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2013-10-24
Opinion: Matters Arising on Subsidy Scam. By Wale Bakare
IT is hard to imagine a more esteemed piece of legislation in the last two years than the discovery of the nearly N1.2 trillion spent in 2011 on fuel subsidy payment to oil marketers as against the budgeted N24...
IT is hard to imagine a more esteemed piece of legislation in the last two years than the discovery of the nearly N1.2 trillion spent in 2011 on fuel subsidy payment to oil marketers as against the budgeted N24...
Opinion: Senator Saraki and the wretched of the earth. By Abimbola Adelakun
On Sallah Day, up to 20 people were reportedly stampeded to death in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, while scrambling for items of charity courtesy of Senator Bukola Saraki. The poor folks, also members of the Peopl...
On Sallah Day, up to 20 people were reportedly stampeded to death in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, while scrambling for items of charity courtesy of Senator Bukola Saraki. The poor folks, also members of the Peopl...
Opinion: Of Kwara Aviation College and The 2020 Vision. By Wale Bakare
The Aviation business in Nigeria witnessed an unprecedented increase in economic boost in the late 1950s upon attaining independence after a long break off from the colonial masters . More airlines became interested ...
The Aviation business in Nigeria witnessed an unprecedented increase in economic boost in the late 1950s upon attaining independence after a long break off from the colonial masters . More airlines became interested ...
Opinion: Bukola Saraki's annual ritual of stampedes by Is'haq Modibo Kawu
“Every man’s death diminishes me for I am involved in mankind; so ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee”— John Donne LAST Wednesday, as has become his wont, during Sallah,...
“Every man’s death diminishes me for I am involved in mankind; so ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee”— John Donne LAST Wednesday, as has become his wont, during Sallah,...
Deposed Balogun Loses Bid to Reclaim Title [Corrected]
A High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday struck out a suit filed by the deposed Balogun Gambari of Ilorin, Alhaji Laaro Olohuntoyin, challenging his removal by the Emir of IIorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari....
A High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday struck out a suit filed by the deposed Balogun Gambari of Ilorin, Alhaji Laaro Olohuntoyin, challenging his removal by the Emir of IIorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari....
CBN pegs dollar exchange to pilgrims at N146
Christian pilgrims to Israel, Rome or Greece will get foreign exchange (forex) from the banks at N146 to a dollar, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) circular issued yesterday to all authorised dealers said. ...
Christian pilgrims to Israel, Rome or Greece will get foreign exchange (forex) from the banks at N146 to a dollar, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) circular issued yesterday to all authorised dealers said. ...
'Kwara Utd will bounce back'- Abaya
The Kwara State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hajia Ramat Abaya, has assured the people of the state that their darling team will bounce back sooner than expected. Hajia Abaya said in Ilorin on ...
The Kwara State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hajia Ramat Abaya, has assured the people of the state that their darling team will bounce back sooner than expected. Hajia Abaya said in Ilorin on ...
UNILORIN pays utility bills from IGR
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has said public utilities, such as water and electricity are funded with internally generated revenue(IGR). He said at a briefing that the...
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has said public utilities, such as water and electricity are funded with internally generated revenue(IGR). He said at a briefing that the...
'Kwara APC may not participate in Saturday's poll'
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State may not participate in the Saturday local government election because of its bid to compel the State Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) shift the poll has not been heard in c...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State may not participate in the Saturday local government election because of its bid to compel the State Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) shift the poll has not been heard in c...
Kwara local govt poll: Court rules tomorrow on APC/KWSIEC suit
An Ilorin High Court yesterday reserved ruling till tomorrow on an injunction filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop the conduct of Saturday's local government election in the state. APC is pray...
An Ilorin High Court yesterday reserved ruling till tomorrow on an injunction filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop the conduct of Saturday's local government election in the state. APC is pray...
Women writers have a bright future in Nigeria -Akande
In Our Place, the debut full-length novel by author and lecturer, Dr. Lola Akande is woven with plots and intrigues that connect with everyone’s day-to-day experiences, especially for Nigerians who ...
