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2013-03-31
2015: Kwara ACN has no preferred candidate
Kwara State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has dismissed the recent purported dissolution of the State Caretaker committee by a stakeholders' forum at a meeting in Ilorin as a ruse, null and void, s...
Kwara State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has dismissed the recent purported dissolution of the State Caretaker committee by a stakeholders' forum at a meeting in Ilorin as a ruse, null and void, s...
Mohammed out to punish ABS
Kano Pillars' striker, Gambo Mohammed has said to supersport.com that it would be difficult for ABS to withstand the pressure they would face on Sunday from the Nigerian champions. Both sides will go head-to-he...
Kano Pillars' striker, Gambo Mohammed has said to supersport.com that it would be difficult for ABS to withstand the pressure they would face on Sunday from the Nigerian champions. Both sides will go head-to-he...
Jonathan is Fair To The North - Afolayan
THE Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Yemi Afolayan has described the government of President Goodluck Jonathan as fair to the people of the state and by extension, the people of No...
THE Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Yemi Afolayan has described the government of President Goodluck Jonathan as fair to the people of the state and by extension, the people of No...
Colours Of Easter in Ilorin
As Easter Monday is fast approaching, churches and various organisations in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital have lined up a number of activities to mark the day. On Good Friday, the Passover Outreach – an opera organ...
As Easter Monday is fast approaching, churches and various organisations in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital have lined up a number of activities to mark the day. On Good Friday, the Passover Outreach – an opera organ...
Kwara Police Commissioner's Assassination: We have Recorded 90% Success on Investigation - AIG
THE new Assistant Inspector General of Police [AIG], Zone 9, Umuahia, Abia State, Mr. Tambari Yabo Muhammad, has called on the governors in the zone to set up security trust fund to assist in providing logistics for se...
THE new Assistant Inspector General of Police [AIG], Zone 9, Umuahia, Abia State, Mr. Tambari Yabo Muhammad, has called on the governors in the zone to set up security trust fund to assist in providing logistics for se...
NSDC Frustrates Suspected Pipeline Vandals in Ilorin
Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has frustrated attempts by suspected NNPC pipeline vandals to siphon petroleum products along Asa Dam Road in Ilorin. The suspects...
Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has frustrated attempts by suspected NNPC pipeline vandals to siphon petroleum products along Asa Dam Road in Ilorin. The suspects...
2013-03-30
Kwara APC alleges destabilisation plot
The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State on Friday alleged that some politicians from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party are plotting to hijack the machinery of the APC. In a joint statement by the state...
The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State on Friday alleged that some politicians from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party are plotting to hijack the machinery of the APC. In a joint statement by the state...
Oluwole Awolowo's Death is a Monumental Loss - Kwara PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State chapter, said it received with shock, the news of the death of the Publisher/Vice Chairman of the African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publishers of the Tribune tittl...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State chapter, said it received with shock, the news of the death of the Publisher/Vice Chairman of the African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publishers of the Tribune tittl...
Kwara secures second international sports ticket
Soni Ahamioje, the manager of Kwara Arsenal Kiddies FC, whose side won the just concluded Oba Erediauwa Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON)-organised national U-13 boys soccer competition, has dedicated the v...
Soni Ahamioje, the manager of Kwara Arsenal Kiddies FC, whose side won the just concluded Oba Erediauwa Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON)-organised national U-13 boys soccer competition, has dedicated the v...
KWASU Starts a Post Graduate Program
Starting 2013 Academic Session, the Kwara State University Malete Nigeria will start the much awaited Post Graduate Program. From its inception, the Kwara State University is committed to the growth of human...
Starting 2013 Academic Session, the Kwara State University Malete Nigeria will start the much awaited Post Graduate Program. From its inception, the Kwara State University is committed to the growth of human...
Kwara, Anambra lift Oba Cup
Kwara State U-13 boys soccer team and Anambra State U-18 girl’s team have emerged champions of the just concluded 22nd edition of Oba Erediauwa Cup, organised by the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON)....
Kwara State U-13 boys soccer team and Anambra State U-18 girl’s team have emerged champions of the just concluded 22nd edition of Oba Erediauwa Cup, organised by the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON)....
FRSC Arraigns 53 Traffic offenders in Kwara
By Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) mobile Court in Kwara State yesterday arraigned 53 motorists for committing various traffic offences during the ongoing Easter celebration....
By Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) mobile Court in Kwara State yesterday arraigned 53 motorists for committing various traffic offences during the ongoing Easter celebration....
Islam Against Attack On Other Religions - Gov. Aliyu
Niger State Governor, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu has said that Islam is a religion of moderation that should not be linked to any form of extreme practices being witnessed now like attacking people of other faiths. ...
Niger State Governor, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu has said that Islam is a religion of moderation that should not be linked to any form of extreme practices being witnessed now like attacking people of other faiths. ...
