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2013-12-13
Man held for producing arms in Kwara
A man is being held by the police in Kwara State for allegedly manufacturing firearms even as the police have banned the use of fireworks during the festive season. Adeola Odetoye was arrested in Otte, on the...
A man is being held by the police in Kwara State for allegedly manufacturing firearms even as the police have banned the use of fireworks during the festive season. Adeola Odetoye was arrested in Otte, on the...
'1.7m vehicles captured on insurance data base'
Only 1.65 million vehicles in Nigeria with valid third party motor insurance policies were captured in the Nigerian Insurance Industry Data Base (NIID) in two years. NIID is an electronic platform where valid...
Only 1.65 million vehicles in Nigeria with valid third party motor insurance policies were captured in the Nigerian Insurance Industry Data Base (NIID) in two years. NIID is an electronic platform where valid...
Govs to meet Jonathan over $49.8bn un-remitted oil earnings
The Governor Rotimi Amaechi led faction of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) has resolved to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan over matters of national importance, including allegations of unremitted oil revenu...
The Governor Rotimi Amaechi led faction of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) has resolved to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan over matters of national importance, including allegations of unremitted oil revenu...
Rangers, Obuh fall out over Odita
Rangers and coach John Obuh have clashed over the return of former captain Okechukwu Odita to the Enugu club. A very reliable source told MTNFootball.com that while the management is favourably disposed to th...
Rangers and coach John Obuh have clashed over the return of former captain Okechukwu Odita to the Enugu club. A very reliable source told MTNFootball.com that while the management is favourably disposed to th...
Kwara Assembly passes child protection bill
Kwara State House of Assembly has passed into law, the Child Protection Bill which seeks to provide compulsory free eye screening for children aged between one and five years. The bill which was sent to the H...
Kwara State House of Assembly has passed into law, the Child Protection Bill which seeks to provide compulsory free eye screening for children aged between one and five years. The bill which was sent to the H...
PDP Will Continue to Rule Kwara - Ex-Commissioner
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State has declared support for President Goodluck Jonathan and the national chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, despite the defec...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State has declared support for President Goodluck Jonathan and the national chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, despite the defec...
Jury Suspends Two Fights As 14 Finalists Emerge in Boxing
The Jury at the on-going National Youth Games (NYG) in Abuja Wednesday suspended two bouts 14 finalists emerged in the boxing event. Eight of the finalists who emerged are male category, while six are female. ...
The Jury at the on-going National Youth Games (NYG) in Abuja Wednesday suspended two bouts 14 finalists emerged in the boxing event. Eight of the finalists who emerged are male category, while six are female. ...
Gov's wife seeks qualitative education for pupils
The wife of the Kwara State Governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has called for qualitative education, saying it is the bedrock of development. The governor's wife, who also stressed the need for sound basic learnin...
The wife of the Kwara State Governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has called for qualitative education, saying it is the bedrock of development. The governor's wife, who also stressed the need for sound basic learnin...
Kwara to Increase Security to Reduce Crime During Festivities
The Police in Kwara state said it has beefed up on security in order to further protect the lives and property of the citizens during and after Christmas and New Year celebrations. This was revealed...
The Police in Kwara state said it has beefed up on security in order to further protect the lives and property of the citizens during and after Christmas and New Year celebrations. This was revealed...
2013-12-12
PDP Seeks Impeachment of Ahmed, other G5 Governors
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced move aimed at unseating five of its former governors, who recently decamped to the All Progressive Congress (APC). It has approached the Federal High ...
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced move aimed at unseating five of its former governors, who recently decamped to the All Progressive Congress (APC). It has approached the Federal High ...
Saraki Congratulates Nigerian Women as National Assembly launches Intervention on
the Clean Cooking Initiative
Today, the National Assembly Intervention on the Clean Cooking Initiative will be officially launched as part of marking the 4th edition of Nigeria Renewable Energy Day (NIREDAY) holding at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja by ...
Today, the National Assembly Intervention on the Clean Cooking Initiative will be officially launched as part of marking the 4th edition of Nigeria Renewable Energy Day (NIREDAY) holding at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja by ...
2015: PDP governors' defection as game changer
FELIX NWANERI OF National Mirror writes on the likely impact of the defection of five governors of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2015 presidential...
FELIX NWANERI OF National Mirror writes on the likely impact of the defection of five governors of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2015 presidential...
