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2017-05-01
#MayDay: Workers Invaluable to Development - Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed has felicitated with workers on Workers' Day with an assurance of improved welfare. The Governor, in a May Day Message, said the administration appreciates the cooperation, ...
Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed has felicitated with workers on Workers' Day with an assurance of improved welfare. The Governor, in a May Day Message, said the administration appreciates the cooperation, ...
Set Up Panel On Workers' Demands, Saraki Tells FG
There Are No Issues With 2017 Budget - Bukola SarakiThe Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called on the Federal Government to set up a committee to review the demands of workers. Saraki made the call w...
There Are No Issues With 2017 Budget - Bukola SarakiThe Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called on the Federal Government to set up a committee to review the demands of workers. Saraki made the call w...
THE NIGERIAN SENATE: PERFORMANCE, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF STORMS. By Olalekan Alabi
The Nigerian Legislature as an arm of Government and particularly the institution of the Senate has always been a subject of major discuss within the Nigerian polity. Times and times again, the only news we hear about the...
The Nigerian Legislature as an arm of Government and particularly the institution of the Senate has always been a subject of major discuss within the Nigerian polity. Times and times again, the only news we hear about the...
Kwara, Kogi win 1st Olushola Owolabi U-17 Table Tennis Championship
The duo of Abdulrosheed Baide and Idrisu Zakari of Kogi State has emerged the champion of 1st Olashola Owolabi Table Tennis championship in the male category. The Kogi boys came from 2-0 down to win the duo of...
The duo of Abdulrosheed Baide and Idrisu Zakari of Kogi State has emerged the champion of 1st Olashola Owolabi Table Tennis championship in the male category. The Kogi boys came from 2-0 down to win the duo of...
Oyo Govt spends 100% of Federal allocation on payment of workers salaries - SSG
The Secretary to the Oyo State Government , Alhaji Ismael OLALEKAN Alli has disclosed that the government spends the entire one hundred percent of the money received from the Federal Account Allocation Committee ( FAAC )...
The Secretary to the Oyo State Government , Alhaji Ismael OLALEKAN Alli has disclosed that the government spends the entire one hundred percent of the money received from the Federal Account Allocation Committee ( FAAC )...
Demographer cautions FG against politicizing conduct of census
A Demographer and Statistician, Mrs Ojuawo Moronmubo Oyebola has cautioned the federal government against politicizing the conduct of census in the country. Mrs Ojuawo sounded down the note of warning in Ilorin , the K...
A Demographer and Statistician, Mrs Ojuawo Moronmubo Oyebola has cautioned the federal government against politicizing the conduct of census in the country. Mrs Ojuawo sounded down the note of warning in Ilorin , the K...
Apprehension over rumoured release of suspected ritualist in Ilorin
Apprehension over rumoured release of suspected ritualist in Ilorin Posted by Rufai Olatunde on May 1st, 2017 and filed under News, Top Stories. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leav...
Apprehension over rumoured release of suspected ritualist in Ilorin Posted by Rufai Olatunde on May 1st, 2017 and filed under News, Top Stories. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leav...
IEDPU calls for unity of among Ilorin indigenes
AN umbrella organization of associations of indigenes of Ilorin emirate in Kwara state, the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has called for unity of purpose among indigenes of the emirate, saying that ...
AN umbrella organization of associations of indigenes of Ilorin emirate in Kwara state, the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has called for unity of purpose among indigenes of the emirate, saying that ...
FG cautioned not to politicise census
The Federal Government has been cautioned against politicising the conduct of census in Nigeria. The warning was given by a Demographer and Statistician, Mrs Ojuawo Moronmubo Oyebola, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital y...
The Federal Government has been cautioned against politicising the conduct of census in Nigeria. The warning was given by a Demographer and Statistician, Mrs Ojuawo Moronmubo Oyebola, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital y...
KWASIEC may conduct LG poll, October - APC Chieftain
...it's mere speculation – Party Chair Following recent persistent calls by the opposition parties to the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) to announce date for the local government, election, ...
...it's mere speculation – Party Chair Following recent persistent calls by the opposition parties to the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) to announce date for the local government, election, ...
Malaria: NGO distributes insecticide net, drugs in Kwara community
A Non Governmental Organisation, the Health Builders Initiatives has held its first health sensitisation campaign on malaria by distributing free malaria drugs, mosquitoes repellent creams and Long lasting insecticide net...
A Non Governmental Organisation, the Health Builders Initiatives has held its first health sensitisation campaign on malaria by distributing free malaria drugs, mosquitoes repellent creams and Long lasting insecticide net...
Group trains 200 beneficiaries on vocations, entrepreneurship devt in Kwara
No fewer than 200 people in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, have received free vocational and entrepreneurship development training organised by Dominion Youth Liberation Association. Participant...