Trailer Accident Claims 3 Lives In Kwara
A road accident involving a petroleum tanker and a car at Oloru village in Moro local government area of Kwara State, yesterday claimed three lives. Head of operations of the Kwara State command of FRSC, Mr. Ad...
A road accident involving a petroleum tanker and a car at Oloru village in Moro local government area of Kwara State, yesterday claimed three lives. Head of operations of the Kwara State command of FRSC, Mr. Ad...
Be Your Brother's Keepers, Ahmed, Saraki, Atunwa Urge Christians
By Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has urged Christians in the country to be their brother's keepers. He also called on them to imbibe the lessons of perseverance, s...
By Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has urged Christians in the country to be their brother's keepers. He also called on them to imbibe the lessons of perseverance, s...
2013-03-29
NCAN Urges Adequate Funding Of Cashew Industry
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), has reiterated the need to properly fund the cashew industry to ensure value addition and increased exportation. This is contained in a statement signed by M...
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), has reiterated the need to properly fund the cashew industry to ensure value addition and increased exportation. This is contained in a statement signed by M...
OPINION - Kwara: Responding to Flood Alert. By Onile Kareem
By Onile Kareem Lately, the United Nations reported that extreme weather is a sign of global warming, and it blamed the year's record hot average global temperature for spawning flooding, deadly heat waves ...
By Onile Kareem Lately, the United Nations reported that extreme weather is a sign of global warming, and it blamed the year's record hot average global temperature for spawning flooding, deadly heat waves ...
Olupona decries decline in education quality
A RENOWNED Professor of African Religious Traditions from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, Jacob Olupona, has alleged that the "the tragic decline in the quality of education" in the count...
A RENOWNED Professor of African Religious Traditions from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, Jacob Olupona, has alleged that the "the tragic decline in the quality of education" in the count...
Kwara ACN chides Saraki over govt property
The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Kwara State chapter, yesterday alleged that the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki had acquired a chalet owned by the state government for himself at the ...
The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Kwara State chapter, yesterday alleged that the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki had acquired a chalet owned by the state government for himself at the ...
PDP plots to take over Kwara APC, opposition alleges
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kwara State has raised the alarm that the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has set up a committee charged to take over Congress for Progressive Change(CP...
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kwara State has raised the alarm that the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has set up a committee charged to take over Congress for Progressive Change(CP...
There will be no Automatic Ticket for Anybody; All Parties are Equal Partners in the APC Mega Platform - ANPP, CPC
Being a joint statement of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and the All Nigerians People's Party (ANPP) in reaction to the press briefing made by a faction of the ACN yesterday. Our attention has been dra...
Being a joint statement of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and the All Nigerians People's Party (ANPP) in reaction to the press briefing made by a faction of the ACN yesterday. Our attention has been dra...
Oluwole Awolowo will be Sorely Missed - Saraki
The Senator representing Kwara Central, Senator Bukola Saraki, has described the late publisher of Tribune Newspapers, Chief Oluwole Awolowo has a strong family man that will be sorely missed. Saraki in a sta...
The Senator representing Kwara Central, Senator Bukola Saraki, has described the late publisher of Tribune Newspapers, Chief Oluwole Awolowo has a strong family man that will be sorely missed. Saraki in a sta...
KWARA: House Makes Case for Communities along River Banks
By Zarumi Mashood The Kwara State Hose of Assembly has urged the state government to as a matter of urgency resettle all those communities along the river banks and waterways. The House made the plea in ...
By Zarumi Mashood The Kwara State Hose of Assembly has urged the state government to as a matter of urgency resettle all those communities along the river banks and waterways. The House made the plea in ...
Kwara APC Press Release: Plot to Destabilize and Hijack the Kwara APC Uncovered!
Being a joint statement of the CPC, ACN and ANPP on a plot by a bloc of the ruling PDP in the state, in connivance with certain fifth columnists in our respective Parties and beyond, to hijack the emerging AP...
Being a joint statement of the CPC, ACN and ANPP on a plot by a bloc of the ruling PDP in the state, in connivance with certain fifth columnists in our respective Parties and beyond, to hijack the emerging AP...
Disabled Persons Storm Kwara State House of Assembly
By Zarumi Mashood People with disabilities on Wednesday stormed the Kwara State House of Assembly, protesting what they described as marginalization and lack of representation in the state’s cabinet. ...
By Zarumi Mashood People with disabilities on Wednesday stormed the Kwara State House of Assembly, protesting what they described as marginalization and lack of representation in the state’s cabinet. ...
Senator Bukola Saraki Acquires Govt Chalet Renovated with N1 Billion for Himself - ACN
ACTION Congress of Nigeria, Kwara State Chapter, (ACN) on Thursday alleged that the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki has acquired a chalet owned by the state government for himself at the exp...
