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2013-08-10
Ilorin: Worshippers attack gov's convoy at Eid ground
Security agents deployed to the Ilorin Eid prayer ground, in Kwara state, were yesterday put to task, following an attack on the convoy of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of the state. Blueprint gathered that the ...
Security agents deployed to the Ilorin Eid prayer ground, in Kwara state, were yesterday put to task, following an attack on the convoy of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of the state. Blueprint gathered that the ...
APC has proved the theorists wrong - Prof Salihu
Former Head of Political Science Department, University of Ilorin, Prof. Hassan Salihu in this interview with Peter Moses speaks on the registration of All Progressive Congress (APC) and its implication on the nation's...
Former Head of Political Science Department, University of Ilorin, Prof. Hassan Salihu in this interview with Peter Moses speaks on the registration of All Progressive Congress (APC) and its implication on the nation's...
22 prisoners on death roll in Kwara
Consequent upon the conviction of additional two prisoners last month by Justice T. Umar of the Kwara State High Court, a total of 22 prisoners are on death roll in the state, National Pilot can report....
Consequent upon the conviction of additional two prisoners last month by Justice T. Umar of the Kwara State High Court, a total of 22 prisoners are on death roll in the state, National Pilot can report....
Asa LG Polls:Abaya, Yeketi, Yahaya, Labaika, Bello, Mohammed, are front runners
There has been intense horse-trading over who emerges chairmanship candidate in Asa Local Government for the council elections slated to hold October 26. As at the last count, about 20 aspirants have shown interest ...
There has been intense horse-trading over who emerges chairmanship candidate in Asa Local Government for the council elections slated to hold October 26. As at the last count, about 20 aspirants have shown interest ...
Kwara APC Wants Electoral Body To Shift LG Election Date
Mr Kayode Olawepo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission to shift the date for the local government electio...
Mr Kayode Olawepo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission to shift the date for the local government electio...
Ilorin: Celebrating culture, tradition at end of Ramadan
Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, is predominantly an Islamic town in north central Nigeria. It is also famous for its rich Islamic cultural heritage, features which stand out this ancient town among its contempora...
Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, is predominantly an Islamic town in north central Nigeria. It is also famous for its rich Islamic cultural heritage, features which stand out this ancient town among its contempora...
2013-08-09
Kwara boosts power supply in Police headquarters
In a bid to boost electricity supply, the Kwara State government has approved the installation of a new transformer at the Police Headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital. The Commissioner for Energy, Tajudeen Zulu...
In a bid to boost electricity supply, the Kwara State government has approved the installation of a new transformer at the Police Headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital. The Commissioner for Energy, Tajudeen Zulu...
FG marginalises South-West Muslims - Oloyede
The Secretary General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, on Thursday accused the Federal Government of marginalising Muslims in the South-West. Oloyede, who frowned on th...
The Secretary General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, on Thursday accused the Federal Government of marginalising Muslims in the South-West. Oloyede, who frowned on th...
Kwara Traditional Council Praises Gov. Ahmed's Administration
Kwara State Traditional Council has expressed satisfaction with efforts of the Kwara State Government in keeping faith with the electorate by ensuring even distribution of dividends of democracy and sustaining peace ...
Kwara State Traditional Council has expressed satisfaction with efforts of the Kwara State Government in keeping faith with the electorate by ensuring even distribution of dividends of democracy and sustaining peace ...
APC real alternative to PDP - Saraki
The newly registered All Progressives Congress (APC) is a real alternative to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment, Dr. Bukola Saraki has said. Saraki, who spoke in...
The newly registered All Progressives Congress (APC) is a real alternative to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment, Dr. Bukola Saraki has said. Saraki, who spoke in...
2013-08-08
UNILORIN VC tussle: What will the Appeal Court say?
Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali became the ninth vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin in October 2012 following the expiration of the five-year tenure of Professor Is'haq Oloyede. His appointment was challenged b...
Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali became the ninth vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin in October 2012 following the expiration of the five-year tenure of Professor Is'haq Oloyede. His appointment was challenged b...
Crisis rocks Kwara NUJ over insurance premium
Following allegation of financial scandal against Mr. Biodun Abdulkareemled executive committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, the State Working Committee (SWC) has been directed to ste...
Following allegation of financial scandal against Mr. Biodun Abdulkareemled executive committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, the State Working Committee (SWC) has been directed to ste...
Ahmed sues for continued peace to sustain development
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called on the people of the state to work towards the sustenance of peace to achieve the much needed social-economic transformation of the state. Governor Ahmed, w...