Opinion - Saraki: A youth friendly leader - Chukwuemeka
The Proprietor of ABS FC, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki (CON) has been described as a visionary and youth friendly leader who has the future of his people at heart. The General Manager of ABS FC, All...
The Proprietor of ABS FC, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki (CON) has been described as a visionary and youth friendly leader who has the future of his people at heart. The General Manager of ABS FC, All...
ASUU Signs MoU with FG, Suspends Strike Next-Week
Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday in Abuja signed a resolution on the five-month-old strike at a meeting of both parties. Briefing newsmen, the Supervis...
Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday in Abuja signed a resolution on the five-month-old strike at a meeting of both parties. Briefing newsmen, the Supervis...
"Technical/vocational education panacea to unemployment"
Governments and stakeholders have been urged to focus more on technical and vocational education in the nation's education curriculum so as to make students self-reliant after graduation. The provost, Kwara State ...
Governments and stakeholders have been urged to focus more on technical and vocational education in the nation's education curriculum so as to make students self-reliant after graduation. The provost, Kwara State ...
KWASU marks World Disability Day
A Senior Lecturer with the Department of Social Sciences Education, University of Ilorin, Dr Bolanle Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to make sign language as one of the country's official languages. Olaw...
A Senior Lecturer with the Department of Social Sciences Education, University of Ilorin, Dr Bolanle Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to make sign language as one of the country's official languages. Olaw...
Assembly confirms two commissioners in Kwara
Kwara State House of Assembly yesterday confirmed two nominees as commissioners for the new cabinet. Kamaldeen Ajibade and Ademola Banu were members of the cabinet which was dissolved on October 23....
Kwara State House of Assembly yesterday confirmed two nominees as commissioners for the new cabinet. Kamaldeen Ajibade and Ademola Banu were members of the cabinet which was dissolved on October 23....
'Merger'll boost development'
A group, Kwara Coalition for Positive Change (KCPC), yesterday said the merger of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) in Kwara State will enhance the state's development. ...
A group, Kwara Coalition for Positive Change (KCPC), yesterday said the merger of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) in Kwara State will enhance the state's development. ...
Offa: Ruling house to sue deposed Kwara monarch
The Olugbense Ruling House in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State has threatened to sue for alleged contempt the deposed Olofa of Offa, Mohammed Mufutau Gbadamosi. A court had, in July, declared G...
The Olugbense Ruling House in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State has threatened to sue for alleged contempt the deposed Olofa of Offa, Mohammed Mufutau Gbadamosi. A court had, in July, declared G...
New dawn for Kwara APC
Correspondent ADEKUNLE JIMOH of The Nation writes on the bond of unity between the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains in Kwara State, following the merger of ...
Correspondent ADEKUNLE JIMOH of The Nation writes on the bond of unity between the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains in Kwara State, following the merger of ...
Forever on their minds
Students in Kwara State under the aegis of Joint Campus Committee (JCC), an arm of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), during International Students' Day on November 17, honoured the late go...
Students in Kwara State under the aegis of Joint Campus Committee (JCC), an arm of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), during International Students' Day on November 17, honoured the late go...
Ahmed, Tinubu hail The Nation
Kwara State Governor Ahmed Abdulfatah has congratulated The Nation. Ahmed, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, described the award as an endorsement of The Nation's robust editorial p...
Kwara State Governor Ahmed Abdulfatah has congratulated The Nation. Ahmed, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, described the award as an endorsement of The Nation's robust editorial p...
Offa PDP Pledges Unalloyed Support for Jonathan, Tukur
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State has said the party would continue to work harder in order to mobilise more members into its fold so as to ensure the electoral victory o...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State has said the party would continue to work harder in order to mobilise more members into its fold so as to ensure the electoral victory o...
2013-12-11
Offa/Erin-Ile crisis: KWSG lifts ban on NURTW and RTEAN
The Kwara State Government has lifted the ban on National Union of Road Transport Workers and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria in Offa and Erin-Ile. The two unions have, however, been advised to...
The Kwara State Government has lifted the ban on National Union of Road Transport Workers and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria in Offa and Erin-Ile. The two unions have, however, been advised to...
ABS' Youth Unemployment Summit Communique
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE ONE-DAY TECHNICAL YOUTH SUMMIT ON YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN KWARA STATE-THE WAY FORWARD ORGANIZES BY ABUBKAR BUKOLA SARAKI (ABS) KWARA CENTRAL SENATORIAL CONSTITUENCY...
