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2013-06-13
'67,000 out of 125,000 infants are born with HIV'
It has been estimated that out of every 125, 000 Nigerian infants, 67,000 are born with the Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) annually. This, according to an expert, is a sharp increase in the rate of moth...
It has been estimated that out of every 125, 000 Nigerian infants, 67,000 are born with the Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) annually. This, according to an expert, is a sharp increase in the rate of moth...
DG advocates review of corps members' allowances
Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Nnamdi Okore-Affia, has urged state governments to review the allowances of corps members in order to enhance their perfomance. He spoke at the 2013 ba...
Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Nnamdi Okore-Affia, has urged state governments to review the allowances of corps members in order to enhance their perfomance. He spoke at the 2013 ba...
Senate summons FCC chief for screening
The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has summoned the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Prof Shuaibu Abdulrahman Oba, for fresh screening, it was learnt yesterday...
The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has summoned the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Prof Shuaibu Abdulrahman Oba, for fresh screening, it was learnt yesterday...
Angry mob strips & beats robbery suspects almost to death in Ilorin
Two robbery suspects, members of a robbery syndicate that specialize in snatching money and valuables from unsuspecting passengers were nabbed by angry mo...
Two robbery suspects, members of a robbery syndicate that specialize in snatching money and valuables from unsuspecting passengers were nabbed by angry mo...
2013-06-12
"Governor Ahmed is in Charge" - Dr. Femi Akorede
Dr. Femi Akorede, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication to Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed By Oluwasegun Abifarin and Olawale Abideen What are the major achievements of the present administration...
Dr. Femi Akorede, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication to Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed By Oluwasegun Abifarin and Olawale Abideen What are the major achievements of the present administration...
"Gov. Ahmed Is Saraki's Captive" - Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo
Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, former Commissioner, former member Kwara State House of Assembly and Chairman, Kwara Freedom Network By Oluwasegun Abifarin and Olawale Abideen You wrote petitions against the gov...
Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, former Commissioner, former member Kwara State House of Assembly and Chairman, Kwara Freedom Network By Oluwasegun Abifarin and Olawale Abideen You wrote petitions against the gov...
Reps Oppose Senate On 6 Year Single Term
In sharp contrast to the stand of the Senate, Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee onConstitution review is seeking the retention of the four years, two terms for the president, vice president , governors a...
In sharp contrast to the stand of the Senate, Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee onConstitution review is seeking the retention of the four years, two terms for the president, vice president , governors a...
Kwara takes 300 widows off the street
The ugly spectacle of women swirling around offices and ministries especially during the work days has not gone down well with the Kwara State government. The women, who are also found around Government Reserved...
The ugly spectacle of women swirling around offices and ministries especially during the work days has not gone down well with the Kwara State government. The women, who are also found around Government Reserved...
Kwara monarchs demand security votes, more powers
Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and other traditional rulers across Kwara State have called for disbursement of security votes and granting of functional powers for them to effectively control their domains.&n...
Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and other traditional rulers across Kwara State have called for disbursement of security votes and granting of functional powers for them to effectively control their domains.&n...
How Primary School Teacher Beat Man To Death In Ilorin
The police in Kwara State have actually apprehended a teacher at Oke-Aluko, Ilorin, Mr. Bashir Aduragba, over the fatality of a man, with whom he purportedly had a battle. The sufferer, Kolawole Olanrewaju, w...
The police in Kwara State have actually apprehended a teacher at Oke-Aluko, Ilorin, Mr. Bashir Aduragba, over the fatality of a man, with whom he purportedly had a battle. The sufferer, Kolawole Olanrewaju, w...
Kwara assembly tasks govt on robbery attacks
Kwara State House of Assembly yesterday called on the state government to be proactive in dealing with the security challenges in the state. The lawmakers made their position known while debating on a motion ...
Kwara State House of Assembly yesterday called on the state government to be proactive in dealing with the security challenges in the state. The lawmakers made their position known while debating on a motion ...
Kwara CAN commends FG for proscribing Boko Haram
Rev. Cornelius Fawenu, the Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kwara, has commended the Federal Government for proscribing the Boko Haram sect. Fawenu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) o...
Rev. Cornelius Fawenu, the Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kwara, has commended the Federal Government for proscribing the Boko Haram sect. Fawenu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) o...
Who Governs Kwara?
The relationship between Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his predecessor, Senator Bukola Saraki is generating a huge controversy as allegations are rife that the overbearing pressure of the Senator is hampering the runnin...
The relationship between Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his predecessor, Senator Bukola Saraki is generating a huge controversy as allegations are rife that the overbearing pressure of the Senator is hampering the runnin...
Opinion - Kwara Scorecard: Yet Another Fruitful Year - A Rejoinder
By Muideen Akorede A mark of credible opposition is the capacity or ability to articulate superior, cerebral alternatives to the ruling party's programs. Alternatively, and this is what are sadly ...
By Muideen Akorede A mark of credible opposition is the capacity or ability to articulate superior, cerebral alternatives to the ruling party's programs. Alternatively, and this is what are sadly ...
KWSG assures teachers of welfare
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of teachers in the state. The Head of Service, Alhaji Dabarako Mohammed, stated this at the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, Abuj...
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of teachers in the state. The Head of Service, Alhaji Dabarako Mohammed, stated this at the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, Abuj...
Kwara State Polytechnic Student Recuperating From Bullet Wounds
A student of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ahmed Dayo, allegedly shot by a policeman has undergone two operations to remove bullets from his two legs and is presently recuperating at the University of Ilorin Teaching ...
