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2013-09-03
Women slump as court remands 29 cult suspects
Two women on Tuesday slumped at an Ilorin Magistrates' Court when the court ordered that all the 29 suspected cultists brought before it be remanded in prison. The women slumped in separate incidents when the...
Two women on Tuesday slumped at an Ilorin Magistrates' Court when the court ordered that all the 29 suspected cultists brought before it be remanded in prison. The women slumped in separate incidents when the...
PDP Split: Sen. Saraki,others back Atiku, Baraje, 7 Governors
Twenty-two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators have backed the Abdullahi Baraje-led faction of the party. The senators, in a statement on Monday night, congratulated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar G...
Twenty-two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators have backed the Abdullahi Baraje-led faction of the party. The senators, in a statement on Monday night, congratulated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar G...
Nigeria Can Generate 6000MW Of Electricity In 5 Years - Former CJN
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Alfa Belgore, has said Nigeria has the capacity to grow its power generation capacity to about 60,000 megawatt (MW) in five years, if it could efficiently utilise its ...
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Alfa Belgore, has said Nigeria has the capacity to grow its power generation capacity to about 60,000 megawatt (MW) in five years, if it could efficiently utilise its ...
Breakaway PDP can't thrive in Kwara, says Gov Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara yesterday said the breakaway Peoples Democratic Party, PDP would not thrive in the state. Governor Ahmed who spoke with journalists at Ilorin international airport o...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara yesterday said the breakaway Peoples Democratic Party, PDP would not thrive in the state. Governor Ahmed who spoke with journalists at Ilorin international airport o...
Govt urges Nigerians to vacate flood plains
Following the alert received from the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, on the potential threats of flooding of Kainji and Jebba dams during this year’s raining season, the Minister of Water Resources, Mrs....
Following the alert received from the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, on the potential threats of flooding of Kainji and Jebba dams during this year’s raining season, the Minister of Water Resources, Mrs....
Hooliganism: Wolves to take case to FIFA
Soccer hooliganism reared its ugly head in Ilorin at the weekend. An Assistant Referee in the Kwara United/Warri Wolves league match, CID Duruna was so battered that he ended up in the hospital and would be a guest o...
Soccer hooliganism reared its ugly head in Ilorin at the weekend. An Assistant Referee in the Kwara United/Warri Wolves league match, CID Duruna was so battered that he ended up in the hospital and would be a guest o...
Kwara commences six-day entrepreneurship training
The Kwara State Government has commenced six-day training programme for eighteen youths in the state on the usage of Ankara, a local fabric, for making of accessories such as shoes, hand bags, book cove...
The Kwara State Government has commenced six-day training programme for eighteen youths in the state on the usage of Ankara, a local fabric, for making of accessories such as shoes, hand bags, book cove...
Talks with Presidency may broker peace -Ahmed
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday justified the formation of a parallel faction of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to which he belongs to. He was, however, hopeful that the ongoing consult...
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday justified the formation of a parallel faction of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to which he belongs to. He was, however, hopeful that the ongoing consult...
VCs, students seek end to teachers' strike
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, and his Kwara State University counterpart, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na'Allah, have called for an end to the strike embarked upon by the Academic S...
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, and his Kwara State University counterpart, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na'Allah, have called for an end to the strike embarked upon by the Academic S...
students protest against non-payment of bursaries
The National Association of Kwara State Students protested in Ilorin on Monday. The students matched from Maraba Junction, through Murtala Muhammed Road to the Post Office Round About and to the ...
The National Association of Kwara State Students protested in Ilorin on Monday. The students matched from Maraba Junction, through Murtala Muhammed Road to the Post Office Round About and to the ...
Offa rerun: Protests rock Kwara over election result
Members of the All Progressives Party in Ilorin and Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday protested against the announcement on radio of the result of the rerun election held in Offa LG on Saturda...
