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2017-03-30
Kwara Assembly intervenes as pest invades farms
The Kwara State House of Assembly has enjoined the state government to draw the attention of the federal government to the invasion of farms by pests in the state, with a view to collaborating with the International Insti...
The Kwara State House of Assembly has enjoined the state government to draw the attention of the federal government to the invasion of farms by pests in the state, with a view to collaborating with the International Insti...
UTME 2017: Candidates recount horrible experience in obtaining forms in Ilorin
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who went round Ilorin on Wednesday, Some UTME applicants, who narrated their ordeal, said they found it difficult to make payments and generate the PIN. Every applicant is re...
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who went round Ilorin on Wednesday, Some UTME applicants, who narrated their ordeal, said they found it difficult to make payments and generate the PIN. Every applicant is re...
Kwara Community Calls For Relocation Of Prison
Kwara Community Calls For Relocation Of PrisonResidents of Oke Kura Community on the outskirts of Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, have called for the immediate relocation of the prison located in their midst. ...
Kwara Community Calls For Relocation Of PrisonResidents of Oke Kura Community on the outskirts of Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, have called for the immediate relocation of the prison located in their midst. ...
Kwara court remands 2 guards in prison for alleged murder
An Ilorin Magistrates' Court on Wednesday remanded in prison two security guards - Ibrahim Salisu and Shuaibu Musa - for allegedly killing a man, Ishiaku Ibrahim, on the farm. The Magistrate, Mr Babatunde Immam, who...
An Ilorin Magistrates' Court on Wednesday remanded in prison two security guards - Ibrahim Salisu and Shuaibu Musa - for allegedly killing a man, Ishiaku Ibrahim, on the farm. The Magistrate, Mr Babatunde Immam, who...
KWASU set to produce software against hacking
KWARA State University, Malete, has set up a 22-man software development and innovation team to develop antivirus software and application to prevent attack by hackers of computer systems. Speaking at the inau...
KWARA State University, Malete, has set up a 22-man software development and innovation team to develop antivirus software and application to prevent attack by hackers of computer systems. Speaking at the inau...
Ilorin set for Olu Obafemi poetry festival
The city of Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, will, between April 3 and 4, 2017, host poets and lovers of poetry during the celebration of Professor Olu Obafemi poetry festival. The two-day event, which will...
The city of Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, will, between April 3 and 4, 2017, host poets and lovers of poetry during the celebration of Professor Olu Obafemi poetry festival. The two-day event, which will...
Boy, 7 dies locked up inside mother's car booth in Ilorin
A male child of seven years has been reported dead inside the booth of her mother's Toyota Corolla car while playing hide and seek game with his sibling at the Government Reservation Area (GRA) Ilorin. The Nigerian...
A male child of seven years has been reported dead inside the booth of her mother's Toyota Corolla car while playing hide and seek game with his sibling at the Government Reservation Area (GRA) Ilorin. The Nigerian...
2017-03-29
Kwara closes three illegal private hospitals
KWARA state government has closed down three private hospitals in the state for allegedly operating illegally. Speaking with Tribune Online at the Joint Quarterly meeting of the Steering Committee, Technical C...
KWARA state government has closed down three private hospitals in the state for allegedly operating illegally. Speaking with Tribune Online at the Joint Quarterly meeting of the Steering Committee, Technical C...
Gov Ahmed Charges Contractors On Quality Job
Contractors handling various infrastructural projects across Kwara State have been charged to deliver quality jobs that will stand the test of time. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, who gave the charge ...
Contractors handling various infrastructural projects across Kwara State have been charged to deliver quality jobs that will stand the test of time. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, who gave the charge ...
Cleric Advises Religious Leaders To Preach Peace, Not Violence
Pastor Sanya Olufemi of Glory of Christ Assembly Fate, Ilorin, has advised religious leaders to preach peace and not violence to their members. Olufemi gave the advice on Tuesday in Ilorin when speaking with the Ne...
