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2012-05-07
Saraki's Debt Scandal - The News
It's troubled moments for Senator Bukola Saraki, former governor of Kwara State who has been answering questions before the Special Anti-Fraud Unit, SFU, of the Nigeria Police over an alleged N9.97 billion loan writ...
It's troubled moments for Senator Bukola Saraki, former governor of Kwara State who has been answering questions before the Special Anti-Fraud Unit, SFU, of the Nigeria Police over an alleged N9.97 billion loan writ...
PDP backs Jonathan's stance on 2015 elections - Baraje
The immediate past acting national chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, has said the party is in support of President Goodluck Jonathan's stance on 2015 elections. Baraje...
The immediate past acting national chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, has said the party is in support of President Goodluck Jonathan's stance on 2015 elections. Baraje...
Kwara to rehabilitate 16 general hospitals and build three new ones
As part of efforts towards strengthening healthcare delivery in Kwara State through 500 metre access to quality health care in line with Shared Prosperity, the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has reaffirmed the co...
As part of efforts towards strengthening healthcare delivery in Kwara State through 500 metre access to quality health care in line with Shared Prosperity, the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has reaffirmed the co...
Unilorin Academic and Non-Academic Vacancies
The University of Ilorin is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for several academic and non-academic vacant positions in the University. ...
The University of Ilorin is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for several academic and non-academic vacant positions in the University. ...
Man held over shop burglary
A 40-year-old driver, Mr. SaliuAyindeAlabi of Adabata Area, Ilorin accused of theft has been remanded at Mandala Prison, IIorin. The order to remand the accused was made by an llorin Magistrate Court befor...
A 40-year-old driver, Mr. SaliuAyindeAlabi of Adabata Area, Ilorin accused of theft has been remanded at Mandala Prison, IIorin. The order to remand the accused was made by an llorin Magistrate Court befor...
Man Charged With Causing Driving Death by Dangerous Driving
A middle-aged man, Oseni Abdul-Jelili of Popo Market, Offa, Kwara State, has been \'charged before all Ilorin Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly causing the death of a motorcyclist. The cyclist, Saka Su...
A middle-aged man, Oseni Abdul-Jelili of Popo Market, Offa, Kwara State, has been \'charged before all Ilorin Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly causing the death of a motorcyclist. The cyclist, Saka Su...
Man Arraigned for Impersonating Police
A man, Mohammed Lapai Shagari has been arraigned before an lIorin Magistrate Court for allegedly impersonating a police officer. The 30-year-old accused of Taoheed Road, Basin, llorin, was on April 26, 2012 a...
A man, Mohammed Lapai Shagari has been arraigned before an lIorin Magistrate Court for allegedly impersonating a police officer. The 30-year-old accused of Taoheed Road, Basin, llorin, was on April 26, 2012 a...
New cabinet: Jonathan sends fresh names to SSS
President Goodluck Jonathan has sent the names of people being considered for ministerial appointments to the State Security Services for screening, investigations have revealed. A source in the Presidenc...
President Goodluck Jonathan has sent the names of people being considered for ministerial appointments to the State Security Services for screening, investigations have revealed. A source in the Presidenc...
Kwara state website may be down for 3 weeks
The Kwara State website may be unavailable for a three week period during which it's upgrade will be completed. This was contained in a facebook post by Femi Akorede, Senior Special Assistant (Media and Communication) to ...
The Kwara State website may be unavailable for a three week period during which it's upgrade will be completed. This was contained in a facebook post by Femi Akorede, Senior Special Assistant (Media and Communication) to ...
Rashidi Yekini... NFF, 1994 World Cup teammates, shun burial.
Nigeria\'s all-time highest goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini, who died on Friday, was, on Saturday buried like a \'commoner\' in his Ira village in Kwara State, without his colleagues in the national team in attendance. He ...
Nigeria\'s all-time highest goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini, who died on Friday, was, on Saturday buried like a \'commoner\' in his Ira village in Kwara State, without his colleagues in the national team in attendance. He ...
States donate N3.5m to fallen star's family
The Kwara State Government donated N1.5m while Osun and Oyo states governments donated N1m each, to the family of the late football legend, Rashidi Yekini during his burial. ...
The Kwara State Government donated N1.5m while Osun and Oyo states governments donated N1m each, to the family of the late football legend, Rashidi Yekini during his burial. ...
Mumuni, Adepoju, Others Face NPL Sanctions
Team Manager of Enyimba International, Okey Nwabeke and Shooting Stars of Ibadan trio of Mutiu Adepoju, Ajibade Babalade and goalkeeper, Ajiboye Oladele top the long list of officials, players and clubs indicted by the...
Team Manager of Enyimba International, Okey Nwabeke and Shooting Stars of Ibadan trio of Mutiu Adepoju, Ajibade Babalade and goalkeeper, Ajiboye Oladele top the long list of officials, players and clubs indicted by the...
The Dull and Drab Latter Years of the Goal King, Rashidi Yekini
By Tunde Sanni (This Day) The name of Rashidi Yekini, for years, rang a loud bell in Nigeria, nay soccer world. Last Friday, he died at 48. He was buried last Saturday in Ira, Kwara State. But this is one name...
