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2013-03-15
Dilapidated Bridge: Residents Decry Neglect as Bridge Collapses in Kwara
Following an appeal made by the residents of pipe-line and gaa-akanbi area of Ilorin Kwara state over the dilapidating condition of the bridge in the area, the pipe-line bridge has partly collapsed causing a major traf...
Following an appeal made by the residents of pipe-line and gaa-akanbi area of Ilorin Kwara state over the dilapidating condition of the bridge in the area, the pipe-line bridge has partly collapsed causing a major traf...
Charcoal Production is Illegal in Kwara - Towoju
Mr Kayode Towoju, Kwara Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, has reminded producers of charcoal in the state that there was a law in force prohibiting the practise. Towoju gave the warning on Thursday whe...
Mr Kayode Towoju, Kwara Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, has reminded producers of charcoal in the state that there was a law in force prohibiting the practise. Towoju gave the warning on Thursday whe...
'Kwara State Regime Business-Friendly' - Akorede
The Kwara State Government has debunked claims by a political group that it's tax collection system is harsh on Small and Medium Scale enterprises in the state even as it asserted that second phase of its N500m s...
The Kwara State Government has debunked claims by a political group that it's tax collection system is harsh on Small and Medium Scale enterprises in the state even as it asserted that second phase of its N500m s...
Ilorin Aviation College Rector Appointed NCAA DG
Following the removal of the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Harold Demuren, President Goodluck Jonathan has nominated, the rector of Ilorin College of Aviation, Kwara state, Fola Akin...
Following the removal of the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Harold Demuren, President Goodluck Jonathan has nominated, the rector of Ilorin College of Aviation, Kwara state, Fola Akin...
Communities Tasked on Activities of Illegal Miners
Miners in Kwara State have been enjoined to join hands with the state government in its efforts to curb the activities of illegal miners from neighbouring states. The state Commissioner for Industry and Solid M...
Miners in Kwara State have been enjoined to join hands with the state government in its efforts to curb the activities of illegal miners from neighbouring states. The state Commissioner for Industry and Solid M...
3 Million Nigerians Suffer from Glaucoma
Ilorin - At least 3 million Nigerians are currently suffering from glaucoma, a medical expert said on Thursday during 2013 World glaucoma week. Ayo Bello, who is an ophthalmologist and medical consultant, gave ...
Ilorin - At least 3 million Nigerians are currently suffering from glaucoma, a medical expert said on Thursday during 2013 World glaucoma week. Ayo Bello, who is an ophthalmologist and medical consultant, gave ...
Ijo Yoyo is my Greatest Hit - Kollington
Fuji star, Kollington Ayinla, reflects on his exploits as he is set to mark the 50th anniversary of his music career, writes AKEEM LASISI The fuji music scene, which has bee...
Fuji star, Kollington Ayinla, reflects on his exploits as he is set to mark the 50th anniversary of his music career, writes AKEEM LASISI The fuji music scene, which has bee...
Communal Clash in Kwara Leaves 7 Dead - Police
At the on-going hearing of the commission of enquiry set up by the Kwara state government on the lingering crisis between Offa and Erin-Ile, a police inspector from the criminal investigation division has confirmed tha...
At the on-going hearing of the commission of enquiry set up by the Kwara state government on the lingering crisis between Offa and Erin-Ile, a police inspector from the criminal investigation division has confirmed tha...
Kwara Directs Removal of Illegal Billboards
The Kwara House of Assembly has directed the removal of billboards obstructing traffic and defacing the environment in parts of the state. The directive followed a motion on a matter of urgent public importance...
The Kwara House of Assembly has directed the removal of billboards obstructing traffic and defacing the environment in parts of the state. The directive followed a motion on a matter of urgent public importance...
Residents Cry as Bulldozers Roar in Ilorin Flow
When the Kwara State government decided to tar the about 18-kilometre byepass from Sango end of Ilorin/Jebba Road to Akerebiaata trunk ‘C’ road, the people of the area in question described the government&r...
When the Kwara State government decided to tar the about 18-kilometre byepass from Sango end of Ilorin/Jebba Road to Akerebiaata trunk ‘C’ road, the people of the area in question described the government&r...
2013-03-14
Kwara Tax Regime Not Harsh - KWSG
The Kwara State Government has debunked claims that by a policy group that it's tax collection system is harsh on Small and Medium Scale enterprises in the state. On the contrary, said Dr Muideen Akorede, Senior ...