ACTION Congress of Nigeria, Kwara State Chapter, (ACN) on Thursday alleged that the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki has acquired a chalet owned by the state government for himself at the exp...
Ahmed Reads Riot Acts to Contractors
By Isiaka Babatunde Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has cautioned contractors handling various projects to execute them according to specifications, warning that the government would not compromise sta...
By Isiaka Babatunde Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has cautioned contractors handling various projects to execute them according to specifications, warning that the government would not compromise sta...
Rangers will Welcome Kwara United with Duo Suspension
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Enugu Rangers have been dealt with by the League Management Committee (LMC) as two of their players have been suspended. The players are Seun Taro and Pierre Co...
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Enugu Rangers have been dealt with by the League Management Committee (LMC) as two of their players have been suspended. The players are Seun Taro and Pierre Co...
Kwara to introduce contributory pension scheme
The Kwara Government said on Wednesday that it would soon introduce contributory pension scheme as part of the government’s drive to enable workers to enjoy stress-free post retirement life. Gov. Abdulfta...
The Kwara Government said on Wednesday that it would soon introduce contributory pension scheme as part of the government’s drive to enable workers to enjoy stress-free post retirement life. Gov. Abdulfta...
Sanitation Exercise: Kwara Govt Solicits Civil devence's Support
By Olarotimi Oshin The Kwara State Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, Barrister Kayode Towoju, has solicited for the participation, collaboration and support of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,...
By Olarotimi Oshin The Kwara State Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, Barrister Kayode Towoju, has solicited for the participation, collaboration and support of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,...
Kwara ACN, PDP Trade Words Over Sale of Property
Kwara State Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) sterday accused the government of selling a state-owned chalet renovated at N1billon to a former governor at N8million. The Chairman of ACN Stakeholders in the state...
Kwara State Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) sterday accused the government of selling a state-owned chalet renovated at N1billon to a former governor at N8million. The Chairman of ACN Stakeholders in the state...
Kwara 2015: ACN Vows to Produce Governorship Candidate
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) stakeholders’ forum in Kwara State Thursday vowed to ensure that the party does not accept any candidate other than from the party as its governorship candidate on the plat...
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) stakeholders’ forum in Kwara State Thursday vowed to ensure that the party does not accept any candidate other than from the party as its governorship candidate on the plat...
FADAMA, ADB Dole Out N92m Relief Materials to Victims in Kwara
The Kwara Fadama Development Office Ilorin, and the African Development Bank have released relief materials worth N92m to flood victims in the state, the state project coordinator, the National Project Coordinator, FAD...
The Kwara Fadama Development Office Ilorin, and the African Development Bank have released relief materials worth N92m to flood victims in the state, the state project coordinator, the National Project Coordinator, FAD...
Coca-Cola Partners Agric Ministries in Kwara, Kogi to Harness Cassava Potential
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Coca-Cola Group have begun discussion on partnership to harness some cassava potential. Kelvin Balogun, the President, Coca-Cola (Central, East and West...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Coca-Cola Group have begun discussion on partnership to harness some cassava potential. Kelvin Balogun, the President, Coca-Cola (Central, East and West...
Kwara, Jigawa Spends on Maternal Health
TO strengthen the free Maternal and Newborn Child Health (MNCH) package in Jigawa State, about N23 million has been approved for the purchase of drugs and delivery kits for free distribution to women in labour througho...
TO strengthen the free Maternal and Newborn Child Health (MNCH) package in Jigawa State, about N23 million has been approved for the purchase of drugs and delivery kits for free distribution to women in labour througho...
AWOLOWO: The Death is Sad, Shocking - Ahmed
By Biola Azeez - Ilorin KWARA State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, described the death of Chief Oluwole Awolowo as sad, unfortunate and shocking. Governor Ahmed, in a statement issued by his Chief P...
By Biola Azeez - Ilorin KWARA State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, described the death of Chief Oluwole Awolowo as sad, unfortunate and shocking. Governor Ahmed, in a statement issued by his Chief P...
Kwara: Iludun-Oro Community gets new Traditional Chief
People of Iludun-Oro community in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have got a new Eniafe traditional chief. A statement from the palace of Oloro of Oro Kingdom, Oba AbdulRafiu Ajiboye Oyelaran,...
People of Iludun-Oro community in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have got a new Eniafe traditional chief. A statement from the palace of Oloro of Oro Kingdom, Oba AbdulRafiu Ajiboye Oyelaran,...
Gov Ahmed unveils Harmony Holdings, to Manage 21 State-Owned Entities
WorldStage Newsonline-- Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed of kwara State officially unveiled the Corporate Headquarters of Harmony Holdings Limited on Thursday in Ilorin and reiterated the government’s resolve to har...
WorldStage Newsonline-- Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed of kwara State officially unveiled the Corporate Headquarters of Harmony Holdings Limited on Thursday in Ilorin and reiterated the government’s resolve to har...
