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2017-05-28
Governor Ahmed commended for granting Tax holiday to SMEs
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has been commended for granting five years tax holiday for small business owners in the state. The Transition Implementation Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwar...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has been commended for granting five years tax holiday for small business owners in the state. The Transition Implementation Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwar...
Armed bandits beat, rob priests, wives
Some priests and their family were subjected to torment when eight suspected armed robbers invaded the Mission House of the First Baptist Church, Surulere in Ilorin. According to reports, the robbers invaded the ch...
Some priests and their family were subjected to torment when eight suspected armed robbers invaded the Mission House of the First Baptist Church, Surulere in Ilorin. According to reports, the robbers invaded the ch...
Houses, Shops Submerged as Flood Hits Ilorin
Hundreds of residential buildings and shops were submerged following late Friday night downpour in some parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The heavy rain, which began around 10pm, lasted about three hou...
Hundreds of residential buildings and shops were submerged following late Friday night downpour in some parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The heavy rain, which began around 10pm, lasted about three hou...
Release our children, parent tells FGC-Ilorin Mgt.
The Federal Government and other concerned authorities have been urged to urgently direct the management of the Federal Government College, Ilorin to release students in its custody to return to their respective homes....
The Federal Government and other concerned authorities have been urged to urgently direct the management of the Federal Government College, Ilorin to release students in its custody to return to their respective homes....
Politics, leadership and accountability: The role of the people by Femi Falana, SAN
INTRODUCTION: I congratulate members of the Movement for Genuine Change on the occasion of the 50th year anniversary of the creation of the Kwara State. I am delighted to participate in the historic celebration by t...
INTRODUCTION: I congratulate members of the Movement for Genuine Change on the occasion of the 50th year anniversary of the creation of the Kwara State. I am delighted to participate in the historic celebration by t...
The day Olusola Saraki 'resurrected'
The late strongman of Kwara politics and Senate leader in the Second Republic, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, popularly called "Oloye" "resurrected" in Ilorin on Wednesday, May 17, during his 84th post humous birthday ...
The late strongman of Kwara politics and Senate leader in the Second Republic, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, popularly called "Oloye" "resurrected" in Ilorin on Wednesday, May 17, during his 84th post humous birthday ...
Abdullahi condoles Kwara United over death of player
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the Kwara United Football Club over the sudden death of its player Saka Azeez during training. ...
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the Kwara United Football Club over the sudden death of its player Saka Azeez during training. ...
2017-05-27
Kwara manufacturers, others protest against new levy
No fewer than 100 members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Kwara and Kogi states chapter, as well as owners of other business concerns protested at the Kwara State House of Assembly complex against the 'Manufa...
No fewer than 100 members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Kwara and Kogi states chapter, as well as owners of other business concerns protested at the Kwara State House of Assembly complex against the 'Manufa...
Kwara Govt Commiserates With Family Of Azeez Saka
...The remains of Azeez Saka before being buried according to Islamic rite. The Kwara State govt has condoled with the family of late Saka Abdulazeez, the Kwara Utd player, who slumped and died on Friday 26th May...
...The remains of Azeez Saka before being buried according to Islamic rite. The Kwara State govt has condoled with the family of late Saka Abdulazeez, the Kwara Utd player, who slumped and died on Friday 26th May...
Enduring Legacy of Kwara's Eminent Son
As Kwara State marks its 50th anniversary, Olaoluwakitan Babatunde writes on the life and contribution of Alhaji Abdulganiyu Abdul-Razaq, the state's first Commissioner of Finance and legal luminary to its development ...
As Kwara State marks its 50th anniversary, Olaoluwakitan Babatunde writes on the life and contribution of Alhaji Abdulganiyu Abdul-Razaq, the state's first Commissioner of Finance and legal luminary to its development ...
Kwara At 50 Gala and Award Night: Award Categories and Awardees
Category One: Special Recognition For Contribution to the Development of Kwara State 1. Late Chief J.S. Olawoyin 2. Late Alh. Haman Galadima Patigi 3. Late Prof. Shehu Jimoh 4. Late Prof. Alber...
