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2012-04-05
FG approves N1.234bn for channelisation of Asa River
As part of efforts to address the perennial problem of flooding in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, caused by Asa River and its tributaries, the Federal Government on Wednesday approved N1.234 billion for the channelis...
As part of efforts to address the perennial problem of flooding in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, caused by Asa River and its tributaries, the Federal Government on Wednesday approved N1.234 billion for the channelis...
We've produced Sec Sch Champions, NPL stars - KFA
Kwara Football Academy Secondary, Ilorin last month won this year's NNPL/Shell Cup for the first time just after six year of inception. This singular act epitomizes grassroots development which many have said time...
Kwara Football Academy Secondary, Ilorin last month won this year's NNPL/Shell Cup for the first time just after six year of inception. This singular act epitomizes grassroots development which many have said time...
Kano wins culture quiz as Kwara wins at zonal level
It was a moment of victory for Kano state recently as the two pupils selected for this year's National Culture Quiz beat other contenders from other states and regions of the country. Musa Mohammad Abdullahi and A...
It was a moment of victory for Kano state recently as the two pupils selected for this year's National Culture Quiz beat other contenders from other states and regions of the country. Musa Mohammad Abdullahi and A...
WAUG: Nasarawa athletes on rampage
Nasarawa State University's players yesterday turned the mainbowl of the Kwara Sports Complex in Ilorin into a battle field when players on the reserve bench trooped into the field to protest a penalty awarded by Nike Ade...
Nasarawa State University's players yesterday turned the mainbowl of the Kwara Sports Complex in Ilorin into a battle field when players on the reserve bench trooped into the field to protest a penalty awarded by Nike Ade...
KFA's boss relishes maiden trophy, urges more corporate sponsorship of tourney
THE Technical Director of Kwara Football Academy (KFA), Paul Ashworth, has described the All Nigeria Secondary Schools Football Competition, also known as NNPC/Shell Cup, as one of the best things to happen to the deve...
THE Technical Director of Kwara Football Academy (KFA), Paul Ashworth, has described the All Nigeria Secondary Schools Football Competition, also known as NNPC/Shell Cup, as one of the best things to happen to the deve...
Ahmed, Saraki others for sixth Okeya Day N250m fund launch
COME Saturday, dignitaries including the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, will grace the Sixth Okeya Day at which the main event will be the launch of a N250 million Infrastructural Development Fund T...
COME Saturday, dignitaries including the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, will grace the Sixth Okeya Day at which the main event will be the launch of a N250 million Infrastructural Development Fund T...
Ex-ICPC boss backs national conference
Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mustapha Akanbi, has joined the call for a national conference to address some of the problems of Nigeria. In an interview with our correspondent in Ilorin on We...
Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mustapha Akanbi, has joined the call for a national conference to address some of the problems of Nigeria. In an interview with our correspondent in Ilorin on We...
Police arrest robbery kingpin, recover N2.3m, nine vehicles
Police have arrested an armed robbery kingpin, Nurudeen Kolepowo, who specialises in robbing banks and recovered N2,308,000 as well as AK 47 and ammunition from him and members of his gang. Nine different brand...
Police have arrested an armed robbery kingpin, Nurudeen Kolepowo, who specialises in robbing banks and recovered N2,308,000 as well as AK 47 and ammunition from him and members of his gang. Nine different brand...
WAUG 2012: Mixed fortunes for Unilorin, as BIU shines in basketball event
IT was a mixed fortune for the University of Ilorin basketball teams at the ongoing 13th West Africa University Games at the school sports complex on Sunday just as Benson Idahosa University (BIU) female team beats Benue...
IT was a mixed fortune for the University of Ilorin basketball teams at the ongoing 13th West Africa University Games at the school sports complex on Sunday just as Benson Idahosa University (BIU) female team beats Benue...
Community appeals to government on erosion
The people of Gambari II in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to the government to, as a matter of urgency, address the menace of erosion that is causing serious havoc along Ile Eleran, Ile N...
The people of Gambari II in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to the government to, as a matter of urgency, address the menace of erosion that is causing serious havoc along Ile Eleran, Ile N...
Popoola seeks fiscal autonomy for LGs
Chairman of Offa local Government Area of Kwara State, Prince Saheed Popoola, has called for the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to ensure fiscal autonomy of local government councils in the country. Popoola...
