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2013-11-12
Baraje resigns as Chairman of Nigeria Railway Corporation
The crisis afflicting the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got messier this evening as Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, who leads the faction known as New PDP, resigned as Chairman of the Nigeria Railway Corporation Gove...
The crisis afflicting the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got messier this evening as Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, who leads the faction known as New PDP, resigned as Chairman of the Nigeria Railway Corporation Gove...
Kwara United recalls Unuanel, players, others
The board of Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin has recalled the technical crew led by Samson Unuanel and players of the team to resume work ahead of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The club in a ...
The board of Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin has recalled the technical crew led by Samson Unuanel and players of the team to resume work ahead of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The club in a ...
When APC Upset the Apple Cart in Kwara
In its continued efforts to woo more supports preparatory to the 2015 general election, the major opposition party in the country, and the marketing train of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last week stormed Ilor...
In its continued efforts to woo more supports preparatory to the 2015 general election, the major opposition party in the country, and the marketing train of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last week stormed Ilor...
Our suspension greatest joke of the century - Oyinlola, Baraje, others
The crisis in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, took a new twist Monday as the national leadership slammed an indefinite suspension on its former National Secretary, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and three other leader...
The crisis in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, took a new twist Monday as the national leadership slammed an indefinite suspension on its former National Secretary, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and three other leader...
PDP Suspends Baraje, Oyinlola
*Party also axes Sam Jaja, Kazaure *It's a party of impunity, says Osun ex-gov After an emergency meeting in Abuja Monday, the National Working Committee of the People's Democratic...
*Party also axes Sam Jaja, Kazaure *It's a party of impunity, says Osun ex-gov After an emergency meeting in Abuja Monday, the National Working Committee of the People's Democratic...
MINILS Holds 9th Annual National Labour Relations Summit
Major stakeholders in the Nigerian Industrial Relations system will converge on Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies,(MINILS) Ilorin, Kwara State, for the ninth edition of its Annual National Labour R...
Major stakeholders in the Nigerian Industrial Relations system will converge on Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies,(MINILS) Ilorin, Kwara State, for the ninth edition of its Annual National Labour R...
'G-7 governors will determine who governs Nigeria in 2015'
A member of the House Representatives representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, Hon Moshood Mustapha yesterday observed that the G-7 Governors would be the determinant factor of who rules the country in 2015...
A member of the House Representatives representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, Hon Moshood Mustapha yesterday observed that the G-7 Governors would be the determinant factor of who rules the country in 2015...
PDP suspends Oyinlola, Baraje, others *It's an attempt to circumvent court ruling - Oyinlola *Crack within G7?
THE crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new dimension, on Monday, as the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party announced the suspension of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, Ibr...
THE crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new dimension, on Monday, as the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party announced the suspension of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, Ibr...
2013-11-11
KWSG Sets Up New Security Outfit -Inaugurates LG Chairmen
The Kwara State Government has flagged-off a security initiative tagged "Operation Harmony" with a donation of 15 Toyota Hilux 2X4 pick up vans. The security outfit which comprises the Nigeria Police, the Army, the Civi...
The Kwara State Government has flagged-off a security initiative tagged "Operation Harmony" with a donation of 15 Toyota Hilux 2X4 pick up vans. The security outfit which comprises the Nigeria Police, the Army, the Civi...
Kwara Council Bosses Quit Two Weeks Ahead Tenure End
All 15 out-going council chairmen in Kwara State have resigned, Daily Trust learnt last night. Their resignation came two weeks to the expiration of their tenures on November 27. It was not clear why they resigned, but of...
All 15 out-going council chairmen in Kwara State have resigned, Daily Trust learnt last night. Their resignation came two weeks to the expiration of their tenures on November 27. It was not clear why they resigned, but of...
Comatose Nigerian Herald in Endless Wait for Kwara's N49 Million
The misfortune that has befallen The Nigerian Herald newspaper cannot be unconnected with the popular media maxim of "He, who pays the piper, dictates the tune". However, the current situation of ...
The misfortune that has befallen The Nigerian Herald newspaper cannot be unconnected with the popular media maxim of "He, who pays the piper, dictates the tune". However, the current situation of ...
'Traditional institution needed in nation building'
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed says traditional institution is a veritable partner in nation building. He stated on Sunday that his administration would continue to accord respect and reverence to trad...
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed says traditional institution is a veritable partner in nation building. He stated on Sunday that his administration would continue to accord respect and reverence to trad...
Reinstated 128 COED staff thank Gov Ahmed, others
The 128 sacked staff of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin have commended the state governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed for his swift intervention into their plight. The concerned workers in a statement...
The 128 sacked staff of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin have commended the state governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed for his swift intervention into their plight. The concerned workers in a statement...
Herdsmen petition IGP over Kwara clash
The Miyyeti Allah Cattle Breeders'Association in Kwara State has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged killing of its members in the recent clash between Yorubas and Fulanis at Alapa in Asa Local Go...
The Miyyeti Allah Cattle Breeders'Association in Kwara State has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged killing of its members in the recent clash between Yorubas and Fulanis at Alapa in Asa Local Go...
Gov. Ahmed congratulates Emir on 18th anniversary
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed says his administration will continue to accord utmost respect and reverence to the traditional institution in the State as a veritable partner in the task of developing the ...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed says his administration will continue to accord utmost respect and reverence to the traditional institution in the State as a veritable partner in the task of developing the ...
New LG chairmen for swearing on Monday
The newly elected local government chairmen in Kwara State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are to be sworn in today by the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed. The swearing in cere...
The newly elected local government chairmen in Kwara State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are to be sworn in today by the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed. The swearing in cere...
Railway employs 32 Kwara youths
Thirty-two indigenes of Kwara State have been offered appointment at the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). Their appointments were facilitated by the chairman of the corporation, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje....
