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2013-01-30
Stop Dumping Refuse in Asa River, Kwara Warns Residents
The Kwara Government has warned people living on Unity road and Amilegbe area of Ilorin against dumping refuse inside Asa River. Mr Tunji Morounfoye, the Commissioner for Environment and Fores...
The Kwara Government has warned people living on Unity road and Amilegbe area of Ilorin against dumping refuse inside Asa River. Mr Tunji Morounfoye, the Commissioner for Environment and Fores...
Press Release: Offa, Erin-Ile Crisis: KWSG Imposes 24hr Curfew
Below is a text of a press release from office of Secretary to the Kwara State Government The Kwara State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Offa and Erin-Ile towns in Offa and Oyun Local Government Councils w...
Below is a text of a press release from office of Secretary to the Kwara State Government The Kwara State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Offa and Erin-Ile towns in Offa and Oyun Local Government Councils w...
Opinion: Saraki; The Imperative of Leadership
By Abdulrahman Salam This is not an ode. Neither is it an eulogy. It is a clarion call. A testimony even. To the eternal truth of history and Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki's place it. To the imp...
By Abdulrahman Salam This is not an ode. Neither is it an eulogy. It is a clarion call. A testimony even. To the eternal truth of history and Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki's place it. To the imp...
Kwara Representatives and Senators in National Assembly, Visits Minister of Works to Draw Attention to Federal Roads in Kwara
The courtesy visit was lead by Senator, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, the visit was aimed at drawing the attention of the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works to some major Federal roads in Kwara state,...
The courtesy visit was lead by Senator, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, the visit was aimed at drawing the attention of the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works to some major Federal roads in Kwara state,...
Woman Killed by Son in Kwara Buried
The remains of Mrs. Sarah Olabimpe Ibiwoye, who was axed to death last week by her own son, were yesterday committed to mother earth at Isanlu-Isin in Isin local government area of Kwara State. The tragedy occurred wh...
The remains of Mrs. Sarah Olabimpe Ibiwoye, who was axed to death last week by her own son, were yesterday committed to mother earth at Isanlu-Isin in Isin local government area of Kwara State. The tragedy occurred wh...
No Disparity Between Varsity, Polytechnic Degrees - Elelu
Contrary to the widely held insinuation of a dichotomy between University degree and Higher National Diploma (HND), there is no disparity between the two certificates, Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic Alhaji Mas'ud El...
Contrary to the widely held insinuation of a dichotomy between University degree and Higher National Diploma (HND), there is no disparity between the two certificates, Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic Alhaji Mas'ud El...
Mucenty Hotel, Omuaran, Gives Back to Society
To many businessmen and women, the sole essence of being in business is to make money, garner profit and continue to make profit without having the culture and nature of corporate social responsibility or giving part ...
To many businessmen and women, the sole essence of being in business is to make money, garner profit and continue to make profit without having the culture and nature of corporate social responsibility or giving part ...
2012: 39 Leprosy Cases Recorded in Kwara
The Leprosy Mission International in Nigeria on Tuesday said 39 persons were treated last year for leprosy related ailments at its Oke-Igbala Hospital in Omu-Aran, Kwara. Mr Femi Opabunmi, the Socio-...
The Leprosy Mission International in Nigeria on Tuesday said 39 persons were treated last year for leprosy related ailments at its Oke-Igbala Hospital in Omu-Aran, Kwara. Mr Femi Opabunmi, the Socio-...
Kwara Warns Cultists, Collaborators
Worried by the recent resurgence of cultism in some educational institutions in Kwara State, the state government on Monday read a Riot Act to perpetrators of the crime. It reminded them and their collaborators...
Worried by the recent resurgence of cultism in some educational institutions in Kwara State, the state government on Monday read a Riot Act to perpetrators of the crime. It reminded them and their collaborators...
Kwara Govt, Vanguard Newspaper, Hold Agro Summit in Ilorin Today
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital will host the international community today in its stride to make agriculture a serious business in Nigeria. The programme being put together by Vanguard Newspaper Ltd, Courtly Communica...
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital will host the international community today in its stride to make agriculture a serious business in Nigeria. The programme being put together by Vanguard Newspaper Ltd, Courtly Communica...
10 Feared Killed in Offa-Erin-ile Clash
The renewed hostilities between the people of Offa and Erin-Ile communities in Kwara State, yesterday, reportedly claimed 10 lives. But the state Police command said no life was lost in the communal clash. ...
