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2012-07-24
Ilorin: Canada pledges support for education
The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Christopher Cooter, said on Tuesday that graduate lecturers from his country would soon be coming to Nigeria to teach. Cooter made the announcement in Ilorin, when ...
The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Christopher Cooter, said on Tuesday that graduate lecturers from his country would soon be coming to Nigeria to teach. Cooter made the announcement in Ilorin, when ...
Unilorin VC tussle: Akanji may not attend interview
One of the six shortlisted candidates for the position of vice-chancellor for the University of Ilorin slated for interview today, Prof. Musibau Akanji, might turn down his invitation for the exercise according to Nati...
One of the six shortlisted candidates for the position of vice-chancellor for the University of Ilorin slated for interview today, Prof. Musibau Akanji, might turn down his invitation for the exercise according to Nati...
Two jailed for stealing a cow
Two persons, including a 25-year-old commercial motor driver, Kayode Adetunji of Garika, Jabba, Kwara State, have been sentenced to six months imprisonment for stealing a cow. Adetunji and Aliu Abubakar, 26 o...
Two persons, including a 25-year-old commercial motor driver, Kayode Adetunji of Garika, Jabba, Kwara State, have been sentenced to six months imprisonment for stealing a cow. Adetunji and Aliu Abubakar, 26 o...
Na'Allah canvasses business skills
The Vice-Chancellor, Kwara State University, Malete, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na'Allah, has urged tertiary institutions to equip their students with business development trainings or entrepreneurial skills. According...
The Vice-Chancellor, Kwara State University, Malete, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na'Allah, has urged tertiary institutions to equip their students with business development trainings or entrepreneurial skills. According...
Kwara to sack 'irregular' council staff
Local government staff in Kwara State that get their employment through irregular means will be flushed out, Daily Trust gathered. Speaking on the development, chairman of the state Local Government Service C...
Local government staff in Kwara State that get their employment through irregular means will be flushed out, Daily Trust gathered. Speaking on the development, chairman of the state Local Government Service C...
Court Says Oba Mufutau Most Suitable For The Throne
Following the demise of Oba Mustapha Olawoore as the traditional ruler of Offa, Offa local government of Kwara State, controversy has continued to visit the appointment of Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi as the successor to the ...
Following the demise of Oba Mustapha Olawoore as the traditional ruler of Offa, Offa local government of Kwara State, controversy has continued to visit the appointment of Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi as the successor to the ...
Kwara PHCN staff vow not to resume work
Workers of the Power Holdings of Nigeria (PHCN) in Ilorin yesterday joined their counterparts in other parts of the country with a pledge not to return to work until the federal government withdrew soldiers from the head...
Workers of the Power Holdings of Nigeria (PHCN) in Ilorin yesterday joined their counterparts in other parts of the country with a pledge not to return to work until the federal government withdrew soldiers from the head...
2012-07-23
New web rankings: Unilorin 2nd in Nigeria, KWASU 28th
A report by 4icu.org has listed the top 100 best universities in Nigeria and their rankings in 2012. The ranking is based on the number of graduates they produ...
A report by 4icu.org has listed the top 100 best universities in Nigeria and their rankings in 2012. The ranking is based on the number of graduates they produ...
Oloyede Tasks Researchers On Collaborative Work
Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, has urged lecturers to conduct collaborative researches that can accelerate socio-economic development and reduce poverty in their host communities. ...
Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, has urged lecturers to conduct collaborative researches that can accelerate socio-economic development and reduce poverty in their host communities. ...
Ilorin: FRSC Reads Riot Act To Officers
Mr Kehinde Adeleye, Zone 8 Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has warned officers and men of the command not to extort money from motorists. Adeleye, who gave the warning on Monday in Ilo...
Mr Kehinde Adeleye, Zone 8 Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has warned officers and men of the command not to extort money from motorists. Adeleye, who gave the warning on Monday in Ilo...
