2017-07-24

Govt says there's no plan to shut down Radio Kwara
The Kwara State Government has described as completely untrue and an attempt to misinform the public, a story making the rounds on social media platforms about an alleged plan to "shutdown Kwara Radio ...

Becky's Foundation to build dormitory for School of Special Needs
By Ahmed 'Lateef An Ilorin based non-governmental organization, Becky's Foundation has unveiled its plans to build 50 bed space hostel accommodation for the students of Kwara State School for Special...

Paris Club: Governor Ahmed Approves Release of Additional N1b to Councils
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the release of additional N1billion to local government councils in the State to offset part of the outstanding salary arrears owed their staff. This b...

2017-07-23

OPINION: Jonathan: Metaphor of a clay-footed hero! By Abdulrazaq Magaji
Former president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, is feeling blabby again after a self-imposed hiatus occasioned by his apparent deference to wise counsel. At a rancorous meeting of the badly fragmented PDP the other day, the...

2017-07-22

Policeman Allegedly Shoots Three In Ilorin
There was pandemonium in Sawmill, Ilorin, Kwara State on Friday when a policemen attached to a branch of First Bank in the area, allegedly went berserk and shot three people. Bank cust...

PARIS CLUB REFUND: Lecturers Commend Gov Ahmed for Releasing Funds
Tertiary institution lecturers in Kwara State have commended the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed for approving the release of funds to tertiary institutions in the state as part o...

Ahmed under pressure to renovate Kwara Stadium Indoor Sports Hall
Many top sports enthusiasts and residents in Kwara State have decried the dilapidated state of the Indoor Sports Hall of the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin. They therefore, have mounted pressure on the state gov...

The Nation editor, Ayobolu, set to bury dad
All roads will lead to Kabba, the headquarters of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State on Friday next week for the burial of Pa Benjamin Bamidele Ayobolu. Pa Ayobolu, father of Segun Ayobolu, an edito...

2017-07-21

I am Saddened by Your Pain, Governor Ahmed to Labour
Highlights of Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed's meeting at 6.pm on Friday with NLC, TUC, JNC, NULGE, NUT and NUP members on the N5.1b Paris Club Refund, Held at Government House, Ilorin. The m...

Makarfi: Is Apex Court verdict phyrric victory for PDP in Kwara?
By AHMED 'LATEEF The last Wednesday's Supreme Court verdict, which laid to rest the leadership tussle rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to be a soothing balm for members who have had to contend with ...

Crimes: Kwara Speaker expresses House commitment to assist police
In an attempt to rid the state of crimes and criminalities, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has pledged the House commitment to the state Police Command to achiev...