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE ONE-DAY TECHNICAL YOUTH SUMMIT ON YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN KWARA STATE-THE WAY FORWARD ORGANIZES BY ABUBKAR BUKOLA SARAKI (ABS) KWARA CENTRAL SENATORIAL CONSTITUENCY...
Gov Ahmed nominates two commissioners...as KWHA passes Childhood Protection Bill
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State yesterday forwarded two nominees to the state House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioners. The nominees according to the governor's message which was read on t...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State yesterday forwarded two nominees to the state House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioners. The nominees according to the governor's message which was read on t...
FCC confirmation: War of words averted between Saraki, Nenadi
WAR of words was averted in Senate yesterday between former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki and Senator Esther Nenadi Usman over comment made by latter against the former last week during confirmation...
WAR of words was averted in Senate yesterday between former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki and Senator Esther Nenadi Usman over comment made by latter against the former last week during confirmation...
When Saraki's dominance came under check
Recently, some five governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defected to the All Progressives Congress(APC). This followed a long protest against alleged dictatorial tendencies of ...
Recently, some five governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defected to the All Progressives Congress(APC). This followed a long protest against alleged dictatorial tendencies of ...
Mark averts clash between Senators Saraki, Nenadi Usman Over comments on FCC confirmation
SENATE President David Mark prevented what could have resulted into a brawl between Senators Bukola Saraki and Esther Nenadi Usman on the floor of the Senate, on Tuesday. The bone of contention between the du...
SENATE President David Mark prevented what could have resulted into a brawl between Senators Bukola Saraki and Esther Nenadi Usman on the floor of the Senate, on Tuesday. The bone of contention between the du...
Kwara expends N4bn on Aviation College
Kwara State government says it has expended over N4 billion on the International Aviation College (IAC) since its commencement in 2012. The acting rector of the college, Captain Abdulkareem Abdulmumeen, who dis...
Kwara State government says it has expended over N4 billion on the International Aviation College (IAC) since its commencement in 2012. The acting rector of the college, Captain Abdulkareem Abdulmumeen, who dis...
Governor Ahmed extols Royal FM founder on job creation in Kwara
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed has described the Founder of African Broadband, owners of Royal FM,Royal TV and publisher of Royal Times online newspaper, Engineer Gbenga Adebayo as the Nigeria futur...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed has described the Founder of African Broadband, owners of Royal FM,Royal TV and publisher of Royal Times online newspaper, Engineer Gbenga Adebayo as the Nigeria futur...
ASUU strike: FG makes U-turn
The Presidency said on Monday it was no longer interested in the December 9 deadline it handed over to the striking university teachers to return to work. Rather, it said it was satisfie...
The Presidency said on Monday it was no longer interested in the December 9 deadline it handed over to the striking university teachers to return to work. Rather, it said it was satisfie...
Engineer Adebayo affirms support for Kwara Police Command
The Police has been described as "friend of the masses" by upholding and maintaining social law and order, hence their importance cannot be disregarded by any peace-loving individual or entity. The ...
The Police has been described as "friend of the masses" by upholding and maintaining social law and order, hence their importance cannot be disregarded by any peace-loving individual or entity. The ...
APC governors mourn Mandela
The 16 All Progressives Congress, APC, governors on Monday said Nigeria and Africa urgently need leaders who could rekindle the phenomenon the late South African President, Nelson Mandela, represented. In a s...
The 16 All Progressives Congress, APC, governors on Monday said Nigeria and Africa urgently need leaders who could rekindle the phenomenon the late South African President, Nelson Mandela, represented. In a s...
Jonathan meets Tukur, other party chiefs
Amidst uncertainty over his fate, the national chairman of the Peoples Democractic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party met President Goodluck Jonat...
Amidst uncertainty over his fate, the national chairman of the Peoples Democractic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party met President Goodluck Jonat...
Open Letter to Senator Bukola Saraki from Chief Edwin Clark
PERSONAL OPEN LETTER TO SENATOR BUKOLA SARAKI, THE ELDEST SON OF MY BOSSOM FRINED, THE LATE SENATOR (DR) OLUSOLA SARAKI, FORMER LEADER OF THE 2ND REPUBLIC SENATE My Dear Son I believe this my un...