Members of the All Progressives Party in Ilorin and Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday protested against the announcement on radio of the result of the rerun election held in Offa LG on Saturda...
2013-09-02
Father Docked For Allegedly Killing Son
An Ilorin Magistrates' Court on Monday remanded a 25-year-old father, Muritala Elemosho, for allegedly killing his nine-month old son, Qudus Elemosho. The accused was alleged t...
An Ilorin Magistrates' Court on Monday remanded a 25-year-old father, Muritala Elemosho, for allegedly killing his nine-month old son, Qudus Elemosho. The accused was alleged t...
Police arraign butcher for armed robbery
Police in Ilorin has arraigned a 27-years-old butcher, Ahmed Musa before on Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly dispossessing a man of his valuables. The accused was said to have on July 22 attacked one S...
Police in Ilorin has arraigned a 27-years-old butcher, Ahmed Musa before on Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly dispossessing a man of his valuables. The accused was said to have on July 22 attacked one S...
I wear what fits -Samuel Adedoyin
While booking an interview with renowned industrialist, Prince Samuel Adedoyin, OFR, one is taken aback when he requests for a 9am meeting at his Victoria Island office. Desirous about keeping to time, one arrives th...
While booking an interview with renowned industrialist, Prince Samuel Adedoyin, OFR, one is taken aback when he requests for a 9am meeting at his Victoria Island office. Desirous about keeping to time, one arrives th...
PDP Break-up: Jonathan May Fire Loyalists Of G-7 Govs
In what looks like a payback measure, President Goodluck Jonathan appears set to relieve some of his appointees with links to the seven governors who, on Saturday, staged a walkout on him and formed a parallel Peoples ...
In what looks like a payback measure, President Goodluck Jonathan appears set to relieve some of his appointees with links to the seven governors who, on Saturday, staged a walkout on him and formed a parallel Peoples ...
LMC set to rule on Kwara and Wolves
The League Management Company (LMC) is expected to decide on the botched Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game this week. The Kwara United versus Warri Wolves was discontinued on Saturday following...
The League Management Company (LMC) is expected to decide on the botched Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game this week. The Kwara United versus Warri Wolves was discontinued on Saturday following...
2013-09-01
Press Release: I believe KWASIEC has not announced Offa rerun result - Popoola
Below is the text of a press release from Hon. Saheed Popoola, APC candidate in Saturday's LG re-run I am shocked like everyone else here and everywhere across the world where the Offa rerun poll was m...
Below is the text of a press release from Hon. Saheed Popoola, APC candidate in Saturday's LG re-run I am shocked like everyone else here and everywhere across the world where the Offa rerun poll was m...
#OffaRerun: APC Demands Announcement of Authentic Results of Offa LG Rerun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the immediate announcement of the authentic results of Saturday’s rerun in the Offa local government by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the immediate announcement of the authentic results of Saturday’s rerun in the Offa local government by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC...
Offa election: PDP declared winner
Mr AbdulWaheed Olanipekun of the the PDP has emerged Chairman of the Offa Local Government Council in a re-run election, conducted in the area on Saturday. The Chairman of the Kwara State Independent El...
Mr AbdulWaheed Olanipekun of the the PDP has emerged Chairman of the Offa Local Government Council in a re-run election, conducted in the area on Saturday. The Chairman of the Kwara State Independent El...
PDP split: Why we formed new faction - Baraje, Atiku
Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, split into two factions on Saturday (the 15th anniversary of its creation) after seven governors and former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, walked out of the party&...
Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, split into two factions on Saturday (the 15th anniversary of its creation) after seven governors and former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, walked out of the party&...
Offa rerun: We don't take announcement on Radio Kwara serious - Belgore #OffaRerun
Kwara All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain Mohammed Dele Belgore (SAN) on Sunday dismissed as unacceptable and scandalous the purported announcement of results of Offa rerun poll on Radio Kwara. He ...