Pastor Sanya Olufemi of Glory of Christ Assembly Fate, Ilorin, has advised religious leaders to preach peace and not violence to their members. Olufemi gave the advice on Tuesday in Ilorin when speaking with the Ne...
Kwara State Commits to Assist NICN in Speedy Dispensation of Justice
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has pledged his administration's commitment to assisting the National Industrial Court of Nigeria in facilitating speedy dispensation of industrial related cases and promote i...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has pledged his administration's commitment to assisting the National Industrial Court of Nigeria in facilitating speedy dispensation of industrial related cases and promote i...
Emotions as Kwara indigent pupils get free kits
EMOTION ran high last Monday when a Non-Governmental Organisation, Fresh Insight Foundation, donated school uniforms, desks and lockers to three schools in Bode Saadu, headquarters of Moro Local Government area, Ganmo, I...
EMOTION ran high last Monday when a Non-Governmental Organisation, Fresh Insight Foundation, donated school uniforms, desks and lockers to three schools in Bode Saadu, headquarters of Moro Local Government area, Ganmo, I...
2017-03-28
Kwara govt. appeals to warring parties to remain calm
The Kwara Government on Monday appealed to aggrieved parties in the clash between herdsmen and farmers in the state to remain calm and refrain from resorting to self help. The Secretary to the State Government, ...
The Kwara Government on Monday appealed to aggrieved parties in the clash between herdsmen and farmers in the state to remain calm and refrain from resorting to self help. The Secretary to the State Government, ...
2017-03-27
Foundation donates to Children Specialist Hospital, Ilorin
The Adekunle Oyedepo Foundation, earlier today made their maiden donation of 100 litres of Petrol at the Children Specialist Hospital, Ilorin. This was done following an initial visit to the hospital by the founder ...
The Adekunle Oyedepo Foundation, earlier today made their maiden donation of 100 litres of Petrol at the Children Specialist Hospital, Ilorin. This was done following an initial visit to the hospital by the founder ...
Governor Ahmed Inspects First Completed IFK Project
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says he is impressed with the quality of work done on the recently completed Adura-lere-Isale koko-Sanni Sheu road in Ilorin, which is the first project to be completed under ...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says he is impressed with the quality of work done on the recently completed Adura-lere-Isale koko-Sanni Sheu road in Ilorin, which is the first project to be completed under ...
Saraki Attends Senate Investigation; Says "Institutions Must Be Stronger Than Individuals"
Today, the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, submitted himself to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions. He said: "As the President of the 8th Senate and Senator fr...
Today, the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, submitted himself to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions. He said: "As the President of the 8th Senate and Senator fr...
Masha Allahu Community expresses joy after new Transformer presentation by IBEDC
Residents of Masha Allaahu Community, Pipeline area in Ilorin South Local Government area of Kwara state today expressed appreciation to Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company for presenting them with a new Transformer. ...
Residents of Masha Allaahu Community, Pipeline area in Ilorin South Local Government area of Kwara state today expressed appreciation to Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company for presenting them with a new Transformer. ...
Shoto Community Appreciates Team ABS Projects
By: Abdulqadir Abdulganiyy As part of the beneficiaries of the #TeamABSProjects through the Mandate Constituency Office of the Nigerian Senate President, we the entire Shoto community in Ubandawaki Ward, Ilorin-West...
By: Abdulqadir Abdulganiyy As part of the beneficiaries of the #TeamABSProjects through the Mandate Constituency Office of the Nigerian Senate President, we the entire Shoto community in Ubandawaki Ward, Ilorin-West...
Senate Has Been Vindicated On Magu's Case, Says Sabi Abdullahi
Spokesman of the Senate, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has stated that the leaked report of the Directorate of State Security (DSS) sent to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, on the integri...
Spokesman of the Senate, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has stated that the leaked report of the Directorate of State Security (DSS) sent to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, on the integri...
OPINION: Newswatch: Sad end to 'a way of life'! By Abdulrazaq Magaji
My first major assignment for Newswatch, once Africa's most cited and best known newsmagazine, was to do preliminary work ahead of the fiftieth anniversary of the golden rule of late Sultan Abubakar Siddiq III. It was one...