The renewed hostilities between the people of Offa and Erin-Ile communities in Kwara State, yesterday, reportedly claimed 10 lives. But the state Police command said no life was lost in the communal clash. ...
2013-01-29
ACN to Saraki: Kwara Civil Service Jobs Can't be Shared in your Bedroom
Kwara State chapter of ACN on Tuesday described as "discriminatory, condemnable and lawless" the purported distribution of the state civil service jobs to PDP members by Senator Bukola Saraki. T...
Kwara State chapter of ACN on Tuesday described as "discriminatory, condemnable and lawless" the purported distribution of the state civil service jobs to PDP members by Senator Bukola Saraki. T...
Consumers Groan as Electricity Bills Rise Astronomically
Electricity consumers are now faced with rising and unexplained bills even as power supply is yet to improve substantially despite claims of increased generation in the past few months. The situation has been bl...
Electricity consumers are now faced with rising and unexplained bills even as power supply is yet to improve substantially despite claims of increased generation in the past few months. The situation has been bl...
'Nigeria is Food Deficient, relies on Importation'
Nigeria has been described as a food deficient nation that has always depended on imported foods to survive in spite her production potentials in agriculture. A Professor of Agricultural and Rural Extension in ...
Nigeria has been described as a food deficient nation that has always depended on imported foods to survive in spite her production potentials in agriculture. A Professor of Agricultural and Rural Extension in ...
Kwara to create 14,500 jobs before May 2015
Kwara State government has disclosed that it would create 14,500 jobs before May 2015 as part of its effort to reduce crime in Nigeria. Special Adviser to Kwara State Governor on Youth and Employment Matters, A...
Kwara State government has disclosed that it would create 14,500 jobs before May 2015 as part of its effort to reduce crime in Nigeria. Special Adviser to Kwara State Governor on Youth and Employment Matters, A...
El-Rufai: Yar'Adua Considered Saraki, Dakingari as Successor
Before his death in 2010, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was planning to serve a single term in office in view of his debilitating health, a new book by former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nas...
Before his death in 2010, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was planning to serve a single term in office in view of his debilitating health, a new book by former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nas...
Kwara Govt Pledges to Reduce Maternal Mortality, Child Morbidity
In line with Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) four and five, the Kwara State Government on Monday flagged-off National Newborn and Health Week (NNHW) which will run from Monday to Friday in all the 16 local governme...
In line with Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) four and five, the Kwara State Government on Monday flagged-off National Newborn and Health Week (NNHW) which will run from Monday to Friday in all the 16 local governme...
Heritage Bank to Verify SGBN Accounts in 11 Cities
Succour may have come the way of customers of Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria Limited (SGBN) as the bank which now operates under the name Heritage Banking Company Limited opens its doors for business today, Tuesday J...
Succour may have come the way of customers of Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria Limited (SGBN) as the bank which now operates under the name Heritage Banking Company Limited opens its doors for business today, Tuesday J...
Unuanel Tips Eagles to Win in Rustenburg
Kwara United manager, Samson Unuanel is confident the Super Eagles will turn in a good result against the Walya Antelopes in Tuesday's last group match in Rustenburg at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa...
Kwara United manager, Samson Unuanel is confident the Super Eagles will turn in a good result against the Walya Antelopes in Tuesday's last group match in Rustenburg at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa...
NSCDC Nab Okada Robbery Syndicate in Kwara
A robbery syndicate that specialises in stealing and selling stolen motorcycles has been nabbed by men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State. The suspected criminals including ...
A robbery syndicate that specialises in stealing and selling stolen motorcycles has been nabbed by men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State. The suspected criminals including ...
2013-01-28
Matriculation Turns Bloody as Cultists Strike at Kwara Poly
1 shot dead, scores injured Confusion enveloped the Kwara State Polytechnic campus, Ilorin, Friday when people suspected to be cultists lay siege on the institution and shot dead one person believed to be a student of ...
1 shot dead, scores injured Confusion enveloped the Kwara State Polytechnic campus, Ilorin, Friday when people suspected to be cultists lay siege on the institution and shot dead one person believed to be a student of ...
Baraje Commends FG for Sending Troops to Mali
The immediate past Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (P.D.P) Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has described the Federal Government decision to send Nigerian soldiers to Mali on a peace mission as a we...
The immediate past Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (P.D.P) Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has described the Federal Government decision to send Nigerian soldiers to Mali on a peace mission as a we...
