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2014-07-25
Unilorin student jailed 20yrs for attempted kidnap
A 300 level student of Geology, University of Ilorin, Ebenezer Gbadamosi, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Court of Appeal Ilorin Division. Gbadamosi, 22, who had earlier been arraigned bef...
A 300 level student of Geology, University of Ilorin, Ebenezer Gbadamosi, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Court of Appeal Ilorin Division. Gbadamosi, 22, who had earlier been arraigned bef...
OPINION: Why Kwarans must rejoice at Abubakar Sulaiman's ministerial appointment. By Abdullahi Perogi
The appointment of Dr. Abubakar Sulaiman as the minister representing Kwara State in the Nigeria's federal executive council could not have come at a better time. This appointment must excite every Kwaran who truly year...
The appointment of Dr. Abubakar Sulaiman as the minister representing Kwara State in the Nigeria's federal executive council could not have come at a better time. This appointment must excite every Kwaran who truly year...
Politicians Buy Human Parts From Me - Suspect
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, Mr Ambrose Aisabor, on Wednesday, paraded two suspects, among others, for dealing in human parts. The third person paraded was said to be an accomplice. Spea...
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, Mr Ambrose Aisabor, on Wednesday, paraded two suspects, among others, for dealing in human parts. The third person paraded was said to be an accomplice. Spea...
Oyeyemi Is New FRSC Boss
Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, appointed Boboye Oyeyemi as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). He is to replace former FRSC boss, Osita Chidoka who has been na...
Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, appointed Boboye Oyeyemi as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). He is to replace former FRSC boss, Osita Chidoka who has been na...
Ex-chairman denies involvement in Kwara NBA crisis
A former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin branch, Mr. Rafiu Balogun, has denied any involvement in the impeachment move against the incumbent Chairman, Mr. Mobolaji Ojibara. In a statement on ...
A former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin branch, Mr. Rafiu Balogun, has denied any involvement in the impeachment move against the incumbent Chairman, Mr. Mobolaji Ojibara. In a statement on ...
Give youths jobs, not guns, Kwara gov tells politicians
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has advised politicians to do away with violence and refrain from luring youths into thuggery. Ahmed, who gave the advice in Ilorin, at the Ramadan lecture of the Ansa...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has advised politicians to do away with violence and refrain from luring youths into thuggery. Ahmed, who gave the advice in Ilorin, at the Ramadan lecture of the Ansa...
PDP must take over Kwara in 2015 - Chairman
Kwara State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Iyiola Oyedepo, has expressed confidence that there would be leadership change in Kwara in 2015. The chairman who was speaking during a specia...
Kwara State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Iyiola Oyedepo, has expressed confidence that there would be leadership change in Kwara in 2015. The chairman who was speaking during a specia...
2014-07-24
Photo News: The Emir of Ilorin's Ramadan Activities
1.The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, during an Annual Traditional Ramadan Lecture led by the Imam Gambari of Ilorin, Alhaji he...
1.The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, during an Annual Traditional Ramadan Lecture led by the Imam Gambari of Ilorin, Alhaji he...
Kwara PDP, APC spat over alleged of sale of voters' cards
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State and All Progressives Congress(APC) are at loggerheads over allegations of purchase of temporary voters card from electorates. PDP, th...
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State and All Progressives Congress(APC) are at loggerheads over allegations of purchase of temporary voters card from electorates. PDP, th...
Those Ilorin Ramadan days. By Modibo Ishaq Kawu
I returned to Ilorin on Monday, this week. My reason is to take in the spiritual and cultural ambience of the city of my birth, during this Holy month of Ramadhan. This is one of my favourite times of the year an...
I returned to Ilorin on Monday, this week. My reason is to take in the spiritual and cultural ambience of the city of my birth, during this Holy month of Ramadhan. This is one of my favourite times of the year an...
BUK don warn adherents against being arrogant to Allah.
Muslims have been advised to demonstrate total submission to the commands of Allah by engaging in acts capable of earning them paradise after death. The Alfa Agba of Tanke Community, Dr. Imam Suleiman Al-Akiki stat...
Muslims have been advised to demonstrate total submission to the commands of Allah by engaging in acts capable of earning them paradise after death. The Alfa Agba of Tanke Community, Dr. Imam Suleiman Al-Akiki stat...
Group lauds Emir of Ilorin for sustaining harmony.
As part of preparation towards the completion of the on-going Ramadan, the committee on annual traditional Ramadan programme in Ilorin Emirate has reiterated its commitments to the upliftment of the values of the commun...
As part of preparation towards the completion of the on-going Ramadan, the committee on annual traditional Ramadan programme in Ilorin Emirate has reiterated its commitments to the upliftment of the values of the commun...
