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2013-02-19
OPINION: Still on Letter to my Ilorin Elders. By Kale Mashood
By Kale Mashood Yesterday, February 17, I read on the internet an opinion article titled ‘Letter to my Ilorin Elders’, authored by one Abdulraman Salam. He forgot to state at the end of the letter t...
By Kale Mashood Yesterday, February 17, I read on the internet an opinion article titled ‘Letter to my Ilorin Elders’, authored by one Abdulraman Salam. He forgot to state at the end of the letter t...
Offa/Erin-Ile: Monarchs Pledge Peace
The traditional rulers of Offa and Erin-Ile in the Offa and Oyun local government areas of Kwara State, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye and Oba Abdulganiyu Ajibola Olusokun have stated their commitment to peace and unity...
The traditional rulers of Offa and Erin-Ile in the Offa and Oyun local government areas of Kwara State, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye and Oba Abdulganiyu Ajibola Olusokun have stated their commitment to peace and unity...
OPINION: Letter to my Ilorin 'Elders'. By Abdulraman Salam
By Abdulraman Salam I have watched with dismay recent attacks on government by groups purporting to protect the interest of Ilorin on land and religious issues. These groups deliberately heat up the polity by fan...
By Abdulraman Salam I have watched with dismay recent attacks on government by groups purporting to protect the interest of Ilorin on land and religious issues. These groups deliberately heat up the polity by fan...
Govt Alerted to Kwara Communal Clash - ACN
Kwara State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria has continued to trade words with the state government over the recent crisis that hit Offa and Erin-Ile communities in Offa and Oyun Local Government a...
Kwara State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria has continued to trade words with the state government over the recent crisis that hit Offa and Erin-Ile communities in Offa and Oyun Local Government a...
Mechanic Remanded for Stealing Goats
A mechanic, Fatai Isiaka, said to be a notorious thief specialized in stealing goats within Ilorin and its environs have been remanded at the Federal Prison, Oke-Kura, Ilorin. The order to remand the ac...
A mechanic, Fatai Isiaka, said to be a notorious thief specialized in stealing goats within Ilorin and its environs have been remanded at the Federal Prison, Oke-Kura, Ilorin. The order to remand the ac...
Police Arraign Trader over Alleged Burglary
Police in Iloirn has arraigned a 53-year-old trader, Samuel Anako of Opo-Malu Area, Ilorin, Kwara State, before an Ilorin Magistrate Court over an alleged burglary. Anako was accused of breaking into the hous...
Police in Iloirn has arraigned a 53-year-old trader, Samuel Anako of Opo-Malu Area, Ilorin, Kwara State, before an Ilorin Magistrate Court over an alleged burglary. Anako was accused of breaking into the hous...
ABS FC, Best Club in Nigeria - Salihu
Abubakar Bukola saraki FC has been described as the best managed club in Nigeria in terms of professionalism and good vision for the development of soccer. A member of the League management Committee (LMC) an...
Abubakar Bukola saraki FC has been described as the best managed club in Nigeria in terms of professionalism and good vision for the development of soccer. A member of the League management Committee (LMC) an...
We'll Hand over Aviation College to Investors - Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has said that investors will be allowed to buy stakes in the newly established International Aviation College, Ilorin and manage it for the purposes of professionalism...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has said that investors will be allowed to buy stakes in the newly established International Aviation College, Ilorin and manage it for the purposes of professionalism...
Omolewa Ahmed Organizes Lenten Lecture
Women have been enjoined to rise up to their role as nation builders, particularly at this Lenten period by imbibing the spirit of repentance and interceding for their families, churches and the country through praying...
Women have been enjoined to rise up to their role as nation builders, particularly at this Lenten period by imbibing the spirit of repentance and interceding for their families, churches and the country through praying...
Mrs Ahmed Appeals to Parents on Physically Challenged
The wife of Kwara governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has appealed to parents not to shirk in their responsibilities to their children who are physically challenged. Mrs Ahmed, who bemoaned the cases of abandoned chil...
The wife of Kwara governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has appealed to parents not to shirk in their responsibilities to their children who are physically challenged. Mrs Ahmed, who bemoaned the cases of abandoned chil...
Kwara Government Signs MoU on Community Health Expansion
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has reiterated the commitment of his administration to increase provision of affordable healthcare services to over 60 per cent of the state population through community he...