By Tunde Sanni (This Day) The name of Rashidi Yekini, for years, rang a loud bell in Nigeria, nay soccer world. Last Friday, he died at 48. He was buried last Saturday in Ira, Kwara State. But this is one name...
Saka Saadu Appointed Unilorin Pro Chancellor
The Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed Alh. Saka Saadu as the new Pro-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin ...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed Alh. Saka Saadu as the new Pro-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin ...
Youth living with HIV/AIDS in Kwara decry stigmatisation
Youth living with HIV /AIDS in Kwara State have called on the state government to save them from the current stigmatization and discrimination they face in the society. Speaking during a one-day workshop on the...
Youth living with HIV /AIDS in Kwara State have called on the state government to save them from the current stigmatization and discrimination they face in the society. Speaking during a one-day workshop on the...
Nigeria, only country without stable power supply - Gov. Ahmed
Governor Abdufatah Ahmed of Kwara State has said that Nigeria is the only country in the world without stable electricity supply. He spoke at the Special Business Luncheon, organised by the Kwara Professionals Lagos (KPL...
Governor Abdufatah Ahmed of Kwara State has said that Nigeria is the only country in the world without stable electricity supply. He spoke at the Special Business Luncheon, organised by the Kwara Professionals Lagos (KPL...
2012-05-06
Kwara Challenge Cup: Kwara United defeats ABS
Kwara United FC of Ilorin this afternoon defeated ABS FC of Ilorin 6-5 after penalties to win this year's edition of the Kwara State Challenge Cup final. Kwara United drew the first blood in the 18th minute via Sher...
Kwara United FC of Ilorin this afternoon defeated ABS FC of Ilorin 6-5 after penalties to win this year's edition of the Kwara State Challenge Cup final. Kwara United drew the first blood in the 18th minute via Sher...
Honour Yekini with a post-humous award, SWAN urges FG
The Federal Government should consider the late Rashidi Yekini for a post-humous award, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) said on Saturday in Abuja. SWAN National President, Saidu Abub...
The Federal Government should consider the late Rashidi Yekini for a post-humous award, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) said on Saturday in Abuja. SWAN National President, Saidu Abub...
Rashidi Yekini in Pictures
The pictures are in no particular order. ...
The pictures are in no particular order. ...
Rashidi Yekini Was Everything To Me - Mother
The mother of the late Super Eagles goal poacher, Rashidi Yekini, Alhaja Sikirat Yekini, has described the death of her son as very painful and lamented that he was everything to her. Alhaja Sikirat recal...
The mother of the late Super Eagles goal poacher, Rashidi Yekini, Alhaja Sikirat Yekini, has described the death of her son as very painful and lamented that he was everything to her. Alhaja Sikirat recal...
Obituary: Rashidi Yekini (1963-2012)
Remembered by many for his exploits at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, Rashidi Yekini will forever have a place in the hearts and minds of Super Eagles and other football fans following Nigeria's first ever goal in...
Remembered by many for his exploits at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, Rashidi Yekini will forever have a place in the hearts and minds of Super Eagles and other football fans following Nigeria's first ever goal in...
KWASU re-opens
Authorities of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Moro local government area, yesterday re-opened the institution few days after it was shut down. The management of the school announced its closu...
Authorities of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Moro local government area, yesterday re-opened the institution few days after it was shut down. The management of the school announced its closu...
Ira: Rashidi Yekini buried amid tears, eulogies
It was wailing, dirge and eulogy as the remains of 1993 Africa Footballer of the Year, Rasheed Yekini, were buried in his home town Ira, Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The ex-international, 48...
It was wailing, dirge and eulogy as the remains of 1993 Africa Footballer of the Year, Rasheed Yekini, were buried in his home town Ira, Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The ex-international, 48...
2012-05-05
NFA: We didn't know how ill Yekini was
The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has said today that it was not aware of the details of late Super Eagles striker, Rasheed Yekini's illness before his death yesterday. "The man kept away completely fr...
The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has said today that it was not aware of the details of late Super Eagles striker, Rasheed Yekini's illness before his death yesterday. "The man kept away completely fr...
An era ends: Rashidi Yekini buried in Kwara as hundreds weep
All Updates via Premium Times UPDATE 1: Rashidi Yekini is about to be laid to rest. Internment fixed for 4 p.m. 100 of sympathizers already gathered at the family house in Ira, Kwara State. There are dignitories...
All Updates via Premium Times UPDATE 1: Rashidi Yekini is about to be laid to rest. Internment fixed for 4 p.m. 100 of sympathizers already gathered at the family house in Ira, Kwara State. There are dignitories...
Yekini for burial today as ex-Eagles, Hayatou, mourn exit of goal king
Nigeria all-time leading scorer, Rashidi Yekini, who passed on Friday, will be buried today (Saturday) in his hometown, Ira, Oyun local government area of Kwara State, SuperSport.com is reporting. Kwara Stat...