Chairman of Offa local Government Area of Kwara State, Prince Saheed Popoola, has called for the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to ensure fiscal autonomy of local government councils in the country. Popoola...
FEC awards N1.2 billion contract to address flooding in Kwara
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has awarded contract for the channelization of the Asa River and its tributaries in Ilorin Kwara state to the tune of N1.2 billion with a completion period of twelve months. ...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has awarded contract for the channelization of the Asa River and its tributaries in Ilorin Kwara state to the tune of N1.2 billion with a completion period of twelve months. ...
Kwara gov's wife tasks mothers on polio
Wife of Kwara State governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has urged Nigerian women not to neglect issues affecting the health of their children. Speaking at the flag-off of the second round of National Immunisation Plus...
Wife of Kwara State governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has urged Nigerian women not to neglect issues affecting the health of their children. Speaking at the flag-off of the second round of National Immunisation Plus...
2012-04-04
Bukola Saraki Advises Unemployed Youths To Go To Farm
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Sen. Bukola Saraki, has advised unemployed youths to go into farming. Saraki gave this advice on Wednesday in Ilorin at an interaction with some of hi...
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Sen. Bukola Saraki, has advised unemployed youths to go into farming. Saraki gave this advice on Wednesday in Ilorin at an interaction with some of hi...
Kwara donates Patrol Vans to Nigeria Police
by Femi Akorede The Kwara State Government on Tuesday presented five Hilux patrol vans to the Nigerian Police to enhance security in the state as part of its Shared Prosperity programme. The donation was in fulfilment...
by Femi Akorede The Kwara State Government on Tuesday presented five Hilux patrol vans to the Nigerian Police to enhance security in the state as part of its Shared Prosperity programme. The donation was in fulfilment...
Saraki still godfather of Kwara politics - Olayinka
Acclaimed strongman of Kwara politics, whose daughter, Gbemisola, lost the Governorship seat of the State in the last election, Chief Olusola Saraki, has been described as remaining indispensable in Kwara politic...
Acclaimed strongman of Kwara politics, whose daughter, Gbemisola, lost the Governorship seat of the State in the last election, Chief Olusola Saraki, has been described as remaining indispensable in Kwara politic...
Gov tasks Kwara LG bosses on development
Local Government chairmen in Kwara state have been charged to redouble their efforts towards meeting the needs of their people. Speaking at a meeting with the chairmen liaison officers and the youth empowerment...
Local Government chairmen in Kwara state have been charged to redouble their efforts towards meeting the needs of their people. Speaking at a meeting with the chairmen liaison officers and the youth empowerment...
Social critic commends Ahmed’s leadership style
An Ilorin-based social critic, Comrade Olola Kasum, has expressed admiration for the leadership style of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State.Kasum said, in an interview, in Ilorin yesterday, that the governor &quo...
An Ilorin-based social critic, Comrade Olola Kasum, has expressed admiration for the leadership style of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State.Kasum said, in an interview, in Ilorin yesterday, that the governor &quo...
Omu Aran: Man, 35, Arrested With Human Parts
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) yesterday paraded a suspected ritualist in Ilorin, the capital. The suspect, Ibrahim Abubakar, 35, was said to have been arrested ...
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) yesterday paraded a suspected ritualist in Ilorin, the capital. The suspect, Ibrahim Abubakar, 35, was said to have been arrested ...
INEC embarks on nationwide voter education in schools
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has begun voter education in schools as part of a sensitisation programme ahead of 2015 general elections. INEC National Commissioner, Dr Chris I...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has begun voter education in schools as part of a sensitisation programme ahead of 2015 general elections. INEC National Commissioner, Dr Chris I...
As government builds SMEs in Kwara...
Since he came on board as the governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has made poverty alleviation a key part of his initiatives aimed at catalysing the economic growth of the state, writes Biola Azeez. ...
Since he came on board as the governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has made poverty alleviation a key part of his initiatives aimed at catalysing the economic growth of the state, writes Biola Azeez. ...
2012-04-03
Man caught with roasted human parts
Men and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara state command have arrested a man with human parts in Omu Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area of the state.Parading t...
Men and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara state command have arrested a man with human parts in Omu Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area of the state.Parading t...