Kwara All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain Mohammed Dele Belgore (SAN) on Sunday dismissed as unacceptable and scandalous the purported announcement of results of Offa rerun poll on Radio Kwara. He ...
Kwara Utd/Warri Wolves Asst. Referee beaten
• Match stopped at half time Matchday 29 Glo Premier League tie between Kwara United and Warri Wolves was not concluded at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin on Saturday after the centre refe...
• Match stopped at half time Matchday 29 Glo Premier League tie between Kwara United and Warri Wolves was not concluded at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin on Saturday after the centre refe...
Huge presence of security personnel at Kwara council poll #OffaRerun
The rerun local government election in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State took place yesterday under huge security. A combined team of plain- clothed and mobile policemen, officials and men of the Depart...
The rerun local government election in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State took place yesterday under huge security. A combined team of plain- clothed and mobile policemen, officials and men of the Depart...
Technical Education Remains Antidote For Youth Unemployment - Stakeholders
On August 20, 2013, Rectors of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology across the country converged on Ilorin, the Kwara State capital to strategise on how to further promote technical and science education in the coun...
On August 20, 2013, Rectors of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology across the country converged on Ilorin, the Kwara State capital to strategise on how to further promote technical and science education in the coun...
#OffaReRun: APC Wins 11 Council Wards, KWASIEC Returning Officer Absconds
Results from all 12 council wards in Offa, Kwara State, show that the newly registered All Progressive Congress (APC), swept 11 of the 12 wards in Saturday’s polls, and the Peoples Democratic Party, just one ward...
Results from all 12 council wards in Offa, Kwara State, show that the newly registered All Progressive Congress (APC), swept 11 of the 12 wards in Saturday’s polls, and the Peoples Democratic Party, just one ward...
2013-08-31
KWASU establishes School of Business
The Kwara State University (KWASU), North-Central Nigeria has established the School of Business and Governance with the aim of conducting in-depth and innovative research. The research is to foster business,...
The Kwara State University (KWASU), North-Central Nigeria has established the School of Business and Governance with the aim of conducting in-depth and innovative research. The research is to foster business,...
Kwara traditional rulers commend Ahmed on projects execution
Traditional rulers from Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have commended the state Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, for embarking on people oriented projects that impact positively and directly on the economi...
Traditional rulers from Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have commended the state Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, for embarking on people oriented projects that impact positively and directly on the economi...
Police Inspector, NAPEP staff, lawyer, driver win big in Glo promo
AN Inspector with the Nigeria Police , 29-year old Stephen Kuti has won N5 million naira in the ongoing Glo Recharge to Stardom Promo, while Mr Kolawole Adedapo, Mrs Tayo Attah, Mr Linus Udo and Barrister Donat...
AN Inspector with the Nigeria Police , 29-year old Stephen Kuti has won N5 million naira in the ongoing Glo Recharge to Stardom Promo, while Mr Kolawole Adedapo, Mrs Tayo Attah, Mr Linus Udo and Barrister Donat...
ARMTI Tackles Hunger, Uses Agriculture As A Weapon For Youth Empowerment
THE Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) Ilorin has launched a decisive bid not only to tackle hunger in Nigeria but to use agriculture as a major weapon for youth employment in the country....
THE Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) Ilorin has launched a decisive bid not only to tackle hunger in Nigeria but to use agriculture as a major weapon for youth employment in the country....
#OffaReRun: Tension mounts over LG poll
Security has been beefed up in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State as tension mounts over the local government election taking place today. The election was ordered by the court which about six months a...
Security has been beefed up in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State as tension mounts over the local government election taking place today. The election was ordered by the court which about six months a...
Insurance Scheme: Kwara NUJ Resolves Controversy
A verification team set up by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ ), Kwara Council, on the union’s insurance scheme has submitted its report to Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed. The News Agency...
A verification team set up by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ ), Kwara Council, on the union’s insurance scheme has submitted its report to Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed. The News Agency...
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