The Kwara State Government has debunked claims that by a policy group that it's tax collection system is harsh on Small and Medium Scale enterprises in the state. On the contrary, said Dr Muideen Akorede, Senior ...
Cassava Transformation: The Journey so Far
In July 2012 when Ireti Farms in Kwara State sent off its first shipment of 6,000 tonnes of cassava chips to China, the understanding was that "cassava [would] surely become the foundation for the economic develop...
In July 2012 when Ireti Farms in Kwara State sent off its first shipment of 6,000 tonnes of cassava chips to China, the understanding was that "cassava [would] surely become the foundation for the economic develop...
Governor's Wife Pledges to Revive Reading Culture
The wife of Kwara governor, Omolewa Ahmed, on Wednesday inaugurated reading clubs in 64 public schools across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the&nbs...
The wife of Kwara governor, Omolewa Ahmed, on Wednesday inaugurated reading clubs in 64 public schools across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the&nbs...
FG Urged to Dredge River Niger
As a way of guarding against a recurrence of flooding in Kwara State and its environs, the state government has called on Federal Government to take urgent steps towards dredging River Niger. The Commissioner f...
As a way of guarding against a recurrence of flooding in Kwara State and its environs, the state government has called on Federal Government to take urgent steps towards dredging River Niger. The Commissioner f...
Clamour for 2015 Makes Mockery of Democracy - Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State says the current clamour for elective positions ahead of 2015 general elections is making a mockery of democracy. The clamour, he said, was one of the reasons why the na...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State says the current clamour for elective positions ahead of 2015 general elections is making a mockery of democracy. The clamour, he said, was one of the reasons why the na...
Kwara Communities Raise Alarm over 'Illegal' Immigrants
Some communities in Asa local government area of Kwara state have raised alarm out over alleged invasion of their territories by illegal immigrants who raped women and damaged farm lands. The communities, under...
Some communities in Asa local government area of Kwara state have raised alarm out over alleged invasion of their territories by illegal immigrants who raped women and damaged farm lands. The communities, under...
Air Pollution: Kwara Govt Assures Prompt Fumigation of Dump Site
Following the complain of residents of Gbagade Community, the Kwara State Government has assured people of the community of periodic fumigation of the dump site located at Gbagede in order to tackle the immediate envir...
Following the complain of residents of Gbagade Community, the Kwara State Government has assured people of the community of periodic fumigation of the dump site located at Gbagede in order to tackle the immediate envir...
Corps Member Donates Library to School
At a time Nigerian government is searching for resourceful young talents who would be involved in the business of co-transforming the nation to greater height, a young lady, Olajumoke Olateju, has proved herself releva...
At a time Nigerian government is searching for resourceful young talents who would be involved in the business of co-transforming the nation to greater height, a young lady, Olajumoke Olateju, has proved herself releva...
PHCN Chief Calls for Training of Marketers to Enhance Accurate Meter Reading
Mr Emmanuel Ilesanmi, PHCN Business Manager in Omu-Ara in Kwara, has suggested intensive training of PHCN marketers to enhance prompt and accurate reading of meters. Ilesanmi made the suggestion at a stakeholde...
Mr Emmanuel Ilesanmi, PHCN Business Manager in Omu-Ara in Kwara, has suggested intensive training of PHCN marketers to enhance prompt and accurate reading of meters. Ilesanmi made the suggestion at a stakeholde...
2013-03-13
KWSG Warns Mischief Makers
The Kwara State Government has warned individuals and groups circulating leaflets containing false information about government investments and officials to refrain with immediate effect or face the full wrath of the law....
The Kwara State Government has warned individuals and groups circulating leaflets containing false information about government investments and officials to refrain with immediate effect or face the full wrath of the law....
Kwara Govt. Approves Planting of 2m Seedlings in 2013
The Kwara Government has approved the planting of two million seedlings in 2013 to regenerate the forest, the Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, Mr. Anthony Towoju, has said. Towoju said this...
The Kwara Government has approved the planting of two million seedlings in 2013 to regenerate the forest, the Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, Mr. Anthony Towoju, has said. Towoju said this...
Letter: Appeal to Kwara Gov
Going to Kwara State for the first time after living in Kano all my life, I was impressed with Ilorin, the state capital, and wish to stay there for the rest of my life but after visiting relatives in Baruten, Bani and...
Going to Kwara State for the first time after living in Kano all my life, I was impressed with Ilorin, the state capital, and wish to stay there for the rest of my life but after visiting relatives in Baruten, Bani and...
