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2013-07-09
Ramadan begins tomorrow - Sultan
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is to start tomorrow in Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar announced last night, hours after most Muslim countries in the Middle East made a similar announcement. ...
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is to start tomorrow in Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar announced last night, hours after most Muslim countries in the Middle East made a similar announcement. ...
Belgore opposes renaming of KWASU after Saraki
Opposition to the proposed renaming of Kwara State University after the late Olusola Saraki swelled on Tuesday, as ACN chieftain Mohammed Dele Belgore (SAN) dismissed the move as a 'recipe for future chaos and disunity....
Opposition to the proposed renaming of Kwara State University after the late Olusola Saraki swelled on Tuesday, as ACN chieftain Mohammed Dele Belgore (SAN) dismissed the move as a 'recipe for future chaos and disunity....
Kwara United coach unhappy with draw against ABS
Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel, has descirbed his team's 0-0 draw on Sunday with city rivals Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC as a setback. The draw with ABS meant that Kwara United could not move above ...
Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel, has descirbed his team's 0-0 draw on Sunday with city rivals Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC as a setback. The draw with ABS meant that Kwara United could not move above ...
Kwara Govt urged to finance all microfinance banks
An appeal has gone to the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, to partner and finance all microfinance banks in the state in terms of Public Private Partnership (PPP). The Chairperson of National Associa...
An appeal has gone to the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, to partner and finance all microfinance banks in the state in terms of Public Private Partnership (PPP). The Chairperson of National Associa...
The Olofa of Offa was not properly appointed - Appeal Court
The Court of Appeal in Ilorin on Tuesday set aside the judgment of the Ilorin High Court that upheld the appointment of Oba Muftau Gbadamosi as the Olofa of Offa. Justice Obande Ogbuinya, in his judgment said...
The Court of Appeal in Ilorin on Tuesday set aside the judgment of the Ilorin High Court that upheld the appointment of Oba Muftau Gbadamosi as the Olofa of Offa. Justice Obande Ogbuinya, in his judgment said...
Appeal Court sacks Olofa
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin presided over by Justice HusseinMukhtar on Tuesday ordered the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, to approve and install Alhaji Abdulrauf Keji from the Olugbense R...
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin presided over by Justice HusseinMukhtar on Tuesday ordered the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, to approve and install Alhaji Abdulrauf Keji from the Olugbense R...
Army to train vigilante on peace management
The Nigerian Army would train the Vigilante on crime management, control and peace maintenance The Chairman of the Kwara State Security Vigilante Operative (KSSVO), Prince (Alh) Nasirudeen Alebiosu disclosed t...
The Nigerian Army would train the Vigilante on crime management, control and peace maintenance The Chairman of the Kwara State Security Vigilante Operative (KSSVO), Prince (Alh) Nasirudeen Alebiosu disclosed t...
Farmer arraigned for killing co-tenant
A 55-year-old farmer, Unugbai Godwin of No. 2, Tinu Street, Akerebiata Area, Ilorin, Kwara State, has been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly killing his co-tenant. The accused was said to ...
A 55-year-old farmer, Unugbai Godwin of No. 2, Tinu Street, Akerebiata Area, Ilorin, Kwara State, has been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly killing his co-tenant. The accused was said to ...
Nigeria has no business with poverty - KWASU VC
Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor AbdulRasheed Na'Allah, at the weekend said Nigeria with its vast resources and potentials, has no business with poverty. He however decried the inability o...
Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor AbdulRasheed Na'Allah, at the weekend said Nigeria with its vast resources and potentials, has no business with poverty. He however decried the inability o...
Insurance holders increase to 1.5 million - Commissioner
Insurance policy holders increased from 500,000 in 2010 to about 1,500,000 in 2012 in the country, Commissioner for Insurance, Fola Daniel has said. While commissioning the North-central zonal office of the N...
Insurance policy holders increased from 500,000 in 2010 to about 1,500,000 in 2012 in the country, Commissioner for Insurance, Fola Daniel has said. While commissioning the North-central zonal office of the N...
