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2013-02-11
Heritage Bank Pays Customers of Defunct Societe Generale Bank
Heritage Bank has continued to pay customers of the defunct Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria (SGBN) at the various designated centres across the country. It will be recalled that Heritage Banking Company, which...
Heritage Bank has continued to pay customers of the defunct Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria (SGBN) at the various designated centres across the country. It will be recalled that Heritage Banking Company, which...
Ancestral Land: Ilorin Elders Raise Fresh Posers for Kwara Govt
Kwara State Government's admission that it has leased out the controversial Ilorin Old (Yidi) Praying Ground is raising fresh dust. Kwara Information Commissioner, Tunji Moronfoye, had at the weekend said...
Kwara State Government's admission that it has leased out the controversial Ilorin Old (Yidi) Praying Ground is raising fresh dust. Kwara Information Commissioner, Tunji Moronfoye, had at the weekend said...
Governor, Speaker Seek Better Environment in Kwara
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, and Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr. Razak Atunwa, have said that there is the need for all stakeholders to collaborate to stop environmental degradation an...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, and Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr. Razak Atunwa, have said that there is the need for all stakeholders to collaborate to stop environmental degradation an...
Kwara Commissioners Jittery over Imminent Shake-Up
Palpable fear has enveloped commissioners and other political appointees in Kwara State over proposed cabinet shake-up in the state, investigation by our correspondent revealed on Sunday. The state Governor, Al...
Palpable fear has enveloped commissioners and other political appointees in Kwara State over proposed cabinet shake-up in the state, investigation by our correspondent revealed on Sunday. The state Governor, Al...
Atunwa Canvasses Financial Autonomy for State Assemblies
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Abdulrazaq Atunwa, has said that democracy cannot thrive in Nigeria unless the state assemblies are granted financial autonomy. Atunwa explained that the present developm...
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Abdulrazaq Atunwa, has said that democracy cannot thrive in Nigeria unless the state assemblies are granted financial autonomy. Atunwa explained that the present developm...
UNIFEMGA Honours 22 Members with Award of Excellence
The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) is to honour 22 of its members for their achievements and contributions to the development of the association. In a statement is...
The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) is to honour 22 of its members for their achievements and contributions to the development of the association. In a statement is...
Kaiama Emir Sues for Peace, Unity Among Nigerians
The Emir of Kaima in Kwara State, Alhaji Muazu Umar, has charged Nigerians to make peace, unity and love be their watch-word to foster nation growth. The traditional ruler gave the charge while speaking at the ...
The Emir of Kaima in Kwara State, Alhaji Muazu Umar, has charged Nigerians to make peace, unity and love be their watch-word to foster nation growth. The traditional ruler gave the charge while speaking at the ...
Fire Renders 70 Persons Homeless in Ilorin
Two fire incidents that occurred in the early hours of Sunday in Ilorin, the Kwara capital, have rendered more than 70 persons homeless, an official said. Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, the Special Adviser to Gov. Abdu...
Two fire incidents that occurred in the early hours of Sunday in Ilorin, the Kwara capital, have rendered more than 70 persons homeless, an official said. Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, the Special Adviser to Gov. Abdu...
80% of Nigeria's Woes Caused by Corruption - Yusuf Ali (SAN)
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mallam Yusuf Olu Ali, at the weekend, said about 80 per cent of the socio-economic and political problems facing the country were caused by corruption among leaders. Ali, who ...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mallam Yusuf Olu Ali, at the weekend, said about 80 per cent of the socio-economic and political problems facing the country were caused by corruption among leaders. Ali, who ...
Kwara Govt. Sanctions 162 Teachers
The Kwara Government says it has sanctioned no fewer than 162 primary and secondary school teachers for miscellaneous offences. The Director, Quality Assurance Bureau, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed, made this known ...
The Kwara Government says it has sanctioned no fewer than 162 primary and secondary school teachers for miscellaneous offences. The Director, Quality Assurance Bureau, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed, made this known ...
Gov. Ahmed Congratulates Super Eagles
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has described the emergence of the Super Eagles as the champions of Africa at the just concluded African Nations Cup in South Africa as a profound testimony of t...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has described the emergence of the Super Eagles as the champions of Africa at the just concluded African Nations Cup in South Africa as a profound testimony of t...
2013-02-10
MAN Canvasses Tax Waivers for Local Manufacturers
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has canvassed tax waivers for local manufacturers to hedge them against the onslaught of foreign companies. MAN president for Kwara and Kogi states, Princess Omolo...
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has canvassed tax waivers for local manufacturers to hedge them against the onslaught of foreign companies. MAN president for Kwara and Kogi states, Princess Omolo...
Enough of These Mindless Killings - ACF
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) yesterday described the endless clashes among communities in Nasarawa State, which have caused untold hardships on the people as mindless. In a statement, the ACF spokesman, M...
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) yesterday described the endless clashes among communities in Nasarawa State, which have caused untold hardships on the people as mindless. In a statement, the ACF spokesman, M...
Lagos - Ilorin Train Ride: Cheap Fare of Pain and Discomfort
SEUN AKIOYE endured a 10-hour train ride from Lagos to Ilorin and back to Lagos and in the process became an unwilling witness to a communal clash that almost derailed the train. Also, he reports about the near inh...
SEUN AKIOYE endured a 10-hour train ride from Lagos to Ilorin and back to Lagos and in the process became an unwilling witness to a communal clash that almost derailed the train. Also, he reports about the near inh...
