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2018-01-04
New Year Fracas: Governor Ahmed Directs State Religious Committee to Investigate Attacks
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has given approval for the State Committee on Religious Matters to investigate the circumstances leading to the attack on worshippers by suspected miscreants on Monday, Januar...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has given approval for the State Committee on Religious Matters to investigate the circumstances leading to the attack on worshippers by suspected miscreants on Monday, Januar...
Understanding The Model of International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase Ipo. By Oyewale Oyelola
Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo during the commissioning of International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College, Ajase-Ipo in November 2017 urged other state governments across the country to em...
Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo during the commissioning of International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College, Ajase-Ipo in November 2017 urged other state governments across the country to em...
ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER OF THE KWARA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ON THE OUTCOME ON THE JOINT EXECUTIVE-LEGISLTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE ILLEGAL HIKE IN TUTION FEES OF KWARA POLYTECHNIC.
I am pleased to share with the good people of Kwara State, the final 151-page report, decision and directive on the illegal tuition fee hike by the management of Kwara State Polytechnic. These decisions were arrived at by...
I am pleased to share with the good people of Kwara State, the final 151-page report, decision and directive on the illegal tuition fee hike by the management of Kwara State Polytechnic. These decisions were arrived at by...
Punch the Liar: A Rejoinder to The Punch and CAN over the New Year Eve Attack in Ilorin. By Rasheed Abubakar
I have read so many eyewitness accounts about the new year eve attack in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, which affirmed that it wasn't a case of Muslims versus Christians, as shamelessly described by The Punch of yesterd...
I have read so many eyewitness accounts about the new year eve attack in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, which affirmed that it wasn't a case of Muslims versus Christians, as shamelessly described by The Punch of yesterd...
Governor Ahmed Directs SUBEB To Issue Outstanding Teachers' Promotion Letters
The Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has directed the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to release all outstanding promotion letters to primary and junior secondary school teachers in the stat...
The Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has directed the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to release all outstanding promotion letters to primary and junior secondary school teachers in the stat...
Gov Ahmed Directs Kwara Poly to Reduce Fees
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has directed the management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin to reduce tuition fees payable for the 2017/2018 academic session. The new approved tuition fees are...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has directed the management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin to reduce tuition fees payable for the 2017/2018 academic session. The new approved tuition fees are...
Muslim group faults CAN over Kwara mayhem
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria on Wednesday said more Muslims than Christians were injured during the mayhem that occurred at Taiwo Isale of Ilorin, Kwara State. Some youths, who were prevented from organi...
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria on Wednesday said more Muslims than Christians were injured during the mayhem that occurred at Taiwo Isale of Ilorin, Kwara State. Some youths, who were prevented from organi...
Farming: Kwara Lawmakers Begin Bumper Harvest
Members of the Kwara State House of Assembly have begun harvesting their farm produce, soya beans, which they planted about four months ago. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad made this known via his Twit...
Members of the Kwara State House of Assembly have begun harvesting their farm produce, soya beans, which they planted about four months ago. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad made this known via his Twit...
Kishi-Kaiama Road: KWSG Receives N615m Reimbursement From FG
In what could be described as a new year gift for the people of Kishi, Kaiama and environs in Kaiama Local Government area of the state, the Kwara State government has confirmed receipt of a N615m refund from the Federal ...
In what could be described as a new year gift for the people of Kishi, Kaiama and environs in Kaiama Local Government area of the state, the Kwara State government has confirmed receipt of a N615m refund from the Federal ...
NEW YEAR ATTACK ON MUSLIM & CHRISTIAN WORSHIPERS IN ILORIN: A CALL FOR CAUTION
Reports of midnight attacks on Muslim and Christian worshippers in Ilorin, the Kwara State has been in the public domain in the last few days. While the Muslims, the Kwara State Police Command and general publi...
Reports of midnight attacks on Muslim and Christian worshippers in Ilorin, the Kwara State has been in the public domain in the last few days. While the Muslims, the Kwara State Police Command and general publi...
2018-01-03
OPINION: As Nigeria staggered into 2018: A food for thought. By Abdullateef Ishowo
Black is the colour of the devil, charcoals and several other unpalatable objects. Africans are black and that probably explains why the whites made the colour of tyres to be black. After all, in the whites’ acco...
Black is the colour of the devil, charcoals and several other unpalatable objects. Africans are black and that probably explains why the whites made the colour of tyres to be black. After all, in the whites’ acco...
OPINION: Aftermath of the Crossover Night Attack in Ilorin and Myopism of the Christian Association of Nigeria Leadership in Kwara State. By Abdulmumeen Abdulrazaq
Apart from corruption and ethnicity, another major conundrum confronting Nigeria is religious intolerance as well as religious fanaticism and extremism. The report by PUNCH NEWSPAPER about the unfortunate incident in Ilor...