ACN,CPC, Afenifere oppose move to rename Kwara varsity after Saraki
The proposed renaming of Kwara State University after the late Second Republic Senate Leader and strongman of Kwara politics, sparked heated argument yesterday in the state House of Assembly. At the public he...
The proposed renaming of Kwara State University after the late Second Republic Senate Leader and strongman of Kwara politics, sparked heated argument yesterday in the state House of Assembly. At the public he...
550 housing units for flood victims in Kwara, Delta and other states
The Federal Government has concluded plans s to build 550 housing units for flood victims in Kwara State and 21 other states ravaged by 2012 flooding, the Chairman, Committee on Flood, Relief and Reh...
The Federal Government has concluded plans s to build 550 housing units for flood victims in Kwara State and 21 other states ravaged by 2012 flooding, the Chairman, Committee on Flood, Relief and Reh...
Teachers, 183 ex-bankers protest in Kwara
Teachers from Offa Local Government, Kwara State, as well as retirees of the defunct Bank of the North protested on Monday in Ilorin. The teachers numbering about 40 stormed the headquarters of the Nige...
Teachers from Offa Local Government, Kwara State, as well as retirees of the defunct Bank of the North protested on Monday in Ilorin. The teachers numbering about 40 stormed the headquarters of the Nige...
Ramadan: "Strive to restore social values" - Saraki
I welcome all Muslim faithfuls to the holy month of Ramadan - the month of blessings and forgiveness, a period when Muslims in the world over would have private time to reflect in our relationship with Allah. It is a peri...
I welcome all Muslim faithfuls to the holy month of Ramadan - the month of blessings and forgiveness, a period when Muslims in the world over would have private time to reflect in our relationship with Allah. It is a peri...
Ramadan: "Reflect on the lessons of self denial and sacrifice" - Belgore
ACN chieftain Mohammed Dele Belgore (SAN) has congratulated Muslims nationwide on the dawn of another Ramadan fasting which begins tomorrow (Wednesday). In a statement by his media aide Rafiu Ajakaye, Belgore, the ACN go...
ACN chieftain Mohammed Dele Belgore (SAN) has congratulated Muslims nationwide on the dawn of another Ramadan fasting which begins tomorrow (Wednesday). In a statement by his media aide Rafiu Ajakaye, Belgore, the ACN go...
2013-07-08
Ramadan: Muslims urged to look out for new moon
The Secretary-General, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, yesterday urged Muslims nationwide to "commence fasting when you sight the (Ramadan) crescent."...
The Secretary-General, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, yesterday urged Muslims nationwide to "commence fasting when you sight the (Ramadan) crescent."...
30,000 artisans get N250m SME loan - Kwara gov
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed that over 30,000 Micro, Small and Medium scale enterprises including artisans in Kwara State benefitted from the State Government's N250million revolvin...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed that over 30,000 Micro, Small and Medium scale enterprises including artisans in Kwara State benefitted from the State Government's N250million revolvin...
FAAN accuses communities around Ilorin airport of encroaching on land
The Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) has accused neighbouring communities of encroaching on parts of its 2,248 hectares of land at the Ilorin International Airport. Manager of FAAN in Kwara state, Alhaji Usma...
The Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) has accused neighbouring communities of encroaching on parts of its 2,248 hectares of land at the Ilorin International Airport. Manager of FAAN in Kwara state, Alhaji Usma...
70 clerics pray over Saraki, Abdulraheem 's feud
No fewer than 70 imams, Islamic scholars and about 1,500 youths prayed for hours in Ilorin on Sunday over the alleged cold war between a former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Chairman of the Fed...
No fewer than 70 imams, Islamic scholars and about 1,500 youths prayed for hours in Ilorin on Sunday over the alleged cold war between a former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Chairman of the Fed...
Legislature autonomy will aid democracy - Speaker
Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Mr. Razak Atunwa, has said opposition against the autonomy of state houses of assembly is inimical to the growth of democracy in the country. He warned that any g...
Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Mr. Razak Atunwa, has said opposition against the autonomy of state houses of assembly is inimical to the growth of democracy in the country. He warned that any g...
Kwara ACN moves to unite members
The Chairman of the Kwara State Caretaker Committee of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Comrade Sola Iji, at the weekend said efforts were on to reposition the party to ensure its success in future elecions...