In Our Place, the debut full-length novel by author and lecturer, Dr. Lola Akande is woven with plots and intrigues that connect with everyone’s day-to-day experiences, especially for Nigerians who ...
FEDPOFFA students, academics laud Etisalat in five years on youth development
Both academics and students of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State have commended the telecommunication firm, Etisalat for showing genuine interest in youth development in the country. The commendation...
Both academics and students of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State have commended the telecommunication firm, Etisalat for showing genuine interest in youth development in the country. The commendation...
'Kwara APC may not participate in Saturday's poll'
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State may not participate in the Saturday local government election because of its bid to compel the State Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) shift the poll has not been heard...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State may not participate in the Saturday local government election because of its bid to compel the State Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) shift the poll has not been heard...
2013-10-23
Ahmed Sacks Commissioners, SAs and Assistants
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, this afternoon, dissolved the Kwara State Executive Council. Also sacked are all Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants. The Secretary to the Kwara State ...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, this afternoon, dissolved the Kwara State Executive Council. Also sacked are all Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants. The Secretary to the Kwara State ...
Breaking: Ahmed Dissolves Executive Council, SAs also affected.
Details shortly......
Details shortly......
'New PDP can't last in Kwara'- Afolabi Yunus
Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former Works Commissioner Afolabi Yunus told reporters in Lagos that the original members of the party are not part of the insurgency led by the factional ...
Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former Works Commissioner Afolabi Yunus told reporters in Lagos that the original members of the party are not part of the insurgency led by the factional ...
I knew Jonathan would convene a national conference 8 months ago - Prof. Oloyede
Professor Is-haq Oloyede, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), was co-secretary of the National Political Reform Conference set up by former President Oluse...
Professor Is-haq Oloyede, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), was co-secretary of the National Political Reform Conference set up by former President Oluse...
Confab: Middle Belt forum rejects sovereign status
The Middle Belt Forum on Monday said it welcomes the proposed national conference convened by President Goodluck Jonathan provided it would not possess sovereign status and would not discuss ways to break up the coun...
The Middle Belt Forum on Monday said it welcomes the proposed national conference convened by President Goodluck Jonathan provided it would not possess sovereign status and would not discuss ways to break up the coun...
Kwara PDP faction fails to stop LG poll
Aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in Kwara State yesterday failed to stop the local government election coming up on Saturday as the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin adjourned hearing on the case t...
Aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in Kwara State yesterday failed to stop the local government election coming up on Saturday as the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin adjourned hearing on the case t...
Kwara laments over relegation of two teams
Sports enthusiasts in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital have expressed shock and sadness over the relegation of the two teams from the premiership league. Cross section of supporters and fans who spoke to Daily...
Sports enthusiasts in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital have expressed shock and sadness over the relegation of the two teams from the premiership league. Cross section of supporters and fans who spoke to Daily...
Unilorin Lecturers Share ASUU's Vision
Academic staff of the University of Ilorin, though not part of the current industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) also share in the vision of the striking lecturers, the Vice-Chancellor ...
Academic staff of the University of Ilorin, though not part of the current industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) also share in the vision of the striking lecturers, the Vice-Chancellor ...
Recruitment of terrorists: Court orders trial-within-trial on case against 2 Nigerians
Justice R.A Mohammed of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, ordered trial-within-trial in the terrorism charge against two Nigerians, Abdullahi Mustapha Berende and Saidi Adewumi, accused of recruiting ...
Justice R.A Mohammed of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, ordered trial-within-trial in the terrorism charge against two Nigerians, Abdullahi Mustapha Berende and Saidi Adewumi, accused of recruiting ...
Director flays non-certification of food products
The Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, Ibadan, Oyo State, Dr. Ighodalo Ijagbone, has said that there is need for agriculturists, industrialists and exporters of food products to em...
The Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, Ibadan, Oyo State, Dr. Ighodalo Ijagbone, has said that there is need for agriculturists, industrialists and exporters of food products to em...
Dons call for better regulation of aviation sector
The Provost, College of Engineering and Technology, Kwara State University, Prof. Leo Daniel, and the Head of Department, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, CET, KWASU, Dr. Christopher Odetunde, have called ...
