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2012-09-22
S'Court Hears N7.3b Northern States Marketing Board Suit Feb 14, 2013
The Supreme Court yesterday (Thursday) adjourned till February 14 next year hearing in the suit filed by 16 northern governors seeking the apex court order to compel the federal government to pay them N7.3 billion as...
The Supreme Court yesterday (Thursday) adjourned till February 14 next year hearing in the suit filed by 16 northern governors seeking the apex court order to compel the federal government to pay them N7.3 billion as...
CBN Bans Banks from Lending Kwara, Zamfara, Cross-Rivers
Following their inability to repay their loans which were sold to the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) by deposit money banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restricted banks from lending to 113 com...
Following their inability to repay their loans which were sold to the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) by deposit money banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restricted banks from lending to 113 com...
Kwara PDP Charges Party Leadership On Discipline
The Peoples Democratic party (PDP), Kwara State Chapter, has charged the leadership of the party at all levels to ensure discipline and unity among the membership. The party in a statement by its state chairm...
The Peoples Democratic party (PDP), Kwara State Chapter, has charged the leadership of the party at all levels to ensure discipline and unity among the membership. The party in a statement by its state chairm...
Yusuf Ali Donates N 200m Trauma Centre to UITH
The Minister of Health, Prof. Christian Chukwu, on Friday described trauma and disasters as the two major causes of death, next to infectious diseases, in Nigeria. The minister said this during the inauguratio...
The Minister of Health, Prof. Christian Chukwu, on Friday described trauma and disasters as the two major causes of death, next to infectious diseases, in Nigeria. The minister said this during the inauguratio...
Guaging PDP's Disposition to Opposition in Kwara
Virile opposition, political pundits believe, is not only an integral part of democracy, it also facilitates the delivery of quality dividends of democracy to the electorate. Political watchers say it moves the...
Virile opposition, political pundits believe, is not only an integral part of democracy, it also facilitates the delivery of quality dividends of democracy to the electorate. Political watchers say it moves the...
Kwara Govt Rehabilitates 14 Semi Urban Water Schemes
The Kwara Government has awarded contract for the rehabilitation, expansion and construction of 14 semi urban water schemes in the state. The Commissioner for Water Resource, Mr Garba Idris, disclosed this in a...
The Kwara Government has awarded contract for the rehabilitation, expansion and construction of 14 semi urban water schemes in the state. The Commissioner for Water Resource, Mr Garba Idris, disclosed this in a...
Kwara to Rehabilitate Another Five General Hospitals
The Kwara State Government is to rehabilitation another batch of 5 General Hospitals across the State in 2013, build new ones in local government councils without secondary health institutions in the next 3 years while...
The Kwara State Government is to rehabilitation another batch of 5 General Hospitals across the State in 2013, build new ones in local government councils without secondary health institutions in the next 3 years while...
'Kwara's Set To Host NAFEST 2012' - Maidugu
The stage appears set for this year's National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2012), scheduled for Ilorin, capital city of Kwara State. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, National Council for Arts and...
The stage appears set for this year's National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2012), scheduled for Ilorin, capital city of Kwara State. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, National Council for Arts and...
Ilorin to Host F/Eagles's Return Leg against S/Africa, Oct. 7th
Nigeria's Flying Eagles drew 1-1 against the Amajita of South Africa in the first leg of the final round qualifying match in Nelspruit on Friday. The Amajita, scored first in the first half before the West Afri...
Nigeria's Flying Eagles drew 1-1 against the Amajita of South Africa in the first leg of the final round qualifying match in Nelspruit on Friday. The Amajita, scored first in the first half before the West Afri...
2012-09-21
100 Suspected Illegal Immigrants Nabbed in Kwara
The Nigerian Immigration Service announced that it had arrested more than 100 suspected illegal immigrants in a mop-up operation in Ilorin, which began on Monday. The Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Mr. No...
The Nigerian Immigration Service announced that it had arrested more than 100 suspected illegal immigrants in a mop-up operation in Ilorin, which began on Monday. The Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Mr. No...
Kwara CUTI Wants Schools' Subvention Increased
The Committee of Union on Tertiary Institutions (CUTI), Kwara State chapter, has appealed to the state government to increase its financial commitment on the state owned institutions. In a statement signed by i...
The Committee of Union on Tertiary Institutions (CUTI), Kwara State chapter, has appealed to the state government to increase its financial commitment on the state owned institutions. In a statement signed by i...
Kwara: Man Held for Killing Wife's Lover
A 50 year old man, Bayi Ibrahim of Tabera Fulani Camp via Okuta, Kwara State, who allegedly killed a man suspected to be having a clandestine affair with his wife, has been remanded at the Federal Medium Security Priso...
