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2021-08-23
Kwara benefits again, gets UBEC's 'smart' school
Universal Basic Education Board has approved the location of one of its smart schools in Kwara State - another major fruit of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's investments in basic education. UBEC had earlier appro...
Universal Basic Education Board has approved the location of one of its smart schools in Kwara State - another major fruit of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's investments in basic education. UBEC had earlier appro...
Foodstuff Prices Soar In Kwara Despite Drop In Inflation
Despite the consistent drop in the inflation rate in the country, the prices of foodstuff have continued to rise in Kwara State. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday through its latest Consumer Price ...
Despite the consistent drop in the inflation rate in the country, the prices of foodstuff have continued to rise in Kwara State. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday through its latest Consumer Price ...
Kwara, PDP disagree over N35bn bond
THE Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party and officials of the state government have disagreed over the propriety of collecting N35bn bond from the Central Bank of Nigeria. While the state government ...
THE Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party and officials of the state government have disagreed over the propriety of collecting N35bn bond from the Central Bank of Nigeria. While the state government ...
Drunken man drowns in well in Kwara
A man identified as Abdulfatai Taiye has drowned inside a well in a community in Offa LGA of Kwara State. The man who was suspected to have been drunk was brought out of the well dead. The deep well is locat...
A man identified as Abdulfatai Taiye has drowned inside a well in a community in Offa LGA of Kwara State. The man who was suspected to have been drunk was brought out of the well dead. The deep well is locat...
Plateau Killings: Kwara Evacuates Students From Jos
Kwara State government, on Sunday, evacuated students of Kwara origin from Jos, Plateau State. The president of the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS), Comrade Mufutau Shittu, made this known in ...
Kwara State government, on Sunday, evacuated students of Kwara origin from Jos, Plateau State. The president of the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS), Comrade Mufutau Shittu, made this known in ...
2021-08-22
2023: Those With Questionable Wealth Should Not Be Elected - Olawepo-Hashim
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former presidential candidate in 2019, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said that corrupt people with unexplainable wealth should not get elected into government office...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former presidential candidate in 2019, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said that corrupt people with unexplainable wealth should not get elected into government office...
Kwara Gov greets Emir of Kaiama on 11th coronation anniversary
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Emir of Kaiama Alhaji Muazu Shehu Omar (Kiyaru IV) on the 11th anniversary of his coronation, commending His Royal Highness for his commitment to peace, se...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Emir of Kaiama Alhaji Muazu Shehu Omar (Kiyaru IV) on the 11th anniversary of his coronation, commending His Royal Highness for his commitment to peace, se...
PROMISE FULFILLED, AS SCHOOL OF SPECIAL NEEDS GETS WATER
In a bid to ensure that all communities in kwara have access to clean portable water and its consistent supply, kwara state government has again fulfilled the promise recently made to the School of Special Needs, as water...
In a bid to ensure that all communities in kwara have access to clean portable water and its consistent supply, kwara state government has again fulfilled the promise recently made to the School of Special Needs, as water...
Kwara gets two more modern dialysis machines
Kwara State Government has purchased two brand new 2021 dialysis machine for the state's premier General Hospital, effectively enabling the facility to offer more efficient services and attend to patients with special nee...
Kwara State Government has purchased two brand new 2021 dialysis machine for the state's premier General Hospital, effectively enabling the facility to offer more efficient services and attend to patients with special nee...
'Because the torture was too much, our friend told his kidnappers to kill him'
Olabiyi Olabode is a friend of late Engineer Ayodele Alabi, who was kidnapped and died a day after his release by his abductors in Kwara state. Mr. Olabode spoke with Biola Azeez. Excerpts:. Please tell us wha...
Olabiyi Olabode is a friend of late Engineer Ayodele Alabi, who was kidnapped and died a day after his release by his abductors in Kwara state. Mr. Olabode spoke with Biola Azeez. Excerpts:. Please tell us wha...
Radio Kwara Mgt. gets Commissioner's commendation
Radio Kwara Mgt. gets Commissioner's commendation The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Mrs Olaitan Abosede Buraimoh, has commended the management and staff of the state owned Broadcasting Corporation,Radio Kw...
