraheem
Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem is a community leader in Ilorin Emirate. He is also the chairman, Federal Character Commission (FEC). In this interview with BISI ADEDAYO, the erstwhile Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, ...
Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem is a community leader in Ilorin Emirate. He is also the chairman, Federal Character Commission (FEC). In this interview with BISI ADEDAYO, the erstwhile Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, ...
Press Release - Town-Hall Meeting: Governor Ahmed Not Breaching The Law
We refer to Kwara PDP's latest attempt to combat the high-flying Ahmed administration with frivolous allegations and hereby make the following clarification. As a firm believer in the rule of law, Governor Abdulfa...
We refer to Kwara PDP's latest attempt to combat the high-flying Ahmed administration with frivolous allegations and hereby make the following clarification. As a firm believer in the rule of law, Governor Abdulfa...
Press Release: 2nd Term Campaign: INEC, Police
Must Sanction Kwara Governor, APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State chapter, has watched helplessly bewildered how the Kwara State Governor, the All Progressives Congress and their members, under the guise of Town Hall meeting, are serial...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State chapter, has watched helplessly bewildered how the Kwara State Governor, the All Progressives Congress and their members, under the guise of Town Hall meeting, are serial...
Why Nigerian football referees are marginalised - Obafemi
Former FIFA badged referee, Mr Emmanuel Dada Obafemi is the Registrar of University of Ilorin. In this interview with SHOT!, the University administrator who is also neck-deep in sports administration spoke on sundry i...
Former FIFA badged referee, Mr Emmanuel Dada Obafemi is the Registrar of University of Ilorin. In this interview with SHOT!, the University administrator who is also neck-deep in sports administration spoke on sundry i...
Confab's decision on derivation all-encompassing - Dara
A member of the National Conference, John Dara, has faulted the impression in some quarters that the conference did not take a decision on derivation and other interests connected with allocation of resources. ...
A member of the National Conference, John Dara, has faulted the impression in some quarters that the conference did not take a decision on derivation and other interests connected with allocation of resources. ...
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