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called on the people of the state to work towards the sustenance of peace to achieve the much needed social-economic transformation of the state. Governor Ahmed, w...
Eid-el Fitri: Atunwa urges Muslims to adhere to Ramadan lessons
The Speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly, Barrister Abdulrazak Atunwa has urged Muslims in Nigeria to let the numerous lessons of the Holy month continue with them after the expiration of Ramadan. He said they...
The Speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly, Barrister Abdulrazak Atunwa has urged Muslims in Nigeria to let the numerous lessons of the Holy month continue with them after the expiration of Ramadan. He said they...
Omolewa Ahmed Provides Mammogram Machine as Breast Cancer Rate Increases in Ilorin
The wife of Kwara Governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has provided Mammogram and Cryotherapy machines used to detect breast and cervical cancer respectively in women at subsidised rates. Mrs. Bukola Akinleye, the A...
The wife of Kwara Governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has provided Mammogram and Cryotherapy machines used to detect breast and cervical cancer respectively in women at subsidised rates. Mrs. Bukola Akinleye, the A...
Kwara LG Poll: 40 Political Office Holders Resign
Over 40 political officeholders have resigned their appointments to vie for the chairmanship of their respective local government councils on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the October 26, ...
Over 40 political officeholders have resigned their appointments to vie for the chairmanship of their respective local government councils on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the October 26, ...
Sallah: NSCDC deploys 2000 personnel in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara said it had deployed 2,000 personnel to provide security during and after Eid-el-Fitri celebration. The state Commandant, Mr. Gana Yerima,...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara said it had deployed 2,000 personnel to provide security during and after Eid-el-Fitri celebration. The state Commandant, Mr. Gana Yerima,...
KWSG Disburses N85M to 2,922 FADAMA Farmers
No fewer than 2,922 farmers as well as 22 Fadama Community Associations (FCAs) and 264 Fadama User Groups (FUGs) have benefitted from the third phase of Fadama project in Kwara State. The beneficiaries, drawn...
No fewer than 2,922 farmers as well as 22 Fadama Community Associations (FCAs) and 264 Fadama User Groups (FUGs) have benefitted from the third phase of Fadama project in Kwara State. The beneficiaries, drawn...
IEDPU Decries Miscreant Infiltration Into Kwara
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants' Progressive Union (IEDPU) has decried the infiltration into Ilorin by hoodlums. The group regretted that hoodlums, "are springing up in the metropolis and Kwara state in g...
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants' Progressive Union (IEDPU) has decried the infiltration into Ilorin by hoodlums. The group regretted that hoodlums, "are springing up in the metropolis and Kwara state in g...
FRSC deploys 1,010 in Kwara, Kogi, Ekiti
The Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone RS8, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Kehinde Adeleye, says the command has deployed 1,010 regular and special marshals in all roads in the zone to ensure an accident-free Id-el-Fitri ce...
The Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone RS8, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Kehinde Adeleye, says the command has deployed 1,010 regular and special marshals in all roads in the zone to ensure an accident-free Id-el-Fitri ce...
Godogodo coordinated Kwara bank robbery - Suspect
A suspected robber, Felix Sunday, aka, K Money, who took part in two bank robberies in Kwara State and a bullion van robbery, in Ogun State, this year has said that Godogodo coordinated the robberies. Sunday, who wa...
A suspected robber, Felix Sunday, aka, K Money, who took part in two bank robberies in Kwara State and a bullion van robbery, in Ogun State, this year has said that Godogodo coordinated the robberies. Sunday, who wa...
KWSG Sinks 300 Boreholes in Two Years
The Kwara state government has disclosed that it has sunk over 300 boreholes and rehabilitated 13 waterworks across the state in the last two years, to ensure access to water supply for the people of the state. ...
The Kwara state government has disclosed that it has sunk over 300 boreholes and rehabilitated 13 waterworks across the state in the last two years, to ensure access to water supply for the people of the state. ...
We don't have orders from the LMC - Kwara United
Kwara State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hajia Ramat Abaya has stated that neither the state government nor Kwara United has received a formal letter from the League Management Company (LM...
Kwara State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hajia Ramat Abaya has stated that neither the state government nor Kwara United has received a formal letter from the League Management Company (LM...
2013-08-07
Kwara striker Alebiosu out for 4 weeks
Kwara United striker Segun Alebiosu has been ruled out for four weeks after he injured his ankle in a Nigeria league Week 23 game against Sharks. Alebiosu was stretchered off the pitch a...
