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2013-10-20
Kwara traditional council commiserates with Governor Ahmed
Traditional rulers in Kwara State have commiserated with the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed over the death of some PDP party supporters at the charity house, Ilorin, just as they pledged their support and loya...
Traditional rulers in Kwara State have commiserated with the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed over the death of some PDP party supporters at the charity house, Ilorin, just as they pledged their support and loya...
KWSG donates bus to Ilorin NBA
The Kwara State Government has donated a bus to the Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). His Excellency, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed was represented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ba...
The Kwara State Government has donated a bus to the Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). His Excellency, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed was represented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ba...
Kwara's carnival of death must end now - Belgore
We commiserate with the families and friends of our compatriots who died in the unfortunate incident at the Ile loke house of the Sarakis a few days ago. May God almighty bless the souls of the departed. This carnival o...
We commiserate with the families and friends of our compatriots who died in the unfortunate incident at the Ile loke house of the Sarakis a few days ago. May God almighty bless the souls of the departed. This carnival o...
Kwara to Engage Youths in Agric
As part of measures to checkmate the growing rate of unemployment, especially among youths, Kwara State Government says it will fully engage the youth in agriculture with the provision of funds and farm inputs as pa...
As part of measures to checkmate the growing rate of unemployment, especially among youths, Kwara State Government says it will fully engage the youth in agriculture with the provision of funds and farm inputs as pa...
UNILORIN VC Calls For Payment Of SIWES Allowances
The University of Ilorin has called on the Industrial Training Fund ITF to help pay the outstanding allowances owed its students during the period of their Student Industrial Working Experience SIWES. The Vice ...
The University of Ilorin has called on the Industrial Training Fund ITF to help pay the outstanding allowances owed its students during the period of their Student Industrial Working Experience SIWES. The Vice ...
PDP crisis: Saraki on his own in Kwara - Party chieftain
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Mr Afolabi Yunus, has declared that former governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki, who is a member of the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the party, to...
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Mr Afolabi Yunus, has declared that former governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki, who is a member of the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the party, to...
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. CIS...
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. CIS...
"Gang-up against Saraki will fail" - Aniba
A Peoples Democratic Party, stalwart in Ibagun Ward, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Mr. Shuaib AbdulKadir Aniba, has lashed out at the pro-Bamanga Tukur led PDP faction in the state, warning that ...
A Peoples Democratic Party, stalwart in Ibagun Ward, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Mr. Shuaib AbdulKadir Aniba, has lashed out at the pro-Bamanga Tukur led PDP faction in the state, warning that ...
Saraki mourns stampede victims
Senator Bukola Saraki in a press release yesterday condoled with families of victims who lost their lives and those who are undergoing treatment as a result of the stampede at Charity House, Ilorin, Kwara State. ...
Senator Bukola Saraki in a press release yesterday condoled with families of victims who lost their lives and those who are undergoing treatment as a result of the stampede at Charity House, Ilorin, Kwara State. ...
Oct 26 LG poll ploy to scheme us out, says APC
Victory of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Kwara State local government election scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2013 may be a forgone conclusion, as the party appears to be contesting the poll without ...
Victory of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Kwara State local government election scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2013 may be a forgone conclusion, as the party appears to be contesting the poll without ...
"Sallah Greetings; Leaders Should Stop Making Their People Sacrificial Lambs" - NLC VP
GREETINGS Greetings to all Muslim workers and Christian compatriots on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mubarak. The concluded Festival of Sacrifice represents two significant Islamic events: the culmination of the Hajj...
GREETINGS Greetings to all Muslim workers and Christian compatriots on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mubarak. The concluded Festival of Sacrifice represents two significant Islamic events: the culmination of the Hajj...
Ahmed explains reasons behind agric mall
Kwara State Government has setup an agriculture mall in the state. The mall is to provide youths interested in agriculture with farm inputs and funds to enable them grow crops of their choice . The state governo...
Kwara State Government has setup an agriculture mall in the state. The mall is to provide youths interested in agriculture with farm inputs and funds to enable them grow crops of their choice . The state governo...
KWSG to train medical doctors abroad - Gov. Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed his government’s determination to sponsor medical doctors abroad annually to meet man power requirements in critical areas to enhance quality&nbs...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed his government’s determination to sponsor medical doctors abroad annually to meet man power requirements in critical areas to enhance quality&nbs...
Questions over Saraki's annual Sallah stampede that has wasted about 50 lives so far
With Wednesday’s incident at the Ilorin, Kwara State campaign office of a former governor of the state, no fewer than 47 indigenes of Kwara State have so far lost their lives in the last three years while queui...
With Wednesday’s incident at the Ilorin, Kwara State campaign office of a former governor of the state, no fewer than 47 indigenes of Kwara State have so far lost their lives in the last three years while queui...