Radio Kwara Mgt. gets Commissioner's commendation The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Mrs Olaitan Abosede Buraimoh, has commended the management and staff of the state owned Broadcasting Corporation,Radio Kw...
Is'haq Oloyede and the JAMB revolution, By Kunle Akogun
There is no doubt that since his appointment as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) five years ago, Prof. Is'haq Oloyede has remained one of the most visible poster boys of President Muham...
There is no doubt that since his appointment as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) five years ago, Prof. Is'haq Oloyede has remained one of the most visible poster boys of President Muham...
57-year-old chieftaincy crisis worsens Etan development, community leader laments
The National President of the Etan Development Association, Kwara State, Mr Femi Oyewole, has lamented the age-long chieftaincy crisis plaguing the town since early 1964. Oyewole, who spoke at this year's Ikan fest...
The National President of the Etan Development Association, Kwara State, Mr Femi Oyewole, has lamented the age-long chieftaincy crisis plaguing the town since early 1964. Oyewole, who spoke at this year's Ikan fest...
Kwara North stakeholders hold consultative meeting with Saraki
A 35-man delegation of Kwara North senatorial district stakeholders across all party divides on Friday visited the Abuja home of immediate past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, to discuss the situation in the...
A 35-man delegation of Kwara North senatorial district stakeholders across all party divides on Friday visited the Abuja home of immediate past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, to discuss the situation in the...
Kwara ACF gets new chairman, Dr Ghali Alaaya
A new chairman has been appointed for the Kwara State Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF. He is Dr Muhammad Ghali Alaaya, a university Don with the University of Ilorin. His appointment followed the recent demi...
A new chairman has been appointed for the Kwara State Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF. He is Dr Muhammad Ghali Alaaya, a university Don with the University of Ilorin. His appointment followed the recent demi...
Kwara increases ministries from 16 to 20
The Kwara State Executive Council has approved a memorandum to restructure and split some government ministries to achieve greater efficiency. It also said the restructuring would ensure effective coordination of manda...
The Kwara State Executive Council has approved a memorandum to restructure and split some government ministries to achieve greater efficiency. It also said the restructuring would ensure effective coordination of manda...
2021-08-21
Kwara Varsity Floats Cyclists Club To Curb Social Vices
The Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Prof Muhammed Akanbi, Thursday flagged off the university's cyclists club aimed at curbing social vices. Akanbi who reaffirmed KWASU's commitment to sports dev...
The Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Prof Muhammed Akanbi, Thursday flagged off the university's cyclists club aimed at curbing social vices. Akanbi who reaffirmed KWASU's commitment to sports dev...
Aisha Buhari Cup: Hajia Alaya commends First Lady, Falode
The Chairperson of the Women Football Development Committee of the Kwara State Football Association, Hajia Segilola Alaya has applauded the initiative behind the introduction of the Aisha Buhari Cup, describing it as an a...
The Chairperson of the Women Football Development Committee of the Kwara State Football Association, Hajia Segilola Alaya has applauded the initiative behind the introduction of the Aisha Buhari Cup, describing it as an a...
N35billion loan: Group denounces Saraki link
The Kwara Consultative Stakeholders Forum, which sued the state governor, Abdulrazak AbdulRahman and others on the proposed N35billion bond/loan, has denied any connection with Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, a former governor...
The Kwara Consultative Stakeholders Forum, which sued the state governor, Abdulrazak AbdulRahman and others on the proposed N35billion bond/loan, has denied any connection with Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, a former governor...
Half of mental illnesses begin by age 14, good mental health mean, Mental illness
A psychiatrist, Dr Ayotunde Omotoso says contrary to many people's perspectives, one in five children and adolescents has mental illness, the leading cause of disability among people who are young. Omotosho, a cons...
A psychiatrist, Dr Ayotunde Omotoso says contrary to many people's perspectives, one in five children and adolescents has mental illness, the leading cause of disability among people who are young. Omotosho, a cons...
