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2017-05-20
Lawyer Identifies Intolerance As Major Cause Of Divorce
An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mr Wasiu Idris, has identified intolerance and lack of understanding among couples as the major cause of divorce in Nigeria. Idris told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin...
An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mr Wasiu Idris, has identified intolerance and lack of understanding among couples as the major cause of divorce in Nigeria. Idris told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin...
NSCDC parades herbalist over scam in Ilorin
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State command, on Monday, paraded one Abdulsalam Adesina, a herbalist suspected to be using diabolical means to extort money from residents of the state. ...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State command, on Monday, paraded one Abdulsalam Adesina, a herbalist suspected to be using diabolical means to extort money from residents of the state. ...
Kwara CP warns residents against accommodating strangers
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olusola Amore, has cautioned residents of state against harbouring and accommodating unknown people, saying such could become a security risk. He explained that it could ...
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olusola Amore, has cautioned residents of state against harbouring and accommodating unknown people, saying such could become a security risk. He explained that it could ...
Kwara has potential to dominate African sports in the next five years
Tunde Kazeem, Kwara Director of Sports, says he is optimistic that athletes from the state will dominate at sports events in Africa in the next five years. Kazeem said in Abuja on Friday that he is confident about ...
Tunde Kazeem, Kwara Director of Sports, says he is optimistic that athletes from the state will dominate at sports events in Africa in the next five years. Kazeem said in Abuja on Friday that he is confident about ...
Kwara communities protest Emir's proposed takeover of land
For laying claim to lands in their area, protesters in Moro Local Government, Kwara State, on Wednesday, rose against the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. Several of the protesters from various communitie...
For laying claim to lands in their area, protesters in Moro Local Government, Kwara State, on Wednesday, rose against the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. Several of the protesters from various communitie...
Lawyer Expresses Concern Over Menace Of Sex Workers In Kwara
An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mr Bayode Sesan, has urged the Kwara Government to control the growing number commercial sex workers in the state. Sesan said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilo...
An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mr Bayode Sesan, has urged the Kwara Government to control the growing number commercial sex workers in the state. Sesan said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilo...
Emulate Kogi, Oyo, Kwara pensioner begs Govt
A 1995 retiree from the Kwara State Ministry of Finance, Alhaja Edun Ajanat, is appealing to the Kwara State Government to emulate the governments of Kogi and Oyo states, and review their pensions so that they can at leas...
A 1995 retiree from the Kwara State Ministry of Finance, Alhaja Edun Ajanat, is appealing to the Kwara State Government to emulate the governments of Kogi and Oyo states, and review their pensions so that they can at leas...
No plan to rename Kwara, says govt
With the celebration of 50th anniversary of Kwara State formally kick-starting today, the state government has said there was no plan to rename the state from what it is presently. It said agitation in some quarter...
With the celebration of 50th anniversary of Kwara State formally kick-starting today, the state government has said there was no plan to rename the state from what it is presently. It said agitation in some quarter...
Kwara Assembly passes ACJA Bill and others for 2nd reading
A Bill for a Law to fast track Administration of Criminal Justice in all Courts in Kwara State has passed through Second Reading at the floor of the House of Assembly. Leading other Members in the debate, the leader ...
A Bill for a Law to fast track Administration of Criminal Justice in all Courts in Kwara State has passed through Second Reading at the floor of the House of Assembly. Leading other Members in the debate, the leader ...
2017-05-19
104,000 UTME candidates apply for UNILORIN's 10,000 slots
No fewer than 104,000 candidates chose University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, in the ongoing Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, for the 2017/2018 academic session adm...
No fewer than 104,000 candidates chose University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, in the ongoing Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, for the 2017/2018 academic session adm...
Upbeat, expectations as Muslims await Ramadan
In line with Islamic calendar, muslim faithful in Nigeria will join their counterparts across the globe to begin Ramadan fast, which tentatively commences next week Saturday. AHMED 'LATEEF writes on the significance of th...
In line with Islamic calendar, muslim faithful in Nigeria will join their counterparts across the globe to begin Ramadan fast, which tentatively commences next week Saturday. AHMED 'LATEEF writes on the significance of th...
Reaction of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.)
Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR on the allegations by the acclaimed Moro
Elder's Forum
The allegation is libelous, condemnable, uncharitable and unwarranted because the authors are not legally competent to pursue any claim under any guise due to the fact that they are not members of the State Traditional...
The allegation is libelous, condemnable, uncharitable and unwarranted because the authors are not legally competent to pursue any claim under any guise due to the fact that they are not members of the State Traditional...
Secret of Saraki's dominance by popular Ilorin cleric, Sheikh Eleha
For those who have been wondering where lays the secret of dominance of the late strong man of Kwara politics, Dr Olusola Saraki, in the political affairs of the state, came a reply from the religious circle. Acco...