Apart from corruption and ethnicity, another major conundrum confronting Nigeria is religious intolerance as well as religious fanaticism and extremism. The report by PUNCH NEWSPAPER about the unfortunate incident in Ilor...
KWSG Denies Daring CUTI to Embark on Strike
The Kwara state government denies daring the Committee of Union on Tertiary Institutions (CUTI) to embark on industrial action over unpaid salaries at the Tertiary Institutions. At no point did the Chief of Staff...
The Kwara state government denies daring the Committee of Union on Tertiary Institutions (CUTI) to embark on industrial action over unpaid salaries at the Tertiary Institutions. At no point did the Chief of Staff...
Female Professor Declares Presidential Ambition
A female Professor of Language and Communication Arts at the Rivers State University of Education, Olufumilayo Adesanya-Davis, is aspiring to be president of Nigeria come the 2019 elections. Speaking to journalists...
A female Professor of Language and Communication Arts at the Rivers State University of Education, Olufumilayo Adesanya-Davis, is aspiring to be president of Nigeria come the 2019 elections. Speaking to journalists...
Adesoye: A Torch Bearer, By Atiku Abubakar
It was with much sadness but gratitude to God that I learnt of the passing of one of the great personalities of our beloved country and of Kwara State of Nigeria, Chief Emmanuel Olatunji Adesoye. Chief Adesoye during...
It was with much sadness but gratitude to God that I learnt of the passing of one of the great personalities of our beloved country and of Kwara State of Nigeria, Chief Emmanuel Olatunji Adesoye. Chief Adesoye during...
New Year Eve Fracas: Governor Abdulfatah Vows to Prosecute Perpetrators, Pledges to Uphold Peace
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has reassured Kwarans of his readiness to deploy the law and public fund to achieve peace, unity and progress in the state. The governor made this commitment in Ilorin in s...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has reassured Kwarans of his readiness to deploy the law and public fund to achieve peace, unity and progress in the state. The governor made this commitment in Ilorin in s...
Kwara police arrest 32 as hoodlums rape daughter in mother's presence
An additional 22 suspected hoodlums have been arrested by the Kwara State police command in connection with the New Year eve attack on worshippers in the Ilorin metropolis, making a total number of 32 arrests. It is ...
An additional 22 suspected hoodlums have been arrested by the Kwara State police command in connection with the New Year eve attack on worshippers in the Ilorin metropolis, making a total number of 32 arrests. It is ...
CAN Expresses Displeasure over Kwara New Year Attack
Meanwhile, the state police command said it has arrested 32 suspected irate youths who were allegedly involved in the attack. Although the atate Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has condemned the act, he has...
Meanwhile, the state police command said it has arrested 32 suspected irate youths who were allegedly involved in the attack. Although the atate Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has condemned the act, he has...
THE ILORIN METROPEACE AGENTS ON *ORO TONLO* PROGRAMME IN ROYAL FM; WEDNESDAY 3RD JANUARY 2018
THE ILORIN METROPEACE AGENTS ON *ORO TONLO* PROGRAMME IN ROYAL FM; WEDNESDAY 3RD JANUARY 2018 *Concerning the rumour on the incident happened on the last day of year 2017; 31st December; new year eve, particu...
THE ILORIN METROPEACE AGENTS ON *ORO TONLO* PROGRAMME IN ROYAL FM; WEDNESDAY 3RD JANUARY 2018 *Concerning the rumour on the incident happened on the last day of year 2017; 31st December; new year eve, particu...
2018-01-02
OPINION: The Nigerian Senate: All Performance, Zero Propaganda by Olu W. Onemola
Like an old car parked in the garage, nobody cares about propaganda politics anymore. Its tires are now flat. Its methods are now known and its inaccuracies are now easily decipherable with the quickest click of your smar...
Like an old car parked in the garage, nobody cares about propaganda politics anymore. Its tires are now flat. Its methods are now known and its inaccuracies are now easily decipherable with the quickest click of your smar...
New Year Eve Fracas: Governor Abdulfatah Vows to Prosecute Perpetrators, Pledges to Uphold Peace
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has reassured Kwarans of his readiness to deploy the law and public fund to achieve peace, unity and progress in the state. The governor made this commitment in Ilorin in se...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has reassured Kwarans of his readiness to deploy the law and public fund to achieve peace, unity and progress in the state. The governor made this commitment in Ilorin in se...
OPINION: Yusuf Babatunde Abdulwahab:... Of My Impression and My Conviction. By L.K. Olatinwo
Most politician don't honour their words when it places them at a disadvantaged position particularly when the reason(s) for which they made promises is not in anyway adding value to their person/status or catapulting the...
Most politician don't honour their words when it places them at a disadvantaged position particularly when the reason(s) for which they made promises is not in anyway adding value to their person/status or catapulting the...
New Year Eve attack: Police arrest 10 in Ilorin
Kwara State police command has arrested ?10 persons in connection with suspected attack on religious worshippers during new year eve in the Ilorin metropolis. The Nigerian Tribune investigations gathered that some ...
