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2018-03-27
Unilorin Appoints New DVC
Prof. B.F. Sule has been appointed as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services) at the University of Ilorin. He is a Civil Engineer....
Prof. B.F. Sule has been appointed as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services) at the University of Ilorin. He is a Civil Engineer....
BAYOUR ISSAH, A COLOSSUS IN SPORTS JOURNALISM IN NIGERIA. BY HUSSAIN OBARO
It is said that you don't lead people only by what you say to them but by what they see you do. Leadership is an art expressed by demonstration of characters worthy of emulation, imitation and inspiration. A leader's ...
It is said that you don't lead people only by what you say to them but by what they see you do. Leadership is an art expressed by demonstration of characters worthy of emulation, imitation and inspiration. A leader's ...
Drug Abuse: Pharmacist Urges Nigerian Youths To Channel Energy Into Arts
Pharmacist and Founder of Livingstream Foundation, Grace Ahmed, has called on Nigerian youths to channel their energy into arts instead of engaging in drug abuse. Ahmed made the call during the Foundation's first a...
Pharmacist and Founder of Livingstream Foundation, Grace Ahmed, has called on Nigerian youths to channel their energy into arts instead of engaging in drug abuse. Ahmed made the call during the Foundation's first a...
Agric institute decries dearth of tractor operators
The Acting Director of National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), Ilorin, Dr Yomi Kasali has said that unless more Nigerians volunteered to train as tractor operators, the nation may within the next few years,...
The Acting Director of National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), Ilorin, Dr Yomi Kasali has said that unless more Nigerians volunteered to train as tractor operators, the nation may within the next few years,...
Why Kano Pillars lost to Kwara United - Ibrahim Musa
Having bowed to the Harmony Warriors in Ilorin, the Sai Masu Gida gaffer has admitted his side lost on Sunday due to their defensive problems Coach Ibrahim Musa says the unavailability of their regular defenders has a...
Having bowed to the Harmony Warriors in Ilorin, the Sai Masu Gida gaffer has admitted his side lost on Sunday due to their defensive problems Coach Ibrahim Musa says the unavailability of their regular defenders has a...
University of Ilorin's female basketball team to represent Nigeria in Ethiopia
The University of Ilorin's female 3×3 Basketball team has been selected as one of the two female teams to represent Nigeria at the 9th African University Games holding at Mekelle University, Ethiopia, from July 1 to July ...
The University of Ilorin's female 3×3 Basketball team has been selected as one of the two female teams to represent Nigeria at the 9th African University Games holding at Mekelle University, Ethiopia, from July 1 to July ...
School Feeding Prog kicks off Sept in Kwara - Focal Person
... 1,962 vendors shortlisted The National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) will kick off in September in Kwara State, National Pilot has learnt. The disclosure was made at the weekend by the Focal...
... 1,962 vendors shortlisted The National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) will kick off in September in Kwara State, National Pilot has learnt. The disclosure was made at the weekend by the Focal...
Governor Ahmed to declare 7th Kwara Trade Fair open, Thursday
*as KWACCIMA holds roadshow All is set for the 7th Kwara Trade Fair, which will be officially flagged off on Thursday by the state Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, Pilot Business can report. The Director General of Kwa...
*as KWACCIMA holds roadshow All is set for the 7th Kwara Trade Fair, which will be officially flagged off on Thursday by the state Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, Pilot Business can report. The Director General of Kwa...
Shun killing for money, cleric charges Kwarans
Kwarans have been advised to shun the act of killing for money and ritual purposes now rampant in the society. The visiting Imam of Agaka Central mosque, Asa Dam road in Ilorin West Local Government, Ustaz Mustapha B...
Kwarans have been advised to shun the act of killing for money and ritual purposes now rampant in the society. The visiting Imam of Agaka Central mosque, Asa Dam road in Ilorin West Local Government, Ustaz Mustapha B...
How Saraki intervened in Nigeria's fight against polio - Bill Gates
Former richest man in the world and philanthropist, Bill Gates has revealed the role played by the Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki in combating polio in Nigeria. Gates stated this on Thursday, at the Expa...
