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2014-04-04
KWARA: NDE establishes skill acquisition centres
The National Directorate of Employment, NDE in Kwara State, has established skill acquisition centres in Araromi, Patigi and Share Senatorial districts of the State. The State Director of NDE, Alhaji Adebanjo Awosan...
The National Directorate of Employment, NDE in Kwara State, has established skill acquisition centres in Araromi, Patigi and Share Senatorial districts of the State. The State Director of NDE, Alhaji Adebanjo Awosan...
Kwara to establishes Council on Works, Health management Board
Kwara State Executive Council has approved the establishment of State Council on Works and Transport to harmonise activities of state and the local governments in the provision of infrastructure. The Commissi...
Kwara State Executive Council has approved the establishment of State Council on Works and Transport to harmonise activities of state and the local governments in the provision of infrastructure. The Commissi...
Court dissolves marriage over husband's rudeness to mother-in-law
A Kaiama Area Court in Kwara on Thursday dissolved a 14-year-old marriage between Aishat Salihu and Sule Salihu over Sule’s rudeness to his mother-in-law. Aishat, the plaintiff, had sought a relief for ...
A Kaiama Area Court in Kwara on Thursday dissolved a 14-year-old marriage between Aishat Salihu and Sule Salihu over Sule’s rudeness to his mother-in-law. Aishat, the plaintiff, had sought a relief for ...
Police, Navy clash in Omu-Aran
Pandemonium erupted at Omu-Aran in Kwara on Thursday when a police patrol team and some naval personnel attached to a retired former chief of naval staff engaged in a brawl. A correspondent of the News Agency...
Pandemonium erupted at Omu-Aran in Kwara on Thursday when a police patrol team and some naval personnel attached to a retired former chief of naval staff engaged in a brawl. A correspondent of the News Agency...
Fagbemi Denies Dumping APC
A member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Barr Kamaldeen Fagbemi yesterday described as unfounded the report that he was allegedly planning to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic ...
A member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Barr Kamaldeen Fagbemi yesterday described as unfounded the report that he was allegedly planning to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic ...
Famers/Herders' Clash: Kwara Approves Grazing Reserve, Stock Route
The Kwara State government has approved establishment of grazing reserve and stock route across the state to reduce herders/farmers’ clash. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Communicati...
The Kwara State government has approved establishment of grazing reserve and stock route across the state to reduce herders/farmers’ clash. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Communicati...
SURE-P health scheme supports 350 pregnant Kwara women
The Zonal Technical Officer, Primary Health Care Development Agency, Mrs Titilayo Amudipe, on Thursday said more than 350 pregnant women benefited from the free health care services of SURE-P in Kwa...
The Zonal Technical Officer, Primary Health Care Development Agency, Mrs Titilayo Amudipe, on Thursday said more than 350 pregnant women benefited from the free health care services of SURE-P in Kwa...
"We should talk about our issues once in a blue moon" - Gbemi Saraki
Former senator representing Kwara Central senatorial district at the national assembly and National Conference delegate, Senator Gbemisola Saraki Wednesday, said the ongoing event was a good sign that the country was...
Former senator representing Kwara Central senatorial district at the national assembly and National Conference delegate, Senator Gbemisola Saraki Wednesday, said the ongoing event was a good sign that the country was...
2014-04-03
IEDPU inaugurates education and management committee
In a bid to further demonstrate its commitments towards educational development in schools in Ilorin and its environs, the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has inaugurated Education Committee and Manag...
In a bid to further demonstrate its commitments towards educational development in schools in Ilorin and its environs, the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has inaugurated Education Committee and Manag...
Confab delegates want ethnic sectional issues removed.
Delegates at the National Conference on Wednesday called for the removal of issues that had brought about distrust and divided the citizens along ethnic, sectional and religious lines. They made the call in A...
Delegates at the National Conference on Wednesday called for the removal of issues that had brought about distrust and divided the citizens along ethnic, sectional and religious lines. They made the call in A...