'Only Three Parties for Kwara Council Polls' - KWASIEC
Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission(KWSEIC) has said only three political parties will participate in the October 26 local government council elections in the state. Chairman of the commission, Dr. U...
Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission(KWSEIC) has said only three political parties will participate in the October 26 local government council elections in the state. Chairman of the commission, Dr. U...
2013-10-19
Nigeria Will Not Break Up In 2015 - Alfa Belgore
FORMER Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Modibbo Belgore (rtd), has opined that with the stability of Nigeria and its resources well channeled for her development, the country will be among the top 10 world economi...
FORMER Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Modibbo Belgore (rtd), has opined that with the stability of Nigeria and its resources well channeled for her development, the country will be among the top 10 world economi...
In Ilorin, Traditional Birth Attendants Sacrifice Pigeons for Safe Delivery
In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, it is common sight in various homes to find the presence of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs). Despite availability of both government and private orthodox health cent...
In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, it is common sight in various homes to find the presence of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs). Despite availability of both government and private orthodox health cent...
Worries Over Deplorable Condition Of Federal Roads In Kwara
THE conditions of federal roads in Kwara state are poor. The development perhaps made the state governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed to disclosed the readiness of his government to spend a sum of N8 billion some federal ...
THE conditions of federal roads in Kwara state are poor. The development perhaps made the state governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed to disclosed the readiness of his government to spend a sum of N8 billion some federal ...
PDP Crisis: Freedom for Kwara, Kano PDP
Many loyal members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have been having sleepless nights since August 31 when some governors of the party led by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar staged a walk-out from ...
Many loyal members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have been having sleepless nights since August 31 when some governors of the party led by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar staged a walk-out from ...
Ilorin stampede: One tragedy too many
There were wailings and lamentations in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital when many women died in a stampede while receiving Sallah gifts from former Governor Bukola Saraki. One of the victims of last Wednesday...
There were wailings and lamentations in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital when many women died in a stampede while receiving Sallah gifts from former Governor Bukola Saraki. One of the victims of last Wednesday...
Kwara communities agog as Bacita sugar factory resumes
Nigerian Sugar Company (NISUCO), located at Bacita in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State began operations in 1964 as the first integrated sugar factory in Nigeria. It boasted of great potential for economic and...
Nigerian Sugar Company (NISUCO), located at Bacita in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State began operations in 1964 as the first integrated sugar factory in Nigeria. It boasted of great potential for economic and...
Ilorin Stampede: APC seeks better welfare for people
Chieftains of the Kwara State Chapter of All Progressive Congress(APC), Alhaji Suleiman Buhari and Alhaji Taiwo Eleja have said that the stampede at Saraki’s house in Ilorin which claimed many lives should serve ...
Chieftains of the Kwara State Chapter of All Progressive Congress(APC), Alhaji Suleiman Buhari and Alhaji Taiwo Eleja have said that the stampede at Saraki’s house in Ilorin which claimed many lives should serve ...
'No Place For nPDP In Kwara' - Yunus Afolabi
Engineer Afolabi Yunus was the Commissioner for Works in Kwara state between 2003 and 2007. He is one of the core followers of the Strongman of Kwara Politics, the late Senator Olusola Saraki. In this interview w...
Engineer Afolabi Yunus was the Commissioner for Works in Kwara state between 2003 and 2007. He is one of the core followers of the Strongman of Kwara Politics, the late Senator Olusola Saraki. In this interview w...
PDP crisis: Pro-Baraje Senators vow to stop Jonathan's ministerial nominees
The pro-Kawu Baraje Senators otherwise known as G25 in the Senate may be spoiling for another show down with the Bamanga Tukur loyalists as the ‘rebel’ lawmakers vowed to stop the planned confirmation of Pr...
The pro-Kawu Baraje Senators otherwise known as G25 in the Senate may be spoiling for another show down with the Bamanga Tukur loyalists as the ‘rebel’ lawmakers vowed to stop the planned confirmation of Pr...
Oba Abdulraheem's Group asks PDP to discipline Saraki, others
A few individuals in the Kwara State Chatter of the Peoples Democratic Party were at the national headquarters of the party in Abuja on Friday, asking the party to discipline the former Governor of the State, Senator...
A few individuals in the Kwara State Chatter of the Peoples Democratic Party were at the national headquarters of the party in Abuja on Friday, asking the party to discipline the former Governor of the State, Senator...
2013-10-18
Abuja court restrains Baraje-led faction from parading self as PDP
An Abuja High Court on Friday ordered the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party to desist from parading itself as a parallel faction of the ruling party. The court also recognised the Bamang...
An Abuja High Court on Friday ordered the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party to desist from parading itself as a parallel faction of the ruling party. The court also recognised the Bamang...