No fewer than 200 people in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, have received free vocational and entrepreneurship development training organised by Dominion Youth Liberation Association. Participant...
Senate President says Nigerian workers are the pillars of the nation
The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has described Nigerian workers as the pillars and driving force of the nation in view of their invaluable contributions to national development. Saraki made this known...
The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has described Nigerian workers as the pillars and driving force of the nation in view of their invaluable contributions to national development. Saraki made this known...
2017-04-30
The undying story of Afonja dynasty
The struggle for recognition by the Afonja family, whose great grandfather founded Ilorin before the Fulani hegemony led by Alimi, betrayed his trust and usurped political power has been on for generations. The des...
The struggle for recognition by the Afonja family, whose great grandfather founded Ilorin before the Fulani hegemony led by Alimi, betrayed his trust and usurped political power has been on for generations. The des...
Reminiscences with Justice Abdulkadir Orire (rtd)
Justice Abdulkadir Orire (rtd) was born in 1934 at Obaninsunwa in Ilorin, Kwara State. He was the first Grand Khadi of Kwara. He was instrumental to the establishment of the University of Ilorin. In this interview, he spo...
Justice Abdulkadir Orire (rtd) was born in 1934 at Obaninsunwa in Ilorin, Kwara State. He was the first Grand Khadi of Kwara. He was instrumental to the establishment of the University of Ilorin. In this interview, he spo...
Saraki Asks Nigerians To Pray For Buhari, Peace And Prosperity
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday asked Nigerians to continue to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders in the country. Saraki, equally asked them to continue to pray f...
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday asked Nigerians to continue to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders in the country. Saraki, equally asked them to continue to pray f...
Kwara Labour Unions Appeal to FG for Rapid Release of Paris Club Refund
Leaders of labour unions in Kwara State have appealed to the Federal Government to hasten the release of the second tranche of Paris Club loan refunds to states. The union leaders, who made the appeal on Friday aft...
Leaders of labour unions in Kwara State have appealed to the Federal Government to hasten the release of the second tranche of Paris Club loan refunds to states. The union leaders, who made the appeal on Friday aft...
Wife of Deputy Governor Bags Awards of Excellency In Togo
The wife of deputy governor, kwara state, Mrs Felicia kisira, has bags award of African Trinity university,of Leadership and Finacial Management and conferment Honourary Award. The leaders and Financial Managers in...
The wife of deputy governor, kwara state, Mrs Felicia kisira, has bags award of African Trinity university,of Leadership and Finacial Management and conferment Honourary Award. The leaders and Financial Managers in...
NUGA 2017: Team UNILORIN emerge 6th out of 57 Universities
...KWASU wins Fair Play Award as UNIPORT emerge overall winner Team UNILORIN have emerged 6th best out of 57 Universities that participated at the just concluded NUGA games in Makurdi. The Team gathered ...
...KWASU wins Fair Play Award as UNIPORT emerge overall winner Team UNILORIN have emerged 6th best out of 57 Universities that participated at the just concluded NUGA games in Makurdi. The Team gathered ...
Health builders initiatives holds its first health campaign
....distributes insecticide nets, malaria drugs to Ago Oja Community A Non Governmental Organisation, The Health Builders Initiatives has held its first health sensitisation campaign on malaria by distributing free...
....distributes insecticide nets, malaria drugs to Ago Oja Community A Non Governmental Organisation, The Health Builders Initiatives has held its first health sensitisation campaign on malaria by distributing free...
NPFL U-15 : SWAN, Kwara Utd, DOS congratulate ABS FC
The Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has congratulated Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, which U-15 team won the first LMC/LALIGA organised U-15 tournament. A statement s...
The Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has congratulated Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, which U-15 team won the first LMC/LALIGA organised U-15 tournament. A statement s...
FG Approves UNTH, UITH Sites For Surveillance
The Federal Government has approved Ilorin and Enugu University Teaching Hospitals as special sentinel sites for surveillance of Rotavirus Diarrhea disease and Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis in children. Rotavirus ...
The Federal Government has approved Ilorin and Enugu University Teaching Hospitals as special sentinel sites for surveillance of Rotavirus Diarrhea disease and Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis in children. Rotavirus ...
Maolid: Gridlock cripples Ilorin
Economic activities have been paralysed in Ilorin, Kwara State due to gridlock caused by the influx of a mammoth crowd participating in the ongoing 31st annual Maolid of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass. The global event is or...
Economic activities have been paralysed in Ilorin, Kwara State due to gridlock caused by the influx of a mammoth crowd participating in the ongoing 31st annual Maolid of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass. The global event is or...
