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2013-07-21
We lack good libraries - Don
In this interview, former President of the Nigerian Library Association, and currently the Dean, Faculty of Communication and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Prof. Lenrie Aina, blames the dwindl...
In this interview, former President of the Nigerian Library Association, and currently the Dean, Faculty of Communication and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Prof. Lenrie Aina, blames the dwindl...
Unuanel fears for life at Sunshine
Kwara United head coach, Samson Unuanel has expressed deep reservation going into the Glo Premier League Matchday 22 encounter against hosts, Sunshine Stars at the Akure Stadium on Sunday. The Afonja Warriors on Satur...
Kwara United head coach, Samson Unuanel has expressed deep reservation going into the Glo Premier League Matchday 22 encounter against hosts, Sunshine Stars at the Akure Stadium on Sunday. The Afonja Warriors on Satur...
NPL: Thugs disrupt Kwara Utd training in Akure
The early evening training session of Ilorin side, Kwara United was disrupted by miscreants in Akure on Saturday, as the team prepared for its Week 22 clash against Sunshine Stars. The miscreants, who w...
The early evening training session of Ilorin side, Kwara United was disrupted by miscreants in Akure on Saturday, as the team prepared for its Week 22 clash against Sunshine Stars. The miscreants, who w...
Oloffa stool tussle: Why the ruling houses are feuding
... As indigenes stage solidarity rally Not until judges across the country resume from their vacations in September and until the Ilorin Division of the Federal Court of Appeal's order deposing the Oloffa of O...
... As indigenes stage solidarity rally Not until judges across the country resume from their vacations in September and until the Ilorin Division of the Federal Court of Appeal's order deposing the Oloffa of O...
Preview: Sunshine Stars vs Kwara United
Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure will host Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin at the Akure Township Stadium on Sunday. After a brief Premier League break for the 2013 Federation Cup Round of 32, the Akur...
Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure will host Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin at the Akure Township Stadium on Sunday. After a brief Premier League break for the 2013 Federation Cup Round of 32, the Akur...
When Ahmed Tutored Clerics On Nationhood, Religious Tolerance
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed recently astonished his guests - religious leaders under the aegis of Kwara State Committee on religious matter, when he declared pointedly that, “Nigeria is stil...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed recently astonished his guests - religious leaders under the aegis of Kwara State Committee on religious matter, when he declared pointedly that, “Nigeria is stil...
I graduated from bag-snatching to car-snatching - Suspect
Anyone who has someone like Ibrahim Muritala, an indigene of Ilorin, Kwara State, as a resident in his or her neighbourhood may be in for an unexpected trouble as he may plan a robbery against one. This was the...
Anyone who has someone like Ibrahim Muritala, an indigene of Ilorin, Kwara State, as a resident in his or her neighbourhood may be in for an unexpected trouble as he may plan a robbery against one. This was the...
KWASU Second Batch Provisional Admission List is Out
Kwara State University, Malete has released their second batch provisional admission list for the 2013/2014 academic session on the University's website. ...
Kwara State University, Malete has released their second batch provisional admission list for the 2013/2014 academic session on the University's website. ...
2013-07-20
My wife is too troublesome, says divorce-seeking husband
Mr Bolaji Shina, a resident of Sabo-Oke Area of Ilorin, on Friday prayed an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve his five-year-old marriage to his wife, Kemi, because of her troublesome nature. The 40-year-old man told t...
Mr Bolaji Shina, a resident of Sabo-Oke Area of Ilorin, on Friday prayed an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve his five-year-old marriage to his wife, Kemi, because of her troublesome nature. The 40-year-old man told t...
Anambra is Biggest Beneficiary of FG Appointments, Research Reveals; Kwara 5th
A research by an Abuja-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Governance and Sustainable Development Initiatives, has revealed that Anambra State is the biggest beneficiary of federal appointments in the last two years...
A research by an Abuja-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Governance and Sustainable Development Initiatives, has revealed that Anambra State is the biggest beneficiary of federal appointments in the last two years...