Army capable of fighting insurgency - Major Adeyemi
Nigeria’s Armed Forces have the sophisticated weapons, adequate intelligent gathering and strategies to tackle insurgency in the North-east. A retired Military Officer, Major Tunde Adeyem...
Nigeria’s Armed Forces have the sophisticated weapons, adequate intelligent gathering and strategies to tackle insurgency in the North-east. A retired Military Officer, Major Tunde Adeyem...
Opinion: But really, is Saraki a threat to Jonathan? By Lawrence Okerinsola
The dawn of Jonathan’s administration commenced with shocks on the Nigerian economy and security- and interestingly, the shock accompanied with serious dramata in the political system continued. This regressed ...
The dawn of Jonathan’s administration commenced with shocks on the Nigerian economy and security- and interestingly, the shock accompanied with serious dramata in the political system continued. This regressed ...
Kwara Has Not Benefitted From Jonathan's Govt - Saraki
The chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr. Bukola Saraki in this interview with ABDULLAHI OLESIN, decries a statement credited to President Goodluck Jonathan that states whose governors ar...
The chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr. Bukola Saraki in this interview with ABDULLAHI OLESIN, decries a statement credited to President Goodluck Jonathan that states whose governors ar...
Kwara to Provide 8,200 Jobs for Unemployed Youths.
Kwara State Government has finalised arrangement to float a Quickwin empowerment and employment scheme through which 8,200 youths would be provided with job opportunities this year. The programme will cover six broa...
Kwara State Government has finalised arrangement to float a Quickwin empowerment and employment scheme through which 8,200 youths would be provided with job opportunities this year. The programme will cover six broa...
Massive turnout for PDP registration in Kwara excites Gbemi Saraki, Dara
Former gubernatorial candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria( ACPN) in 2011, Senator Rukayyat Gbemisola Saraki and former governorship aspirant of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Mr John Dara have ...
Former gubernatorial candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria( ACPN) in 2011, Senator Rukayyat Gbemisola Saraki and former governorship aspirant of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Mr John Dara have ...
John Dara urges defected lawmakers to leave honourably
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara Sstate, John Dara, has called on members of the House of Representatives, who have left the party for another one, to honourably vacate their seats after an Abuja...
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara Sstate, John Dara, has called on members of the House of Representatives, who have left the party for another one, to honourably vacate their seats after an Abuja...
Kwara APC holds ward congress Apr 5
The Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress on Wednesday said its congresses that will elect 5,447 officials to direct party affairs will kick off with the ward congress on Saturday, April 5. The Int...
The Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress on Wednesday said its congresses that will elect 5,447 officials to direct party affairs will kick off with the ward congress on Saturday, April 5. The Int...
N9 Billion Loan fraud: Saraki lobbies CBN Ag Gov., Alade, Emefiele
There are strong indications that the last has not been heard about the N8.115 Billion Intercontinental Bank loan obtained by Senator Bukola Saraki, but fraudulently written off by the Ex CEO, Mahmoud Alabi....
There are strong indications that the last has not been heard about the N8.115 Billion Intercontinental Bank loan obtained by Senator Bukola Saraki, but fraudulently written off by the Ex CEO, Mahmoud Alabi....
2014-04-02
Press Release: Kwara APC Holds Ward Congress on Saturday
The Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced its readiness to kick off congresses that will elect 5,447 officials to direct party affairs with the ward congress on Saturday. In a statem...
The Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced its readiness to kick off congresses that will elect 5,447 officials to direct party affairs with the ward congress on Saturday. In a statem...
Letters- Open letter to Unilorin VC: Extortion of the Students.
I wish to bring to the notice of the Vice-Chancellor two among other occasions where Unilorin students are being allegedly extorted by the school management. The first occasion is about the tablet computers promis...
I wish to bring to the notice of the Vice-Chancellor two among other occasions where Unilorin students are being allegedly extorted by the school management. The first occasion is about the tablet computers promis...