60-yr-old man remanded for raping pupils
A 60-year-old security guard, Wahabi Buhari of Oke-Aluko, llorin, who was said to have been found in the habit of defiling primary school children, have been remanded at the Federal Medium Security Prison. Mandala, Ar...
A 60-year-old security guard, Wahabi Buhari of Oke-Aluko, llorin, who was said to have been found in the habit of defiling primary school children, have been remanded at the Federal Medium Security Prison. Mandala, Ar...
WAUG: BUK b’ball coach promises revenge against Unilorin
Coach Sanusi Shuaibu of Bayero University Kano (BUK), yesterday promised a revenge against hosts University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) when the two meet again in the men\'s basketball competition. Shuaibu made the...
Coach Sanusi Shuaibu of Bayero University Kano (BUK), yesterday promised a revenge against hosts University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) when the two meet again in the men\'s basketball competition. Shuaibu made the...
WAUG 2012: UNILORIN TO CONVERT FACILITIES TO CLASSROOMS
Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, has said that the facilities being used for the ongoing 13th West African University Games (WAUG) would be converted to classrooms for student...
Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, has said that the facilities being used for the ongoing 13th West African University Games (WAUG) would be converted to classrooms for student...
Vigilantes arraigned for robbery
Two persons, Abdulrahman Yusuf, 21 and Ismail Akanbi, 23 both of No. 44. Isale Asa. Opomalu, Ilorin, who claimed to be members of u vigilante group have been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly in...
Two persons, Abdulrahman Yusuf, 21 and Ismail Akanbi, 23 both of No. 44. Isale Asa. Opomalu, Ilorin, who claimed to be members of u vigilante group have been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly in...
Irewolede community cries out robbery attacks
Residents of Irewolede area, power line, off muslim Commentary Road, Ilorin, have sent Save Our Soul (SOS) message to the security agencies in Kwara State over incessant robbery attacks. One oft the victims ...
Residents of Irewolede area, power line, off muslim Commentary Road, Ilorin, have sent Save Our Soul (SOS) message to the security agencies in Kwara State over incessant robbery attacks. One oft the victims ...
WAUG 2012: Abide by Games rules •Unilorin VC charges Athletes, Officials
UNIVERSITY of Ilorin Vice-Chancellor, Prof Is-haq Oloyede has urged the athletes and officials of various universities participating at the 13th West Africa University Games (WAUG) at the school sports complex to play th...
UNIVERSITY of Ilorin Vice-Chancellor, Prof Is-haq Oloyede has urged the athletes and officials of various universities participating at the 13th West Africa University Games (WAUG) at the school sports complex to play th...
WAUG:Unical Wins Table Tennis Mixed Doubles Title
The University of Calabar yesterday won the mixed doubles\' gold in the table tennis event at the on-going West Africa University Games (WAUG) at the University of Ilorin. The pair of Prudence Joseph and Bassey...
The University of Calabar yesterday won the mixed doubles\' gold in the table tennis event at the on-going West Africa University Games (WAUG) at the University of Ilorin. The pair of Prudence Joseph and Bassey...
Don identifies strategies to improve tertiary education
A lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Prof. David Durosaro, has identified high cost of education and inadequate funding of educational institutions as fact...
A lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Prof. David Durosaro, has identified high cost of education and inadequate funding of educational institutions as fact...
2012-04-02
Reading culture: Iqra Books & Plat Technologies host secondary schools
The Vice Chancellor, Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor AbdulRasheed Na' Allah last Wednesday taught students of various secondary schools during a programme jointly organized, by Iqra Books Nigeria Limited, Plat T...
The Vice Chancellor, Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor AbdulRasheed Na' Allah last Wednesday taught students of various secondary schools during a programme jointly organized, by Iqra Books Nigeria Limited, Plat T...
Teenagers arraigned for burglary
Two teenagers, Yusuf Bolanta, 21 of No. 17, Bolanta, Ilorin and Ibrahim Tunde, 19ofOffa-Garage, Ilorin, who allegedly conspired and broke into a shop have appeared before an Ilorin Magistrate Court. They appe...
Two teenagers, Yusuf Bolanta, 21 of No. 17, Bolanta, Ilorin and Ibrahim Tunde, 19ofOffa-Garage, Ilorin, who allegedly conspired and broke into a shop have appeared before an Ilorin Magistrate Court. They appe...