Former sports minister advocates public-driven regulation of media operations
A former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has advocated a framework he called "Participatory Media Accountability System" to make the mass media in the country accountable to the people. ...
A former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has advocated a framework he called "Participatory Media Accountability System" to make the mass media in the country accountable to the people. ...
Govt Urged to Provide Investments Platform for Indigenous Iron, Steel Manufacturers
The Chairman, Basic Metal, Fabricated Iron and Steel Products, Mr Kamoru Yusuf has advised the federal government to provide investment platform that would assist the indigenous manufacturers of iron and steel of doing bu...
The Chairman, Basic Metal, Fabricated Iron and Steel Products, Mr Kamoru Yusuf has advised the federal government to provide investment platform that would assist the indigenous manufacturers of iron and steel of doing bu...
Kwara SUBEB boss advocates skill acquisition
Chairman, Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KSUBEB), Prof. AbdulRaheem Adaramaja has urged the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state to pay attention to providing skills-based training for youths. ...
Chairman, Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KSUBEB), Prof. AbdulRaheem Adaramaja has urged the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state to pay attention to providing skills-based training for youths. ...
Two suspected kidnappers, nine alleged internet fraudsters arrested by police in Kwara
Two suspected kidnappers and nine alleged internet fraudsters, have been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command. The two suspected kidnappers, Rafiu Ganiyu (45) of Idi-Ogun Compound, Ganmo and Mustapha Afolab...
Two suspected kidnappers and nine alleged internet fraudsters, have been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command. The two suspected kidnappers, Rafiu Ganiyu (45) of Idi-Ogun Compound, Ganmo and Mustapha Afolab...
Olukayode Thomas' hallucination on Kwara under AbdulRazaq's leadership. BY ABIODUN MOHAMMED
Communication in the contemporary world has become quite challenging to experts lucky to have their skills sharpened, updated, and refreshed in line with rapid technological advancement. It is challenging as many spe...
Communication in the contemporary world has become quite challenging to experts lucky to have their skills sharpened, updated, and refreshed in line with rapid technological advancement. It is challenging as many spe...
2021-08-20
Oloyede reappointed JAMB registrar
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reappointed Ishaq Oloyede as Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for a second term of five years. The President also approved the reap...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reappointed Ishaq Oloyede as Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for a second term of five years. The President also approved the reap...
Ill-prepared leaders governing Kwara, says APC chieftain
The President, Nations Leadership Institute (NLI), Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has said Kwara State has over the years been governed by ill-prepared leaders. He attributed the slide in Nigeria's quality of political lea...
The President, Nations Leadership Institute (NLI), Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has said Kwara State has over the years been governed by ill-prepared leaders. He attributed the slide in Nigeria's quality of political lea...
OPINION: On Kwara bond and other issues. By Rafiu AJakaye
My growing up as a teenager was filled with privileged exposures to interesting scholars like Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, a witty and fiery Muslim preacher then based in Kano. Quoting another scholar, I heard him categor...
My growing up as a teenager was filled with privileged exposures to interesting scholars like Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, a witty and fiery Muslim preacher then based in Kano. Quoting another scholar, I heard him categor...
Kwara Consultative Forum moves to stop Gov Abdulrazaq from taking N35bn loan
The Kwara Consultative Stakeholders Forum has filed a suit before the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, seeking an order to restrain and stop the Kwara State government from taking its proposed N35 billion bond. ...
The Kwara Consultative Stakeholders Forum has filed a suit before the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, seeking an order to restrain and stop the Kwara State government from taking its proposed N35 billion bond. ...
Kwara Police command confirms abduction of farmer
The Kwara State Police Command, on Friday, confirmed the abduction of a farmer by four armed men in Kwara South Senatorial District of the State. Spokesman of the command, Mr Okasanmi Ajayi, confirmed to DAILY POST...
The Kwara State Police Command, on Friday, confirmed the abduction of a farmer by four armed men in Kwara South Senatorial District of the State. Spokesman of the command, Mr Okasanmi Ajayi, confirmed to DAILY POST...
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