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2012-03-24
UITH CMD lauds govt/VAMED hospital refurbishing project
THE Chief Medical Director of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Kwara State, Prof. AbdulWaheed Olatinwo, has lauded the initiative of the Federal Government in procuring VAMED equipment for some te...
THE Chief Medical Director of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Kwara State, Prof. AbdulWaheed Olatinwo, has lauded the initiative of the Federal Government in procuring VAMED equipment for some te...
NFF c'ttee orders Kwara, Sunshine to replay aborted tie, fine both teams N2m
The Disciplinary and Organising committee of the Nigerian Football Federation has ordered Kwara United and Sunshine Stars to replay their aborted week 12 game behind closed doors in a yet to be decided date. Bo...
The Disciplinary and Organising committee of the Nigerian Football Federation has ordered Kwara United and Sunshine Stars to replay their aborted week 12 game behind closed doors in a yet to be decided date. Bo...
Anyim, Gana, Kwara governor, others bid Oyedepo's mother farewell
Prominent Nigerians, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Anyim Pius Anyim (representing President Jonathan), Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State and former Information Mini...
Prominent Nigerians, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Anyim Pius Anyim (representing President Jonathan), Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State and former Information Mini...
NNPC/Shell Cup gets Ashworth nod
Technical Director of Kwara Football Academy, Paul Ashworth, has described the NNPC/Shell Cup for All Nigeria Secondary Schools as a good competition to boost the development of youngsters in the country. The ...
Technical Director of Kwara Football Academy, Paul Ashworth, has described the NNPC/Shell Cup for All Nigeria Secondary Schools as a good competition to boost the development of youngsters in the country. The ...
2012-03-23
Chaos in the Cathedral: Our own story - Odo-Owa community
The Odo-Owa community in Oke-Ero Local Government area, Kwara State, has reacted to a story, "Chaos in the Cathedral," published in Daily Sun on February 13, 2012. Sir S A Ogunsanmi, president, Odo-Owa ...
The Odo-Owa community in Oke-Ero Local Government area, Kwara State, has reacted to a story, "Chaos in the Cathedral," published in Daily Sun on February 13, 2012. Sir S A Ogunsanmi, president, Odo-Owa ...
Kaiama awards N288m development projects
Cheques worth N288,751,362.00 have been presented to contractors that will construct a new palace for the Emir of Kaiama in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. It was gathered that the Kaiama community, es...
Cheques worth N288,751,362.00 have been presented to contractors that will construct a new palace for the Emir of Kaiama in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. It was gathered that the Kaiama community, es...
Experts raise health alarm as hot weather persists
WITH temperatures currently hovering between 36 and 42 degrees Celsius across the country, meteorologists and epidemiologists have warned of possible outbreak of some diseases that thrive in hot weather like meningitis, t...
WITH temperatures currently hovering between 36 and 42 degrees Celsius across the country, meteorologists and epidemiologists have warned of possible outbreak of some diseases that thrive in hot weather like meningitis, t...
Lafiagi, Shonga and Tsiragi communities charged to embrace health insurance scheme
To enjoy access to quality health care, people of Lafiagi, Shonga and Tsiragi communities in Kwara State have been advised to register under the Communiy Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) of the state government. Speak...
To enjoy access to quality health care, people of Lafiagi, Shonga and Tsiragi communities in Kwara State have been advised to register under the Communiy Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) of the state government. Speak...
Kwara United, Sunshine fined 2m each, to replay aborted tie
NPL sides Kwara United and Sunshine Stars have been fined 2 million Naira each and ordered to replay their disputed Week 12 match. The replay, which will be fixed by the NPL, will be behind closed doors, according to t...
NPL sides Kwara United and Sunshine Stars have been fined 2 million Naira each and ordered to replay their disputed Week 12 match. The replay, which will be fixed by the NPL, will be behind closed doors, according to t...
Ilorin Water Scarcity Blamed On Power Failure
The Kwara State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr. Abubakar Garba-Idris, on Tuesday blamed the recent water scarcity in Ilorin on power failure at the water works. Garba-Idris, however, told newsmen in Ilorin that wate...