The Chairman of the Kwara State Caretaker Committee of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Comrade Sola Iji, at the weekend said efforts were on to reposition the party to ensure its success in future elecions...
Kwara Govt Releases N132m for Scholarships, Bursaries
The Kwara State Government has released N132 million to the state scholarship board for the payment of scholarship and bursary to 60,000 students The board's Chairman, Alhaji Isiaku Mogaji, however,...
The Kwara State Government has released N132 million to the state scholarship board for the payment of scholarship and bursary to 60,000 students The board's Chairman, Alhaji Isiaku Mogaji, however,...
NAICOM boosts insurance awareness, opens Kwara office
As part of efforts to deepen insurance penetration and strengthen its regulatory authority nationwide, the National Insurance Commission on Thursday inaugurated its Kwara State branch in Ilorin. During the ce...
As part of efforts to deepen insurance penetration and strengthen its regulatory authority nationwide, the National Insurance Commission on Thursday inaugurated its Kwara State branch in Ilorin. During the ce...
2013-07-07
My husband always brings home his concubines, wife tells court
An Ilorin Area Court in Kwara State has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between one Lola Dare and Dare Adekunle, over the latter's alleged infidelity. Lola, 28, a resident of Maraba Area, Ilorin, had earli...
An Ilorin Area Court in Kwara State has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between one Lola Dare and Dare Adekunle, over the latter's alleged infidelity. Lola, 28, a resident of Maraba Area, Ilorin, had earli...
Geotechnical investigation of road failure along Ilorin - Ajase Ipo road
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Kwara, ABS in Ilorin derby
Kwara United and Abubakar Bukola Saraki FCs will set Ilorin Township Stadium on fire today as the two clubs fight over supremacy in Kwara football. Kwara United are one of the high-flying sides in the section so far th...
Kwara United and Abubakar Bukola Saraki FCs will set Ilorin Township Stadium on fire today as the two clubs fight over supremacy in Kwara football. Kwara United are one of the high-flying sides in the section so far th...
Ilorin Airport Cargo Terminal to be Completed Soon - Manager
The Manager, Ilorin Airport, Mr Usman Saka, on Saturday said the airport's cargo terminal under construction would serve as alternative to the Murtala Mohammed International airport in Lagos. Speaking to news...
The Manager, Ilorin Airport, Mr Usman Saka, on Saturday said the airport's cargo terminal under construction would serve as alternative to the Murtala Mohammed International airport in Lagos. Speaking to news...
At Forum, Participants Score FG Highly On Health Sector
THE country's teaching hospitals may soon become medical tourist centres to Africans in need of medical attention. The Chairman University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Board, Mrs. Jumoke Anifowose stated this ...
THE country's teaching hospitals may soon become medical tourist centres to Africans in need of medical attention. The Chairman University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Board, Mrs. Jumoke Anifowose stated this ...
Kwara Councils Poll: Saraki's Shocker For PDP Aspirants
It's no longer business as usual in Saraki political dynasty. Unlike the time of the patriarch of the Saraki political dynasty, the late Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki (Olooye) when aspiring political office holders were ...
It's no longer business as usual in Saraki political dynasty. Unlike the time of the patriarch of the Saraki political dynasty, the late Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki (Olooye) when aspiring political office holders were ...
Open Letter to Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed and Security Agents By Igbomina Patriotic Front
Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Government House, Ilorin, LET TRUTH, JUSTICE AND RULE OF LAW PREVAIL IN GANMO IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE. ...
Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Government House, Ilorin, LET TRUTH, JUSTICE AND RULE OF LAW PREVAIL IN GANMO IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE. ...
2013-07-06
Kwara woos investors
The Kwara State government said it would assist the Dangote Group of Companies to acquire a 50-hectare sugar cane plantation and rice mill in Patigi in the Edu Local Government Area. This was contained in...
The Kwara State government said it would assist the Dangote Group of Companies to acquire a 50-hectare sugar cane plantation and rice mill in Patigi in the Edu Local Government Area. This was contained in...
