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2013-12-06
Health stakeholders urge to improve campaign against its spread
Alhaji Tajudeen Zulu-Oloje, the Chairman of the IIorin West Local Government area of Kwara on Thursday called on stakeholders in Health sector to intensify effort on its campaign against the spread of HIV/AIDS in Nig...
Alhaji Tajudeen Zulu-Oloje, the Chairman of the IIorin West Local Government area of Kwara on Thursday called on stakeholders in Health sector to intensify effort on its campaign against the spread of HIV/AIDS in Nig...
The Sun bags MANDAN award
Magazines and Newspapers Distributors' Association of Nigeria (MANDAN), Kwara State chapter has given The Sun Publishing Limited and six others newspapers award of excellence. Chairman of MAN...
Magazines and Newspapers Distributors' Association of Nigeria (MANDAN), Kwara State chapter has given The Sun Publishing Limited and six others newspapers award of excellence. Chairman of MAN...
APC not marketable in the North - PDP Chieftain
All Progressive Congress, APC, was yesterday described as a seasonal party that cannot stand the test of time and not marketable to Nigerians most especially in the north. A chieftain and founding member of t...
All Progressive Congress, APC, was yesterday described as a seasonal party that cannot stand the test of time and not marketable to Nigerians most especially in the north. A chieftain and founding member of t...
FERMA begins face-lift of Ilorin-Omu-Aran road, says Coordiator
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency,(FERMA) says it has commenced the rehabilitation of the bad potions of Ilorin-Omu-Aran-Egbe highways to ensure free flow of traffic during the Christmas and New Year periods....
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency,(FERMA) says it has commenced the rehabilitation of the bad potions of Ilorin-Omu-Aran-Egbe highways to ensure free flow of traffic during the Christmas and New Year periods....
Fish out fraudulent workers, KWSG charges labour
Kwara State government has frowned at a situation whereby some civil servants in the state engage in double appointment. The State's Head of Service (HOS), Alhaji Dabarako Mohammed made this known when memb...
Kwara State government has frowned at a situation whereby some civil servants in the state engage in double appointment. The State's Head of Service (HOS), Alhaji Dabarako Mohammed made this known when memb...
University Don backs national confab
A University Don, Dr. Ebigbaha Sylvester says the proposed national confab will address some of the challenges facing Nigeria if purposefully implemented. Dr. Ebigbaha says the challenges w...
A University Don, Dr. Ebigbaha Sylvester says the proposed national confab will address some of the challenges facing Nigeria if purposefully implemented. Dr. Ebigbaha says the challenges w...
Federal Character Commission: Again, Senate Shuns Rule, Confirms Oba AbdulRaheem As Chairman
The Senate again shunned its rule for the second time on Thursday to confirm the appointment of Professor Shaibu Oba Abdulraheem as the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second term in office i...
The Senate again shunned its rule for the second time on Thursday to confirm the appointment of Professor Shaibu Oba Abdulraheem as the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second term in office i...
No Christmas break for ABS players
ABS football club of Ilorin say there will be no Christmas break for their players and officials. This is to enable the team to prepare for the Nigerian National League which kic...
ABS football club of Ilorin say there will be no Christmas break for their players and officials. This is to enable the team to prepare for the Nigerian National League which kic...
Senate Rejects Saraki's Objection, Confirms Oba's Re-appointment
The Senate Thursday confirmed the re-appointment of Professor Oba Abdulraheem as the Chairman of Federal Character Commission (FCC) despite stiff opposition to his return from Senators Bukola Saraki (Kwara Central) a...
The Senate Thursday confirmed the re-appointment of Professor Oba Abdulraheem as the Chairman of Federal Character Commission (FCC) despite stiff opposition to his return from Senators Bukola Saraki (Kwara Central) a...
Principals Flay Rise in Exam 'Miracle' Centres
Secondary school principals under the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSSS) in Kwara State have complained over the influx of so-called exam miracle centres across the country. ...
Secondary school principals under the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSSS) in Kwara State have complained over the influx of so-called exam miracle centres across the country. ...
Kwara Express targets world class service delivery
The Group Managing Director/CEO, Harmony Holdings Ltd, Mr. Tope Daramola has assured customers of Kwara State Transport Corporation (Kwara Express) of better days ahead in terms of world class service delivery standa...
The Group Managing Director/CEO, Harmony Holdings Ltd, Mr. Tope Daramola has assured customers of Kwara State Transport Corporation (Kwara Express) of better days ahead in terms of world class service delivery standa...
APC Warns PDP, Presidency Against Removing Kwankwaso, Amaechi, Others From Office
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday warned the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against its alleged plot to remove the five governors who recently left for the opposition party. APC, in a sta...