OPINION - Abubakar Sulaiman: Like Minister, Like Ministry. By Bello Bature
They collected Ministry of Sports, which had a budget of over N50billion and gave us Ministry of National Planning, a do-nothing ministry that has just above N3billion as its annual budget. Yet, the Kwara PDP PRO had th...
They collected Ministry of Sports, which had a budget of over N50billion and gave us Ministry of National Planning, a do-nothing ministry that has just above N3billion as its annual budget. Yet, the Kwara PDP PRO had th...
Kwara: Stability and other issues
It is doubtful that Governor Abdul-Fatah Ahmed of Kwara State could have trudged otherwise; certainly not, given the political heritage that was bequeathed to him in 2011. The immediate pa...
It is doubtful that Governor Abdul-Fatah Ahmed of Kwara State could have trudged otherwise; certainly not, given the political heritage that was bequeathed to him in 2011. The immediate pa...
ARS 4 Final Draws to Hold on Friday
Ahead of the national finals of Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) Season 4, organisers of the youth football tournament and Airtel Nigeria has announced that final draws for the boys and girls categories of the football tourna...
Ahead of the national finals of Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) Season 4, organisers of the youth football tournament and Airtel Nigeria has announced that final draws for the boys and girls categories of the football tourna...
FG policies can't stop food importation -Oyedepo
The Chancellor of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said there is no Federal Government's policy that will stop people from importing food. He stated that food insecurity i...
The Chancellor of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said there is no Federal Government's policy that will stop people from importing food. He stated that food insecurity i...
2014-07-23
FG Declares Mon & Tue Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr
The Nigerian government has declared Monday 28 and Tuesday July 29, 2014, public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the Islamic ceremony which marks the end of the fasting period (Ramadan). The Minister of Interior, Mr...
The Nigerian government has declared Monday 28 and Tuesday July 29, 2014, public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the Islamic ceremony which marks the end of the fasting period (Ramadan). The Minister of Interior, Mr...
2015: Gladiators spoiling for war in Kwara
FORTY-seven-year old Kwara State is about to witness what some political analysts in the country have described as a drama at its best come the 2015 elections. The political dynasty of the state, which is one o...
FORTY-seven-year old Kwara State is about to witness what some political analysts in the country have described as a drama at its best come the 2015 elections. The political dynasty of the state, which is one o...
Emir of Ilorin enjoin Muslims to be steadfast.
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has enjoined Muslims to use the numerous knowledge gathered during the month of Ramadan to further strengthen their status before Almighty Allah. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari...
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has enjoined Muslims to use the numerous knowledge gathered during the month of Ramadan to further strengthen their status before Almighty Allah. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari...
Press Release - Ministerial Appointment: Thank You Mr. President - Kwara PDP
We have received with delight, the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, senior lecturer of international repute, consummate administrator and bridge builder, as the substantive Minister for National Planning. Th...
We have received with delight, the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, senior lecturer of international repute, consummate administrator and bridge builder, as the substantive Minister for National Planning. Th...
Kwara PDP Gladiators Squaring up for 2015
Governorship aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State are already crossing their T’s and dotting their ‘I’s to win the party’s guber ticket for 2015. Thoug...
Governorship aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State are already crossing their T’s and dotting their ‘I’s to win the party’s guber ticket for 2015. Thoug...
Ilorin NBA In Crisis Over Plot To Impeach Chairman
Crisis has engulfed the Ilorin branch of the Nigeria Bar Association as some members of the association have signed a notice seeking to remove their chairman, Mr. Mobolaji Ojibara from office. But Ojibara has d...
Crisis has engulfed the Ilorin branch of the Nigeria Bar Association as some members of the association have signed a notice seeking to remove their chairman, Mr. Mobolaji Ojibara from office. But Ojibara has d...
Sulaiman Abubakar appointed National Planning Minister
President Goodluck Jonathan has named Osita Chidoka, the former Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, as new Aviation Minister. Mr. Chidoka was sworn in Wednesday alongside Abubakar Olanrewaju,...
President Goodluck Jonathan has named Osita Chidoka, the former Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, as new Aviation Minister. Mr. Chidoka was sworn in Wednesday alongside Abubakar Olanrewaju,...
Saraki set to join presidential race
Former Governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki is set to contest the 2015 presidential race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress(APC). Saraki, who is the chairman, Senate Committee on Envi...
Former Governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki is set to contest the 2015 presidential race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress(APC). Saraki, who is the chairman, Senate Committee on Envi...
Veteran Broadcast Journalist, Okeowo, Passes Away
A veteran broadcast journalist and public relations manager, in Ilorin, Kwara state, Mr. Kunle Okeowo, has died. THISDAY checks investigations revealed that, the veteran media manager, who was a Chief Press S...