Woman, 60, 24 others docked for extortion
A 60-year-old woman, Memunat Ganiyu of Adabata Area, Ilorin, Kwara State, along with 24 other suspected hoodlums have been arraigned before an Ilorin Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly extorting motorists. ...
A 60-year-old woman, Memunat Ganiyu of Adabata Area, Ilorin, Kwara State, along with 24 other suspected hoodlums have been arraigned before an Ilorin Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly extorting motorists. ...
Pipeline bridge ready soon
The pipe line Gaa Akanbi bridge under construction has witnessed further improvement as the handler of the project, Soject Nigeria Limited launches the bridge beams last Friday. The representative of Soject Ni...
The pipe line Gaa Akanbi bridge under construction has witnessed further improvement as the handler of the project, Soject Nigeria Limited launches the bridge beams last Friday. The representative of Soject Ni...
Nigeria Leads in Skin Bleaching, Says Expert
A dermatologist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Dr. Nike Omotoyosi, has said Nigeria has the highest number of people who indulge in skin bleaching. Delivering a lecture entitled, "The Harmf...
A dermatologist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Dr. Nike Omotoyosi, has said Nigeria has the highest number of people who indulge in skin bleaching. Delivering a lecture entitled, "The Harmf...
How Kwarans're celebrating political freedom - Edojah, PDP caretaker committee chairman
In what way has the visit of the President affected the party in the state? I came to Ilorin on the order of President Goodluck Jonathan to thank the people of Kwara State for the warm reception they gave him...
In what way has the visit of the President affected the party in the state? I came to Ilorin on the order of President Goodluck Jonathan to thank the people of Kwara State for the warm reception they gave him...
Kwara Tasks FRSC On Traffic Management
Mr Olabode Olayemi, the Kwara Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, on Tuesday urged the FRSC in the state to improve in its efforts of managing traffic in Ilorin metropolis. Olayemi spoke in Ilo...
Mr Olabode Olayemi, the Kwara Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, on Tuesday urged the FRSC in the state to improve in its efforts of managing traffic in Ilorin metropolis. Olayemi spoke in Ilo...
Kwara to partner with institute on reduction of farm produce wastage
To reduce wastage of produce, the Kwara State Government plans to partner with Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin, says the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Kayode T...
To reduce wastage of produce, the Kwara State Government plans to partner with Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin, says the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Kayode T...
Zenith Bank League Moves to Ilorin
With the first phase of the Zenith Bank Women's Basketball league in Abuja concluded last week, action for the second phase now shifts to Ilorin, Kwara state where all sixteen teams in the league will converge from May...
With the first phase of the Zenith Bank Women's Basketball league in Abuja concluded last week, action for the second phase now shifts to Ilorin, Kwara state where all sixteen teams in the league will converge from May...
Ilorin Hydro-Power Centre Displays Turbine
The National Centre for Hydro-power Research and Development, Ilorin, is displaying a 'pelting wheel water turbine' with a 5 kilowatts capacity (13 times combined capacity of 'I better pas my neighbour' generator) a...
The National Centre for Hydro-power Research and Development, Ilorin, is displaying a 'pelting wheel water turbine' with a 5 kilowatts capacity (13 times combined capacity of 'I better pas my neighbour' generator) a...
Power Play Delays New Ministers
A suppressed yet sustained power play, mostly among leaders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reportedly delayed the appointment of new ministers to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Executive Coun...
A suppressed yet sustained power play, mostly among leaders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reportedly delayed the appointment of new ministers to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Executive Coun...
Ahmed Reappoints Members to Civil Service Commission
Kwara State Governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday presented three nominees before the state House of Assembly for re-appointment as chairman and members of the Civil Service Commission. The Speaker, Mr. ...
Kwara State Governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday presented three nominees before the state House of Assembly for re-appointment as chairman and members of the Civil Service Commission. The Speaker, Mr. ...