Former richest man in the world and philanthropist, Bill Gates has revealed the role played by the Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki in combating polio in Nigeria. Gates stated this on Thursday, at the Expa...
2019: Concerns over police investigation of PVC forgery in Kwara
The recent discovery of a fake registration centre by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Offa, Kwara State has again raised concerns about the desperation of some persons to undermine the electoral pr...
The recent discovery of a fake registration centre by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Offa, Kwara State has again raised concerns about the desperation of some persons to undermine the electoral pr...
Kwara gov, others pledge support for IPI Congress
The Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfattah Ahmed, yesterday assured the International Press Institute (IPI) of support to ensure that Nigeria successfully hosted the IPI World Congress in June. The governor, while receiving...
The Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfattah Ahmed, yesterday assured the International Press Institute (IPI) of support to ensure that Nigeria successfully hosted the IPI World Congress in June. The governor, while receiving...
Suspected ritual killers' den uncovered in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered a suspected ritual killers' den at the Aleyo settlement on Ojoko Road, in the Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The state Commandant of the NSCDC, ...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered a suspected ritual killers' den at the Aleyo settlement on Ojoko Road, in the Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The state Commandant of the NSCDC, ...
Union decries poverty rate, youth unemployment in Ilorin Emirate
Amb. Uthman Abdul-Azeez, the National President, llorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), on Monday expressed worry over increasing rate of poverty and unemployment among indigenes of the emirate. Abdul-Azeez...
Amb. Uthman Abdul-Azeez, the National President, llorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), on Monday expressed worry over increasing rate of poverty and unemployment among indigenes of the emirate. Abdul-Azeez...
First win delights Kwara Utd manager
Kwara United coach Abubakar Bala has expressed his delight at his first win since he took charge of the relegation-threatened side. The Kwara State Government-owned team beat Kano Pillars 2-1 in their Premier L...
Kwara United coach Abubakar Bala has expressed his delight at his first win since he took charge of the relegation-threatened side. The Kwara State Government-owned team beat Kano Pillars 2-1 in their Premier L...
2018-03-26
Herdsmen/Farmers Clash: Gov Ahmed to meet Miyetti Allah tomorrow
Towards finding permanent solution to the menace of clashes between farmers and herdsmen in Kwara State, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed will tomorrow (Tuesday) meet the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (...
Towards finding permanent solution to the menace of clashes between farmers and herdsmen in Kwara State, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed will tomorrow (Tuesday) meet the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (...
Man arrested for alleged N2m fraud in Ilorin
The men of Kwara State Police command have arrested one Tope Sulyman of Igbaja Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin for alleged fraud, Pilot Crime has learnt. The suspect, who was said to have fraudulently obtained the sum of ...
The men of Kwara State Police command have arrested one Tope Sulyman of Igbaja Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin for alleged fraud, Pilot Crime has learnt. The suspect, who was said to have fraudulently obtained the sum of ...
Peaceful Palm Sunday held in Ilorin
Christians across the World on Sunday trooped out in large numbers to observe palm Sunday marking the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem over two thousand years ago. The procession round major roads a...
Christians across the World on Sunday trooped out in large numbers to observe palm Sunday marking the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem over two thousand years ago. The procession round major roads a...
Kwara Govt To Construct 387km of Rural Roads
Kwara State Government has partnered with World Bank to construct 387km of rural roads across the state. The Senior Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Media and Communications, Dr Muideen Akorede disclos...
Kwara State Government has partnered with World Bank to construct 387km of rural roads across the state. The Senior Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Media and Communications, Dr Muideen Akorede disclos...
Cleric, LG boss sue for peace, unity as Christians celebrate Palm Sunday
Christians in the country have been called upon to reflect on the significance of the Easter season and intensify prayers for peace, unity and good governance. Rt. Rev. Philip Adeyemo, Bishop in-charge of St Paul's...
Christians in the country have been called upon to reflect on the significance of the Easter season and intensify prayers for peace, unity and good governance. Rt. Rev. Philip Adeyemo, Bishop in-charge of St Paul's...