PERSONAL OPEN LETTER TO SENATOR BUKOLA SARAKI, THE ELDEST SON OF MY BOSSOM FRINED, THE LATE SENATOR (DR) OLUSOLA SARAKI, FORMER LEADER OF THE 2ND REPUBLIC SENATE My Dear Son I believe this my un...
2013-12-10
We're not against President Jonathan - Gov. Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has said that the movement of five Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors from the party to the All Progressive Congress (APC) was not a fight against President Jonathan, ...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has said that the movement of five Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors from the party to the All Progressive Congress (APC) was not a fight against President Jonathan, ...
Kwara CP pledges to support youths through sport programmes
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara, Agboola Oshodi-Glover, on Monday pledged the command's continuous support to the youth through implementation of meaningful sport developmental programmes. Oshodi-Glover m...
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara, Agboola Oshodi-Glover, on Monday pledged the command's continuous support to the youth through implementation of meaningful sport developmental programmes. Oshodi-Glover m...
Opinion: Ahmed's Outstanding Showing in Kwara By 'Segun 'Bambo Ojomo
'Segun 'Bambo Ojomo commends the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed for his achievements in a short time Since the inception of the administration of Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed as governor of Kwara St...
'Segun 'Bambo Ojomo commends the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed for his achievements in a short time Since the inception of the administration of Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed as governor of Kwara St...
Opinion: APC/nPDP merger drama: Snakes in the monkey shadow BY Francis Ehigiator
MONDAY morning, specifically November 25, 2013, Nigeria's biggest drama in decades is about to begin. The main actors begin to arrive. They are led by a former General, Muhammed Buhari, with his favourite...
MONDAY morning, specifically November 25, 2013, Nigeria's biggest drama in decades is about to begin. The main actors begin to arrive. They are led by a former General, Muhammed Buhari, with his favourite...
Opinion: Regrouping PDP the Kwara Way by M.S. Hassan
By M.S. Hassan "When things fall apart, the centre no longer holds." Such is the perfect illustration of events in the last few weeks. As independent as events may have surfaced, it surely have dependent ...
By M.S. Hassan "When things fall apart, the centre no longer holds." Such is the perfect illustration of events in the last few weeks. As independent as events may have surfaced, it surely have dependent ...
nPDP sues Police over sealed Kwara Secretariat
The defunct new Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has sued the state Police Command for sealing off its secretariat in Ilorin. The secretariat located at number 12 Nupe road was taken over p...
The defunct new Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has sued the state Police Command for sealing off its secretariat in Ilorin. The secretariat located at number 12 Nupe road was taken over p...
We won't return to PDP, G5 govs tell President
Five governors who dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC) have told President Goodluck Jonathan that their defection is real. Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State, on behalf of Rabiu Musa Kw...
Five governors who dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC) have told President Goodluck Jonathan that their defection is real. Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State, on behalf of Rabiu Musa Kw...
APC Begins Registration of Members in January - Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday said that the party would start registration of members in January 2014. Mohammed told newsmen i...
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday said that the party would start registration of members in January 2014. Mohammed told newsmen i...
APC Raises the Alarm Over Alleged Plans By FG to Disburse N32 Billion to 16 PDP States
The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday raised the alarm over alleged plans by the federal government to disburse a total sum of N32billion to 16 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) states to woo the electorate ahea...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday raised the alarm over alleged plans by the federal government to disburse a total sum of N32billion to 16 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) states to woo the electorate ahea...
Kwara targets 5000 jobs in 60days
Kwara State Governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday said his government would in the next 30 to 60 days create a minimum of 5000 jobs for unemployed youths in the state. The governor who noted that the sta...
Kwara State Governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday said his government would in the next 30 to 60 days create a minimum of 5000 jobs for unemployed youths in the state. The governor who noted that the sta...
APC - First Battle Cry in the Senate
It was the first battle between the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the newly empowered All Progressives Congress, APC and the ruling party did not mince breaking convention to push its way. It had been the...
It was the first battle between the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the newly empowered All Progressives Congress, APC and the ruling party did not mince breaking convention to push its way. It had been the...
Lawmaker urges PDP members in Kwara to remain steadfast
Sen. Simeon Ajibola, (PDP-Kwara), on Monday urged members of the party in the state to remain steadfast in spite of the defection of Sen. Bukola Saraki to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ajibola made the...
Sen. Simeon Ajibola, (PDP-Kwara), on Monday urged members of the party in the state to remain steadfast in spite of the defection of Sen. Bukola Saraki to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ajibola made the...
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