Idiape community and Saraki dynasty now one - Bukola Saraki
Sen. Bukola Saraki has advised Nigerians to unite and ensure harmonious relationship with one another for the overall development of the country. Saraki, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecolog...
Sen. Bukola Saraki has advised Nigerians to unite and ensure harmonious relationship with one another for the overall development of the country. Saraki, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecolog...
Ahmed tasks corps members to impact rural areas
The closing ceremony of the 2012 NYSC batch 'B' Orientation course took place on Monday in the 36 states and the FCT. In his address at the ceremony in Ilorin, Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara, urged the corps members...
The closing ceremony of the 2012 NYSC batch 'B' Orientation course took place on Monday in the 36 states and the FCT. In his address at the ceremony in Ilorin, Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara, urged the corps members...
Omu-Aran: Housewife Pays Husband N70k To Dissolve 6 Months Marriage
A housewife Ramata Bukola of Omuaran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara on Monday paid N70, 000 compensation to her husband for the dissolution of their marriage six months marriage. The plaintiff had p...
A housewife Ramata Bukola of Omuaran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara on Monday paid N70, 000 compensation to her husband for the dissolution of their marriage six months marriage. The plaintiff had p...
Gbale in Edu LGA appeals over fallen bridge
The people of Gbale community in Edu Local Governement Area of Kwara State have decried the condition of the only bridge in the area, appealing to the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed to come to their rescue....
The people of Gbale community in Edu Local Governement Area of Kwara State have decried the condition of the only bridge in the area, appealing to the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed to come to their rescue....
Residents appeal to govt. over bad road
The residents of Ori-Oke Atobiju of Tanke, Tipper Garage Area of Ilorin have appealed to the Kwara State Government on the deplorable condition of their road caused by gully erosion. They made the appeal on Wed...
The residents of Ori-Oke Atobiju of Tanke, Tipper Garage Area of Ilorin have appealed to the Kwara State Government on the deplorable condition of their road caused by gully erosion. They made the appeal on Wed...
Two arraigned for murder
For allegedly killing a man over a missing sheep, two persons, Umar Garaba, 68 and Abaubakar Mohammed, 23 both of Lokomushi Fulani Camp, via Bode Sadu, Kwara State, have been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate Court...
For allegedly killing a man over a missing sheep, two persons, Umar Garaba, 68 and Abaubakar Mohammed, 23 both of Lokomushi Fulani Camp, via Bode Sadu, Kwara State, have been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate Court...
Kwara govt sets aside N400m agric loan
The Kwara State government has set aside over N400 million agriculture loan for immediate access by farmers in the state. State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, disclosed this at the weekend during an interac...
The Kwara State government has set aside over N400 million agriculture loan for immediate access by farmers in the state. State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, disclosed this at the weekend during an interac...
Baraje begs criminals to respect month of Ramadan
A PDP chieftain, Kawu Baraje, has appealed to people with criminal tendencies to show respect for the holy month of Ramadan and shun all negative tendencies. Baraje,who is the proprietor of ...
A PDP chieftain, Kawu Baraje, has appealed to people with criminal tendencies to show respect for the holy month of Ramadan and shun all negative tendencies. Baraje,who is the proprietor of ...
‘Police retirees can’t access housing fund’ - Ajeka
National President, Association of Police Pencom Retired Officers, Dr. Moses Ajeka, has said that the pensioners are being unfairly treated in the National Housing Fund and other pension issues. Ajeka, who spok...
National President, Association of Police Pencom Retired Officers, Dr. Moses Ajeka, has said that the pensioners are being unfairly treated in the National Housing Fund and other pension issues. Ajeka, who spok...
Kwara eager to stage AYC qualifier
The Kwara State government is eager and happy to host the 2013 African Youth Championship between Nigeria and Tanzania in Ilorin. The state’s sports commissioner Kayode Towoju described as an honour for Ilorin to...