A student of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ahmed Dayo, allegedly shot by a policeman has undergone two operations to remove bullets from his two legs and is presently recuperating at the University of Ilorin Teaching ...
2013-06-11
IEDPU gives out 214 bursary awards
About 214 students from Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State have been awarded bursary by the National Secretariat of the Ilorin Emirate Descendant Progressive Union (IEDPU). Speaking at the kick off of the distrib...
About 214 students from Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State have been awarded bursary by the National Secretariat of the Ilorin Emirate Descendant Progressive Union (IEDPU). Speaking at the kick off of the distrib...
Saraki Chairs Session at GLOBE Natural Capital Legislation Study in Germany
Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki(CON), (PDP, Kwara Central), Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment & Ecology and Founding President of GLOBE Nigeria chaired a special session at the GLOBE Natural Capital Summit th...
Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki(CON), (PDP, Kwara Central), Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment & Ecology and Founding President of GLOBE Nigeria chaired a special session at the GLOBE Natural Capital Summit th...
Consultant Blames Miscarriage On Air Pollution
A Consultant Paediatrician, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof Abdulwahab Johnson said air pollution could cause miscarriage. Johnson told newsmen in Ilorin that the content of air p...
A Consultant Paediatrician, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof Abdulwahab Johnson said air pollution could cause miscarriage. Johnson told newsmen in Ilorin that the content of air p...
'Senate is committed to education growth'- Uche Chukwumerije
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Education, Senator Uche Chukwumerije, has reiterated the Senate's determination to ensure the improvement of the nation's education sector. He said this ...
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Education, Senator Uche Chukwumerije, has reiterated the Senate's determination to ensure the improvement of the nation's education sector. He said this ...
'Fulani herdsmen, farmers clash major security challenge'
The Governor of Kogi State, Idris Wada, at the weekend, said the recurring clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the North-central states was constituting a major security challenge in this part of the...
The Governor of Kogi State, Idris Wada, at the weekend, said the recurring clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the North-central states was constituting a major security challenge in this part of the...
We're committed to giving Nigeria positive image - VC
The Vice chancellor, University of Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali has disclosed that the university is projecting Nigeria's image positively in the comity of nations through its accomplish...
The Vice chancellor, University of Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali has disclosed that the university is projecting Nigeria's image positively in the comity of nations through its accomplish...
'Solution to PDP crisis with President'- Lawmaker
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Information, Zakari Mohammed, yesterday said the panacea for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis lies with President Goodluck Jonathan. He descri...
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Information, Zakari Mohammed, yesterday said the panacea for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis lies with President Goodluck Jonathan. He descri...
Kwara pensioners charged to update records
The Kwara State Pension Board has advised state pensioners to update their records or risk their names being deleted from the payroll of June this year. The Secretary of the board, Abdulrahman Yanda Mohammed, sai...
The Kwara State Pension Board has advised state pensioners to update their records or risk their names being deleted from the payroll of June this year. The Secretary of the board, Abdulrahman Yanda Mohammed, sai...
Kwara unveils entrepreneurship model
In its drive to boost economic development by encouraging Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in order to eradicate poverty and joblessness, the Kwara State government has unveiled an entrepreneurship initiative tagged, &q...
In its drive to boost economic development by encouraging Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in order to eradicate poverty and joblessness, the Kwara State government has unveiled an entrepreneurship initiative tagged, &q...
Kwara poly resumes after days of students' protest
The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, yesterday re-opened after it was shut down following students' protest sparked by the alleged shooting of a colleague by a policeman on bank escort. It was gathered that the st...
The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, yesterday re-opened after it was shut down following students' protest sparked by the alleged shooting of a colleague by a policeman on bank escort. It was gathered that the st...
2013-06-10
CIBN Signs MOU With 3 Universities And Polytechnics
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three universities and three polytechnics that would enable their respective undergraduate and graduate students sit for partic...
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three universities and three polytechnics that would enable their respective undergraduate and graduate students sit for partic...
NYCN to ACN: Don't drag our name into politics
National Youths Council of Nigeria, NYCN, an umbrella body of the youths in the country, has cautioned the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, against dragging its name into politics, noting that its claim that its newly ele...
National Youths Council of Nigeria, NYCN, an umbrella body of the youths in the country, has cautioned the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, against dragging its name into politics, noting that its claim that its newly ele...
'Good Governance will Reduce Insurgency'- Senator Ajibola
The Chairman, Senate Committee on New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD), Senator Simeon Ajibola, yesterday in Ilorin blamed insurgency in the African continent on bad governance and economic instability....
The Chairman, Senate Committee on New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD), Senator Simeon Ajibola, yesterday in Ilorin blamed insurgency in the African continent on bad governance and economic instability....
Group flags off N5m school renovation in Ilorin
An Ilorin Socio-Cultural Organization, Third Estate, has earmarked five million naira for the comprehensive renovation of five blocks of classrooms in School A and B of Oke-Aluko Primary School in Ilorin South Local Gover...
An Ilorin Socio-Cultural Organization, Third Estate, has earmarked five million naira for the comprehensive renovation of five blocks of classrooms in School A and B of Oke-Aluko Primary School in Ilorin South Local Gover...
Presidency not hijacking Kwara PDP structures - Lafiagi
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Kwara State yesterday refuted reports that forces in the presidency were plotting to hijack the party structures in the state. PDP leaders in the three senatorial zones of...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Kwara State yesterday refuted reports that forces in the presidency were plotting to hijack the party structures in the state. PDP leaders in the three senatorial zones of...
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