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday warned the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against its alleged plot to remove the five governors who recently left for the opposition party. APC, in a sta...
Yoruba Leaders Support Confab
Leaders of thought from the South-West have enjoined Yoruba people to participate in all processes leading to the National Cconference in order to realise aspirations for Yoruba autonomy within the country. T...
Leaders of thought from the South-West have enjoined Yoruba people to participate in all processes leading to the National Cconference in order to realise aspirations for Yoruba autonomy within the country. T...
Jonathan nominates new ministers *Na'Abba, Gbemi Saraki, Adeniji scale security hurdles
President Goodluck has commenced covert process of replacing ministers who were dropped on September 11, 2013. Nigerian Tribune reliably gathered that nominees of three states had secured security clearan...
President Goodluck has commenced covert process of replacing ministers who were dropped on September 11, 2013. Nigerian Tribune reliably gathered that nominees of three states had secured security clearan...
Senate Confirms Abdulraheem As Character Commission Chair
The Senate yesterday confirmed Prof. Shuaibu Oba Abdulraheem as chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) after they rejected moves by Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki to stop his confirmation. Saraki ...
The Senate yesterday confirmed Prof. Shuaibu Oba Abdulraheem as chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) after they rejected moves by Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki to stop his confirmation. Saraki ...
ABS FC coach joins Nasarawa Utd
The chief coach of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) of Ilorin, Kabiru Dogo, has moved to the Nasarawa United FC of Lafia, a team in the Nigeria National League (NNL). The general manager of the club, Alloy...
The chief coach of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) of Ilorin, Kabiru Dogo, has moved to the Nasarawa United FC of Lafia, a team in the Nigeria National League (NNL). The general manager of the club, Alloy...
Kwara Assembly okays Kwara land charge amendment bill
The Kwara state Land Charge amendment bill twenty thirteen which was sent to the state House of Asembly by Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed in September, 2013 has been passed into law. The House passed the bill afte...
The Kwara state Land Charge amendment bill twenty thirteen which was sent to the state House of Asembly by Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed in September, 2013 has been passed into law. The House passed the bill afte...
2013-12-05
VC bemoans waning reading culture
Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Abdulrasheed Na'allah, has lamented the waning reading culture among Nigerians especially students. He admonished students to cultivate the habits of readi...
Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Abdulrasheed Na'allah, has lamented the waning reading culture among Nigerians especially students. He admonished students to cultivate the habits of readi...
Senate Confirms Oba Abdulraheem as FCC Chairman
The Senate of the National Assembly today confirmed the appointment of Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem as the Chairman Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second term of five years. Prof Abdulraheem had serve...
The Senate of the National Assembly today confirmed the appointment of Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem as the Chairman Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second term of five years. Prof Abdulraheem had serve...
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Ahmed, others are still members of PDP - Tukur
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, yesterday claimed that he has not being briefed on the recent defection of some governors from the party to the All Progressive Congress, A...
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, yesterday claimed that he has not being briefed on the recent defection of some governors from the party to the All Progressive Congress, A...
Why youths may not be attracted to agric -Dean
The Dean, Student Affairs, University of Ilorin, Prof Abayomi Omotesho has said that as long as the reward of farming remained low, slow and unattractive, youths might never be involved in the sector. Speakin...
The Dean, Student Affairs, University of Ilorin, Prof Abayomi Omotesho has said that as long as the reward of farming remained low, slow and unattractive, youths might never be involved in the sector. Speakin...
Press club honours publisher
The Kwara State Press Club Association, GDSS Okekere, Ilorin, Kwara State Chapter has honoured Abdul-Hameed Alli with the Pillar of Journalism in Kwara State Award at the 2013 Press Day celebration held recently....
The Kwara State Press Club Association, GDSS Okekere, Ilorin, Kwara State Chapter has honoured Abdul-Hameed Alli with the Pillar of Journalism in Kwara State Award at the 2013 Press Day celebration held recently....
Jonathan's Security Strategy Ineffective, Say APC Govs
Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of the Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF) have expressed displeasure over the federal government's handling of the security situation in the country....
Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of the Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF) have expressed displeasure over the federal government's handling of the security situation in the country....
5 children crushed to death in Kwara
Five children were crushed to death Tuesday at the border of Elekoyangan and Anfeyin communities located along the Ilorin/Jebba road when a Toyota Camry car collided with a stationery bus. Seven children were...
Five children were crushed to death Tuesday at the border of Elekoyangan and Anfeyin communities located along the Ilorin/Jebba road when a Toyota Camry car collided with a stationery bus. Seven children were...
