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2017-09-12
I want to leave behind a more effective, impactful Senate, Says Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated, ahead of the resumption of the Senate from its annual recess, that his focus since he assumed office as the presiding officer of the 8th Senate on the 9th...
Health challenges: I'm surprised I survived last 2 years - Akanbi
As people gathered to mark Justice Mustapha Akanbi's 85th birthday, the pioneer chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said he had 14 chemotherapy sessions and one major ...
Army Captain, Infant, 2 Others Killed in Kaduna Robbery
Four people, including an army officer and an infant, were in the morning of yesterday killed by suspected armed robbers along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road. One of the survivors who is a Customs officer said the in...
UNILORIN POST-UTME SCREENING SUCCESSFULLY KICKS OFF
The Post-UTME screening for candidates seeking admission into the University of Ilorin for the 2017/2018 academic session commenced on a successful note today at both the Ilorin and Lagos centres. According to figu...
Flood disaster looms as Kwara farmers ignore NEMA's warning because 'our umblical cords are buried here'
Disaster looms in Kwara State as hundreds of farmers in the northern part of the state ordered to relocate from their farmlands to escape the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA's predictions of flood, have bluntly...
Kwara ex-councillors protest, demand 70% entitlement
Members of Ex-councillors Forum of 2013-2016 set, who are members of the All Progressives Congress, on Monday, protested in front of the Kwara State Government House in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over unpaid allowan...

2017-09-11
KWSG PRESS STATEMENT ON PROTESTS BY EX-COUNCILLORS
Today, former local government Councillors protested outside Government House, demanding payment of their arrears. While the plight of the protesting ex Councillors is unfortunate especially during these difficult times, ...
Ondo participates in National Youth Games; wins gold, silver, bronze
The 3rd National Youth Game Ilorin, Kwara State 2017 's registration for the athletes from the 36 states including Federal capital continued for first three days ,and overfour thousand athletes were registered, Ondo state...
NANS gives Nigerian govt 21 days ultimatum to resolve ASUU strike
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the federal government to channel money recovered from looters to the education sector. A statement by NANS' President, Chinonso Obasi on Sunday, ...
Kwara gov seeks clarification on LG autonomy
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has challenged local government workers to be specific on areas that require autonomy or restructuring in their demands. He gave the challenge during a courtesy call on hi...
90,000 Candidates Jostle for 11,000 Spaces in UNILORIN
The authorities of University of Ilorin yesterday hinted that no fewer than over 90,000 candidates are seeking admission into the institution for the 2017-2018 academic session. The management however said that, o...

2017-09-10
Sports Minister tasks youths on talent development
Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalong has advised youths in the country to develop their potentials in sports for them to represent the nation in future sports competitions. The minister gave the advice...
Paediatrician says breast milk can treat conjunctivitis in neonates
A Nigerian expert, Prof. Samuel Ernest, has said that breast milk has effective antibacterial activities in curing conjunctivitis in neonates. Prof. Ernest of the College of Health Sciences of the University of Ilo...
Lassa fever: Kwara govt, group disagree over deaths
The Kwara State Chairman, Medical Outreach, National Association of Seadogs, Mr. Tunde Dairo, has said three people died in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State as a result of the current outbreak of Lassa Fever....

2017-09-09
What does Saraki want? By Abdulrazaq Magaji
By the time you read this, Senate president, Bukola Saraki would have returned from Saudi Arabia where he claimed to have gone to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari! Thank God! It is daybreak and Dr. Saraki has suddenly ...
Amosun Urges Ogun Athletes To Make State Proud At National Youths Sports Game
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has charged the State Athletes participating in the National Youth Sports Game to make the state proud by winning laurels, even as they depart for Ilorin today (Friday)....
National Youth Games: Paucity Of Funds To Limit Kwara's Chances At Medals - Abdulrakeem
The Chairman of the Kwara State Athletics Association, Tunde Abdulkareem has said that in spite of having high expectations of medals hauls from the 3rd National Youth Games (NYG) which opens on Saturday at the University...
47 Athletes to Represent Kogi State at The 3rd National Youth Games
47 athletes will represent Kogi state at the 3rd National Youth Games holding in Ilorin, Kwara from Sept. 7 to Sept. 17 at the University of Ilorin Sports Complex. Kogi Commissioner for Sports, Arome Adoji ...
Delta banks on weightlifting, others as National Youth Games begin in Ilorin
The head coach of Delta State weightlifting, Emmanuel Oshoma is sure the four athletes representing Team Delta in the event will be able to produce some medals, as the state looks set to defend its title at the third Nati...
Why I visited Emir of Ilorin - Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo-land, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has described his visit to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as his vision for harmonious relationship between the two towns reputed for their depth in Islami...
Police arrest church member who hijack car with 12-month baby in Ilorin
Kwara State police command has arrested a middle aged man on Friday in Ilorin after he hijacked a car with a 12-month old baby on Thursday night. Tribune Online gathered that the baby's mother, a serving offi...
LG Autonomy: NULGE Protests In Ilorin
The National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Kwara Chapter, on Friday protested to the state House of Assembly to renew their call for total autonomy for local governments in the country. The Local Gov...
Kwara has witnessed significant progress - Gov. Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, says the state has witnessed significant development across all sectors in the last 14 years. Governor Ahmed, who spoke through a statement by his Senior Special Assistant ...

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