Cultists Arrested During Initiation
Two suspected cultists, Abdulsalam Olarewaju, 25 of No. 24, Alawaye Area, Pakata and Oyedepo David, 22 of No. 8, Ogo-Oluwa Street, Tanke Area, both in Ilorin, Kwara State, who were said to have been arrested while carr...
Two suspected cultists, Abdulsalam Olarewaju, 25 of No. 24, Alawaye Area, Pakata and Oyedepo David, 22 of No. 8, Ogo-Oluwa Street, Tanke Area, both in Ilorin, Kwara State, who were said to have been arrested while carr...
Saraki Empowers PDP Members
Senator for Kwara Central District, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, at the weekend presented letters of appointment to no fewer than 30 persons in Alanamu Central Ward of Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State....
Senator for Kwara Central District, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, at the weekend presented letters of appointment to no fewer than 30 persons in Alanamu Central Ward of Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State....
Woman Killed by Son for Burial
The remains of Mrs. Sarah Olabimpe Ibiwoye will be committed to mother earth tomorrow in Isanlu-Isin, four days after she died from injuries she sustained in an attack on her by her son. The tragedy occurred ...
The remains of Mrs. Sarah Olabimpe Ibiwoye will be committed to mother earth tomorrow in Isanlu-Isin, four days after she died from injuries she sustained in an attack on her by her son. The tragedy occurred ...
3 Fulani Arrested for Allegedly Stealing 55 Cows
Detectives from Iwo divisional headquarters of Osun State police command have arrested three Fulani herdsmen for allegedly stealing 55 cows. The suspects - Sani Ali, Abubakar Dangogo and Muhammed Abul - were ar...
Detectives from Iwo divisional headquarters of Osun State police command have arrested three Fulani herdsmen for allegedly stealing 55 cows. The suspects - Sani Ali, Abubakar Dangogo and Muhammed Abul - were ar...
Gov Ahmed Tasks Kwarans on Cleanliness
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has called on the people of the state to maintain clean environment for good health. He made the remark at the end of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise....
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has called on the people of the state to maintain clean environment for good health. He made the remark at the end of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise....
NASFAT Organises Special Prayer for 4 New Offa Indigene VCs
The Nasrul-lahil-fathi (NASFAT) society, Offa branch, Kwara State has organised a special prayer for Allah's guidance, protection and successful tenure for their sons who have just been appointed as Vice Chancellor and...
The Nasrul-lahil-fathi (NASFAT) society, Offa branch, Kwara State has organised a special prayer for Allah's guidance, protection and successful tenure for their sons who have just been appointed as Vice Chancellor and...
Osolo Community Warns Against Sale of Family Land
The Osolo community in Ajase-Ipo in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has warned unsuspecting members of the general public to be wary of antics of some people in the area who allegedly offer to sell porti...
The Osolo community in Ajase-Ipo in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has warned unsuspecting members of the general public to be wary of antics of some people in the area who allegedly offer to sell porti...
2013-01-27
Implement Policies on Agricultural Extension for Food Sustainability - Don
Prof. Oluwasegun Adekunle of the Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, has urged the Federal Government to implement policies on agricultural extension for food sustainabil...
Prof. Oluwasegun Adekunle of the Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, has urged the Federal Government to implement policies on agricultural extension for food sustainabil...
How Kwara Surmounts Problems of Projects Abandonment
One of the problems retarding the much - desired infrastructural development of most states in the country is the unnecessary abandonment of projects initiated by the previous administration by the incumbent government...
One of the problems retarding the much - desired infrastructural development of most states in the country is the unnecessary abandonment of projects initiated by the previous administration by the incumbent government...
Kwara Fans Advise Keshi to Reinforce Eagles' Attack
Football stakeholders in Ilorin have advised Coach Stephen Keshi to reinforce the Super Eagles attack, ahead of the team's make-or-mar encounter with the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia on Tuesday. Scores of foot...
Football stakeholders in Ilorin have advised Coach Stephen Keshi to reinforce the Super Eagles attack, ahead of the team's make-or-mar encounter with the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia on Tuesday. Scores of foot...
1,700 Members of Three Parties Join LP
About 1,700 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), as well as the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and Congress for Progress Change (CPC) have defected to the Labour ...
About 1,700 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), as well as the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and Congress for Progress Change (CPC) have defected to the Labour ...
ABS Opens Administrative Office
The only privately-owned side in the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC has officially opened its secretariat at the Kwara State Stadium. Team Manager of the Ilorin-based side, Allo...
The only privately-owned side in the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC has officially opened its secretariat at the Kwara State Stadium. Team Manager of the Ilorin-based side, Allo...
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