Kwara Govt Denies Selling Kwara Express
The Kwara Government has not sold its transport corporation, known as Kwara Express, the Chairman of the board of the company, Alhaji Shuaib Bolaji, has said. Bolaji’s statement followed Friday’s ...
The Kwara Government has not sold its transport corporation, known as Kwara Express, the Chairman of the board of the company, Alhaji Shuaib Bolaji, has said. Bolaji’s statement followed Friday’s ...
Press Release: Remain Steadfast, APC Tells Saraki and Others
Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has enjoined defecting senators to remain steadfast to their course after recent ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja, which held that the Peoples Democratic...
Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has enjoined defecting senators to remain steadfast to their course after recent ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja, which held that the Peoples Democratic...
Why right candidates don't win elections in Nigeria - Funke Adedoyin
Princess Funke Adedoyin was initially the running mate of former Governor Bukola Saraki of Kwara State. However, her appointment as Minister of Women Affairs and the Minister of Youth by former President Olusegun Obas...
Princess Funke Adedoyin was initially the running mate of former Governor Bukola Saraki of Kwara State. However, her appointment as Minister of Women Affairs and the Minister of Youth by former President Olusegun Obas...
2014-04-01
Gov. Ahmed disburses N215m agric loan
As part of its commitment to creating agro-allied jobs and wealth through value chain management, Kwara State Government yesterday disbursed N215 million loan to 172 farmers who will service as change agents in their v...
As part of its commitment to creating agro-allied jobs and wealth through value chain management, Kwara State Government yesterday disbursed N215 million loan to 172 farmers who will service as change agents in their v...
Press Release - Defection: Orisun-Igbomina Chieftain hails court judgement.
As the court yesterday ruled against the 37 members of the Federal House of Representatives asking them to vacate their seats following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) to the All Progressive Con...
As the court yesterday ruled against the 37 members of the Federal House of Representatives asking them to vacate their seats following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) to the All Progressive Con...
NAMA asks airspace managers to sustain safety record
AIRSPACE managers at the nation’s airports have been charged to sustain the current drive for high quality air navigation service delivery to airlines in line with the transformation agenda of the federal government...
AIRSPACE managers at the nation’s airports have been charged to sustain the current drive for high quality air navigation service delivery to airlines in line with the transformation agenda of the federal government...
Attitudinal change will enhance meaningful result - Prof Albert
A University lecturer and pioneer Director, Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, CPSS, University of Ilorin, Prof Isaac Albert, has observed that nothing meaningful would come out of the on-going National Conference...
A University lecturer and pioneer Director, Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, CPSS, University of Ilorin, Prof Isaac Albert, has observed that nothing meaningful would come out of the on-going National Conference...
Jonathan Receives North Central PDP, Promises To Stem Insecurity.
The Federal Government says it is coming up with the type of architecture that will deal with insurgency in any part of the country. President Goodluck Jonathan was spe...
The Federal Government says it is coming up with the type of architecture that will deal with insurgency in any part of the country. President Goodluck Jonathan was spe...
Press Release: Why Kwarans rejected PDP - Kwara APC
The Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the continued postponement of membership registration by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State as signal to unlimited failures. We w...
The Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the continued postponement of membership registration by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State as signal to unlimited failures. We w...
Registration: Kwara PDP Targets Over 1m Members
Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said the party’s projection is to register over one million members in its ongoing membership registration exercise. The party started...
Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said the party’s projection is to register over one million members in its ongoing membership registration exercise. The party started...
Defectors' Sack: Ali Ahmad Expresses Shock at Judgement
Hon. Ali Ahmed (APC, Kwara), expressed shock at the judgment, wondering whether it was not a deliberate plan by the PDP to turn reason on its head. He said: "I hope this is not a grand design by the PDP to collude w...
Hon. Ali Ahmed (APC, Kwara), expressed shock at the judgment, wondering whether it was not a deliberate plan by the PDP to turn reason on its head. He said: "I hope this is not a grand design by the PDP to collude w...
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