The Kwara State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr. Abubakar Garba-Idris, on Tuesday blamed the recent water scarcity in Ilorin on power failure at the water works. Garba-Idris, however, told newsmen in Ilorin that wate...
NPL silent on Ilorin walk-over
The NPL has kept mum over the alleged walk-over by hosts, ABS against Sunshine Stars in midweek rescheduled Matchday 3 in llorin. ABS claimed three points and three goals in line with NPL rules guiding the practice of wal...
The NPL has kept mum over the alleged walk-over by hosts, ABS against Sunshine Stars in midweek rescheduled Matchday 3 in llorin. ABS claimed three points and three goals in line with NPL rules guiding the practice of wal...
Kwara: agro investors' next destination
Agriculture is the biggest sector in Kwara State. It accounts for about 70 per cent of the labour force. The climate is conducive to growing fruits and vegetables, such as mangoes, pineapples, bananas and tomatoe...
Agriculture is the biggest sector in Kwara State. It accounts for about 70 per cent of the labour force. The climate is conducive to growing fruits and vegetables, such as mangoes, pineapples, bananas and tomatoe...
Offa Bank Robbery - House Member sends SOS to FG
A lawmaker representing Essa-Shawo/Igbodun Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hassan Oyeleke, has said he is worried about the spate of bank robberies in Offa. "I am consequently sending a save-our-soul (S...
A lawmaker representing Essa-Shawo/Igbodun Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hassan Oyeleke, has said he is worried about the spate of bank robberies in Offa. "I am consequently sending a save-our-soul (S...
2012-03-22
Of Kwara PDP and consensus candidacy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State recently held its state congress, where the party once again reinforced its practice of choosing election candidates through consensus. Biola Azeez, who was there, rep...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State recently held its state congress, where the party once again reinforced its practice of choosing election candidates through consensus. Biola Azeez, who was there, rep...
Elekoyangan and Orioke communities seek Kwara Govt's aid
Two community leaders in Kwara State, Malam Komima Allah popularly known as Mogaji Elekoyangan from Moro Local Government and Alhaji Wahab Olaiya who is the Chairman of Orioke Community in Ilorin East Local Governme...
Two community leaders in Kwara State, Malam Komima Allah popularly known as Mogaji Elekoyangan from Moro Local Government and Alhaji Wahab Olaiya who is the Chairman of Orioke Community in Ilorin East Local Governme...
We'll Implement Recommendations Of Judicial Reform Panel - CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Musdapher yesterday assured Nigerians that the recommendations of the Stakeholders Judicial Reform Committee he set up on the reform of the judiciary would not...
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Musdapher yesterday assured Nigerians that the recommendations of the Stakeholders Judicial Reform Committee he set up on the reform of the judiciary would not...
Nigeria among most corrupt nations - CJN
IS Nigeria incurably corrupt? Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Dahiru Musdapher feels so. According to him, corrupt practices have been undermining every attempt at reforming this country. He decried unethical practic...
IS Nigeria incurably corrupt? Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Dahiru Musdapher feels so. According to him, corrupt practices have been undermining every attempt at reforming this country. He decried unethical practic...
18 robbers attack 3 banks in Offa
Eighteen armed robbers yesterday attacked three banks in Offa Local Government of Kwara State. During the operation, which started about 2.30pm, the robbers allegedly stole undisclosed amount of money. An eyewitnes...
Eighteen armed robbers yesterday attacked three banks in Offa Local Government of Kwara State. During the operation, which started about 2.30pm, the robbers allegedly stole undisclosed amount of money. An eyewitnes...
2012-03-21
Consensus best for presidential system of govt - Saraki
A former governor of Kwara state and Senator representing Kwara Central at the National Assembly, Dr Bukola Saraki, has described consensus arrangement in choosing leaders at all levels of governance as the best option t...
A former governor of Kwara state and Senator representing Kwara Central at the National Assembly, Dr Bukola Saraki, has described consensus arrangement in choosing leaders at all levels of governance as the best option t...
Water 'restored' in Ilorin - Commissioner
The Kwara Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Abubakar Garba-Idris, on Tuesday blamed the recent water scarcity in Ilorin on power failure at the water works. Garba-Idris, however, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) i...