Storm still gathers over Offa stool
The Judgment of Court of Appeal, sitting in Ilorin over the Olofa stool has come and gone but the storm might not be over as the deposed Olofa of Offa,Oba Mufutau Gbamosi Esuwoye II still sticks to his gun claiming t...
The Judgment of Court of Appeal, sitting in Ilorin over the Olofa stool has come and gone but the storm might not be over as the deposed Olofa of Offa,Oba Mufutau Gbamosi Esuwoye II still sticks to his gun claiming t...
We are ready for LG polls - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, have commended the Kwara state Independent Electoral Commission for the guidelines, adding that it is ready for the forth coming election. The position of th...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, have commended the Kwara state Independent Electoral Commission for the guidelines, adding that it is ready for the forth coming election. The position of th...
Boxing Referees and Judges to hold course in Ilorin
A ten day officiating course for Boxing Referees and Judges will hold on the 21st of August 2013 in Ilorin the Kwara State capital North Central Nigeria. The programme according to a National umpire of National Boxi...
A ten day officiating course for Boxing Referees and Judges will hold on the 21st of August 2013 in Ilorin the Kwara State capital North Central Nigeria. The programme according to a National umpire of National Boxi...
Kwara Utd Coach: Ogungbe's Eagles Invitation Long Over Due
Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel, has lauded the inclusion of defender,Ganiu Ogungbe, in the home based Super Eagles team that will take on Ivory Coast in the second leg of African Nations Champioship qualifier i...
Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel, has lauded the inclusion of defender,Ganiu Ogungbe, in the home based Super Eagles team that will take on Ivory Coast in the second leg of African Nations Champioship qualifier i...
Tension in Offa, Kwara State over Olofa's removal
THE decision of the Court of Appeal which removed the Olofa of Ofa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Oloyede Esuwoye II, last week has put the town on edge. The once sleepy town on the western borders of northern Nigeri...
THE decision of the Court of Appeal which removed the Olofa of Ofa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Oloyede Esuwoye II, last week has put the town on edge. The once sleepy town on the western borders of northern Nigeri...
Akeem Aiyedun doles out 22 vehicles, 95 motorcycles, others
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ekiti/Isin/Oke-Ero/Irepodun Federal constituency of Kwara State, Akeem Aiyedun, has donated items worth millions of naira to people of his constituency. The items ...
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ekiti/Isin/Oke-Ero/Irepodun Federal constituency of Kwara State, Akeem Aiyedun, has donated items worth millions of naira to people of his constituency. The items ...
Bishop remanded over N6.3m fraud
A Bishop with Salvation Cathedral, Umukehi Orji, Owerri, Imo State, who allegedly defrauded a man of N6,380,000 has been remanded at the Federal Medium Security Prison, Mandala, Ilorin. The accused was said to have ...
A Bishop with Salvation Cathedral, Umukehi Orji, Owerri, Imo State, who allegedly defrauded a man of N6,380,000 has been remanded at the Federal Medium Security Prison, Mandala, Ilorin. The accused was said to have ...
Ramadan: Omolewa Ahmed donates food, cash to widows
The wife of Kwara State Governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, yesterday in Ilorin donated food items, cash and beverages to 500 Muslim widows in the 16 local government areas of the state. The items including rice, mi...
The wife of Kwara State Governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, yesterday in Ilorin donated food items, cash and beverages to 500 Muslim widows in the 16 local government areas of the state. The items including rice, mi...
Opinion: Time to Stop the Persistent Rain in Kwara Politics and Its Acclaimed Leadership By L. A. Kadri
By L. A. Kadri "Ojotoro tioda,olorunlomo enitiopa" that was the popular melody in that popular movie "Saworoide" by that award winning movie producer "Tunde Kelani". That mel...
By L. A. Kadri "Ojotoro tioda,olorunlomo enitiopa" that was the popular melody in that popular movie "Saworoide" by that award winning movie producer "Tunde Kelani". That mel...
2013-07-19
Senator Saraki speaks on the rights of a girl child.
The Senator representing Kwara Central and Chairman Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has debunked the allegation to his knowledge of a sponsored bill before the Senate, pr...