Thirty-two indigenes of Kwara State have been offered appointment at the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). Their appointments were facilitated by the chairman of the corporation, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje....
Kwara Holds School Sports Festival
Kwara State Government is to stage School Sports Festival among Schools in all the 15 Local Government Areas as a way to develop Sports at the School level and the rural areas. Permanent Secretary, State Mini...
Kwara State Government is to stage School Sports Festival among Schools in all the 15 Local Government Areas as a way to develop Sports at the School level and the rural areas. Permanent Secretary, State Mini...
IPMAN sells kerosene N50 per litre in Kwara
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has commenced the sale of kerosene at official rate of N50 per liters in six petrol stations in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Alhaji AbdulRashee...
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has commenced the sale of kerosene at official rate of N50 per liters in six petrol stations in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Alhaji AbdulRashee...
Ahmed, APC, TUC congratulate Golden Eaglets
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has congratulated the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria for their triumph at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The governor, in a statement signed by his C...
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has congratulated the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria for their triumph at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The governor, in a statement signed by his C...
I discouraged my son from football - Eaglet's father
Father of Golden Eaglets' striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, Mr Solomon Awoniyi, said he used to beat his son to discourage him from playing football. Awoniyi told the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday...
Father of Golden Eaglets' striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, Mr Solomon Awoniyi, said he used to beat his son to discourage him from playing football. Awoniyi told the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday...
2013-11-10
Press Release: Ken Saro Wiwa, 18 years later
Today, I join environmentalists all over the world and Nigerians of goodwill to celebrate and remember a unique Nigerian, Ken Saro Wiwa, a frontline environmental activist, who devoted his life to fighting environmen...
Today, I join environmentalists all over the world and Nigerians of goodwill to celebrate and remember a unique Nigerian, Ken Saro Wiwa, a frontline environmental activist, who devoted his life to fighting environmen...
'One Year After, Olusola Saraki Lives On'
BARELY one year after the death of Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki The Guardian got the youngest son, Laolu, on the telephone. He gave a unique perspective of his late father often referred to as the &ldq...
BARELY one year after the death of Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki The Guardian got the youngest son, Laolu, on the telephone. He gave a unique perspective of his late father often referred to as the &ldq...
My wife is lousy, husband tells court
Ismaila Sodiq of Osere Area of Ilorin, on Wednesday, prayed an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve his three-year-old marriage to Munirat Sodiq due to her alleged lousy nature. The 38-year-old man also alleged that...
Ismaila Sodiq of Osere Area of Ilorin, on Wednesday, prayed an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve his three-year-old marriage to Munirat Sodiq due to her alleged lousy nature. The 38-year-old man also alleged that...
The World of Ilorin Female Butchers
In Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, butchery and meat selling believed to be the exclusive business of men in some parts of the country is found to be one of the fastest growing businesses among the womenfolk. Weekly...
In Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, butchery and meat selling believed to be the exclusive business of men in some parts of the country is found to be one of the fastest growing businesses among the womenfolk. Weekly...
Still on Laolu Saraki's twins
It is no longer news that Laolu Saraki fathered twin babies penultimate week. His wife, Carolina, was delivered of a set of twins in her home country, Spain. The news was greeted with wild jubilation in Spain and Nige...
It is no longer news that Laolu Saraki fathered twin babies penultimate week. His wife, Carolina, was delivered of a set of twins in her home country, Spain. The news was greeted with wild jubilation in Spain and Nige...
2013-11-09
Carrington's thought-provoking convocation lecture
by Mahfouz Adedimeji
This year, the 29th convocation ceremonies of the University of Ilorin attracted a colossus in person of the former Ambassador of the United States to Nigeria, Mr. Walter C. Carrington, as convocation lecturer. ...
This year, the 29th convocation ceremonies of the University of Ilorin attracted a colossus in person of the former Ambassador of the United States to Nigeria, Mr. Walter C. Carrington, as convocation lecturer. ...
2015: What Prospects For G7 Govs In The APC?
Cashing in on the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chieftains of All Progressive Congress (APC) are leaving no stone unturned in wooing the G7 governors of the PDP into their fold. STANL...
Cashing in on the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chieftains of All Progressive Congress (APC) are leaving no stone unturned in wooing the G7 governors of the PDP into their fold. STANL...
Police disperse supporters of Saraki at Ilorin Airport
Based on the ban on all forms of political gatherings at the nation’s airports, the Officers of Kwara State Police Command yesterday dispersed supporters of former governor Bukola Saraki at Il...
Based on the ban on all forms of political gatherings at the nation’s airports, the Officers of Kwara State Police Command yesterday dispersed supporters of former governor Bukola Saraki at Il...
Kwara approves hosting of School Sports Festival
Kwara State Government has approved to host this year’s National School Sports Festival in Ilorin, between Nov. 20-30. The Secretary General of the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), Mrs Olabisi J...
Kwara State Government has approved to host this year’s National School Sports Festival in Ilorin, between Nov. 20-30. The Secretary General of the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), Mrs Olabisi J...
Saraki commends the Golden Eaglets
Once again, we are at it, we have set a new history and shown the world on behalf of Africans that we're fit to stay on the world scene. I joyfully congratulate our young, strong, agile and promising under 17 for t...
Once again, we are at it, we have set a new history and shown the world on behalf of Africans that we're fit to stay on the world scene. I joyfully congratulate our young, strong, agile and promising under 17 for t...
Kwara United Board Recalls Samson Unuanel Technical Crew, Players
The board of Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin has reacalled the technical crew led by Samson Unuanel and players of the team to resume work ahead of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The club in a statem...
The board of Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin has reacalled the technical crew led by Samson Unuanel and players of the team to resume work ahead of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The club in a statem...
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