The Kwara Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Abubakar Garba-Idris, on Tuesday blamed the recent water scarcity in Ilorin on power failure at the water works. Garba-Idris, however, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) i...
UITH Spends N16m Monthly On Diesel
The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) is spending the whopping sum of N16M monthly on diesel to power its generator so as to provide stable electricity supply. This is in addition to N2milion being ...
The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) is spending the whopping sum of N16M monthly on diesel to power its generator so as to provide stable electricity supply. This is in addition to N2milion being ...
'No need for Nigerians to travel abroad for medical treatment'
The Chief Medical rector (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Professor Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has said that there is no need for Nigerians to travel abroad for medical services, say...
The Chief Medical rector (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Professor Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has said that there is no need for Nigerians to travel abroad for medical services, say...
One million Nigerians are blind - Ophthalmologist
A professor of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr. Abdulraheem Mahmoud, has said that about one million Nigerians are blind. He added that majority of these blind p...
A professor of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr. Abdulraheem Mahmoud, has said that about one million Nigerians are blind. He added that majority of these blind p...
N70bn rice factory for Kwara
The N70 billion joint venture on rice between the Kwara State Government and Valsolar of Spain would soon take off, as all arrangements to that effect have been concluded. Senior Special Assistant to Gove...
The N70 billion joint venture on rice between the Kwara State Government and Valsolar of Spain would soon take off, as all arrangements to that effect have been concluded. Senior Special Assistant to Gove...
3Jays donates trophies for WAUG
With about a week to the commencement of this year's West African University Games, the basketball event last week got a boost of over N2m worth of trophies and playing kits for the basketball teams, co...
With about a week to the commencement of this year's West African University Games, the basketball event last week got a boost of over N2m worth of trophies and playing kits for the basketball teams, co...
Court jails deposed traditional ruler for contempt
A deposed traditional ruler in Etan in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, Joshua Aina, has been committed to three months imprisonment for parading himself as the traditional ruler of the town after his ...
A deposed traditional ruler in Etan in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, Joshua Aina, has been committed to three months imprisonment for parading himself as the traditional ruler of the town after his ...
5 sites selected for rice project in Kwara
Five project sites have been selected for the Kwara rice project, following the completion of the soil, water tests and topographical studies conducted by Valsolar Consortium. The locations, according to a ph...
Five project sites have been selected for the Kwara rice project, following the completion of the soil, water tests and topographical studies conducted by Valsolar Consortium. The locations, according to a ph...
UITH to begin kidney transplant
The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), in collaboration with the International Society of Nephrology and Sheffield University, United Kingdom (UK), will soon begin renal care and kidney transplant. ...
The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), in collaboration with the International Society of Nephrology and Sheffield University, United Kingdom (UK), will soon begin renal care and kidney transplant. ...
WAUG 2012 gulps N.5b
THE 13th edition of the West Africa University Games (WAUG), scheduled for the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria, between 27th March and 7th April, 2012, is expected to gulp over five hundred million n...
THE 13th edition of the West Africa University Games (WAUG), scheduled for the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria, between 27th March and 7th April, 2012, is expected to gulp over five hundred million n...
3,000 athletes for Unilorin WAUG
No fewer than 3,000 athletes and 1,500 officials are expected to feature at the 13th edition of the West Africa University Games to be hosted by University of Ilorin from March 27 to April 7. ...
No fewer than 3,000 athletes and 1,500 officials are expected to feature at the 13th edition of the West Africa University Games to be hosted by University of Ilorin from March 27 to April 7. ...
Shaykh Ameenullaah Ibrahim (Alhaji Medina) passed away
Shaykh Ameenullaah Ibrahim (Alhaji Medina) passed away in the early hours of this morning in Ilorin. His loss is certainly a great one to Ilorin and the larger Muslim world. Late Shaykh Ibrahim, who is survived by several...
Shaykh Ameenullaah Ibrahim (Alhaji Medina) passed away in the early hours of this morning in Ilorin. His loss is certainly a great one to Ilorin and the larger Muslim world. Late Shaykh Ibrahim, who is survived by several...
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