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2013-10-28
Practise politics of inclusion, Gov Ahmed tells new council chairmen
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, on Sunday, advised the new local government chairmen in the state, to practise politics of inclusion in their respective council areas. He gave the advise, on Sunday,...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, on Sunday, advised the new local government chairmen in the state, to practise politics of inclusion in their respective council areas. He gave the advise, on Sunday,...
Going back to Africa, prepared
Before last week end, I told one of my colleagues that in all the years I have associated with football, I have never come across a situation where, in any league in the world, over ten teams were available for the d...
Before last week end, I told one of my colleagues that in all the years I have associated with football, I have never come across a situation where, in any league in the world, over ten teams were available for the d...
Kwara Insurance Brokers gets new CEO
The management of Harmony Holdings Limited has appointed Mr. Olasunkanmi Adekeye, as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Kwara Insurance Brokers Limited. In a statement on Friday by...
The management of Harmony Holdings Limited has appointed Mr. Olasunkanmi Adekeye, as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Kwara Insurance Brokers Limited. In a statement on Friday by...
FG persecuting rebel govs, others - New PDP
Members of the New Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday alleged that they were being persecuted by agents of the Federal Government. They said the agents had been using...
Members of the New Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday alleged that they were being persecuted by agents of the Federal Government. They said the agents had been using...
G7 govs, others chased out of nPDP meeting
Crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP took another turn yesterday, as the Police stormed the Sokoto Governor's Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja where the Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led new PDP, including opposition govern...
Crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP took another turn yesterday, as the Police stormed the Sokoto Governor's Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja where the Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led new PDP, including opposition govern...
Opinion: FG, ASUU and NLC by PHILIP Ejutse
It is a thing of sadness and shame that majority of Nigerian students are at home for about four months due to a seemingly unending strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Our Leaders, the especia...
It is a thing of sadness and shame that majority of Nigerian students are at home for about four months due to a seemingly unending strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Our Leaders, the especia...
Deposed Balogun Gambari Takes Case to Appeal Court
Deposed district head of Ilorin Emirate, the former Balogun Gambari of Ilorin, Alhaji Abdulkarim Laaro Buhari, has approached the Court of Appeal, Ilorin division to appeal last week’s ruling which struck o...
Deposed district head of Ilorin Emirate, the former Balogun Gambari of Ilorin, Alhaji Abdulkarim Laaro Buhari, has approached the Court of Appeal, Ilorin division to appeal last week’s ruling which struck o...
Kwara axe Unuanel
Kwara United have sacked their head coach, Samson Unuanel seven days after the Afonja Warriors lost their top flight status, supersport.com can report. United were relegated on the last day of the 2012/13 NPFL ...
Kwara United have sacked their head coach, Samson Unuanel seven days after the Afonja Warriors lost their top flight status, supersport.com can report. United were relegated on the last day of the 2012/13 NPFL ...
LG Polls: PDP Clears All 15 Chairmanship Seats, 181 Councillorship Seats
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates have won all the 15 chairmanship seats and 181 councillorship seats in Kwara in the Oct. 26 local government election held in the state. The Chairman of ...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates have won all the 15 chairmanship seats and 181 councillorship seats in Kwara in the Oct. 26 local government election held in the state. The Chairman of ...
Kwara Poly Rector Reflects on Student's Shooting
Rector of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Alhaji Mas’ud Elelu, has said that the June 3 shooting of a student of the polytechnic by a policeman on a bullion van was “like a dark cloud befalling the institution...
Rector of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Alhaji Mas’ud Elelu, has said that the June 3 shooting of a student of the polytechnic by a policeman on a bullion van was “like a dark cloud befalling the institution...
Opinion: A Rebuttal of Alleged Peace Overtures by Prof. Oba Abdulraheem. By Abdulrahman S. Oladimeji (Talba Solidarity Forum)
Our attention has been drawn to the syndicated news published in the newspapers and online alleging that Prof. Shuaibu Oba AbdulRaheem has gone to "beg" the former Governor of Kwara State and the self acclaimed ...
Our attention has been drawn to the syndicated news published in the newspapers and online alleging that Prof. Shuaibu Oba AbdulRaheem has gone to "beg" the former Governor of Kwara State and the self acclaimed ...
2013-10-27
Security agencies ignore Tukur's letter on Kwara council poll
*Voters apathy mars election Security agencies in Kwara State yesterday ignored a letter from the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, where he complained candidat...
*Voters apathy mars election Security agencies in Kwara State yesterday ignored a letter from the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, where he complained candidat...
Chairmanship candidate praises poll
The PDP candidate for the Irepodun council chairmanship seat, Mr Lukman Owolewa, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election. Owolewa, who voted at his Ihahe Ward 2, Omu-Aran polling ...
The PDP candidate for the Irepodun council chairmanship seat, Mr Lukman Owolewa, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election. Owolewa, who voted at his Ihahe Ward 2, Omu-Aran polling ...