Nigeria all-time leading scorer, Rashidi Yekini, who passed on Friday, will be buried today (Saturday) in his hometown, Ira, Oyun local government area of Kwara State, SuperSport.com is reporting. Kwara Stat...
Rashidi Yekini: Tributes paid to Nigerian striker following his death
Tributes have been paid to the former African Footballer of the Year, Rashidi Yekini, who has died at the age of 48. The prolific striker was the first Nigerian to take the continental crown and played a key role in som...
Tributes have been paid to the former African Footballer of the Year, Rashidi Yekini, who has died at the age of 48. The prolific striker was the first Nigerian to take the continental crown and played a key role in som...
Yekini's mother speaks on son
Bereaved mother of erstwhile Nigerian international, Rashidi Yekini has exclusively revealed the ordeal that killed her son, SuperSport.com can report. Rashidi Yekini was confirmed dead in his hometown,Ira,...
Bereaved mother of erstwhile Nigerian international, Rashidi Yekini has exclusively revealed the ordeal that killed her son, SuperSport.com can report. Rashidi Yekini was confirmed dead in his hometown,Ira,...
Dazzling new streetlights in Ilorin
Many residents of Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, had cause to heave a sigh of relief when streetlights were recently restored in some parts of the city. Before now, hoodlums and criminals had taken ...
Many residents of Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, had cause to heave a sigh of relief when streetlights were recently restored in some parts of the city. Before now, hoodlums and criminals had taken ...
Why we lost to Sharks - ABS TM
With their painful 3-1loss to visiting Sharks still fresh in their mind, the Team Manager of ABS, Alloy Chukwuemeka has said that psychological imbalance and of lack of fitness were responsible for the home los...
With their painful 3-1loss to visiting Sharks still fresh in their mind, the Team Manager of ABS, Alloy Chukwuemeka has said that psychological imbalance and of lack of fitness were responsible for the home los...
Ex-Nigerian striker, Rashidi Yekini dies
Former African Player of the year, Rashidi Yekini is dead. He died at the age of 49, Family sources said he died after a brief illness. P.M.News Sports gathered that Yekini would be buried in his hometown, ...
Former African Player of the year, Rashidi Yekini is dead. He died at the age of 49, Family sources said he died after a brief illness. P.M.News Sports gathered that Yekini would be buried in his hometown, ...
2012-05-04
ABS home loss, big setback - TM
The management of Premier League side, ABS FC, has described the 1-3 home defeat it suffered in the hands of visiting Sharks of Port Harcourt on Wednesday as the worst result ever in the history of the modest club. ...
The management of Premier League side, ABS FC, has described the 1-3 home defeat it suffered in the hands of visiting Sharks of Port Harcourt on Wednesday as the worst result ever in the history of the modest club. ...
Saraki wants ACPN members included in government
The Kwara State gubernatorial candidate under the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) Senator Gbemisola Saraki, yesterday called on the ruling peoples Democratic Party(PDP) i...
The Kwara State gubernatorial candidate under the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) Senator Gbemisola Saraki, yesterday called on the ruling peoples Democratic Party(PDP) i...
Nigeria:Varsity workers threaten to embark on strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), western zone, has threatened to embark on strike in a week\'s time if the Federal Govern ment failed to accede to its demand for the implementation of the ...
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), western zone, has threatened to embark on strike in a week\'s time if the Federal Govern ment failed to accede to its demand for the implementation of the ...
Ahmed joins NHRC, Media to Celebrate World Press Freedom Day
Smarting from the awe of the attacks by Boko Haram on the media in Nigeria, journalists, yet joined the rest of the world Thursday to celebrate the World Freedom Day. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which...
Smarting from the awe of the attacks by Boko Haram on the media in Nigeria, journalists, yet joined the rest of the world Thursday to celebrate the World Freedom Day. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which...
FG Awards N3.2 Bn Tada Shonga Irrigation Project
The Federal Government has awarded a N3.2 billion contract for the construction of Tada Shonga irrigation project in Tada Shonga Local Government Area of Kwara. The project would cater for 1,000 Power Holding (...
The Federal Government has awarded a N3.2 billion contract for the construction of Tada Shonga irrigation project in Tada Shonga Local Government Area of Kwara. The project would cater for 1,000 Power Holding (...
NAFDAC begins data capturing of packaged water producers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday said it has begun a biometric capturing of the producers of regulated products, including packaged water, to have a reliable data base...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday said it has begun a biometric capturing of the producers of regulated products, including packaged water, to have a reliable data base...
N21 billion loans scam: Who wants Saraki docked
As the alleged involvement of a distinguished senator of the federal republic and two-term governor of Kwara State, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, in the financial scam of the Intercontinental Ban...
As the alleged involvement of a distinguished senator of the federal republic and two-term governor of Kwara State, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, in the financial scam of the Intercontinental Ban...
NEMA urges Ilorin residents to vacate flood prone areas
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised occupants of structures on Asa River banks in Ilorin and other flood-prone areas in Kwara State to relocate in their own interest. This came to ...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised occupants of structures on Asa River banks in Ilorin and other flood-prone areas in Kwara State to relocate in their own interest. This came to ...
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