The Kwara State government is eager and happy to host the 2013 African Youth Championship between Nigeria and Tanzania in Ilorin. The state’s sports commissioner Kayode Towoju described as an honour for Ilorin to...
Ilorin to host Nigeria - Tanzania AYC match
Ilorin will host the return leg match of the 2013 African Youth Championship (AYC) qualifier between Nigeria and Tanzania on 11 August, an official said on Sunday in Abuja. Sam Audu, the Media Officer of the Ni...
Ilorin will host the return leg match of the 2013 African Youth Championship (AYC) qualifier between Nigeria and Tanzania on 11 August, an official said on Sunday in Abuja. Sam Audu, the Media Officer of the Ni...
2012-07-22
Look Inward To Solve Boko Haram Insurgency, FG Charged
With the spate of insecurity in Nigeria, the Director, Kwara State Council for Arts and Culture, Alhaji Yunoos Kareem, has called on the Federal Government to look inward in order to solv...
With the spate of insecurity in Nigeria, the Director, Kwara State Council for Arts and Culture, Alhaji Yunoos Kareem, has called on the Federal Government to look inward in order to solv...
Okada association dissociates self from criminal acts
Kwara State Joint Commercial Motorcycle Riders Association has disclosed plans to introduce a single uniform for all commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as Okada riders across the state....
Kwara State Joint Commercial Motorcycle Riders Association has disclosed plans to introduce a single uniform for all commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as Okada riders across the state....
Baraje: Using Islamic Centre To Promote Peace
Since October 1, 2010 when bombing of public institutions including houses of worship and market places became a vogue in the country, many Nigerians have blamed the development on religion fanaticism. Perhap...
Since October 1, 2010 when bombing of public institutions including houses of worship and market places became a vogue in the country, many Nigerians have blamed the development on religion fanaticism. Perhap...
UITH to be fully computerised - Olatinwo
The Chief Medical Director, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has said the hospital will be fully computerised by October 2012. Speaking during customers'/stake...
The Chief Medical Director, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has said the hospital will be fully computerised by October 2012. Speaking during customers'/stake...
Baraje buys N150M Hotel
People's Democratic Party's former national secretary, Kawu Baraje is one man who has a very humble beginning, and used to live at his extended family compound in Baboko in Ilorin West local government area for several ye...
People's Democratic Party's former national secretary, Kawu Baraje is one man who has a very humble beginning, and used to live at his extended family compound in Baboko in Ilorin West local government area for several ye...
Ilorin: Court Separates Couple After Failure Of Reconciliatory Moves
An Ilorin Area Court on Friday separated a couple following the failure of a reconciliatory effort to make peace between the duo. The plaintiff, Rahmat Lawal-Imam, had filed a divorce suit seeking dissolution of...
An Ilorin Area Court on Friday separated a couple following the failure of a reconciliatory effort to make peace between the duo. The plaintiff, Rahmat Lawal-Imam, had filed a divorce suit seeking dissolution of...
Ramadan: Ahmed Urges Muslims To Pray For Peace, Unity And Sustenance Democracy
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has use Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to pray for the sustenance of democracy, peace and unity in the country. In a special message to Muslims in the state to mark the comme...
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has use Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to pray for the sustenance of democracy, peace and unity in the country. In a special message to Muslims in the state to mark the comme...
Ilorin: Police Drag Man To Court For Alleged Defamation
One Olatunji Olaoye, 36, of Offa Garage area, Ilorin, was on Friday arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrates' Court for allegedly defaming the Nigeria Police. The accused appeared in court on a one-count charge of d...
One Olatunji Olaoye, 36, of Offa Garage area, Ilorin, was on Friday arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrates' Court for allegedly defaming the Nigeria Police. The accused appeared in court on a one-count charge of d...
67 Million Nigerians Lack Access to Safe Drinking Water - Hon Pategi
Hon. Aliyu Ahman Pategi, Chairman, House committee on water Resources totally agrees with the maxim that water is life. In this interview with Amina Alhassan Ahman and Emma Okereh, he expressed worry that budgeta...