The Provost, College of Engineering and Technology, Kwara State University, Prof. Leo Daniel, and the Head of Department, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, CET, KWASU, Dr. Christopher Odetunde, have called ...
Kwara plans N5bn youth job creation scheme
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has said the Kwara State Government is planning to establish a N5bn youth job creation and entrepreneurship development scheme. Speaking during a public enlightenment programme in Il...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has said the Kwara State Government is planning to establish a N5bn youth job creation and entrepreneurship development scheme. Speaking during a public enlightenment programme in Il...
Predictor's best and worst of the Glo league
With the 2012/13 Glo Premier League, otherwise known as the Globacom Premier League season over, I take a look back at the good and bad moments that characterised the season. Check out the awards of the season here:...
With the 2012/13 Glo Premier League, otherwise known as the Globacom Premier League season over, I take a look back at the good and bad moments that characterised the season. Check out the awards of the season here:...
2013-10-22
KWSG gives N100m credit to Artisans
As part of its program of shared prosperity, the Kwara State Government has presented a cheque of N100m loan to artisans in the state. This is coming on the heels of a One billion Naira car loan granted to civil ser...
As part of its program of shared prosperity, the Kwara State Government has presented a cheque of N100m loan to artisans in the state. This is coming on the heels of a One billion Naira car loan granted to civil ser...
"My wife reveals all our affairs to her friends and associates"
Wasiu Yusuf, a resident of Edun area of Ilorin, on Tuesday told an Ilorin Area Court that his wife, Aminat, talks too much and wants his marriage to her dissolved on this ground. The 37-year-old man, who pray...
Wasiu Yusuf, a resident of Edun area of Ilorin, on Tuesday told an Ilorin Area Court that his wife, Aminat, talks too much and wants his marriage to her dissolved on this ground. The 37-year-old man, who pray...
Kwara LG Polls: Court Adjourns PDP vs nPDP Case till Oct 28
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, on Tuesday adjourned hearing on the case filed by some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the right candidate for the Kwara State local government elect...
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, on Tuesday adjourned hearing on the case filed by some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the right candidate for the Kwara State local government elect...
Oba Abdulraheem adds a year.
Professor Oba Abdulraheem is a year older today. Abdulraheem was born on the 22nd of October 1947 in Ilorin, Kwara State of Nigeria. He attended Ahmadu Bello University and graduated with B.A. (Hons) degree in Englis...
Professor Oba Abdulraheem is a year older today. Abdulraheem was born on the 22nd of October 1947 in Ilorin, Kwara State of Nigeria. He attended Ahmadu Bello University and graduated with B.A. (Hons) degree in Englis...
Insecurity Deters Diaspora Nigerians From Coming Home - Walter Carrington
Corruption and growing absence of security are the two major factors discouraging accomplished Nigerians living in the United States of America from returning home. The former US ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Wa...
Corruption and growing absence of security are the two major factors discouraging accomplished Nigerians living in the United States of America from returning home. The former US ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Wa...
APC urges court to stop Kwara LG poll
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday prayed an Ilorin High Court to stop the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) from conducting the local government election scheduled for Saturday. ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday prayed an Ilorin High Court to stop the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) from conducting the local government election scheduled for Saturday. ...
When philanthropy turns lethal
Philanthropy runs deep in the Saraki family. Its patriarch, himself the Oloye, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, was a legendary giver. You always knew when he was in his country home in Ilorin GRA, to take a break...
Philanthropy runs deep in the Saraki family. Its patriarch, himself the Oloye, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, was a legendary giver. You always knew when he was in his country home in Ilorin GRA, to take a break...
20:2020 impossible with reliance on capital sectors, says Carrington
•Lists corruption, insecurity as bane of Nigeria Nigeria's hope of becoming one of the 20 leading economies in 2020 will remain a mirage, if it continues to rely more on capital-intensiv...
•Lists corruption, insecurity as bane of Nigeria Nigeria's hope of becoming one of the 20 leading economies in 2020 will remain a mirage, if it continues to rely more on capital-intensiv...