Vanguard, Others Win MANDAN Award
The Magazines and Newspapers Distributors' Association of Nigeria, MANDAN, Kwara State branch has given Vanguard Media Limited and five others newspapers award of excellence. Chairman of MANDAN in the state, ...
The Magazines and Newspapers Distributors' Association of Nigeria, MANDAN, Kwara State branch has given Vanguard Media Limited and five others newspapers award of excellence. Chairman of MANDAN in the state, ...
2013-12-04
Plat Technologies Limited & Iqra Books Ltd Donate Books to Model Secondary School
The Chairman Governing Council of the Kwara State College of Education, KWCOED, Alh.Musa Ayinla Yeketi, has commissioned the newly refurbished library for the Kwara State College of Education Model Secondary Schoo...
The Chairman Governing Council of the Kwara State College of Education, KWCOED, Alh.Musa Ayinla Yeketi, has commissioned the newly refurbished library for the Kwara State College of Education Model Secondary Schoo...
PDP/APC Merger - 'No Sure-P Beneficiary Would Be Replaced'
Kwara State Coordinator of Subsidy Re-Investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) Mr. Moses Ibiyemi has allayed fears of 3,500 beneficiaries of the programme in the state that they would not be sacked due to last w...
Kwara State Coordinator of Subsidy Re-Investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) Mr. Moses Ibiyemi has allayed fears of 3,500 beneficiaries of the programme in the state that they would not be sacked due to last w...
Opinion:An Empty Alliance By Chijioke Emeka
In a country with a robust appetite for political litigation, we may witness a spate of litigations, but the legal issues involved in last week's 'merger' have a lot of clarity, writes Chijioke Emeka...
In a country with a robust appetite for political litigation, we may witness a spate of litigations, but the legal issues involved in last week's 'merger' have a lot of clarity, writes Chijioke Emeka...
Reps Diary: nPDP Defection And Tambuwal's Leadership
Last week, the major news that hit the political landscape was the movement of 5 of the 7 nPDP governors popularly referred to as G-7, to the APC. ADESUWA TSAN writes that despite the anticipated move by their loyali...
Last week, the major news that hit the political landscape was the movement of 5 of the 7 nPDP governors popularly referred to as G-7, to the APC. ADESUWA TSAN writes that despite the anticipated move by their loyali...
PDP in fresh move to remove Ahmed, 4 other govs
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, working in league with elements in the presidency has commenced moves to remove five governors who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, it emerged last night....
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, working in league with elements in the presidency has commenced moves to remove five governors who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, it emerged last night....
Educationist urges FG to establish more research centres
An educationist, Dr Ismail Jiddah, on Monday urged the Federal Government to establish more research centres and laboratories in the country. Jiddah made the call, while speaking with...
An educationist, Dr Ismail Jiddah, on Monday urged the Federal Government to establish more research centres and laboratories in the country. Jiddah made the call, while speaking with...
Orderliness: KWSG signs MoU on management of packing facilities
The Kwara State Government yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private company for the management of parking facilities along major roads in Ilorin, beginning with Upper Taiwo Road, as pilot s...
The Kwara State Government yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private company for the management of parking facilities along major roads in Ilorin, beginning with Upper Taiwo Road, as pilot s...
Kogi Deputy Gov Charges Stakeholders on Quality Education
Stakeholders in the education sector have been told to redouble their efforts to enable the institutions of learning regain their pride of place as worthy breeding grounds for tomorrow's leaders. Kogi State D...
Stakeholders in the education sector have been told to redouble their efforts to enable the institutions of learning regain their pride of place as worthy breeding grounds for tomorrow's leaders. Kogi State D...
Gambari youth association prays for GM, others
The Balogun Gambari Youth Movement Association yesterday organized a special prayer for the political office holders in Gambari District of Ilorin East Local Government area of Kwara State. The prayer sessi...
The Balogun Gambari Youth Movement Association yesterday organized a special prayer for the political office holders in Gambari District of Ilorin East Local Government area of Kwara State. The prayer sessi...
VC Lauds Lecturers, Others for Keeping Unilorin Running
The Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, Tuesday lauded the lecturers and non-teaching staff of the institution for sustaining peace and tranquility in the institution. This,...
The Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, Tuesday lauded the lecturers and non-teaching staff of the institution for sustaining peace and tranquility in the institution. This,...
Don faults composition of Nigerian Judicial Commission
A Professor of Law in the University of Ilorin, Wahab Egbewole has faulted the present composition of Nigerian Judicial Commission, NJC, saying that it cannot guarantee a corrupt- free judiciary in the country. ...
A Professor of Law in the University of Ilorin, Wahab Egbewole has faulted the present composition of Nigerian Judicial Commission, NJC, saying that it cannot guarantee a corrupt- free judiciary in the country. ...