Hon. Aliyu Ahman Pategi, Chairman, House committee on water Resources totally agrees with the maxim that water is life. In this interview with Amina Alhassan Ahman and Emma Okereh, he expressed worry that budgeta...
Race for UNILORIN VC hots up
DETAILS emerged over the weekend that five of the over 15 candidates who applied for the post of Vice- Chancellor of the university have been selected for interview by the university's Council. Very competent...
DETAILS emerged over the weekend that five of the over 15 candidates who applied for the post of Vice- Chancellor of the university have been selected for interview by the university's Council. Very competent...
2012-07-21
Apex Microfinance Bank Capital Base Hits N82million
An Ilorin based Microfinance Bank, Apex, last Friday disclosed that its capital base has hit N82million, which is an increase of N62million over and above Central Bank's N20million lifeline for Microfinance Banks in Niger...
An Ilorin based Microfinance Bank, Apex, last Friday disclosed that its capital base has hit N82million, which is an increase of N62million over and above Central Bank's N20million lifeline for Microfinance Banks in Niger...
Otaru: A lawyer chosen from the cradle
LAWYERS, unlike priests, are called. They are called to the Bar. Priests, in most cases, are divinely chosen and ordained. Maybe in line with the age-long adage that "To every rule, there is an exception". ...
LAWYERS, unlike priests, are called. They are called to the Bar. Priests, in most cases, are divinely chosen and ordained. Maybe in line with the age-long adage that "To every rule, there is an exception". ...
Letters - Release my May/June 2011 WASSCE result
SIR: I hereby use this medium to appeal to the WAEC Registrar to use his good office to get the council to release my result. I sat for the May/June, 2011 WASSCE, details of which are given below: Nam...
SIR: I hereby use this medium to appeal to the WAEC Registrar to use his good office to get the council to release my result. I sat for the May/June, 2011 WASSCE, details of which are given below: Nam...
'We Need To Focus On Primary School Education' - Mejabi
Dr. (Mrs.) Omenogo Veronica Mejabi, now the Head of the recently established Department of Information and Communication Science of the University of Ilorin, was the pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Communication and I...
Dr. (Mrs.) Omenogo Veronica Mejabi, now the Head of the recently established Department of Information and Communication Science of the University of Ilorin, was the pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Communication and I...
Canoe capsizes, 17 killed
Seventeen persons, mostly children and women, were reported killed while three others missing when a canoe capsized in river Kaduna in Kwara State. Speaking to a relation of one of the deceased who sought for an ano...
Seventeen persons, mostly children and women, were reported killed while three others missing when a canoe capsized in river Kaduna in Kwara State. Speaking to a relation of one of the deceased who sought for an ano...
Unilorin VC: SSS screens Ambali, Salihu and others
The screening of five selected candidates for the post of vice chancellor of the University Of Ilorin, has been done by the State Security Service (SSS) in Kwara State. Daily Post gathered that the screening of the VCs we...
The screening of five selected candidates for the post of vice chancellor of the University Of Ilorin, has been done by the State Security Service (SSS) in Kwara State. Daily Post gathered that the screening of the VCs we...
Police on the trail of daring robbers in Ilorin
The police in Ilorin have mounted a man-hunt for suspected robbers and carjackers that have attacked many residents at different locations in the city in the past few weeks. In one of the incidents, a gang o...
The police in Ilorin have mounted a man-hunt for suspected robbers and carjackers that have attacked many residents at different locations in the city in the past few weeks. In one of the incidents, a gang o...
Unilorin VC: Salihu, Ambali, others short-listed for interview
As processes for the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin reach crescendo with 24 applications received, among them two external candidates, the council of the university has disqualified no ...
As processes for the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin reach crescendo with 24 applications received, among them two external candidates, the council of the university has disqualified no ...
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