Ijaiya hangs up his boots
Kwara United skipper, Lukman Ijaiya has hung up his boots after 15 years of active football, supersport.com reports. The erstwhile 3SC striker revealed to supersport.com on Tuesday in Ilorin that he is done w...
Kwara United skipper, Lukman Ijaiya has hung up his boots after 15 years of active football, supersport.com reports. The erstwhile 3SC striker revealed to supersport.com on Tuesday in Ilorin that he is done w...
FG marks New PDP HQ for demolition
The Federal Government has, through the Federal Capital Development Authority, marked the national secretariat of the New Peoples Democratic Party at the Maitama District in Abuja...
The Federal Government has, through the Federal Capital Development Authority, marked the national secretariat of the New Peoples Democratic Party at the Maitama District in Abuja...
Sallah tragedy: Group mourns victims, faults Saraki critics
A group, the Kwara Rights Agenda, has faulted those criticising a former governor of the state and senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over the stampede in Ilorin that led to th...
A group, the Kwara Rights Agenda, has faulted those criticising a former governor of the state and senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over the stampede in Ilorin that led to th...
Corruption, cause of Nigeria's insecurity -Carrington
A former United States ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Walter Carrington, on Monday said that insecurity and the developmental challenges confronting Nigeria were caused by corruption. Carrington therefore advised...
A former United States ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Walter Carrington, on Monday said that insecurity and the developmental challenges confronting Nigeria were caused by corruption. Carrington therefore advised...
Saraki hails Pillars, Eaglets
The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has praised Kano Pillars for retaining their Premier League title. Saraki, in a statement by his Media Office, also h...
The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has praised Kano Pillars for retaining their Premier League title. Saraki, in a statement by his Media Office, also h...
Kwara to Distribute N100m Loans to 5,000 Artisans
The Kwara Government on Monday in Ilorin said it had earmarked N100 million for distribution as loan to 5,000 artisans in the state. The Kwara Commissioner for Information and Communication, Tunji M...
The Kwara Government on Monday in Ilorin said it had earmarked N100 million for distribution as loan to 5,000 artisans in the state. The Kwara Commissioner for Information and Communication, Tunji M...
2013-10-21
War over cows
Family head butchered to death; wife, children, policeman escape being killed Two brothers in police netConfusion over ownership of cows has sparked a bloody attack in Kwara State in which a family head was...
Family head butchered to death; wife, children, policeman escape being killed Two brothers in police netConfusion over ownership of cows has sparked a bloody attack in Kwara State in which a family head was...
Kwara Electoral Body Ready for LG Poll - Chairman
The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) on Sunday expressed its readiness to conduct Saturday’s local council election in the state. The Chairman of the commission, Dr Uthman Ajidagba, said...
The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) on Sunday expressed its readiness to conduct Saturday’s local council election in the state. The Chairman of the commission, Dr Uthman Ajidagba, said...
Hajj: First batch from Kwara arrives
The first batch of 2013 pilgrims from Ilorin zone has arrived Ilorin International Airport. The pilgrims who are mainly from Ondo State arrived Ilorin International Airport by 1:53 am yesterday. T...
The first batch of 2013 pilgrims from Ilorin zone has arrived Ilorin International Airport. The pilgrims who are mainly from Ondo State arrived Ilorin International Airport by 1:53 am yesterday. T...
College of Nursing thanks Ahmed over bus donation
The management, governing council and staff of the Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin have expressed sincere gratitude to the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed for providing the college with t...
The management, governing council and staff of the Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin have expressed sincere gratitude to the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed for providing the college with t...
NLC Urges Probe of Ilorin Stampede
Vice-President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Issa Aremu has called on the National Human Rights Commission to investigate the deaths in a stampede in Ilorin last week. It was gathered that the ...
Vice-President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Issa Aremu has called on the National Human Rights Commission to investigate the deaths in a stampede in Ilorin last week. It was gathered that the ...
First batch of Hajj Pilgrims arrive from Saudi Arabia
The first batch of 805 pilgrims that performed the 2013 Hajj in Saudi Arabia arrived the Muritala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and the Ilorin Airport, aboard Med-View Airline on Sunday. A statement made available...