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has reiterated the commitment of his administration to increase provision of affordable healthcare services to over 60 per cent of the state population through community he...
'We Will Make Kwara Nigeria's Agric Hub' - Ahmed
The Commercial Agricultural Scheme in Shonga was launched with fanfare, are the products in the market? Shonga Farm is one of the best things that have ever happened to Kwara State and, indeed,...
The Commercial Agricultural Scheme in Shonga was launched with fanfare, are the products in the market? Shonga Farm is one of the best things that have ever happened to Kwara State and, indeed,...
Swatch Brand Berth in Ilorin
SmartMark Limited, a distributor of lifestyle and beauty brands, recently opened its doors to customers at the Kwara Mall-Ilorin. Layi Gobir, managing director of the company, who is also an indigene of Ilori...
SmartMark Limited, a distributor of lifestyle and beauty brands, recently opened its doors to customers at the Kwara Mall-Ilorin. Layi Gobir, managing director of the company, who is also an indigene of Ilori...
Saraki: An Exemplary Leader - Gov Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed has described the immediate past governor of the state and senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki as an exemplary leader passio...
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed has described the immediate past governor of the state and senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki as an exemplary leader passio...
University of Ilorin - ASUU Hails Court for Sacking Exco
The national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has hailed the National Industrial Court (NIC) for its judgment sacking the illegal executives of the ASUU at the University of Ilorin led by P...
The national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has hailed the National Industrial Court (NIC) for its judgment sacking the illegal executives of the ASUU at the University of Ilorin led by P...
2013-02-18
Why We are Reintroducing Technical Colleges in Kwara - Ahmed
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed spoke on a wide range of issues in this month's edition of The Governor Explains, an interactive session on his administration's policies and programmes. Excerpts: There h...
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed spoke on a wide range of issues in this month's edition of The Governor Explains, an interactive session on his administration's policies and programmes. Excerpts: There h...
Insecurity: Kwara OPC Wants Nigerians to go Back to Their Roots
The Kwara State chapter of Odua People's Congress(OPC) has urged Nigerians to re-trace their origin and cultures if incessant killing and corruption in the country must be a thing of the past. The State Coordin...
The Kwara State chapter of Odua People's Congress(OPC) has urged Nigerians to re-trace their origin and cultures if incessant killing and corruption in the country must be a thing of the past. The State Coordin...
Kwara Govt to Compensate Victims of Offa, Erin-Ile Violence
The Sole Administrator of Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Isiak Abubakar, has said that the government would compensate victims of the recent Offa and Erin-Ile communal clash. Abubakar &nb...
The Sole Administrator of Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Isiak Abubakar, has said that the government would compensate victims of the recent Offa and Erin-Ile communal clash. Abubakar &nb...
Man Shot by DPO is not Dead - Kwara CP
Kwara State police command has said that thorough investigations have commenced on the alleged shooting of a middle-aged man by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Railway police station, Offa. ...
Kwara State police command has said that thorough investigations have commenced on the alleged shooting of a middle-aged man by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Railway police station, Offa. ...
Omi-Aro, Kwara Community Leverage on Govt for Rapid Growth
Sons and daughters of Omi-Aro, a small community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have said that they are ready to explore all avenues open to them from the state government and international agencies t...
Sons and daughters of Omi-Aro, a small community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have said that they are ready to explore all avenues open to them from the state government and international agencies t...
Ahmed: We're Implementing Transformation Agenda in Kwara
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, spoke with business editors on some of the administration’s efforts at bringing economic prosperity to the state. Kunle Aderinokun, who was there, presents the e...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, spoke with business editors on some of the administration’s efforts at bringing economic prosperity to the state. Kunle Aderinokun, who was there, presents the e...
2013-02-17
Launch of Two Grader Machines for Maintenance and Rehabilitaion of Rural Roads by Senator Bukola Saraki
It was a day of unbeatable joy and uncommon gladness for the people of Kwara Central Senatorial District, when their representative at the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki launched two grader...
It was a day of unbeatable joy and uncommon gladness for the people of Kwara Central Senatorial District, when their representative at the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki launched two grader...
Belgore charges Kwara govt on fresh flood alert
Kwara ACN chieftain Mohammed Dele Belgore SAN on Sunday called on the Kwara government to "as a matter of urgency take concrete steps to avoid another flooding across the state." Belgore, who wa...