ABS U15s win NPFL tournament
ABS FC youngsters have emerged champions of the first edition of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Under-15 Promises tournament after defeating Katsina United 3-1 at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on Saturday....
ABS FC youngsters have emerged champions of the first edition of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Under-15 Promises tournament after defeating Katsina United 3-1 at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on Saturday....
Kwara United beats Kogi FC 2-0
Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin beat hosts Kogi United FC of Lokoja 2-0 on Saturday in a 2016/2017 Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Match Day Seven game ...
Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin beat hosts Kogi United FC of Lokoja 2-0 on Saturday in a 2016/2017 Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Match Day Seven game ...
2017-04-29
SC orders re-trial on Kwara's N1.68bn pension arrears
The Supreme Court has ordered that the case of 9, 024 Kwara State accredited pensioners owed N1.68 billion arrears should be heard afresh by a different judge in the Kwara State High Court, other than Justice E. B Mohamm...
The Supreme Court has ordered that the case of 9, 024 Kwara State accredited pensioners owed N1.68 billion arrears should be heard afresh by a different judge in the Kwara State High Court, other than Justice E. B Mohamm...
2017-04-28
OPINION: Nigeria: Why We Must Continue to Fight for Representative Democracy. By Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia
Before the advent of Western style representative democracy that most of the civilized world now practice, we had our own form of representation. In Yoruba land, the Oyo people had a council of chiefs that must be consult...
Before the advent of Western style representative democracy that most of the civilized world now practice, we had our own form of representation. In Yoruba land, the Oyo people had a council of chiefs that must be consult...
Education Reform Can No Longer be "Business as Usual", Says Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that with the recent economic recession in the country, interventions in the nation's educational system must no longer be business as usual. In a statem...
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that with the recent economic recession in the country, interventions in the nation's educational system must no longer be business as usual. In a statem...
Saraki Calls For Urgent National Dialogue To Fix Education Sector
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called for an urgent roundtable discussion involving all stakeholders, the government and international development agencies on how to halt the dwindling fortunes of e...
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called for an urgent roundtable discussion involving all stakeholders, the government and international development agencies on how to halt the dwindling fortunes of e...
UNILORIN don advocates continuous re-training for Mathematics teachers
Government at all levels have been advised to always ensure that the teachings of Mathematics at all levels of education is been handled by professional Mathematics teachers. A University lecturer in the department o...
Government at all levels have been advised to always ensure that the teachings of Mathematics at all levels of education is been handled by professional Mathematics teachers. A University lecturer in the department o...
Buhari can work from anywhere - Lawyer
ON APRIL 28, 20176:01 AMIN NEWS0 COMMENTS By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN—AN Ilorin, Kwara State-based constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), yesterday, said there was nothing...
ON APRIL 28, 20176:01 AMIN NEWS0 COMMENTS By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN—AN Ilorin, Kwara State-based constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), yesterday, said there was nothing...
Recession: Kwara traditional ruler urges FG to plug leakages
As part of the measures towards ensuring economic revival for the country, Oba Dr David Oyerinola, the Elerin of Adanla Kingdom, Kwara state, has enjoined the Federal Government to plug all leakages associated with the ag...
As part of the measures towards ensuring economic revival for the country, Oba Dr David Oyerinola, the Elerin of Adanla Kingdom, Kwara state, has enjoined the Federal Government to plug all leakages associated with the ag...
2019: Kwara INEC commences voters' registration, today
The Kwara State chapter of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will commence the Continuous Voters' Registration exercise (CVR) in the state, today. INEC Publicity Secretary, Barr Jacob A...
The Kwara State chapter of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will commence the Continuous Voters' Registration exercise (CVR) in the state, today. INEC Publicity Secretary, Barr Jacob A...
Kwara LG Poll: PDP factional chairs may share political offices - Party Elder
In a bid to ensure participation of members of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State chapter in the yet to be fixed local government election, an elder of the party in the state, Alhaji Ayinla Folorunsho has said...
In a bid to ensure participation of members of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State chapter in the yet to be fixed local government election, an elder of the party in the state, Alhaji Ayinla Folorunsho has said...
Baraje tasks politicians, communities on self-help projects
Former acting National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and presently a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has called on politicians and organisations to assist th...
Former acting National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and presently a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has called on politicians and organisations to assist th...
UNILORIN VC Race: IEDPU alleges plot to disqualify Ilorin indigenes
The Ilorin Emirate Descendant Progressive Union (IEDPU), yesterday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, raised the alarm over alleged plot by those it described as "fifth columnists", to scuttle the chances of indigenes of...
The Ilorin Emirate Descendant Progressive Union (IEDPU), yesterday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, raised the alarm over alleged plot by those it described as "fifth columnists", to scuttle the chances of indigenes of...
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