For those who have been wondering where lays the secret of dominance of the late strong man of Kwara politics, Dr Olusola Saraki, in the political affairs of the state, came a reply from the religious circle. Acco...
Exclusive: Kwara @50 to gulp N85m
The celebration of the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Kwara State will gulp just a little less than N100million, National Pilot can exclusively report. This development, it was gathered, is coming on the heels of the ...
The celebration of the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Kwara State will gulp just a little less than N100million, National Pilot can exclusively report. This development, it was gathered, is coming on the heels of the ...
How Sola Saraki paid senators' salaries as senate leader, emir of Ilorin reveals
The Emir of Ilorin Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari has disclosed how the departed Kwara State political icon and father of the Senate President, Dr Olusola Saraki, paid salaries to his colleagues as senate leader. ...
The Emir of Ilorin Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari has disclosed how the departed Kwara State political icon and father of the Senate President, Dr Olusola Saraki, paid salaries to his colleagues as senate leader. ...
Miyetti Allah: Emir, CP warn against illegal settlement
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari and Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Olusola Amore has warned against illegal settlement of Fulani herdsmen or any other group of people without due approval. The du...
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari and Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Olusola Amore has warned against illegal settlement of Fulani herdsmen or any other group of people without due approval. The du...
Kwara AG, Ajibade, 2 others shortlisted for SAN
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Kwara State, Barr. Kamaldeen Ajibade, Prof. Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi and Prof. Rasheed Jimoh Ijaodola are the three Kwarans to have been shortlisted for admission into ...
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Kwara State, Barr. Kamaldeen Ajibade, Prof. Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi and Prof. Rasheed Jimoh Ijaodola are the three Kwarans to have been shortlisted for admission into ...
Don't politicise civil service - Ex Perm Secs to KWSG
The Kwara State Government has been warned against politicising the civil service. The call was made on Tuesday by retired permanent secretaries in the state during their inaugural meeting. According to them, ci...
The Kwara State Government has been warned against politicising the civil service. The call was made on Tuesday by retired permanent secretaries in the state during their inaugural meeting. According to them, ci...
2017-05-18
Buhari's Ailment: Nigerians shouldn't be kept in dark - Adelodun
Adebayo Oba Adelodun is one of the Senior Advocates of Nigeria based in Ilorin, Kwara state. The lead counsel of Adelodun & Co has over the years, planted his footprint on the sand of time in the legal profession, in this...
Adebayo Oba Adelodun is one of the Senior Advocates of Nigeria based in Ilorin, Kwara state. The lead counsel of Adelodun & Co has over the years, planted his footprint on the sand of time in the legal profession, in this...
Gov Ahmed wants MFBs strengthened by CBN
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to strengthen Micro Financial Banks across the country to improve on their compliance level He also charged the apex bank t...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to strengthen Micro Financial Banks across the country to improve on their compliance level He also charged the apex bank t...
N50m realised at launching of Olusola Saraki educational foundation
About N50 million was realised at the launching of an educational foundation floated in honour of the late political icon of Kwara State, Senator Olusola Saraki. Speaking at the event in Ilorin on Wednesday, the fo...
About N50 million was realised at the launching of an educational foundation floated in honour of the late political icon of Kwara State, Senator Olusola Saraki. Speaking at the event in Ilorin on Wednesday, the fo...
Sarah Alade, others to deliver Kwara 50th Anniversary Lectures
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Sarah Alade, an ambassador designate, Prof. Issa Gana, and an official of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Prof. Kamil Kamaldeen are among high ...
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Sarah Alade, an ambassador designate, Prof. Issa Gana, and an official of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Prof. Kamil Kamaldeen are among high ...
Kwara @ 50: Oga Bello premieres latest movie "Aseyiowu" in Ilorin
Top Nollywood actor and movie producer, Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello will on Thursday premiere his latest movie, "Aseyiowu" in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital./p> The Kwara-born actor announced that the p...
Top Nollywood actor and movie producer, Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello will on Thursday premiere his latest movie, "Aseyiowu" in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital./p> The Kwara-born actor announced that the p...
Kwara Unfolds Programmes To Mark Golden Jubilee
The Kwara State Government on Wednesday announced series of activities lined up to commemorate the 50th anniversary celebration of the creation of the State. It also unveiled the logo and theme, "Celebrating Harmony, Sha...
The Kwara State Government on Wednesday announced series of activities lined up to commemorate the 50th anniversary celebration of the creation of the State. It also unveiled the logo and theme, "Celebrating Harmony, Sha...
Kwara Assembly eulogizes NASS hierarchy over transparency
The Kwara State House of Assembly has praised the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara for their steadfastness in championing the course of good g...
The Kwara State House of Assembly has praised the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara for their steadfastness in championing the course of good g...