Kwara ACN chieftain Mohammed Dele Belgore SAN on Sunday called on the Kwara government to "as a matter of urgency take concrete steps to avoid another flooding across the state." Belgore, who wa...
Atunwa charges politicians
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly Barrister Razak Atunwa has called on political office holders in the country to be more committed towards improving the wellbeing of their people. Similarly, m...
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly Barrister Razak Atunwa has called on political office holders in the country to be more committed towards improving the wellbeing of their people. Similarly, m...
We are committed to good governance, says Ilorin West LG boss
The Ilorin West Local Government Council has said that it would continue to evolve projects and programmes that will have direct positive impact on the lives of the people at the grass root level. The C...
The Ilorin West Local Government Council has said that it would continue to evolve projects and programmes that will have direct positive impact on the lives of the people at the grass root level. The C...
NSCDC Parades Suspected Criminals
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has paraded three persons suspected to be criminals terrorizing the state. Two of the suspects, Jamiu Abdullahi, 35 and Raifu Ismail, 30...
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has paraded three persons suspected to be criminals terrorizing the state. Two of the suspects, Jamiu Abdullahi, 35 and Raifu Ismail, 30...
Kwara Govt, FADAMA Assist Farmers with N232m - Akanbi
About N232million has been spent on projects under FADAMA III being executed to assist some farmers in Kwara State. The state project coordinator of FADAMA, Uthman Akanbi, on Thursday disclosed this to new...
About N232million has been spent on projects under FADAMA III being executed to assist some farmers in Kwara State. The state project coordinator of FADAMA, Uthman Akanbi, on Thursday disclosed this to new...
NIMET Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Flooding in Sokoto, Kwara, Others
With memories of last year’s flooding still fresh, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has predicted heavy rainfall for year 2013. The agency’s Director General, Dr. Anthony Anuforom, Saturda...
With memories of last year’s flooding still fresh, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has predicted heavy rainfall for year 2013. The agency’s Director General, Dr. Anthony Anuforom, Saturda...
2013-02-16
Asa River Dam, Kwara: Simply Beautiful!
Situated just outside Ilorin, Kwara State capital city, Asa River Dam was constructed by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC in order to increase the supply of potable water by approximately 50,000 cubic metres per day, to...
Situated just outside Ilorin, Kwara State capital city, Asa River Dam was constructed by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC in order to increase the supply of potable water by approximately 50,000 cubic metres per day, to...
Kwara Pillar of Sports Hails Super Eagles
Spurred by the superlative performance of Super Eagles at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, the Kwara State Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike has described the feat as a national rebirth ...
Spurred by the superlative performance of Super Eagles at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, the Kwara State Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike has described the feat as a national rebirth ...
Kwara Govt. Seals Six Filling Stations
The Kwara government on Saturday sealed six filling stations in different parts of the state for selling petrol above the official pump price. Alhaji Raji Mohammed, the Commissioner for Commerce and Cooperative...
The Kwara government on Saturday sealed six filling stations in different parts of the state for selling petrol above the official pump price. Alhaji Raji Mohammed, the Commissioner for Commerce and Cooperative...
Security Agencies Collaborate with NURTW to Apprehend Fraudsters
The security agencies in Nigeria may have entered into collaboration with members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in order to apprehend criminals posing as passengers. Sources said the passe...
The security agencies in Nigeria may have entered into collaboration with members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in order to apprehend criminals posing as passengers. Sources said the passe...
'Kwara, Kogi Polio Workers not Threatened'
The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Kayode Issa and a member of the Committee on Polio Eradication in the state, Mr. Muyiwa Gbadebo, have said that the lives of polio vaccination officers and other health w...
The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Kayode Issa and a member of the Committee on Polio Eradication in the state, Mr. Muyiwa Gbadebo, have said that the lives of polio vaccination officers and other health w...
DPO Shoots Man to Death in Offa
The fragile peace in Offa, Kwara State, after a clash with neighbouring Erin Ile community, has been punctured again with the alleged killing of a middle-aged man, on Friday morning, by the Divisional Police Officer (D...
The fragile peace in Offa, Kwara State, after a clash with neighbouring Erin Ile community, has been punctured again with the alleged killing of a middle-aged man, on Friday morning, by the Divisional Police Officer (D...
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