The first batch of 805 pilgrims that performed the 2013 Hajj in Saudi Arabia arrived the Muritala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and the Ilorin Airport, aboard Med-View Airline on Sunday. A statement made available...
Pillars win Glo Premier League
Kano Pillars have retained the Nigeria league title despite losing 2-0 at Lobi Stars on the final day of the season. Pillars finished top of the table on 63 points, while Enyimba shot to second place after th...
Kano Pillars have retained the Nigeria league title despite losing 2-0 at Lobi Stars on the final day of the season. Pillars finished top of the table on 63 points, while Enyimba shot to second place after th...
Group condemns Ilorin Sallah stampede
An NGO, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the Sallah stampede in Ilorin which left more than 20 people dead and called for a strong policy to protect women’s rights. C...
An NGO, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the Sallah stampede in Ilorin which left more than 20 people dead and called for a strong policy to protect women’s rights. C...
G-7 Govs, Baraje bow, accept court ruling on Tukur
The Abubakar Kawu Baraje led new Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has finally bowed to the Alhaji Bamanga Tukur led National Working Committee, NWC, saying it has carefully studied and accepted Friday's ruling by the ...
The Abubakar Kawu Baraje led new Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has finally bowed to the Alhaji Bamanga Tukur led National Working Committee, NWC, saying it has carefully studied and accepted Friday's ruling by the ...
PDP crisis: Can PDP-GF save party?
With the Sallah holiday over, feuding camps of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are expected to resume their search for peace this week. At their last gathering on October 7, they rescheduled the pea...
With the Sallah holiday over, feuding camps of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are expected to resume their search for peace this week. At their last gathering on October 7, they rescheduled the pea...
Carrington hails Nigeria's election into UN Security Council
Former Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria, Mr. Walter Carrington, yesterday, expressed confidence that with the election of Nigeria as a non-permanent member of the United Nations, UN, Security...
Former Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria, Mr. Walter Carrington, yesterday, expressed confidence that with the election of Nigeria as a non-permanent member of the United Nations, UN, Security...
Belgore, PDP differ on Sallah tragedy casualty figure
One of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Mr. Dele Belgore, on Sunday said that about 47 persons had been confirmed dead following the Sallah stampede tragedy in Ilorin last Wednesday. ...
One of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Mr. Dele Belgore, on Sunday said that about 47 persons had been confirmed dead following the Sallah stampede tragedy in Ilorin last Wednesday. ...
Court judgment: New PDP to hold emergency meeting
An emergency meeting of the seven Peoples Democratic Party governors in theNew PDP will hold this week in Abuja. The meeting, according to the National Publicity Secretary of ...
An emergency meeting of the seven Peoples Democratic Party governors in theNew PDP will hold this week in Abuja. The meeting, according to the National Publicity Secretary of ...
Cover-up as police order DPO to hands off probe of Saraki stampede deaths
The yearly Sallah gifts distribution by the Sarakis and the party have led to multiple deaths. A plot to cover up Wednesday's multiple deaths in Ilorin involving Senator Bukola Saraki and o...
The yearly Sallah gifts distribution by the Sarakis and the party have led to multiple deaths. A plot to cover up Wednesday's multiple deaths in Ilorin involving Senator Bukola Saraki and o...
Dad didn't encourage his children to act -Kunle Afolayan
Kunle Afolayan, one of the sons of late Ade 'Love' Afolayan, renowned film maker and director, tellsARUKAINO UMUKORO about his father's passion for film-making How was it li...
Kunle Afolayan, one of the sons of late Ade 'Love' Afolayan, renowned film maker and director, tellsARUKAINO UMUKORO about his father's passion for film-making How was it li...
Playing football with one eye, a blessing - Okemiri
Even though he has an eye defect, Kwara United left-back, Ogbonna Okemiri, is one of Nigeria's most accomplished players in the domestic league. The two-time CAF Champions League winner, who plays for the Sand Ea...
Even though he has an eye defect, Kwara United left-back, Ogbonna Okemiri, is one of Nigeria's most accomplished players in the domestic league. The two-time CAF Champions League winner, who plays for the Sand Ea...
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