Cultism: 2 remanded over death of 4 members
Two persons, Taye Yusuf and Olatunji Jamiu both of Offa, Kwara State, who were said to have been arrested during a clash between two rivalry cults that led to the death of four members have been remanded at the Federal ...
Two persons, Taye Yusuf and Olatunji Jamiu both of Offa, Kwara State, who were said to have been arrested during a clash between two rivalry cults that led to the death of four members have been remanded at the Federal ...
Many Women Feared Dead in Kwara Stampede
Tragedy struck in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital when many elderly women were killed and several others injured in a stampede at Charity House residence of former Governor Bukola Saraki. The incident happene...
Tragedy struck in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital when many elderly women were killed and several others injured in a stampede at Charity House residence of former Governor Bukola Saraki. The incident happene...
APC woos nPDP govs, promises to hand over party structure to them
The All Progressive Congress, APC, is pressing on with its campaign to woo the seven rebel governors in the breakaway faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with the offer of complete control of APC structures...
The All Progressive Congress, APC, is pressing on with its campaign to woo the seven rebel governors in the breakaway faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with the offer of complete control of APC structures...
Pregnant woman, elderly die in stampede in Ilorin
Ten supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including a pregnant woman and elderly persons, reportedly died in a stampede at the residence of the late Dr Olusola Saraki, on Wednesday. The dece...
Ten supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including a pregnant woman and elderly persons, reportedly died in a stampede at the residence of the late Dr Olusola Saraki, on Wednesday. The dece...
Ex-Kwara Commissioner In The Soup Over Comments On New PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Moro local government area of Kwara State has disowned a former commissioner in the state, Mr Afolabi Yinusa. The part,y in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Moro local government area of Kwara State has disowned a former commissioner in the state, Mr Afolabi Yinusa. The part,y in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP...
Saraki laments death of followers, suspends Sallah activities
Senator Bukola Saraki on Thursday described as sad and painful the death of some of his followers in Ilorin during distribution of Sallah gifts. Saraki, who represents Kwara Central Senatorial district, in a ...
Senator Bukola Saraki on Thursday described as sad and painful the death of some of his followers in Ilorin during distribution of Sallah gifts. Saraki, who represents Kwara Central Senatorial district, in a ...
Ilorin Sallah Stampede: Death Toll Rises to 20
The number of people who died in the Wednesday night stampede in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, may have risen to 20. THISDAY checks revealed that among the dead were three pregnant women. Many of ...
The number of people who died in the Wednesday night stampede in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, may have risen to 20. THISDAY checks revealed that among the dead were three pregnant women. Many of ...
Immunise your kids against diseases and deformities
A few days ago, it was reported that a tenant who abducted his landlord's undergraduate daughter and fathered a child by her, has been arrested and the young lady rescued. However, the story has a sad ending ...
A few days ago, it was reported that a tenant who abducted his landlord's undergraduate daughter and fathered a child by her, has been arrested and the young lady rescued. However, the story has a sad ending ...
Sallah tragedy: APC, LP call for probe
Many residents of Kwara State on Thursday expressed shock over the death of some people who had gathered at the residence of a former governor of the state, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday night. The pe...
Many residents of Kwara State on Thursday expressed shock over the death of some people who had gathered at the residence of a former governor of the state, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday night. The pe...
Opinion:PHCN and poor installations by Ganiyu Shittu
A recent heavy rain in Offa, Kwara State, with its attendant storm has destroyed the newly installed electric poles and the mini transformers attached with the poles. This has rendered the entire town without l...
A recent heavy rain in Offa, Kwara State, with its attendant storm has destroyed the newly installed electric poles and the mini transformers attached with the poles. This has rendered the entire town without l...
Heart disease threatens man's life
Thirty-five-year-old Murtala Saheed is wallowing in utter anguish no thanks to a life-threatening heart problem. And he may not smile again unless an urgent surgical operation is done to rescue him from the brink of ...
Thirty-five-year-old Murtala Saheed is wallowing in utter anguish no thanks to a life-threatening heart problem. And he may not smile again unless an urgent surgical operation is done to rescue him from the brink of ...
Offa people tasked on development
The people of Offa, headquarters of Offa Local Government Area have been implored to make love, peace, unity and mutual understanding their watchword in order to move the ancient town forward. ...
The people of Offa, headquarters of Offa Local Government Area have been implored to make love, peace, unity and mutual understanding their watchword in order to move the ancient town forward. ...
Kwara Sallah tragedy: Death toll rises to 20
The number of people who died in Wednesday night's stampede in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has risen to 20, according to an unconfirmed report. Among the dead, sources said, were three expectant mothers....
The number of people who died in Wednesday night's stampede in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has risen to 20, according to an unconfirmed report. Among the dead, sources said, were three expectant mothers....
