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2017-05-09
Brain Builders International to Take the #NotTooYoungToRun Train to Kwara
In furtherance of advocacy efforts towards the promulgation of the Not Too Young to Run Bill by the National Assembly, there will be an *Awareness Walk in Kwara State on Tuesday, 16 May 2017.* *The Point of Convergen...
BUA cries out for help against communal hostilities
BUA boss noted that the federal government's intervention has become imperative because of the hostilities the sugar company suffered in their host community, Lafiagi, are severe, and ?substantially disturbed the success ...
Chibok girls: Anglican Church, Bello hail Buhari, Fayose disagrees
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State have hailed President Muhammadu Buhari and security agents for securing the release of another round of 82 Chibok girls abducted by the B...
Oliha's Widow, Aisosa Begs Kwara State, FG To Redeem Pledges
Late Thompson Oliha's wife, Aisosa has pleaded with the Kwara Stare Government and Federal Government to redeem their pledges respectively made to the family and the deceased. Aisosa made this plea Sunday on "Who Wan...
40 victims of llorin market fire live on charity
About 40 traders in Baboko Market in llorin whose shops were gutted by an inferno in April are living on charity. Mr Ajayi Oluwafemi, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee in the market, disclosed the plight of ...
Nigerian Army, Unilorin sign MoU on officers' training
The Nigerian Army on Monday sealed a partnership agreement with the University of Ilorin on the training of senior military officers in Peace and Security/Strategic Studies at Masters level. The Memorandum of Underst...

2017-05-08
Unilorin gives herdsmen 7-day ultimatum to vacate land
Fulani herdsmen encroaching on a parcel of land belonging to the University of Ilorin in Kwara State and allegedly using it for various unlawful activities have been given a seven-day ultimatum to vacate the property....
Ilorin West LG pledges support to Tailors' union
The Ilorin West Local Government Council of Kwara says it will ensure the completion of the secretariat of the IGS/Asa Dam zone of the state chapter of the Nigerian Union of Tailors. Malam Abdulhameed Ali, the chai...
Yusuf Ali charges governments to enforce free education
To add value to educational advancement of the society, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, has charged government at all levels to enforce free education policy rather than just proclaiming it....
ICYMI: Why we restricted cameramen in Senate - Saraki
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has explained why cameramen were restricted from gaining entry into the Senate chamber to cover proceedings. He cited security reason. Speaking to our correspondent on the ...
Senate President Bukola Saraki Salutes President Buhari on Release of 82 Chibok Girls
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, security operatives, and the international Red Cross on the release of 82 of the Chibok ...
Fed Govt urged to declare state of emergency in the power sector
The Federal Government has been called upon to declare a state of emergency in the power sector without further delay so as to save the Industrial and infrastructural sector from total collapse . A Computer Engineer...
We will restore life in NAWOJ, says Oladimeji
Less than two weeks to the National Delegates' Conference of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) holding May 17, 2017 in Edo State, the Deputy President of the association, Hajia Bilqees Modupe Oladimeji...
Atunwa offers free JAMB forms to constituents
As part of his commitment to educational development, the lawmaker representing Asa/Ilorin West Federal Constituency, Rt Hon Razak Atunwa has given out free JAMB forms to 100 students in his constituents. The we...
Police Recover Ammunition in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has recovered 40 assorted guns and live ammunition between January and April 2017. The police command in a statement made available to journalists in Ilorin at the weekend by its Publ...
Saraki condoles families of Lagos-Ibadan highway accident victims
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commiserated with the families of the victims of the road accident which claimed about 26 lives at the weekend on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Saraki, in a m...
APC sensitises electorate on PVCs, voters registration
The Kwara South leadership of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday charged electorates and members of the party in the state to approach the offices of the Independent National Electoral C...
Belgore, ex-minister's EFCC trial about 2019 politics - Ajadi
Former People Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirants, Senator Makanjuola Ajadi has condemned the ongoing trial of a fellow ex-governorship aspirant of the party in Kwara State, Dele Belgore (SAN) and former Minist...
Kwara INEC lauds electorate for massive turnout
The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Kwara State branch has lauded the electorates for their massive turn out in the ongoing voters registration exercise in the state. The Publicity Secretary of the commiss...
Lubricant dealers solicit loans from KWSG
The Kwara State Engine Lubricant Dealers (E.L.D), a branch of NUPENG has solicited for soft loans from the state government in order to expand scope of businesses. The state Chairman of the Association, Comrade J...

2017-05-07
Kwara Badminton Club elects officers
The Kwara Stadium Veteran Badminton Club has elected new substantive officers to run its affairs. The officers were elected on Saturday at a special meeting? of the Club held in Ilorin. The four-man officers are...
Kwara United wins State FA Cup
Kwara United FC have won this year's Federation Cup, also known as Challenge Cup. The Harmony Boys defeated ABS Ilorin FC one-nil in the State final decided on Saturday evening in Ilorin. After a goalless first half...
Security votes: Kwara, Plateau govts fault Obi's claims
The Kwara State Government has faulted the argument of a former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, who claimed that security votes are sources of waste in states. Obi had last week demanded that governo...

2017-05-06
Toyin Saraki, Global Goodwill Ambassador for ICM Calls For Increased Investment In Midwifery Nationally And Internationally
On Friday 5 May, on International Day of the Midwife, Toyin Ojora-Saraki, the Global Goodwill Ambassador of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and Founder of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa made a courtes...
30 illegal miners killed in Kwara
No fewer than 30 illegal miners may have lost their lives in recent times in Kaima Local Government area of Kwara State. A member of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammed Baaziki, representing Kaima State Consti...
Kwara APYF Congratulates New Imam Gambari
The Kwara Chapter of All Progressives Youth Forum (APYF) wishes to extend our warmest congratulation to the newly turbaned Imam Gambari of Ilorin, Alhaji Suliman Abdulazeez. As a man of untainted character and religious a...
CBN approves N2B loan facility for Shonga farms
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intends to boost agriculture in Kwara State by injecting a loan worth N2B into a poultry syndicate belonging to Shonga Farms Holdings Limited. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, left...

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