Unilorin Appoints New Registrar
The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin has endorsed the appointment of Mr Emmanuel Obafemi, as the Registrar-designate of the institution. A statement issued on Sunday by the university's Deputy Dire...
The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin has endorsed the appointment of Mr Emmanuel Obafemi, as the Registrar-designate of the institution. A statement issued on Sunday by the university's Deputy Dire...
Why Offa/Erin-Ile Clash Defied Interventions
Indications have emerged that the renewed hostilities between Offa and Erin-Ile communities in Offa and Oyun Local Government Areas of Kwara state which led to the destruction of property worth millions of naira and ki...
Indications have emerged that the renewed hostilities between Offa and Erin-Ile communities in Offa and Oyun Local Government Areas of Kwara state which led to the destruction of property worth millions of naira and ki...
2013-02-09
Kwara Govt Exonerates Toyin Saraki from Lease of Amusement Park
The Kwara State Government has cleared Mrs Toyin Saraki, wife of the former state governor, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, of any involvement in the lease of the Ilorin Amusement Park to the Artee Group, operators of ...
The Kwara State Government has cleared Mrs Toyin Saraki, wife of the former state governor, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, of any involvement in the lease of the Ilorin Amusement Park to the Artee Group, operators of ...
Fear of Robbers' Attack Forces Closure of Banks in Kwara
Some commercial banks in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, have remained closed to business since Tuesday followed rumours of possible robbery attacks, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported. Many of the ba...
Some commercial banks in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, have remained closed to business since Tuesday followed rumours of possible robbery attacks, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported. Many of the ba...
Ilorin Emir Charges Kwara's Hausa Community on Peace
The Emir of IIorin, Alhaj Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has called on Hausa community in Kwara State to live peacefully with their host community for better economic prosperity. The monarch made the call shortly after h...
The Emir of IIorin, Alhaj Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has called on Hausa community in Kwara State to live peacefully with their host community for better economic prosperity. The monarch made the call shortly after h...
Kwara Sets Up 17 Member Task Force to Combat Counterfeit Drugs
The Kwara Government on Friday inaugurated a 17-member task force to combat fake and counterfeit drugs in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Issa Kayode, inaugurated the task force in Il...
The Kwara Government on Friday inaugurated a 17-member task force to combat fake and counterfeit drugs in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Issa Kayode, inaugurated the task force in Il...
Kwara to Purchase Waste Compactors
The Kwara State government has approved the immediate purchase of 10 waste compactors as part of measures to improve waste management in the state. Mr. Kayode Towoju, the state Commissioner for Envi...
The Kwara State government has approved the immediate purchase of 10 waste compactors as part of measures to improve waste management in the state. Mr. Kayode Towoju, the state Commissioner for Envi...
2013-02-08
Group Urges Peace in Saraki, Elders' Land Dispute
Peace of Kwaran Forum, an association of four political groups in Ilorin, on Thursday called for an amicable resolution of the land dispute involving some Ilorin elders, the state government, and the wife of immediat...
Peace of Kwaran Forum, an association of four political groups in Ilorin, on Thursday called for an amicable resolution of the land dispute involving some Ilorin elders, the state government, and the wife of immediat...
Groups, NLC Chief Urge Caution over Kwara Land, Offa-Erin-Ile Crises
Four political groups in Ilorin Thursday warned against any acts that could damage the reputation of the wife of the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Saraki. Their leaders, under the aegi...
Four political groups in Ilorin Thursday warned against any acts that could damage the reputation of the wife of the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Saraki. Their leaders, under the aegi...
Political Parties' Merger: Gov Ahmed Reacts . . .
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has said that there is no big deal in the merger of the four political parties which became the All Progressive Congress (APC), saying that alliances and re-alignments are bound...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has said that there is no big deal in the merger of the four political parties which became the All Progressive Congress (APC), saying that alliances and re-alignments are bound...
NAICOM: Why Dana Victims' Claims are Delayed
Contrary to the belief that the management of Dana Air were refusing to pay for or unduly delaying the claims to a number of families of passengers that lost their lives in the ill-fated June 3 flight that killed 153 o...
Contrary to the belief that the management of Dana Air were refusing to pay for or unduly delaying the claims to a number of families of passengers that lost their lives in the ill-fated June 3 flight that killed 153 o...
NAFDAC Pledges to Rid Nigeria of Substandard Products
Dr Paul Orhii, Director-General (D-G), National Agency for Food, Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday said the agency would rid Nigeria of unwholesome and substandard products. Orhii also gave ...
Dr Paul Orhii, Director-General (D-G), National Agency for Food, Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday said the agency would rid Nigeria of unwholesome and substandard products. Orhii also gave ...
Kwara Govt Spends N810m on College
As parts of its human capital development and youth empowerment drive, the Kwara State Government has awarded a contract for the construction of the phase one of the College of Engineering and Technology Complex at the...
As parts of its human capital development and youth empowerment drive, the Kwara State Government has awarded a contract for the construction of the phase one of the College of Engineering and Technology Complex at the...
Centre for Ilorin Studies Holds National Confrence
The University of Ilorin's Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS) has concluded arrangements to hold its first national conference in May. The Conference, themed: "Ilorin: History, culture and lessons of peacefu...
The University of Ilorin's Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS) has concluded arrangements to hold its first national conference in May. The Conference, themed: "Ilorin: History, culture and lessons of peacefu...
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