TENGER TARGETS KWARA UTD FOR RELEGATION ESCAPE
Akwa United coach, Justin Tenger has remained unrepentant that his side will maintain their status quo in the Glo Premier League. The Promise Keepers secured a 3-2 win against Kaduna United in Wednesday's Glo...
Akwa United coach, Justin Tenger has remained unrepentant that his side will maintain their status quo in the Glo Premier League. The Promise Keepers secured a 3-2 win against Kaduna United in Wednesday's Glo...
You can defect, PDP dares rebel govs
The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday said it would not compel any of its members to remain within its fold. It said while it would prefer to dialogue with the aggrieved members to resolve any outstanding ...
The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday said it would not compel any of its members to remain within its fold. It said while it would prefer to dialogue with the aggrieved members to resolve any outstanding ...
'Operation Harmony' underway to check security threats in Kwara
As part of measures to improve its security, the Kwara State Government will soon launch a new security module code-named "Operation Harmony". The measure, according to the state governor, Alhaji ...
As part of measures to improve its security, the Kwara State Government will soon launch a new security module code-named "Operation Harmony". The measure, according to the state governor, Alhaji ...
October 26 Kwara LG Poll date remains unchanged - KWSIEC
The Kwara Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) yesterday said the local government election scheduled for 26 October remains unchanged. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Uthman Abdulrahman Ajid...
The Kwara Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) yesterday said the local government election scheduled for 26 October remains unchanged. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Uthman Abdulrahman Ajid...
2013-10-17
Unilorin: A Vice-Chancellor's one year of leadership
Given Prof Ishaq Oloyede’s achievements as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), many thought there was nothing a new VC would do except administering the institution. But since Prof Abdul...
Given Prof Ishaq Oloyede’s achievements as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), many thought there was nothing a new VC would do except administering the institution. But since Prof Abdul...
Condolences from Saraki to those lost at charity house.
I'm deeply saddened to receive the news about the loss of some of our party members who were stampeded after the Sallah festivities at the charity house. Our party's strength resides solely in the support from part...
I'm deeply saddened to receive the news about the loss of some of our party members who were stampeded after the Sallah festivities at the charity house. Our party's strength resides solely in the support from part...
Ahmed advises LG poll candidates not to be selfish
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has charged all candidates in the upcoming local government council elections in the state to think more of the people oriented programmes rather than personal benefits. ...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has charged all candidates in the upcoming local government council elections in the state to think more of the people oriented programmes rather than personal benefits. ...
N38bn road project: Kwara accused of shoddy job
A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Bashiru Bolarinwa, and the Kwara State Government have expressed different opinions on the N38bn road projects in the state. The state Commi...
A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Bashiru Bolarinwa, and the Kwara State Government have expressed different opinions on the N38bn road projects in the state. The state Commi...
JAAC approves N165.4m augumentation for LGAs... Shares N798.6m for October
The Kwara State Joint Local Government Account Committee (JAAC) has approved N165, 476,489.67 budget difference (augmentation) for the 16 Local Government Areas in the state, despite non-receiving of augmentation fro...
The Kwara State Joint Local Government Account Committee (JAAC) has approved N165, 476,489.67 budget difference (augmentation) for the 16 Local Government Areas in the state, despite non-receiving of augmentation fro...
LP wants Kwara LG election postponed
The Labour Party in Kwara State has urged the state government and the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission to extend the date for election into the remaining 15 local government councils of the state from Oc...
The Labour Party in Kwara State has urged the state government and the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission to extend the date for election into the remaining 15 local government councils of the state from Oc...
OPC calls for promotion of Nigeria's cultural heritage
The Kwara Coordinator of the Oodua People's Congress, Mr Olanrewaju Salam, on Wednesday called on Nigerians to always promote and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the nation. Salam, who made the call i...
The Kwara Coordinator of the Oodua People's Congress, Mr Olanrewaju Salam, on Wednesday called on Nigerians to always promote and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the nation. Salam, who made the call i...
Rebel govs may soon dump PDP for APC
The ongoing efforts to reconcile aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party members with the Bamanga Tukur-led National Working Committee of the party,appear to have finally hit a brick wall. A hint of th...
The ongoing efforts to reconcile aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party members with the Bamanga Tukur-led National Working Committee of the party,appear to have finally hit a brick wall. A hint of th...
Nigeria'll be a world power if ...-Ex-CJN
A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore, has said that Nigeria will not only be among the world powers but among the greatest economies of the world, if the country remained stable till the next 10 ye...
A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore, has said that Nigeria will not only be among the world powers but among the greatest economies of the world, if the country remained stable till the next 10 ye...
10 feared dead in Kwara Sallah tragedy
About 10 people were feared dead while scores were reportedly injured on Wednesday night following a stampede near the Ilofa residence of a former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Unconfirmed repor...
About 10 people were feared dead while scores were reportedly injured on Wednesday night following a stampede near the Ilofa residence of a former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Unconfirmed repor...
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