Category One: Special Recognition For Contribution to the Development of Kwara State 1. Late Chief J.S. Olawoyin 2. Late Alh. Haman Galadima Patigi 3. Late Prof. Shehu Jimoh 4. Late Prof. Alber...
Children's Day: Saraki, CSOs Canvass Domestication of Child Rights' Law
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and a group of Civil Society Organization (CSOs) have advocated the complete domestication and strict implementation of the Child Rights Act (CRA) across the country. ...
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and a group of Civil Society Organization (CSOs) have advocated the complete domestication and strict implementation of the Child Rights Act (CRA) across the country. ...
Stakeholders Support Kwara State Revenue Laws Amendment
Financial Experts and Stakeholders in Revenue Administration say amendments in the Kwara State Revenue Administration Bill, 2017 and State Revenue Court Amendment Bill were desirable to fast track dispensation of litigati...
Financial Experts and Stakeholders in Revenue Administration say amendments in the Kwara State Revenue Administration Bill, 2017 and State Revenue Court Amendment Bill were desirable to fast track dispensation of litigati...
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ALHAJI (DR.) @ABDULFATAAHMED, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE, ON THE OCCASION OF AWARD PRESENTATION/DINNER TO MARK THE GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE CREATION OF KWARA STATE, ON THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ALHAJI (DR.) @ABDULFATAAHMED, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE, ON THE OCCASION OF AWARD PRESENTATION/DINNER TO MARK THE GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE CREATION OF KWARA STATE, ON THURSD...
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ALHAJI (DR.) @ABDULFATAAHMED, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE, ON THE OCCASION OF AWARD PRESENTATION/DINNER TO MARK THE GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE CREATION OF KWARA STATE, ON THURSD...
KwaraAt50: Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed Commissions 1000 Unit Housing Estate
Kwara State Governor, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed (Sai Maigida) commissioned the phase-1 of the 1000 Unit Maigida Housing Estate at, Budo Osho, Ilorin. The commissioning which was part of the activities to mark the ...
Kwara State Governor, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed (Sai Maigida) commissioned the phase-1 of the 1000 Unit Maigida Housing Estate at, Budo Osho, Ilorin. The commissioning which was part of the activities to mark the ...
Kwara JAAC is Transparent - Labour
... Calls for Augmentation Labour Unions under the aegis of Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) have described sharing of Joint Account Allocation Committee(JAAC) fund in kwara state as the best and full of transparency, as S...
... Calls for Augmentation Labour Unions under the aegis of Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) have described sharing of Joint Account Allocation Committee(JAAC) fund in kwara state as the best and full of transparency, as S...
Allocation: Kwara LGs Share N397m as Teachers Get N900m for May
The 16 local government councils in Kwara State are to share the sum of N397, 315, 871.05 for the month of May, 2017. This amount includes the 10 per cent of the State government's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) distr...
The 16 local government councils in Kwara State are to share the sum of N397, 315, 871.05 for the month of May, 2017. This amount includes the 10 per cent of the State government's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) distr...
Robbers reportedly attack Department of Petroleum Resources
The complex of the Department of Petroleum Resources in Ilorin, Kwara State, was reportedly attacked by armed robbers on Friday, May 26, 2017. According to a report by Punch, the robbers allegedly stormed the complex...
The complex of the Department of Petroleum Resources in Ilorin, Kwara State, was reportedly attacked by armed robbers on Friday, May 26, 2017. According to a report by Punch, the robbers allegedly stormed the complex...
ABS FC commiserate with Kwara Utd over player's death
The management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, has commiserated with the management of Kwara United FC of Ilorin, over the death of one of its players Saka Azeez, who slumped and died in training on Friday. ...
The management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, has commiserated with the management of Kwara United FC of Ilorin, over the death of one of its players Saka Azeez, who slumped and died in training on Friday. ...
Kwara Govt Pardons 20 Prisoners
The Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed has pardoned 20 inmates serving various jail terms at Oke-Kura and Mandala prisons in Ilorin This is part of the ongoing 50th-anniversary celebration of the state....
The Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed has pardoned 20 inmates serving various jail terms at Oke-Kura and Mandala prisons in Ilorin This is part of the ongoing 50th-anniversary celebration of the state....