Emir of Okuta commends initiators of Sola Saraki Education Foundation
The Emir of Okuta in Baruten local government area of KWARA State , Alhaji Abubakar Sero Idris has commended the initiators of the Sola Saraki Educational Foundation describing it as one of the best ways to immortalize th...
The Emir of Okuta in Baruten local government area of KWARA State , Alhaji Abubakar Sero Idris has commended the initiators of the Sola Saraki Educational Foundation describing it as one of the best ways to immortalize th...
Kwara poly tasks students on 2018 NIPOGA preparation
The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Alhaji Mas'ud Elelu, yesterday advised students of the institution who won medals at the just-concluded 2017 Nigerian Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA) to prepare hard to win medals when th...
The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Alhaji Mas'ud Elelu, yesterday advised students of the institution who won medals at the just-concluded 2017 Nigerian Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA) to prepare hard to win medals when th...
Police To Reorganise Vigilante Groups In Kwara
The Police Command in Kwara on Wednesday said that it would reorganise vigilante groups across the 16 local government areas of the state to put an end to alleged abuse of human rights by the groups. The Commission...
The Police Command in Kwara on Wednesday said that it would reorganise vigilante groups across the 16 local government areas of the state to put an end to alleged abuse of human rights by the groups. The Commission...
FRSC arrests over 50 motorists in Kwara
The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Sunday Maku, disclosed this in an interview with in llorin on Wednesday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara has arrested more than 50 commercial drivers for ...
The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Sunday Maku, disclosed this in an interview with in llorin on Wednesday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara has arrested more than 50 commercial drivers for ...
Harmony, our greatest achievement in Kwara
Kwara State Government has disclosed that the greatest achievement so far recorded since the creation of the state 50 years ago has been peaceful co-existence among its people. Secretary to the State Government, SSG, and...
Kwara State Government has disclosed that the greatest achievement so far recorded since the creation of the state 50 years ago has been peaceful co-existence among its people. Secretary to the State Government, SSG, and...
Kwara names varsity after Olusola Saraki
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Wednesday named the state University after the late strongman of Kwara politics, Dr Olusola Saraki. Ahmed, who made the announcement in Ilorin at the launching of Sola Saraki Educ...
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Wednesday named the state University after the late strongman of Kwara politics, Dr Olusola Saraki. Ahmed, who made the announcement in Ilorin at the launching of Sola Saraki Educ...
2017-05-17
JAMB To Move Exam To Ilorin Over LAUTECH Students' Protest
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Monday said it will move candidates scheduled to write their examination at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH in Ogbomoso, to Ilorin, due to studen...
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Monday said it will move candidates scheduled to write their examination at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH in Ogbomoso, to Ilorin, due to studen...
Kwara legislators to wear made in Nigeria dress in solidarity
Members of the Kwara State House of Assembly has resolved to back up their campaign of patronise made in Nigeria goods by wearing locally produced dresses every Wednesdays for preliminary. This is as the legislato...
Members of the Kwara State House of Assembly has resolved to back up their campaign of patronise made in Nigeria goods by wearing locally produced dresses every Wednesdays for preliminary. This is as the legislato...
Hospital to promote healthcare for elderly people
Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), says the hospital's Geriatric Clinic would focus majorly on sound healthcare for elderly people. Olatinwo said this...
Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), says the hospital's Geriatric Clinic would focus majorly on sound healthcare for elderly people. Olatinwo said this...
How To Win The War Against Corruption, by Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advocated the need to prioritize deterrence rather than punishment in other to permanently win the ongoing war against corruption. Saraki gave the charge in his spee...
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advocated the need to prioritize deterrence rather than punishment in other to permanently win the ongoing war against corruption. Saraki gave the charge in his spee...
Why LG Autonomy Can't Work - Gov Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state, yesterday said granting the much desired autonomy to local government councils in Nigeria, would only complicate rather than resolving the challenges confronting the third ti...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state, yesterday said granting the much desired autonomy to local government councils in Nigeria, would only complicate rather than resolving the challenges confronting the third ti...
Kwara to Begin Workers' Certificate Authentication Exercise
The Kwara State Government is to embark on a certificate authentication exercise following the completion of the staff verification exercise. The governor disclosed this on Tuesday during the inauguration cer...
The Kwara State Government is to embark on a certificate authentication exercise following the completion of the staff verification exercise. The governor disclosed this on Tuesday during the inauguration cer...
OPINION: Ahmed, Kwara and the quest for World Bank funding. By Abdulwahab Oba
JUST recently, Kwara state governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed had occasion to lead a team of government officials to a meeting with the World Bank, in Abuja. The meeting was aimed at creating a productive partnership betw...
JUST recently, Kwara state governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed had occasion to lead a team of government officials to a meeting with the World Bank, in Abuja. The meeting was aimed at creating a productive partnership betw...
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