Saraki, Baraje happy over poll
A former governor of Kwara, Senator Bukola Saraki, and the former Acting National Chairman of PDP, Alhaji Abubakar Baraje, on Saturday, expressed satisfaction at the turnout of voters for ...
A former governor of Kwara, Senator Bukola Saraki, and the former Acting National Chairman of PDP, Alhaji Abubakar Baraje, on Saturday, expressed satisfaction at the turnout of voters for ...
Baraje denies claims police were withdrawn in Kwara's local government poll
A former Acting National Chairman of PDP, Abubakar Baraje, has denied claims that police officers were withdrawn from providing security during Saturday’s local government election. “I can see secur...
A former Acting National Chairman of PDP, Abubakar Baraje, has denied claims that police officers were withdrawn from providing security during Saturday’s local government election. “I can see secur...
PDP Sweeps LG Polls
Following the election which held in Kwara state on Saturday, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared winner in all 15 local government areas of the state. In a statement released by the Kwa...
Following the election which held in Kwara state on Saturday, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared winner in all 15 local government areas of the state. In a statement released by the Kwa...
Low turnout at Kwara LG poll
There was a low turnout of voters as the local government election got underway across 15 council areas in Kwara State. In Ilorin, the state capital, correspondents of the News Agency of Niger...
There was a low turnout of voters as the local government election got underway across 15 council areas in Kwara State. In Ilorin, the state capital, correspondents of the News Agency of Niger...
Opinion: Between Oba Abu and the 'Amuni Buni' Syndrome. By Abdullahi B. Bature
A long time ago, sometimes in 2009 when I first spotted Professor Abdulraheem loitering around the Ilofa way residence of the Sarakis (Ile Loke they used to call it, then it becomes Ile Arugbo and now Charit...
A long time ago, sometimes in 2009 when I first spotted Professor Abdulraheem loitering around the Ilofa way residence of the Sarakis (Ile Loke they used to call it, then it becomes Ile Arugbo and now Charit...
Amidst Controversies, Baraje-led PDP declared winner of Kwara LG Elections
Amidst controversies surrounding yesterday’s local government election in Kwara State, Kwasiec Chairman, Dr. Uthman Ajidagba has declared the factional Peoples Democratic Party, otherwise known as the ‘New ...
Amidst controversies surrounding yesterday’s local government election in Kwara State, Kwasiec Chairman, Dr. Uthman Ajidagba has declared the factional Peoples Democratic Party, otherwise known as the ‘New ...
Kwara records peaceful LG polls
There was impressive turnout of voters during the chairmanship and councillorship elections in the remaining 15 local government councils of Kwara State on Saturday. The elections were also peaceful in all the areas vi...
There was impressive turnout of voters during the chairmanship and councillorship elections in the remaining 15 local government councils of Kwara State on Saturday. The elections were also peaceful in all the areas vi...
Opinion: Dr.Uthman Ajidagba - The Daniel of Our Time. By Oba Ahmed Olanrewaju
When the 1958, Asa Local Government lecturer of Religious Education was nominated as Chairman of KWASIEC and later confirmed by the Kwara State House of Assembly, I confidently assured one of my friends, a public comm...
When the 1958, Asa Local Government lecturer of Religious Education was nominated as Chairman of KWASIEC and later confirmed by the Kwara State House of Assembly, I confidently assured one of my friends, a public comm...
2013-10-26
Opinion - Sallah Day Deaths: These are Aviodable Deaths. By Ajeigbe Abdulrahman
What began as a normal day at the Iloffa Road residence of Sen. Abubakar Saraki turned out to be a gloomy day, leaving behind it trails of cries and sorrow. PDP stalwart, mostly vulnerable old women, had assembled at ...
What began as a normal day at the Iloffa Road residence of Sen. Abubakar Saraki turned out to be a gloomy day, leaving behind it trails of cries and sorrow. PDP stalwart, mostly vulnerable old women, had assembled at ...
Press Release: Elections, Peaceful and Orderly - Ajidagba
Below is the text of a press release from KWASIEC The chairman Kwara state Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) Dr. Uthman Abdulrahman Ajidagba has described the Local Government Election in 15 Local Governmen...
Below is the text of a press release from KWASIEC The chairman Kwara state Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) Dr. Uthman Abdulrahman Ajidagba has described the Local Government Election in 15 Local Governmen...
Abdulraheem Moves to Reconcile with Saraki
Fresh fact on Friday emerged on the peace move made by the former chairman of the Federal Character Commission(FCC) and PDP chieftain in Kwara state, Professor Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem to mend fences with his estranged po...
Fresh fact on Friday emerged on the peace move made by the former chairman of the Federal Character Commission(FCC) and PDP chieftain in Kwara state, Professor Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem to mend fences with his estranged po...
Kwara LG polls: PDP in lone contest
Opposition parties in Kwara State yesterday failed to stop the Kwara state Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) from conducting the local government election scheduled for Saturday (today). Justice Sulaim...
Opposition parties in Kwara State yesterday failed to stop the Kwara state Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) from conducting the local government election scheduled for Saturday (today). Justice Sulaim...