Kwara Utd player slumps, dies in training
A player of the Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Kwara United FC of Ilorin, Saka Azeez, on Friday slumped and died in training. The club's Media Officer, Abdulwaheed Bibire, confirmed the development to the News...
A player of the Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Kwara United FC of Ilorin, Saka Azeez, on Friday slumped and died in training. The club's Media Officer, Abdulwaheed Bibire, confirmed the development to the News...
2017-05-26
NSCIA announces commencement of 2017 Ramadan Fast in Nigeria
Nigerian Muslims are to commence their 2017 Ramadan Fast on Saturday (tomorrow), the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs has said. When contacted by PREMIUM TIMES at 7:30 PM, Friday, the Secretary General of...
Nigerian Muslims are to commence their 2017 Ramadan Fast on Saturday (tomorrow), the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs has said. When contacted by PREMIUM TIMES at 7:30 PM, Friday, the Secretary General of...
Kwara honours Yekini
The Kwara State Government on Thursday honoured the late former Super Eagles striker, Rashidi Yekini. Yekini was honoured for his outstanding contribution to sports development. He was among the awardees during...
The Kwara State Government on Thursday honoured the late former Super Eagles striker, Rashidi Yekini. Yekini was honoured for his outstanding contribution to sports development. He was among the awardees during...
NYSC members tasked on Kwara's devt NYSC members tasked on Kwara's devt
National You—National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, yesterday, tasked the 1,880 corps members posted to Kwara State to be agents of positive change and contribute to the socio-economic development of the state. NYSC...
National You—National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, yesterday, tasked the 1,880 corps members posted to Kwara State to be agents of positive change and contribute to the socio-economic development of the state. NYSC...
SAN blames falling education standard on inconsistent policy
The first Senior Advocate of Nigeria in the Northern Region, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Folorunso Abdul-Razaq, has attributed the falling standard of education in the country to policy inconsistency. He warned that the na...
The first Senior Advocate of Nigeria in the Northern Region, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Folorunso Abdul-Razaq, has attributed the falling standard of education in the country to policy inconsistency. He warned that the na...
Baraje calls for collaborative effort to make KWARA industrial hub of Nigeria
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has called for collaborative effort to make Kwara State industrial hub of the nation. Alhaji Baraje in a statement issued to felicitate wi...
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has called for collaborative effort to make Kwara State industrial hub of the nation. Alhaji Baraje in a statement issued to felicitate wi...
APYF Celebrates #KwaraAt50, Tasks Stakeholders To Involve Youths In Shaping The Future
The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Youth Forum (APYF) felicitates with Kwara State indigenes, home and abroad, on the 50th year anniversary of the State of Harmony. We congratulate all our leaders, bot...
The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Youth Forum (APYF) felicitates with Kwara State indigenes, home and abroad, on the 50th year anniversary of the State of Harmony. We congratulate all our leaders, bot...
2017-05-25
Kwara APC lauds lawmaker on road intervention
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, has commended a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Funke Adedoyin over her Road Intervention Scheme aimed at boosting development in communities with...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, has commended a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Funke Adedoyin over her Road Intervention Scheme aimed at boosting development in communities with...
Kwara Football Academy gives scholarship awards to two players
The Kwara Football Academy (KFA) of Ilorin has given scholarship awards to two of its players who were part of the victorious under-15 team of (ABS) Football Club. Kale Ayo, the Kwara State Commissioner for Sports ...
The Kwara Football Academy (KFA) of Ilorin has given scholarship awards to two of its players who were part of the victorious under-15 team of (ABS) Football Club. Kale Ayo, the Kwara State Commissioner for Sports ...
KWASU set to increase list of qualified aeronautic engineers
Authorities of the Kwara State University, KWASU, has promised that with the commissioning of first phase of its College of Engineering Block, the university is better prepared to train students in Aeronautics and Aeronau...
Authorities of the Kwara State University, KWASU, has promised that with the commissioning of first phase of its College of Engineering Block, the university is better prepared to train students in Aeronautics and Aeronau...
Kwara United club beats Adamawa counterpart 3-0
Hosts Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin on Wednesday defeated Adamawa United FC of Yola 3-0 in one of the matches of the ongoing 2016/2017 Nigeria National League (NNL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports ...