The Senator representing Kwara Central and Chairman Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has debunked the allegation to his knowledge of a sponsored bill before the Senate, pr...
Why I started the table tennis academy in Kwara - Lasisi
Former African table tennis champion, Kasali Lasisi has stressed the need to develop the game of table tennis and expose players of the game to modern techniques has again been re-emphasised. A seasoned table...
Former African table tennis champion, Kasali Lasisi has stressed the need to develop the game of table tennis and expose players of the game to modern techniques has again been re-emphasised. A seasoned table...
Kwara Assembly adjourns sitting till 20th August
The Kwara House of Assembly yesterday adjourned plenary till 20th August, 2013. The motion for adjournment was moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu AbdulKareem and seconded by Hon.T...
The Kwara House of Assembly yesterday adjourned plenary till 20th August, 2013. The motion for adjournment was moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu AbdulKareem and seconded by Hon.T...
ACN to Police: Your investigation into Rivers crisis one-sided
In a statement in Oro, Kwara State, on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the fact that only the security aides of Governor Chibuike Amaechi have been invited to Abuja f...
In a statement in Oro, Kwara State, on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the fact that only the security aides of Governor Chibuike Amaechi have been invited to Abuja f...
Supermom Season 4 kicks off nationwide
The Supermom TV reality show has finally kicked off nationwide. Once rated most-viewed show in the country, this year's edition promises to be better than the past editions. The show is being broadcast almost simulta...
The Supermom TV reality show has finally kicked off nationwide. Once rated most-viewed show in the country, this year's edition promises to be better than the past editions. The show is being broadcast almost simulta...
Shooting Stars to play without spectators
For failure to control their supporters, Globacom Premier League club, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan has been handed a three-match ban to play their home games in an empty stadium. This punishment was ...
For failure to control their supporters, Globacom Premier League club, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan has been handed a three-match ban to play their home games in an empty stadium. This punishment was ...
PHCN to generate 16, 400 jobs in 5 years
Successor companies in the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) have promised to generate 16,200 employment opportunities for skilled technical manpower in the next five years with immediate requirement of 8, 400 ...
Successor companies in the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) have promised to generate 16,200 employment opportunities for skilled technical manpower in the next five years with immediate requirement of 8, 400 ...
Shooting Stars to play without spectators
For failure to control their supporters, Globacom Premier League club, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan has been handed a three-match ban to play their home games in an empty stadium. This punishment was ...
For failure to control their supporters, Globacom Premier League club, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan has been handed a three-match ban to play their home games in an empty stadium. This punishment was ...
PHCN to generate 16, 400 jobs in 5 years
Successor companies in the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) have promised to generate 16,200 employment opportunities for skilled technical manpower in the next five years with immediate requirement of 8, 400 ...
Successor companies in the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) have promised to generate 16,200 employment opportunities for skilled technical manpower in the next five years with immediate requirement of 8, 400 ...
2013-07-18
Letter: Still on Prof. Oba Abdulraheem
Dear Editor, It is obvious that Prof. Oba is a gift to Kwara. He teaches people how to fish and has been tremendously instrumental to the influx of graduates into tertiary institutions within and outside ...
Dear Editor, It is obvious that Prof. Oba is a gift to Kwara. He teaches people how to fish and has been tremendously instrumental to the influx of graduates into tertiary institutions within and outside ...
Kwara Governor Pledges Implementation Of Contributory Pension Scheme
The Governor of Kwara state, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has assured that the state would soon commence the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as stipulated in the new pension Act by the National Pe...
The Governor of Kwara state, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has assured that the state would soon commence the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as stipulated in the new pension Act by the National Pe...
Goat With 2 Heads Delivered In Ilorin
A she-goat at Dawodu Area, Islamic village, Ilorin has allegedly given birth to three kids, one of which has two heads. A witness who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said she heard the goat bleating loudly at a...
A she-goat at Dawodu Area, Islamic village, Ilorin has allegedly given birth to three kids, one of which has two heads. A witness who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said she heard the goat bleating loudly at a...