A 50 year old man, Bayi Ibrahim of Tabera Fulani Camp via Okuta, Kwara State, who allegedly killed a man suspected to be having a clandestine affair with his wife, has been remanded at the Federal Medium Security Priso...
Akerebiata Flood Victim Buried
A mournful atmosphere pervaded the Alapata Compound in Ilorin West LGA on Wednesday afternoon as the remains of Alhaji Kehinde Ajongolo were interred. He was buried according to Islamic injunctions at about 2pm...
A mournful atmosphere pervaded the Alapata Compound in Ilorin West LGA on Wednesday afternoon as the remains of Alhaji Kehinde Ajongolo were interred. He was buried according to Islamic injunctions at about 2pm...
Kwara Warns Against Hoarding of Fuel
The Kwara State Government has warned filling station owners across the state against hoarding of petroleum products. The state Commissioner for Commerce and Cooperatives, Mallam Raji Mohammed during a monitori...
The Kwara State Government has warned filling station owners across the state against hoarding of petroleum products. The state Commissioner for Commerce and Cooperatives, Mallam Raji Mohammed during a monitori...
UITH's CMD Task Doctors on Service
The Chief Medical Director of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. AbdulWaheed Olatinwo, has canvassed more dedication by Nigerian medical doctors to the development of the health sector in the country....
The Chief Medical Director of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. AbdulWaheed Olatinwo, has canvassed more dedication by Nigerian medical doctors to the development of the health sector in the country....
Kwara United to Name New Coach Next Week
Kwara United will next week announce a new coach that will take charge of the team next season. A top source in the camp of the Ilorin based side revealed to Goal.com that over 15 coaches applied for the job and the list...
Kwara United will next week announce a new coach that will take charge of the team next season. A top source in the camp of the Ilorin based side revealed to Goal.com that over 15 coaches applied for the job and the list...
Oloje, Ilorin: Woman Divorces Talkative Husband
A 38-year-old Nigerian housewife, Mrs Mariam Adunni of Omoda Area, Ilorin, Kwara state has been granted her wish by the town’s Area Court to dissolve her six-year-old marriage. Her ground for dissolution:...
A 38-year-old Nigerian housewife, Mrs Mariam Adunni of Omoda Area, Ilorin, Kwara state has been granted her wish by the town’s Area Court to dissolve her six-year-old marriage. Her ground for dissolution:...
2012 NSF Qualifier: Latest from North Central II Heat in Kwara
North-Central II Pre-Festival Heat Host, Kwara State has qualified to the finals of the football category for the National Sports Festival as results begins to turn-in from the underway Pre-Festival play-off taking pl...
North-Central II Pre-Festival Heat Host, Kwara State has qualified to the finals of the football category for the National Sports Festival as results begins to turn-in from the underway Pre-Festival play-off taking pl...
2012-09-20
Kwara Spends N3.2b on Road Projects
The Kwara State Government says it has spent N3.2billion on all on-going road projects across the three Senatorial Districts of the State, while N600million has been accessed out of the N4.5billion earmarked for new roa...
The Kwara State Government says it has spent N3.2billion on all on-going road projects across the three Senatorial Districts of the State, while N600million has been accessed out of the N4.5billion earmarked for new roa...
Ilorin East LG Elders' Forum Rallies Support for Ahmed
The Akanbi District Elders Forum of Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State has lauded the achievements of Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed, describing them as people-oriented. The forum also gave Senator Abuba...
The Akanbi District Elders Forum of Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State has lauded the achievements of Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed, describing them as people-oriented. The forum also gave Senator Abuba...
Students Give Kudos to Ahmed, Banu
The people of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have been charged to upgrade their support and loyalty to the present administration so that development could be attained in the area. The General Se...
The people of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have been charged to upgrade their support and loyalty to the present administration so that development could be attained in the area. The General Se...
Oyawoye Commends Kwara ALGON
The Kwara State Association of Local Government of Nigeria ALGON has been commended for its understanding and good rapport with Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture in the recent times. Th...
The Kwara State Association of Local Government of Nigeria ALGON has been commended for its understanding and good rapport with Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture in the recent times. Th...
Sympathy Pours in for Share Community over Robbery Incident
Following a recent robbery incident in Share community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, where two members of the local security operatives lost their lives, the residents of the area have continued t...
Following a recent robbery incident in Share community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, where two members of the local security operatives lost their lives, the residents of the area have continued t...
Ilorin: FG Advocates Support for Special Education
Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa'i, has stressed the need for improved special education in the country. Speaking during the first national deaf education summit in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday,...
Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa'i, has stressed the need for improved special education in the country. Speaking during the first national deaf education summit in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday,...
Flood Sweeps Man into River in Kwara
A 65-year-old man, Mr. Kehinde Ajongolo, was on Tuesday night swept into river at Akerebiata, Ilorin, Kwara State, after a downpour. The rain, which started about 5.45pm and last...
A 65-year-old man, Mr. Kehinde Ajongolo, was on Tuesday night swept into river at Akerebiata, Ilorin, Kwara State, after a downpour. The rain, which started about 5.45pm and last...
Top Coaches Scramble for Kwara United Job
The secretariat of Premier League side; Kwara United of Ilorin has turned to Mecca of coaches as three top coaches are presently scrambling to become the head coach of Kwara United. The coaches are former Warri Wolves ...
The secretariat of Premier League side; Kwara United of Ilorin has turned to Mecca of coaches as three top coaches are presently scrambling to become the head coach of Kwara United. The coaches are former Warri Wolves ...
Saraki Approves the Construction of 70 Boreholes in his Constituency
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, has approved the construction of 70 bore holes for communities in his constituency, Kwara Central Senatorial District. Saraki, f...
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, has approved the construction of 70 bore holes for communities in his constituency, Kwara Central Senatorial District. Saraki, f...
Ilorin: NIREC Urges Govts to Stem Tide of Violence
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has called on the government at all levels to stem the tide of violence in the country with a great sense of responsibility. NIREC in a statement signed by its nation...
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has called on the government at all levels to stem the tide of violence in the country with a great sense of responsibility. NIREC in a statement signed by its nation...
Kwara Adopts IPSAS to Ensure Transparency
Kwara State Government has expressed readiness for full adoption of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for its public sector, towards ensuring transparency in the system. The State Com...
Kwara State Government has expressed readiness for full adoption of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for its public sector, towards ensuring transparency in the system. The State Com...
2012-09-19
25,000 Teachers Claim: Govt Embarrassing Kwarans - ACN
Kwara ACN has accused the PDP-led state government of "attempting a dubious swap of words" to justify its lies that the state has 25,000 teachers across public primary schools and had employed additional 1,410 in the la...
Kwara ACN has accused the PDP-led state government of "attempting a dubious swap of words" to justify its lies that the state has 25,000 teachers across public primary schools and had employed additional 1,410 in the la...
Ilorin: Reliable Data, Essential for Universal Health Coverage - Pate
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mohammed Pate, has said reliable data is essential to the implementation of the universal health coverage embarked upon by the Federal Government. He said the need to use r...
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mohammed Pate, has said reliable data is essential to the implementation of the universal health coverage embarked upon by the Federal Government. He said the need to use r...
Kwara Inaugurates Independence Anniversary Committee
Kwara Government has inaugurated a 22-member committee for the celebration of the 52nd independence anniversary of the country. The Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Anthony Towoju, inaugurated ...
Kwara Government has inaugurated a 22-member committee for the celebration of the 52nd independence anniversary of the country. The Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Anthony Towoju, inaugurated ...
Kwara PDP Reads Riot Act to Members
The Peoples Democratic party (PDP), Kwara State Chapter, has charged the leadership of the party at all levels to ensure discipline and unity among the membership, just as the party declared the purported decamping of ...
The Peoples Democratic party (PDP), Kwara State Chapter, has charged the leadership of the party at all levels to ensure discipline and unity among the membership, just as the party declared the purported decamping of ...
Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder in Ilorin
Fuel scarcity has continued to bite harder in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State even though reports from other towns in the state such as Omu-Aran, Oro and Ajase-Ipo indicated adequate supply of the commodity, albeit ...
Fuel scarcity has continued to bite harder in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State even though reports from other towns in the state such as Omu-Aran, Oro and Ajase-Ipo indicated adequate supply of the commodity, albeit ...
Airlift of Hajj Pilgrims Begins Sept 23
The airlifting of Ilorin, Kwara state zone of intending pilgrims for this years Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabi which comprises of Kwara ,Ekiti and Ondo state , is to commence between 23rd and 24th of this month....
The airlifting of Ilorin, Kwara state zone of intending pilgrims for this years Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabi which comprises of Kwara ,Ekiti and Ondo state , is to commence between 23rd and 24th of this month....
NIS to Repatriate 150 Aliens from Kwara
The Nigeria Immigration Service in Ilorin yesterday said it has concluded plan to repatriate about 150 illegal aliens to their countries of origin. The affected immigrants were nabbed in some areas within the I...
The Nigeria Immigration Service in Ilorin yesterday said it has concluded plan to repatriate about 150 illegal aliens to their countries of origin. The affected immigrants were nabbed in some areas within the I...
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