Kwara United striker Segun Alebiosu has been ruled out for four weeks after he injured his ankle in a Nigeria league Week 23 game against Sharks. Alebiosu was stretchered off the pitch a...
NPFL clubs share N208m Glo sponsorship money
THE League Management Company (LMC) has released about N208 million to the 20 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs for the current league season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...
THE League Management Company (LMC) has released about N208 million to the 20 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs for the current league season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...
Court dissolves 2-yr-old marriage over lack of child
An Ilorin Area Court on Tuesday dissolved the two-year-old marriage between one Munirat Idowu and her husband, Wahab, over lack of a child in the union. Munirat, 28, a resident of Ipata area of Ilorin, had prayed the...
An Ilorin Area Court on Tuesday dissolved the two-year-old marriage between one Munirat Idowu and her husband, Wahab, over lack of a child in the union. Munirat, 28, a resident of Ipata area of Ilorin, had prayed the...
LMC rejects new Kwara United board, gives state 72 hours to reinstate sacked mgt.
The League Management Company's (LMC) hammer may fall on Kwara United of Ilorin following the decision of the Kwara State government to sack the club's management and inaugurate an interim board to run the struggling...
The League Management Company's (LMC) hammer may fall on Kwara United of Ilorin following the decision of the Kwara State government to sack the club's management and inaugurate an interim board to run the struggling...
Money paid into Oliha's brother account intact - Wife
Despite alleged crisis rocking the family of the late Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha, over the sharing of the property and finance of the fallen Nigerian footballer, one of his wives, Ajara, has said the fam...
Despite alleged crisis rocking the family of the late Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha, over the sharing of the property and finance of the fallen Nigerian footballer, one of his wives, Ajara, has said the fam...
Group urges love for abondoned children
The Society of Intellectuals, an Ilorin based NGO, on Tuesday urged organisations and well-meaning individuals to always show love to the less privileged and abandoned children. Mr Suraj Olukoga, the Director...
The Society of Intellectuals, an Ilorin based NGO, on Tuesday urged organisations and well-meaning individuals to always show love to the less privileged and abandoned children. Mr Suraj Olukoga, the Director...
'I took to robbery to boost my fortunes'
A robbery suspect, Segun Daudu, on Tuesday, told officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps that he left legitimate jobs for armed robbery. Daudu, who was paraded by Kwara State Command ...
A robbery suspect, Segun Daudu, on Tuesday, told officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps that he left legitimate jobs for armed robbery. Daudu, who was paraded by Kwara State Command ...
Sallah: Kwara Police appeals to public
The Kwara state police command has appealed to the people to be law abiding as Muslims set for Sallah celebration. The Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO),Mr Femi Fabode made the appeal in a telephone inte...
The Kwara state police command has appealed to the people to be law abiding as Muslims set for Sallah celebration. The Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO),Mr Femi Fabode made the appeal in a telephone inte...
Ahmed, Northern governors commiserate with Fashola
The Governor of Kwara State, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with his Lagos State counterpart, Mr. Raji Fashola, on the death of his father, Pa Ibrahim, at the age of 80 years. Dr. Ahmed in a condolenc...
The Governor of Kwara State, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with his Lagos State counterpart, Mr. Raji Fashola, on the death of his father, Pa Ibrahim, at the age of 80 years. Dr. Ahmed in a condolenc...
UNILORIN Plans Uninterrupted Power Supply On Campus
At the ninth Mosobolaje Oyawoye Faculty of Science Endowed Lecture Series on tuesday, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdul Ganiyu Ambali said that the institution was planning to...
At the ninth Mosobolaje Oyawoye Faculty of Science Endowed Lecture Series on tuesday, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdul Ganiyu Ambali said that the institution was planning to...
Sallah: Kwara Police appeals to public
The Kwara state police command has appealed to the people to be law abiding as Muslims set for Sallah celebration. The Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO),Mr Femi Fabode made the appeal in a telephone inte...
The Kwara state police command has appealed to the people to be law abiding as Muslims set for Sallah celebration. The Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO),Mr Femi Fabode made the appeal in a telephone inte...
NDE to create 1,000 jobs in Kwara
The Kwara State Coordinator, National Directorate of Employment, Mr. Safiyu Awosanya, has said that the agency will create about 1,000 jobs through its Rural Agricultural Development Training in the state. ...
The Kwara State Coordinator, National Directorate of Employment, Mr. Safiyu Awosanya, has said that the agency will create about 1,000 jobs through its Rural Agricultural Development Training in the state. ...
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