Hosts Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin on Wednesday defeated Adamawa United FC of Yola 3-0 in one of the matches of the ongoing 2016/2017 Nigeria National League (NNL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports ...
Ex CBN Chief Tasks Kwara On IGR Profile
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sarah Alade has advised Kwara State to build its capacity for improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) profile, as a foil against continued reliance on alloc...
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sarah Alade has advised Kwara State to build its capacity for improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) profile, as a foil against continued reliance on alloc...
Echoes from Unilorin History's 40th anniversary. By AHMED 'LATEEF
Fourty years are no mean feat in the sojourn of a man, ditto institutions and establishments. In tandem with this, the History and International Studies Department of the University of Ilorin last week celebrated its 40th...
Fourty years are no mean feat in the sojourn of a man, ditto institutions and establishments. In tandem with this, the History and International Studies Department of the University of Ilorin last week celebrated its 40th...
MM calls for peaceful coexistence among Kwarans as KWARA marks golden jubilee
A former member of the House of Representatives and now Special Adviser on Special Duties to the Senate President , Alhaji Moshood Mustapha has appealed to Kwarans to continue to live in peace and harmony in respective of...
A former member of the House of Representatives and now Special Adviser on Special Duties to the Senate President , Alhaji Moshood Mustapha has appealed to Kwarans to continue to live in peace and harmony in respective of...
It is ridiculous to compare Kwara with Lagos, others - Gov's aide
Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, Dr. Muideen Akorede, has chided those who are comparing Kwara State with Lagos and Rivers states in terms of infrastructur...
Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, Dr. Muideen Akorede, has chided those who are comparing Kwara State with Lagos and Rivers states in terms of infrastructur...
Moro Signpost Controversy: Emir summons IEDPU
Moro Signpost Controversy: Emir summons IEDPU Posted by Rufai Olatunde on May 25th, 2017 and filed under News, Top Stories. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or track...
Moro Signpost Controversy: Emir summons IEDPU Posted by Rufai Olatunde on May 25th, 2017 and filed under News, Top Stories. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or track...
Oversight: We'll step on powerful toes during my leadership - Saraki
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki in this Interview on Channels Television monitored in Ilorin spoke on the recent opening of the Budget of NASS described as one of the legislature finest moments in recent history among ...
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki in this Interview on Channels Television monitored in Ilorin spoke on the recent opening of the Budget of NASS described as one of the legislature finest moments in recent history among ...
Confusion trails death of intending pilgrim in Ilorin
There was perplexity among residents of Okelele area of Ilorin following the sudden murder of an intending hajj pilgrim, Abdulrafiu Alade Aloba and discovery of his body at the Moro river bank in Moro Local Governemt Area...
There was perplexity among residents of Okelele area of Ilorin following the sudden murder of an intending hajj pilgrim, Abdulrafiu Alade Aloba and discovery of his body at the Moro river bank in Moro Local Governemt Area...
Gov Ahmed commissions N1bn Engineering school
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday commissioned N1billion College of Engineering building at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete as part of activities to mark the state's Golden Jubilee anniversar...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday commissioned N1billion College of Engineering building at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete as part of activities to mark the state's Golden Jubilee anniversar...
Political aspirants should undergo medical examination - Barr. Ashaolu
Titus Olasupo Ashaolu's (SAN) contribution to the legal profession in Kwara state and beyond can never be over-emphasised. In this interview, the onetime Attorney General of the state speaks with KAYODE ADEOTI on the cont...
Titus Olasupo Ashaolu's (SAN) contribution to the legal profession in Kwara state and beyond can never be over-emphasised. In this interview, the onetime Attorney General of the state speaks with KAYODE ADEOTI on the cont...
Setup PPP to provide capital for investors - Jani Ibrahim
The Chairman, Lubcon Industries, Engr. Jani Ibrahim has called on the Kwara State government to setup a Public Private Partnership to provide start-up capital for investors in the state. Speaking at the occasion, h...
The Chairman, Lubcon Industries, Engr. Jani Ibrahim has called on the Kwara State government to setup a Public Private Partnership to provide start-up capital for investors in the state. Speaking at the occasion, h...
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