Poverty, Corruption: Don advocates effective legislation in Nigeria
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has advised political office holders in the country to put in place effective legislation, policies and programmes that would transform the l...
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has advised political office holders in the country to put in place effective legislation, policies and programmes that would transform the l...
Old, new members fight over party structures
THE reality of current Kwara State politics is that there has been a fusion "on paper" between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. What is ...
THE reality of current Kwara State politics is that there has been a fusion "on paper" between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. What is ...
Lawmakers task Gov Ahmed on road projects
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has been charged to erect pedestrian flyovers in some parts of Ilorin, the state capital to further curb occurrence of accident and traffic jam. This was part of the r...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has been charged to erect pedestrian flyovers in some parts of Ilorin, the state capital to further curb occurrence of accident and traffic jam. This was part of the r...
PPP, panacea to infrastructure procurement - Don
Dr Abel Olaoye, the Head of Deparment, Estate Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has identified Public Private Partnership(PPP) initiative as a developmental tool that could usher in better infrastructur...
Dr Abel Olaoye, the Head of Deparment, Estate Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has identified Public Private Partnership(PPP) initiative as a developmental tool that could usher in better infrastructur...
2013-12-03
Renewed Calls for Reforms in Industrial and Employment Relations
Linda Eroke writes that stakeholders in the labour industry are clamouring for industrial and employment reforms that will reflect the needs of the contemporary labour market The need to reform the country's ...
Linda Eroke writes that stakeholders in the labour industry are clamouring for industrial and employment reforms that will reflect the needs of the contemporary labour market The need to reform the country's ...
Opinion: Saraki-The Maverick Senator By Barry Morgan
The Nigerian Senator for Kwara Central, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is a controversial figure within a breakaway faction of the ruling People's Democratic Party, whose differences with President Goodluck Jonathan have be...
The Nigerian Senator for Kwara Central, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is a controversial figure within a breakaway faction of the ruling People's Democratic Party, whose differences with President Goodluck Jonathan have be...
Bank, Insurance workers threaten showdown with employers blocking unionism
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has threatened to ground the operations of 11 financial institutions that have denied their workers the right to join labour un...
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has threatened to ground the operations of 11 financial institutions that have denied their workers the right to join labour un...
Opinion: Requiem For a Rare Newshound, By Wahab Gbadamosi
In Ibadan, any politician or anybody desirous of comprehending the political compass of the state must read his typically detailed features. He laid bare acres of complex and incomprehensible power play-like he did w...
In Ibadan, any politician or anybody desirous of comprehending the political compass of the state must read his typically detailed features. He laid bare acres of complex and incomprehensible power play-like he did w...
Schools sports, youth games strategic to NSC - Yakmut
National Sports Commission director of youth development, Alhasan Yakmut has dismissed insinuations that the National Schools Sports Festival, and the forth coming National Youth Games were a duplication of efforts....
National Sports Commission director of youth development, Alhasan Yakmut has dismissed insinuations that the National Schools Sports Festival, and the forth coming National Youth Games were a duplication of efforts....
Kwara U-13, U-17 teams for Kenya, Europe
The Kwara State U-13 team and the U-17 team that won the gold medal of the sixth edition of the National School Sports Festival will represent Nigeria at the African U-13 championship in Kenya next year as well as an...
The Kwara State U-13 team and the U-17 team that won the gold medal of the sixth edition of the National School Sports Festival will represent Nigeria at the African U-13 championship in Kenya next year as well as an...
We're consulting on sealed secretariat - Kwara nPDP
Following the sealing off of the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) secretariat in Kwara State by the police, the party said yesterday that it was consulting on the next line of action. The police after taki...
Following the sealing off of the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) secretariat in Kwara State by the police, the party said yesterday that it was consulting on the next line of action. The police after taki...
We won't surrender our future to PDP defectors in APC, says Belgore
An APC Chieftain in Kwara, Dele Belgore, on Monday said his group would not surrender its political future to those that just defected to the party, including some PDP governors. Mr. Belgo...
An APC Chieftain in Kwara, Dele Belgore, on Monday said his group would not surrender its political future to those that just defected to the party, including some PDP governors. Mr. Belgo...
Plat Technologies Limited. & Iqra Books Ltd Donate Books to Model Secondary School
The Chairman Governing Council of the Kwara State College of Education, KWCOED, Alh.Musa Ayinla Yeketi, has commissioned the newly refurbished library for the Kwara State College of Education Model Secondary Schoo...
The Chairman Governing Council of the Kwara State College of Education, KWCOED, Alh.Musa Ayinla Yeketi, has commissioned the newly refurbished library for the Kwara State College of Education Model Secondary Schoo...
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