Kwara State police command has arrested ?10 persons in connection with suspected attack on religious worshippers during new year eve in the Ilorin metropolis. The Nigerian Tribune investigations gathered that some ...
Abdullahi Condemns Attack On Worshippers, Calls For Calm
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, has condemned in very strong terms the attack on some worshippers, which occurred on the eve of the New Year in Ilorin, Kwara Sta...
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, has condemned in very strong terms the attack on some worshippers, which occurred on the eve of the New Year in Ilorin, Kwara Sta...
Saraki Appoints Musa Abdullahi as DG ABS Constituency Office
The President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki has approved the appointment of Alhaji Musa Abdulahi as the ?new Director-General of the ABS constituency office. Speaking today at the handing over ceremony which took ...
The President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki has approved the appointment of Alhaji Musa Abdulahi as the ?new Director-General of the ABS constituency office. Speaking today at the handing over ceremony which took ...
Gov Ahmed Condemns Attack on Worshipers, Describes action as satanic
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has condemned the midnight attack on worshippers on the eve of the new year along Ibrahim Taiwo road in Ilorin. Gov Ahmed in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has condemned the midnight attack on worshippers on the eve of the new year along Ibrahim Taiwo road in Ilorin. Gov Ahmed in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,...
Kwara Speaker Expresses Disgust over Attack on Worshippers... Calls for Investigation, Prosecution of Culprits
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad has condemned in totality the midnight attack on worshippers on the eve of new year along Taiwo Road in Ilorin, the state capital. The Speaker, in a st...
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad has condemned in totality the midnight attack on worshippers on the eve of new year along Taiwo Road in Ilorin, the state capital. The Speaker, in a st...
APC chieftain, Baraje makes case for teachers welfare
An appeal has gone to the Federal and state governments to passionately look into the plight of Nigerian teachers by giving their welfare top priority at all times . The Founder and financier of Baraje Center for A...
An appeal has gone to the Federal and state governments to passionately look into the plight of Nigerian teachers by giving their welfare top priority at all times . The Founder and financier of Baraje Center for A...
2018-01-01
BEING TEXT OF ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE CHAIRMAN KWARA STATE ARABIC EDUCATION BOARD, SHEIKH DR. ABDULKADIR OBA-SOLAGBERU AT THE GRAND FINALE OF THE 2017 STATE QURANIC RECITATION COMPETITION TODAY SATURDAY 30TH DECEMBER 2017
Courtesies I am highly delighted and thankful to Almighty Allah for making it a reality to witness the successful completion of yet another edition of the annual Quranic recitation competition in our dear state wh...
Courtesies I am highly delighted and thankful to Almighty Allah for making it a reality to witness the successful completion of yet another edition of the annual Quranic recitation competition in our dear state wh...
2018: A Fresh Opportunity to Reshape Nigeria's Future - Rt Hon Razak Atunwa
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to welcome 2018, we are reminded that every new year offers a unique opportunity to correct errors of the past, renew our commitment for a brighter future and set out early to make...
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to welcome 2018, we are reminded that every new year offers a unique opportunity to correct errors of the past, renew our commitment for a brighter future and set out early to make...
Be resolute for better, just society, Kwara Speaker charges Nigerians
As the world celebrates the new year 2018, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has enjoined Nigerians to be resolute in their yearnings for a better and just society. He also ta...
As the world celebrates the new year 2018, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has enjoined Nigerians to be resolute in their yearnings for a better and just society. He also ta...
Firdaus/Law School saga: Kwara Speaker challenges Law School to end silence
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has challenged the authority of the Nigeria Law School to respond to allegation of unlawful discrimination regarding to the Firdaus Amasa's case, noting that ...
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has challenged the authority of the Nigeria Law School to respond to allegation of unlawful discrimination regarding to the Firdaus Amasa's case, noting that ...
Full text: Muhammadu Buhari's 2018 New Year address
I join my fellow citizens this morning to welcome and celebrate the New Year 2018. This year promises to be pivotal in our quest for CHANGE. Unfortunately, I am saddened to acknowledge that for many this Christmas ...
I join my fellow citizens this morning to welcome and celebrate the New Year 2018. This year promises to be pivotal in our quest for CHANGE. Unfortunately, I am saddened to acknowledge that for many this Christmas ...
Kwara Speaker expresses worry over state-owned radio station
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has described the situation of the State Radio Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Kwara) as appalling, noting that as one of Kwara heritage, it must not be allow...
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has described the situation of the State Radio Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Kwara) as appalling, noting that as one of Kwara heritage, it must not be allow...
2018: Gov Ahmed promises more people-centred policies
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has promised to be more people-centred in the pursuit of his policy of inclusiveness and shared prosperity in the new year. In a new year message signed by his Chief Press Sec...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has promised to be more people-centred in the pursuit of his policy of inclusiveness and shared prosperity in the new year. In a new year message signed by his Chief Press Sec...
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