Kwara United Return To Winning Ways With Victory Over Kano Pillars
Hosts Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin came from behind to return to winning ways on Sunday by beating Kano Pillars 2-1 in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture. The victory came in a week 14 gam...
Hosts Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin came from behind to return to winning ways on Sunday by beating Kano Pillars 2-1 in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture. The victory came in a week 14 gam...
Seadogs gather in Ilorin to honour late Odebisi
Members of the National Association of Sea Dogs (NAS) from across the country gathered in Ilorin on Sunday to honour Mr Ayo Odebis, a leading member of the group, who died recently during a brief illness. Sp...
Members of the National Association of Sea Dogs (NAS) from across the country gathered in Ilorin on Sunday to honour Mr Ayo Odebis, a leading member of the group, who died recently during a brief illness. Sp...
2018-03-25
Olowoleni Appointed Unilorin Registrar
The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin has approved the appointment of Dr Folaranmi Olowoleni as the new registrar of the institution. The Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the university, Mr Kunle Ak...
The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin has approved the appointment of Dr Folaranmi Olowoleni as the new registrar of the institution. The Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the university, Mr Kunle Ak...
Kwara United's New Manager Abubakar Bala Targets Debut Win V Pillars
New Kwara United manager Abubakar Bala is keen to start his first top-flight assignment on a winning note. The Harmony Boys are hosts of four-time Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars, in Sunday's Nigeria Professional ...
New Kwara United manager Abubakar Bala is keen to start his first top-flight assignment on a winning note. The Harmony Boys are hosts of four-time Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars, in Sunday's Nigeria Professional ...
Lawmaker tasks farmers, stakeholders on best practices in produce export
The Chairman, House Committee on Agric Production and Services, Mohammed Tahir Monguno has re-echoed the importance of adhering to best practices in the export of agricultural produce. Monguno stated this in Ilorin i...
The Chairman, House Committee on Agric Production and Services, Mohammed Tahir Monguno has re-echoed the importance of adhering to best practices in the export of agricultural produce. Monguno stated this in Ilorin i...
Coach Abubakar Bala out of Flying Eagles trip to lead new club
oach Abubakar Bala has opted out of the Flying Eagles trip to Egypt so that he could lead new club Kwara United to victory against Kano Pillars in a renewed fight to stay up in the NPFL. Ex-Niger Tornadoes coach Ba...
oach Abubakar Bala has opted out of the Flying Eagles trip to Egypt so that he could lead new club Kwara United to victory against Kano Pillars in a renewed fight to stay up in the NPFL. Ex-Niger Tornadoes coach Ba...
Sofiat Solagberu emerges winner of Kwara Spelling Bee competition
Parents and guardians have been advised to place emphasis on the education of their children and wards for a secured future. Organisers of the Kwara State Spelling Bee Competition gave this advice at the grand finale of ...
Parents and guardians have been advised to place emphasis on the education of their children and wards for a secured future. Organisers of the Kwara State Spelling Bee Competition gave this advice at the grand finale of ...
Police Arrest, Dock 14 Attackers Of Kwara Community
An Ilorin Magistrates' Court has remanded 14 armed bandits who were arrested in connection with the recent attack on a community in Kwara State at the Federal Prison Yard, Ilorin. The accused allegedly invaded Lakanla vil...
An Ilorin Magistrates' Court has remanded 14 armed bandits who were arrested in connection with the recent attack on a community in Kwara State at the Federal Prison Yard, Ilorin. The accused allegedly invaded Lakanla vil...
Kwara APC welcomes defectors from PDP
The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State on Saturday welcomed hundreds of decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party who dumped their party for the APC in the State. With the most recent defection of PDP leade...
The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State on Saturday welcomed hundreds of decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party who dumped their party for the APC in the State. With the most recent defection of PDP leade...
Don canvasses speedy assent to bill prohibiting sales human parts in Kwara
By Ahmed 'Lateef A Professor of Islamic Studies, Badmas 'Lanre Yusuf, has canvassed swift assent to the bill prohibiting sales of human parts in Kwara State. Yusuf said the seeming delay in signing the bill, whi...
