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2018-05-15
Ramadan 2018: Sultan urges Muslims to look out for new moon tomorrow
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has enjoined Muslims in the country to look out for the crescent after sunset tomorr...
Kwara United, Pillars, El-Kanemi Condole With Tornadoes Over Defender's Death
Three Nigeria Professional Football League clubs; Kano Pillars, Kwara United and El-Kanemi Warriors have condoled with Niger Tornadoes on the death of their defender Hussaini Isah, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. ...
Killer blow for Baraje's nPDP as ultimatum expires
Another group of ex-Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) leaders, who joined the coalition that formed the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, has slammed the Kawu Baraje group which claimed that the members were marg...
Doctors sabotage health workers' strike
The lingering nationwide strike embarked upon by health workers may suffered a set-back following resolve by doctors to render services and kick against the demands of the health workers. The National Chairman ...
INEC registers 70, 000 prospective voters in Kwara
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered 70,000 people in Kwara since the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in April 2017. Mr Paul Atser, INEC Adm...
Kwara First Lady, 1000 women pray for Nigeria
Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, the Wife of Gov. Abdul-Fattah Ahmed, on Monday advised Nigerians not to relent in their prayers for restoration of the nation's peace and security. Ahmed, the Founder of Life Empowers Anchors H...

2018-05-14
Kwara Gov Seeks Unity Among Members
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, at the weekend reiterated the need for the All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the state to close ranks and work together for the progress of the party and the fut...
Alright FC emerge winner of Waziri Sulu-Gambari Football Tourney
Alright Football Club of Ita-Kure, Ilorin on Sunday defeated Shonga Football Club at a Community World Cup football tournament organized by the Waziri Sulu-Gambari Foundation held at the Kwara State Stadium Complex....
Kwese league: Kwara Falcons rally to beat Ebun Comets
Kwara Falcons made up with a bit of struggle to eventually overcome struggling Ebun Comets 81-57 points on Saturday in a Kwese Basketball Premier league encounter.The match was played at the Indoor Sports Hall o...

2018-05-13
Codeine: Atiku reacts to reopening of Emzor pharmaceuticals, others
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has spoken on the reopening of Emzor Pharmaceuticals and two other drug companies. Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDA...
Codeine syrup: NAFDAC lifts shutdown on Emzor, two others
NAFDAC on Saturday lifted the shutdown order on three companies who were closed on May 7, for production of codeine cough syrups have been lifted and the normal company operations could resume. The companies inclu...
Kwara APC LG Congress produces two factional executives
Two factional executives emerged in the local government areas both claiming to be the authentic party executives. At Ilorin West local government area, one congress was held at airport area where new executive emerges....
In Kwara State: Pilgrims Board warns intending pilgrims against paying to agents
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board on Saturday warned intending pilgrims from the state against paying their 2018 Hajj fares to any agents or body in any part of the country. Alhaji Mohammed Tunde-Jimo...
INEC begins distribution of PCVs May 21
Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, INECs Director, Voter Education and Publicity in a statement Friday night in Abuja said "the Commission met with its Resident Electoral Commissioners RECs on Thursday 10th May 2018 and it was decided...
Kwara 2019: Fresh crises in Saraki's camp
BARELY a year to the next general election, the political camp of the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, back in his home state of Kwara, appears to be bedeviled with a new wave for crises as some of his po...
APC holds parallel congresses in Kwara
Two parallel congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took place in Kwara during the local government congress of the party on Saturday. The faction led by the state APC chairman, Olayemi Olabanji, hel...
Protect Democratic Governance of Nigeria, Don Charges Judiciary
A Professor of Law at the University of Ilorin, Kwara state, Prof. AbduWahab Egbewole has charged the nation's judiciary to up its game by sticking to the avowed principle of justice and equity, without fear, favour, ...

2018-05-12
FG Ban on Codeine Syrup: Kwara Assembly urges KWSG to set up strong task force to enforce the ban
Following the ban on Codeine Syrup by the federal government,the Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to constitute a strong Task Force to checkmate the production, sale and consumption of cough ...
Kwara Assembly Orders Relocation of Govt Agencies out of College of Nursing and Midwifery
The Kwara State House of Assemble has directed all government agencies in the premises of the State College of Nursing and Midwifery immediately after expiration of the stipulated three months of stay. The legislat...
Kwara APC releases local government congress results
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of winners of the local government congresses across the 16 local government areas of Kwara state. The local government congresses were on Saturday conduct...
Police sergeant held for Offa robbery
*How ex-SARS operative was arrested in hotel A serving policeman identified simply as Isiaka (surname withheld) is among the principal suspects being held for the Offa robbery in Kwara State on April 5. It...
Kwara vocational college matriculates 123 pioneer students
The International Vocational, Training and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo, has matriculated 123 pioneer students, with a pledge to focus on creating jobs after the training. A statement released by t...
APC faction slams nPDP members over ultimatum to Buhari
A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has dissociated itself from the 7-day ultimatum given to President Muhammadu Buhari by members of the now defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) led by ...
One month after: Heavy police presence, shut bank doors as Offa smarts from bloody robbery attack
MEMORIES of last month's bloody robbery incidents in Offa, Kwara State, lingers in the minds of the residents of the ancient town. The dare-devil armed robbers had attacked five banks and a police station, killing more ...

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