A veteran broadcast journalist and public relations manager, in Ilorin, Kwara state, Mr. Kunle Okeowo, has died. THISDAY checks investigations revealed that, the veteran media manager, who was a Chief Press S...
Gov Ahmed in Saudi Arabia, urges prayers for Nigeria
Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed of Kwara State has enjoined pilgrims on lesser hajj to Saudi Arabia to pray for the nation's stability and well-being of its citizenry. Ahmed who is in the holy land as part of spiri...
Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed of Kwara State has enjoined pilgrims on lesser hajj to Saudi Arabia to pray for the nation's stability and well-being of its citizenry. Ahmed who is in the holy land as part of spiri...
Lesser Hajj: Imams from 8 Kwara LGs hold another round of prayers for peace
Muslim clerics from eight Local Government Areas of Kwara State in Saudi Arabia performing this year's lesser Hajj (Umurah) held another round of special prayer for peace and progress of the state. The prayer...
Muslim clerics from eight Local Government Areas of Kwara State in Saudi Arabia performing this year's lesser Hajj (Umurah) held another round of special prayer for peace and progress of the state. The prayer...
Kwasu 2014/2015 1st Batch Admission Out
Kwara State University, Malete KWASU Admission List 2014 is officially out. According to the University's website, the admitted studetns are expected to download and complete the screening form placed on the Univers...
Kwara State University, Malete KWASU Admission List 2014 is officially out. According to the University's website, the admitted studetns are expected to download and complete the screening form placed on the Univers...
2014-07-22
One dead as Customs, car dealers clash in Ilorin
One person has been confirmed dead, and another injured following a clash between officials of the Nigeria Custom Service and car dealers at the Saw Mill area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Tuesday. Wh...
One person has been confirmed dead, and another injured following a clash between officials of the Nigeria Custom Service and car dealers at the Saw Mill area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Tuesday. Wh...
Critic Accuses Jonathan of Violating Rule of Law
A social critic, Olola Kasumu, has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of allegedly pursuing his yet to be declared re-election ambition with violation of the rule of law and democratic principles. Kasum who ...
A social critic, Olola Kasumu, has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of allegedly pursuing his yet to be declared re-election ambition with violation of the rule of law and democratic principles. Kasum who ...
Poly Lecturer Dies In Flood
Tragedy struck in Ede, headquarters of Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State Saturday when a 45-year-old man identified as Adeniyi Adebowale was overwhelmed in a flood disaster that ravaged the town, following ...
Tragedy struck in Ede, headquarters of Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State Saturday when a 45-year-old man identified as Adeniyi Adebowale was overwhelmed in a flood disaster that ravaged the town, following ...
Why Continuity Is Good for Kwara - Oke
Chief Wole Oke was Minority leader and later Majority Leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly in the Second Republic when he was a member of the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). Since the emergence of the pres...
Chief Wole Oke was Minority leader and later Majority Leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly in the Second Republic when he was a member of the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). Since the emergence of the pres...
Kwara PDP: Torn apart by ego and strife
The Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party is in a fix. The bitter struggle for the governorship ticket by chieftains has polarised the fold. As the gladiators work at cross-purposes, ahead of the next election, the part...
The Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party is in a fix. The bitter struggle for the governorship ticket by chieftains has polarised the fold. As the gladiators work at cross-purposes, ahead of the next election, the part...
Kwara's Possibilities of Continuity
By stabilising the polity and taking the development of the state a notch up, the Kwara State Governor, Abdul-Fatah Ahmed is an example of functional continuity in governance, writes Akinbami Faloye He's unas...
By stabilising the polity and taking the development of the state a notch up, the Kwara State Governor, Abdul-Fatah Ahmed is an example of functional continuity in governance, writes Akinbami Faloye He's unas...
Kwara Council Presents N991.3m Budget For 2014 Fiscal Year
The Ekiti Local Government of Kwara on Monday presented a budget of N991.3 million for the 2014 fiscal year to its legislative arm for consideration. The Chairman of the council, Mr Akintoba Fatigun, presente...
The Ekiti Local Government of Kwara on Monday presented a budget of N991.3 million for the 2014 fiscal year to its legislative arm for consideration. The Chairman of the council, Mr Akintoba Fatigun, presente...
Kwara signs MoU on sports summit
The Kwara State ministry of sports and youth development yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Willbond Consulting Limited in Ilorin to organise the first Kwara Sports Summit slated for September....
The Kwara State ministry of sports and youth development yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Willbond Consulting Limited in Ilorin to organise the first Kwara Sports Summit slated for September....
Lawmaker's jobs tools lift Kwara community
It took the agrarian community by surprise. Most residents of Omupo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State were said to be going about their daily routines when some political heavyweights in the st...
It took the agrarian community by surprise. Most residents of Omupo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State were said to be going about their daily routines when some political heavyweights in the st...
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