By Ahmed 'Lateef A Professor of Islamic Studies, Badmas 'Lanre Yusuf, has canvassed swift assent to the bill prohibiting sales of human parts in Kwara State. Yusuf said the seeming delay in signing the bill, whi...
Kwara: Human Parts Dealers Risk 10 Years Imprisonment
In a bid to halt the nefarious activities of those dealing in removing and selling human parts and as well discouraging the production, sales and consumption of alcohol in some parts of Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, th...
In a bid to halt the nefarious activities of those dealing in removing and selling human parts and as well discouraging the production, sales and consumption of alcohol in some parts of Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, th...
Planning: Kwara To Commence Property Enumeration
The Kwara State government is set to commence a detailed enumeration of landed property in the state to gather fresh data for development planning. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Stat...
The Kwara State government is set to commence a detailed enumeration of landed property in the state to gather fresh data for development planning. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Stat...
2018-03-24
Lai Mohammed Should Build Structure In Nollywood - Saidi Balogun
Saidi Balogun is as enigmatic as they come. Just as you get used to seeing him in one role, like a chameleon, he switches and blends again like he was born to the new role, and his audience never gets bored. Asides the fa...
Saidi Balogun is as enigmatic as they come. Just as you get used to seeing him in one role, like a chameleon, he switches and blends again like he was born to the new role, and his audience never gets bored. Asides the fa...
Kwara NUJ chairman raises alarm over high rate of poverty
Stakeholders, Non Governmental Organizations as well as well meaning individuals have been advised to embark on humanitarian services in order to alleviate poverty in the society. The Chairman of the Kwara State Co...
Stakeholders, Non Governmental Organizations as well as well meaning individuals have been advised to embark on humanitarian services in order to alleviate poverty in the society. The Chairman of the Kwara State Co...
Defection: APC, PDP renew battle in Kwara. By AHMED 'LATEEF
The claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State that it has welcomed into its fold 800 defectors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stirred hornet nest in the chess game of the state polity...
The claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State that it has welcomed into its fold 800 defectors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stirred hornet nest in the chess game of the state polity...
The Alimis: A royal lineage
The fame of Sheikh Alimi, the premier Emir of Ilorin, continues to ring a bell despite the fact that it has been years since he passed on. His first abode in the Ilorin area has become a sacred place, and receives pilgrim...
The fame of Sheikh Alimi, the premier Emir of Ilorin, continues to ring a bell despite the fact that it has been years since he passed on. His first abode in the Ilorin area has become a sacred place, and receives pilgrim...
Kano Pillars will not underrate Kwara -Anaezemba
Kano Pillars midfielder, Nzube Anaezemba, said the club would approach their next game against Kwara United with all seriousness after dropping two points at home against Niger Tornadoes. While expressing his disap...
Kano Pillars midfielder, Nzube Anaezemba, said the club would approach their next game against Kwara United with all seriousness after dropping two points at home against Niger Tornadoes. While expressing his disap...
Police sergeant kills Okada rider in Kwara
A police sergeant attached to the Kwara state counter terrorism unit of state police command has shot dead a commercial motorcyclist in Share, headquarters of Ifelodun local government area of the state. It was...
A police sergeant attached to the Kwara state counter terrorism unit of state police command has shot dead a commercial motorcyclist in Share, headquarters of Ifelodun local government area of the state. It was...
Expert calls for appropriate farm produce pricing regime
A don, Prof. Moses Omotayo, has called for the introduction of appropriate pricing regime for farm produce by government and development practitioners as a way of modernising the agricultural sector. Omotayo made t...
A don, Prof. Moses Omotayo, has called for the introduction of appropriate pricing regime for farm produce by government and development practitioners as a way of modernising the agricultural sector. Omotayo made t...
We shall ensure success of 7th Kwara Trade Fair says KWSG
The Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of Industry and Solid Minerals, Alhaji Saad Ola Haliru says his ministry is set to ensure the success of the 7th Trade Fair holding in the state from Monday the twenty sixt...
The Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of Industry and Solid Minerals, Alhaji Saad Ola Haliru says his ministry is set to ensure the success of the 7th Trade Fair holding in the state from Monday the twenty sixt...
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