Man Held for Stealing Employer's Money
A security guard, Rabiu Muhammed said to be of no fixed address has been dragged before an Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing his master\'s money. The accused committed the crime on March 29, 2012...
A security guard, Rabiu Muhammed said to be of no fixed address has been dragged before an Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing his master\'s money. The accused committed the crime on March 29, 2012...
Police Recruitment: 43 Arrested For Forgery
Police authorities have arrested 43 people for using fake documents to gain admission into the Police College Ilorin in Kwara State. The Monitoring Unit of Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja during one of i...
Police authorities have arrested 43 people for using fake documents to gain admission into the Police College Ilorin in Kwara State. The Monitoring Unit of Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja during one of i...
WAUG: Unilorin beat FUT Minna
University of Ilorin resurged on Sunday with victory over Federal University of Technology, Minna, to keep alive their hopes in men\'s basketball of the West Africa University Games. ...
University of Ilorin resurged on Sunday with victory over Federal University of Technology, Minna, to keep alive their hopes in men\'s basketball of the West Africa University Games. ...
Kwara ACN chief seeks autonomy for LGs
Chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara State, Prince Saheed Popoola has called for autonomy for local governments, saying such would enable them to have direct access to monthly allocations from the fe...
Chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara State, Prince Saheed Popoola has called for autonomy for local governments, saying such would enable them to have direct access to monthly allocations from the fe...
…Fagel/Akunyun community gets N6.6m from Kwara govt
The Kwara State Government on Friday in Ilorin paid compensations to landowners at Fagel/Akunyun Village along the Ilorin-Ogbomosho Expressway in Asa Local Government Area of the state. The De...
The Kwara State Government on Friday in Ilorin paid compensations to landowners at Fagel/Akunyun Village along the Ilorin-Ogbomosho Expressway in Asa Local Government Area of the state. The De...
Legal Aids Council Moves To Decongest Prisons
Plans are underway to install soft ware\'s in the offices of the Director of Pubic prosecution (DPP) and the office of the Attorneys-General to fast track treatment of bulk case files. The Director-General of t...
Plans are underway to install soft ware\'s in the offices of the Director of Pubic prosecution (DPP) and the office of the Attorneys-General to fast track treatment of bulk case files. The Director-General of t...
Kwara: Opposition Puts Ruling Party on All Toes
THE present critical role of the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara politics if sustained, could be the determining factor ahead of 2015. Unlike in the past, when opposition groups often disappeared i...
THE present critical role of the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara politics if sustained, could be the determining factor ahead of 2015. Unlike in the past, when opposition groups often disappeared i...
WAUG 2012: Stop win at all cost syndrome •President Jonathan urges participants
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan urged participants at the ongoing West Africa University Games (WAUG) taking place at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, to be worthy ambassadors of their various countries and to eschew t...
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan urged participants at the ongoing West Africa University Games (WAUG) taking place at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, to be worthy ambassadors of their various countries and to eschew t...
Nigeria places too much emphasis on football - Adedoja
FORMER Minister of Sports and Chairman National Sports Commission (NSC), Professor Taoheed Adedoja has revealed that over emphasis on the game of football contributed to the dwindling trend of sports development in the c...
FORMER Minister of Sports and Chairman National Sports Commission (NSC), Professor Taoheed Adedoja has revealed that over emphasis on the game of football contributed to the dwindling trend of sports development in the c...
Opinion: Still on how Kawu got it wrong on Saraki/PDP
by Adeyemi Salako For weeks running, there has been a resurgence of hostilities on the pages of newspapers regarding Kwara politics. Starting from Kawu Modibbo to Ishaq Abdullahi in the Vanguard and then Bolakale...
by Adeyemi Salako For weeks running, there has been a resurgence of hostilities on the pages of newspapers regarding Kwara politics. Starting from Kawu Modibbo to Ishaq Abdullahi in the Vanguard and then Bolakale...
Lions Club organises free eye treatment in Ilorin
Lions Club International, District 404B, Nigeria, has committed over N3 million to the restoration of eye sight to Nigerians this year. Speaking with the Community News at Ayo Bello Memorial Hospital, Il...
Lions Club International, District 404B, Nigeria, has committed over N3 million to the restoration of eye sight to Nigerians this year. Speaking with the Community News at Ayo Bello Memorial Hospital, Il...
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