Dangote Truck kills three in Ilorin
Tragedy occurred at early hour of Thursday on Oyun bridge along Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, where a truck laden with cement was said to have claimed three lives. According to an eyewitn...
Tragedy occurred at early hour of Thursday on Oyun bridge along Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, where a truck laden with cement was said to have claimed three lives. According to an eyewitn...
KWASU Provisional Admission List is Out
Kwara State University, Malete has released a provisional admission list on the University's website. Click here to view the list...
Kwara State University, Malete has released a provisional admission list on the University's website. Click here to view the list...
FG approves sorghum, soybeans for school feeding
The Federal Government has approved consumption of sorghum and soybean as diet for junior schools, according to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Ibukun Odusote....
The Federal Government has approved consumption of sorghum and soybean as diet for junior schools, according to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Ibukun Odusote....
No plan to make Babangida APC's BoT chair, says Lai Mohammed
Citing misinformation, the National Publicity Secretary of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has debunked claims in some quarters that the former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, is be...
Citing misinformation, the National Publicity Secretary of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has debunked claims in some quarters that the former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, is be...
Conoil targets 65% fuel retailing, revenue growth
An indigenous petroleum product marketing company, Conoil, has said it hopes to grow sales and revenue by over 65 per cent with its seven new mega filling stations to be inaugurated in the last quarter of the year....
An indigenous petroleum product marketing company, Conoil, has said it hopes to grow sales and revenue by over 65 per cent with its seven new mega filling stations to be inaugurated in the last quarter of the year....
ACN condemns attack on Northern Governors
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has asked Nigerians to hold President Goodluck Jonathan responsible if the country slides into anarchy as a result of the worsening crisis in Rivers state. React...
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has asked Nigerians to hold President Goodluck Jonathan responsible if the country slides into anarchy as a result of the worsening crisis in Rivers state. React...
Kwara House condemned Rivers House fracas
The Speaker Kwara State House of Assembly, Barrister Razak Atunwa, has condemned the Tuesday's fracas at the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing it as gross democratic degeneration. The Speaker, who sp...
The Speaker Kwara State House of Assembly, Barrister Razak Atunwa, has condemned the Tuesday's fracas at the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing it as gross democratic degeneration. The Speaker, who sp...
2015 Elections'll Determine Nigeria's Continued Existence - Lai Mohammed
The 2015 general elections will not be about who wins the presidential election, but will be about the continued existence of Nigeria as a nation, the national publicity secretary of the Action Congress of ...
The 2015 general elections will not be about who wins the presidential election, but will be about the continued existence of Nigeria as a nation, the national publicity secretary of the Action Congress of ...
Kwara NUJ distributes life insurance certificates to members
The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) has commenced the distribution of life Insurance Certificates to all it members across the State. The State Chairman of the Council, Comrade Ab...
The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) has commenced the distribution of life Insurance Certificates to all it members across the State. The State Chairman of the Council, Comrade Ab...
Kwara holds LG poll in Oct
Chairman, Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission, Dr. Uthman Ajidagba, on Wednesday said the local government elections in the state would hold on Saturday, October 26. Speaking in Ilorin at a stakehold...
Chairman, Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission, Dr. Uthman Ajidagba, on Wednesday said the local government elections in the state would hold on Saturday, October 26. Speaking in Ilorin at a stakehold...
Police boss docked for allegedly assaulting female lawyer
A serving Assistant Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr. Tajudeen Bakre, was yesterday docked at an Ilorin Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting a female lawyer in his office at the police headquarter...
A serving Assistant Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr. Tajudeen Bakre, was yesterday docked at an Ilorin Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting a female lawyer in his office at the police headquarter...
Oliha for burial July 26
The remains of an ex-international, Thompson Oliha, who died at 44 years, would be buried at Ori-Edo, Benin, Edo State on Friday, July 26. According to a statement by the Head, Corporate Affairs, Ha...
The remains of an ex-international, Thompson Oliha, who died at 44 years, would be buried at Ori-Edo, Benin, Edo State on Friday, July 26. According to a statement by the Head, Corporate Affairs, Ha...
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