"This will remain a contest between the PDP and the PDP" - APC
The state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had approached the court for “an order of injunction restraining the KWSIEC from conducting any election on the 26th day of October 2013 into the 16 Kwara ...
The state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had approached the court for “an order of injunction restraining the KWSIEC from conducting any election on the 26th day of October 2013 into the 16 Kwara ...
Court Rejects APC's Quest to Stop LG Polls
AN Ilorin High Court Friday dismissed an application for an order seeking to restrain the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) from conducting today’s council election in the state. ...
AN Ilorin High Court Friday dismissed an application for an order seeking to restrain the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) from conducting today’s council election in the state. ...
Kwara LG poll: Tukur writes security agencies not to recognise New PDP's candidates
The Bamanga Tukur-led PDP yesterday forwarded to all the security agencies and Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission a fresh list containing names of candidates it said are the authentic flag bearers for the par...
The Bamanga Tukur-led PDP yesterday forwarded to all the security agencies and Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission a fresh list containing names of candidates it said are the authentic flag bearers for the par...
Yoruba, herdsmen clash claims four lives in Alapa
No fewer than four persons were feared dead on Friday following a clash between the Yoruba and Fulani herdsmen at Alapa Village along Iseyin road, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara. Trouble was said to...
No fewer than four persons were feared dead on Friday following a clash between the Yoruba and Fulani herdsmen at Alapa Village along Iseyin road, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara. Trouble was said to...
Alapa Crisis: KWSG Vows to Deal with Troublemakers
The Kwara State Government has vowed to bring the full weight of the law to bear on those behind the recent clash between Bororos/Fulanis and the indigenes of Alapa in Asa Local Government Area of the state. In ...
The Kwara State Government has vowed to bring the full weight of the law to bear on those behind the recent clash between Bororos/Fulanis and the indigenes of Alapa in Asa Local Government Area of the state. In ...
Alapa Crisis: Four feared dead.
About four people were feared dead on Friday following a clash between Yoruba indigenes and Fulani people living at Alapa Village along Iseyin Road, Ilorin-East Local Government Area of Kwara State. Trouble p...
About four people were feared dead on Friday following a clash between Yoruba indigenes and Fulani people living at Alapa Village along Iseyin Road, Ilorin-East Local Government Area of Kwara State. Trouble p...
2013-10-25
Crocodile causes scare at council secretariat in Kwara
The appearance of a crocodile in an office at the Baruten Local Government Council Secretariat at Kosubosu in Kwara on Friday caused pandemonium, forcing workers to scamper for their safety. When a correspo...
The appearance of a crocodile in an office at the Baruten Local Government Council Secretariat at Kosubosu in Kwara on Friday caused pandemonium, forcing workers to scamper for their safety. When a correspo...
'GOVT WILL RETAIN KWARA UNITED TECHNICAL CREW'
Kwara State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hajia Ramat Abaya, has disclosed that the government would retain the technical crew of the state-owned Kwara United which was relegated from the Nigeria Pre...
Kwara State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hajia Ramat Abaya, has disclosed that the government would retain the technical crew of the state-owned Kwara United which was relegated from the Nigeria Pre...
Gov Ahmed Receives Centenary Book
Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed on Thursday in Ilorin, received the state's Centenary Book from the committee formed to compile the book. Making the presentation to the governor, the Chai...
Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed on Thursday in Ilorin, received the state's Centenary Book from the committee formed to compile the book. Making the presentation to the governor, the Chai...
Kwara police command deploys 7,000 personnel for council election
The Police Command in Kwara State on Thursday said it deployed 7,000 personnel to the 15 local government areas where the council election would take place on October 26. The Commissioner of Police, Oshodi Gl...
The Police Command in Kwara State on Thursday said it deployed 7,000 personnel to the 15 local government areas where the council election would take place on October 26. The Commissioner of Police, Oshodi Gl...
Kwara local govt poll: 'PDP has candidates in all councils'
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said it has chairmanship and councillorship candidates in all the 15 local government areas and the 181 wards. The national headquarters o...
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said it has chairmanship and councillorship candidates in all the 15 local government areas and the 181 wards. The national headquarters o...
Kwara berates NLC chief for Sallah death comment
The Kwara State Government yesterday criticised the Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Issa Aremu, for his alleged comment on the death of some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters ...
The Kwara State Government yesterday criticised the Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Issa Aremu, for his alleged comment on the death of some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters ...
New PDP appeals court ruling
The New Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday filed a notice of appeal against the ruling of an Abuja Federal High Court, which restrained it from using PDP's logo and colours. The ruling, d...
The New Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday filed a notice of appeal against the ruling of an Abuja Federal High Court, which restrained it from using PDP's logo and colours. The ruling, d...
Rebel govs won't appear before disciplinary committee -PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has said the seven governors who belong to the rival faction of the party, New PDP, are not to appear before its National Disciplinary Committee. The committee, whic...
The Peoples Democratic Party has said the seven governors who belong to the rival faction of the party, New PDP, are not to appear before its National Disciplinary Committee. The committee, whic...
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