Kwara Govt Pledges Timely Projects' Completion, Distributes Ambulances
GOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has promised more qualitative healthcare services for the people. Dr. Ahmed, who said that his government was committed to laying an enduring legacy for the sector belie...
GOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has promised more qualitative healthcare services for the people. Dr. Ahmed, who said that his government was committed to laying an enduring legacy for the sector belie...
2013-03-28
ACN Crisis Deepens as Party Shuts Door Against Belgore's Group
The silent division within the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara state blew into the open on Wednesday with a directive from the party’s chairman, Mr. Kayode Olawepo, cancelling a meeting and rally organi...
The silent division within the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara state blew into the open on Wednesday with a directive from the party’s chairman, Mr. Kayode Olawepo, cancelling a meeting and rally organi...
A Nation's Teacher Crises
Nigeria is currently putting a lot of money into providing infrastructure across the nation’s educational institution, but Education Tribune’s investigations reveal that unless the growing dearth of teacher...
Nigeria is currently putting a lot of money into providing infrastructure across the nation’s educational institution, but Education Tribune’s investigations reveal that unless the growing dearth of teacher...
Police Arraign Housewife for Allegedly Stealing Neighbour's Money
The police on Wednesday arraigned a 26-year-old house wife, Bosede Oluwatoyin, before an Ilorin Magistrates' Court for allegedly stealing N48,000 belonging to her neighbour, Fatai Oladimeji. The pol...
The police on Wednesday arraigned a 26-year-old house wife, Bosede Oluwatoyin, before an Ilorin Magistrates' Court for allegedly stealing N48,000 belonging to her neighbour, Fatai Oladimeji. The pol...
I'll Never Disclose What Killed Rashidi Yekini - Mum
Nigerian star, Rashidi Yekini died on Friday, May 4, 2012 but his lawyer, Mohammed Olanrewaju has accused the player’s mother, Sikiratu claiming that the septuagenarian’s hands were not clean in her son&rs...
Nigerian star, Rashidi Yekini died on Friday, May 4, 2012 but his lawyer, Mohammed Olanrewaju has accused the player’s mother, Sikiratu claiming that the septuagenarian’s hands were not clean in her son&rs...
FG approves N51.4bn for roads including Offa by-pass
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved the award of N51.4 billion contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of 13 roads across Nigeria. The Minister of Works, Mike Onolememen, made th...
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved the award of N51.4 billion contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of 13 roads across Nigeria. The Minister of Works, Mike Onolememen, made th...
KWSG Relaxes Erin - Ile Offa Curfew
The Kwara State Government has relaxed the 9-hour curfew imposed on Offa and Erin-Ile Communities to between 11p.m and 6am to a...
The Kwara State Government has relaxed the 9-hour curfew imposed on Offa and Erin-Ile Communities to between 11p.m and 6am to a...
Sign Agric Biotechnology Bill into Law, Saraki Appeals to Jonathan
Former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, Wednesday urged President Goodluck Jonathan, to as a matter of urgency, assent to Agricultural Biotechnology Bill earlier passed by the two chambers of the Nationa...
Former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, Wednesday urged President Goodluck Jonathan, to as a matter of urgency, assent to Agricultural Biotechnology Bill earlier passed by the two chambers of the Nationa...
NSCDC Uncovers Pipeline Vandals Tools in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has uncovered some tools used by pipeline vandals in IIorin. The tools, which include diggers, sledge harmers and pumping equipment, among others, we...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has uncovered some tools used by pipeline vandals in IIorin. The tools, which include diggers, sledge harmers and pumping equipment, among others, we...
Oladuntoye Lauds Unuanel
Kwara United defender, Isiaka Oladuntoye has confidently revealed to supersport.com that his side's 1-0 shock away win at Sharks in the NPFL Matchday 3 fixture is an indication that the Afonja Warriors are serious cont...
Kwara United defender, Isiaka Oladuntoye has confidently revealed to supersport.com that his side's 1-0 shock away win at Sharks in the NPFL Matchday 3 fixture is an indication that the Afonja Warriors are serious cont...
Ahmed Threatens to Revoke Contracts
Worried by the slow pace of work embarked upon by the contractors handling various projects in Kwara State, the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, Wednesday threatened to revoke the contracts without further dela...
Worried by the slow pace of work embarked upon by the contractors handling various projects in Kwara State, the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, Wednesday threatened to revoke the contracts without further dela...
Olukokun Shoots Kwara to Top Spot
Kwara United have climbed to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after a 1-0 win over Heartland on Wednesday. But the lead could be short-lived when eight other Matchday 4 games hold o...
Kwara United have climbed to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after a 1-0 win over Heartland on Wednesday. But the lead could be short-lived when eight other Matchday 4 games hold o...
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