Opinion: In Kwara State, Poverty Said 'Hello'
By Ademola Adeeko Sequel to last week’s article on Kwara State and the self-plague of poverty published in this column, I got served a rejoinder. Shall I really call it a rejoinder or a defence tactic gon...
By Ademola Adeeko Sequel to last week’s article on Kwara State and the self-plague of poverty published in this column, I got served a rejoinder. Shall I really call it a rejoinder or a defence tactic gon...
ARMTI Sets to Train Farmers in Kwara
In a bit to fulfil its objectives, the management of the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin has reiterated the institute’s commitment to organise training for farmers a...
In a bit to fulfil its objectives, the management of the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin has reiterated the institute’s commitment to organise training for farmers a...
Cult War Claims 3 Lives in Ilorin as Police Arrest 2 Suspects
Cultists went on rampage in different parts of Ilorin, capital of Kwara State, yesterday killing at least three persons while five others sustained injuries. Meantime, the police command has arrested two person...
Cultists went on rampage in different parts of Ilorin, capital of Kwara State, yesterday killing at least three persons while five others sustained injuries. Meantime, the police command has arrested two person...
My Wife Provokes Me into Beating Her - Husband
A man, Tunde Akanbi, on Tuesday told an Ilorin Area Court that he was often provoked into beating his wife because she had no respect for him. His 31-year-old wife, Iyabo, had urge...
A man, Tunde Akanbi, on Tuesday told an Ilorin Area Court that he was often provoked into beating his wife because she had no respect for him. His 31-year-old wife, Iyabo, had urge...
APC Vows to Take Kwara State from PDP
The leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kwara has said that the new party will send the ruling PDP away from the state. The leadership made this known on Tuesday at a joint press conference by the s...
The leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kwara has said that the new party will send the ruling PDP away from the state. The leadership made this known on Tuesday at a joint press conference by the s...
2013-03-12
State pardon for Abdulkareem Adisa, Alamieyeseigha, Yar'adua
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha topped the list of those granted state pardon by the Council of state today. Other prominent persons included Former Chief of General Staff, Oladipo...
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha topped the list of those granted state pardon by the Council of state today. Other prominent persons included Former Chief of General Staff, Oladipo...
2013 WAEC : Kwara Govt. Warns Students Against Exams Malpractice
Alhaji Saka Onimago, Kwara Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, on Monday warned schools' authorities to be wary of indolent candidates bent on perpetrating malpractice during the 2013 WAEC examina...
Alhaji Saka Onimago, Kwara Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, on Monday warned schools' authorities to be wary of indolent candidates bent on perpetrating malpractice during the 2013 WAEC examina...
Kwara Government Warns Residents Against Illegal Wastes
Kwara State government has appealed to all residents in Fate and Tanke communities in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse across the streets in order to prevent epidemic outb...
Kwara State government has appealed to all residents in Fate and Tanke communities in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse across the streets in order to prevent epidemic outb...
NDLEA Discovers Cocaine in Woman's Hair
A 53- year old grandmother, has been apprehended at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. She was arrested at the weekend by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA...
A 53- year old grandmother, has been apprehended at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. She was arrested at the weekend by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA...
Don Advocates Death Penalty for Corrupt Officials
The Head of Department of Business Law, University of Ilorin, Prof. Mohammed Akanbi, has called for death penalty against any public official found guilty of corruption in the country. Akanbi made th...
The Head of Department of Business Law, University of Ilorin, Prof. Mohammed Akanbi, has called for death penalty against any public official found guilty of corruption in the country. Akanbi made th...
LEAH Charity Foundation Distributes School Uniforms to Pupils
The Life Empowered Anchors Hope (LEAH), Charity Foundation, pet project of the wife of Kwara State governor, through her ‘Adopt a Child Programme’ has presented schooling materials to 40 pupils of Alalubosa...
The Life Empowered Anchors Hope (LEAH), Charity Foundation, pet project of the wife of Kwara State governor, through her ‘Adopt a Child Programme’ has presented schooling materials to 40 pupils of Alalubosa...
IG Vows to Arrests Killers of Kwara CP
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, Monday vowed to track down the killers of the slain Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chinwike Asadu, even as he pledged his readiness to equip the int...
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, Monday vowed to track down the killers of the slain Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chinwike Asadu, even as he pledged his readiness to equip the int...
Why Kwara Withdrew from Fitch - Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says the state government withdrew from ratings agency, Fitch, because the annual rating was no longer required for any major financial transaction. Speaking on...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says the state government withdrew from ratings agency, Fitch, because the annual rating was no longer required for any major financial transaction. Speaking on...
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