'Kwara Utd is my priority'- Kazeem Yekeen
3SC failed target Kazeem Yekeen is happy to see the end of the transfer window as it has made his relevance to Kwara United clearer. The young shot stopper was impressive for the Afonja Warriors during the fi...
3SC failed target Kazeem Yekeen is happy to see the end of the transfer window as it has made his relevance to Kwara United clearer. The young shot stopper was impressive for the Afonja Warriors during the fi...
Dangote Seeks Land To Establish Sugar Cane Plantation, Rice Mill In Kwara
The Kwara Government said it would assist the Dangote Group of Companies to acquire a 50-hectare sugar cane plantation and rice mill in Patigi, in the Edu Local Government Area. This is contained in a stateme...
The Kwara Government said it would assist the Dangote Group of Companies to acquire a 50-hectare sugar cane plantation and rice mill in Patigi, in the Edu Local Government Area. This is contained in a stateme...
Ahmed Inaugurates Executives Kwara Artisan Congress
The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfattah Ahmed has expressed the readiness of his government to accord priority to the welfare, training and re training of artisans in the state for them to compete favourably with their...
The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfattah Ahmed has expressed the readiness of his government to accord priority to the welfare, training and re training of artisans in the state for them to compete favourably with their...
Shooting Stars deny Kwara United allegations
Shooting Stars Sports Club have denied allegations that their fans attacked Kwara United supporters and match officials during their week 20 game last Wednesday at the Lekan Salami Stadium which ended 1-1. ...
Shooting Stars Sports Club have denied allegations that their fans attacked Kwara United supporters and match officials during their week 20 game last Wednesday at the Lekan Salami Stadium which ended 1-1. ...
Opinion - Re: Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed's First Tenure: A Factual Riposte
By Dr Muideen Akorede Facts, they say, are sacred but comment is free. But when such comment is based on patent inaccuracies, illogical argument or fallacious speculation, the freedom to express such commen...
By Dr Muideen Akorede Facts, they say, are sacred but comment is free. But when such comment is based on patent inaccuracies, illogical argument or fallacious speculation, the freedom to express such commen...
PenCom inaugurates North-Central Office in Kwara
The establishment of Zonal Offices of National Pension Commission in all the six geopolitical Zones of the country is part of efforts of PenCom to decentralize its activities and bring the administration of pension c...
The establishment of Zonal Offices of National Pension Commission in all the six geopolitical Zones of the country is part of efforts of PenCom to decentralize its activities and bring the administration of pension c...
Kwara to assist Dangote acquire sugar cane plantation
The Kwara State Government has said it will assist the Dangote Group of Companies to acquire a 50-hectare sugar cane plantation and rice mill in Patigi, in the Edu Local Government Area of the State. This is ...
The Kwara State Government has said it will assist the Dangote Group of Companies to acquire a 50-hectare sugar cane plantation and rice mill in Patigi, in the Edu Local Government Area of the State. This is ...
Kwara drops LG boss over communal clash
A new Sole Administrator has been appointed for Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. He is Alhaji Babatunde AbdulRaheem, a former Deputy Director of Protocol, Government House, Ilorin and the government Liaison...
A new Sole Administrator has been appointed for Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. He is Alhaji Babatunde AbdulRaheem, a former Deputy Director of Protocol, Government House, Ilorin and the government Liaison...
Kwara: Sly contractors, beautiful classrooms and nonchalant teachers
Rehabilitation of schools by any government or stakeholder are always targeted at creating conducive and peaceful learning environment for pupils and sustenance of solid structural foundation. Rehabilitation ...
Rehabilitation of schools by any government or stakeholder are always targeted at creating conducive and peaceful learning environment for pupils and sustenance of solid structural foundation. Rehabilitation ...
Court dissolves marriage over wife's attitude
An Ilorin Area Court in Kwara State has dissolved the four-year-old union between one Muritala Akeem and Kudirat Muritala, over the wife's troublesome nature. Muritala, 49, a resident of Ganmo Area, Ilor...
An Ilorin Area Court in Kwara State has dissolved the four-year-old union between one Muritala Akeem and Kudirat Muritala, over the wife's troublesome nature. Muritala, 49, a resident of Ganmo Area, Ilor...
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