My first major assignment for Newswatch, once Africa's most cited and best known newsmagazine, was to do preliminary work ahead of the fiftieth anniversary of the golden rule of late Sultan Abubakar Siddiq III. It was one...
Herdsmen/Farmers Clash: KWSG Vows to Bring Culprits to Justice
The Kwara State Government views with great concern recent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the state and wishes to make the following clarifications: 1. The Kwara State Government is supporting the Kwara Stat...
The Kwara State Government views with great concern recent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the state and wishes to make the following clarifications: 1. The Kwara State Government is supporting the Kwara Stat...
Miyatti Allah: Tension as police commence arrest over killings in Kwara
Consequent upon the alarm raised by Miyettti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) regarding alleged ceaseless killings of their members across the state, the Kwara State police command has launched a manh...
Consequent upon the alarm raised by Miyettti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) regarding alleged ceaseless killings of their members across the state, the Kwara State police command has launched a manh...
No LG polls until economy improves - Kwara APC
...okays ambassadorial appointees The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has said the local government polls will not hold in the state until the economic status of the state improves....
...okays ambassadorial appointees The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has said the local government polls will not hold in the state until the economic status of the state improves....
What next after TIC extension?
Many political analysts and stakeholders in the state saw it coming quite alright and some even raised the alarm but the government made it official precisely on Tuesday February 14, 2017 when it announced the extension...
Many political analysts and stakeholders in the state saw it coming quite alright and some even raised the alarm but the government made it official precisely on Tuesday February 14, 2017 when it announced the extension...
Car dealer claims Saraki not involved in seized SUV deal
The car dealer who the Senate contracted to supply the seized Range Rover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Tokunboh Akindele, has exonerated the Senate President, Bukola Saraki from the transaction. He also said he did...
The car dealer who the Senate contracted to supply the seized Range Rover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Tokunboh Akindele, has exonerated the Senate President, Bukola Saraki from the transaction. He also said he did...
Scandal: Popular Ilorin pastor, Omolehin in alleged land fraud
Popular Ilorin pastor of the Word Commission International better known as Word Assembly Church, Evang. Isaac Omolehin, has been dragged before the High court in Ilorin over alleged refusal to release 30 plots of lands to...
Popular Ilorin pastor of the Word Commission International better known as Word Assembly Church, Evang. Isaac Omolehin, has been dragged before the High court in Ilorin over alleged refusal to release 30 plots of lands to...
Senate President: it's mudslinging
The Senate President last night described the allegations as mere mudslinging. A statement by Senator Bukola Saraki's pokesman, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, said: "Our attention has been drawn to the circulation of...
The Senate President last night described the allegations as mere mudslinging. A statement by Senator Bukola Saraki's pokesman, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, said: "Our attention has been drawn to the circulation of...
UNILORIN partners US company to build $1.5b solar energy plant - VC
The University of Ilorin is partnering with a US company to build a 500 megawatts solar energy plant as part of efforts to tackle the challenge of power supply in Nigeria. Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the institution'...
The University of Ilorin is partnering with a US company to build a 500 megawatts solar energy plant as part of efforts to tackle the challenge of power supply in Nigeria. Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the institution'...
Provide better service to Nigerians, Kwara Dep. Gov. urges NRC
Kwara Deputy Governor, Peter Kisira, has called on the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to improve its quality of service in order to meet the transport needs of Nigerians. Kisira made the call when he received t...
Kwara Deputy Governor, Peter Kisira, has called on the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to improve its quality of service in order to meet the transport needs of Nigerians. Kisira made the call when he received t...
Paris Club Refund: Saraki Says Magu's EFCC is Fighting Back
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has furnished President Muhammadu Buhari with details of how the President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his aides allegedly laundered up to N3.5 billion from the ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has furnished President Muhammadu Buhari with details of how the President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his aides allegedly laundered up to N3.5 billion from the ...
ANDP to build 5000 houses in Kwara
A non- governmental organisation, Africa Nations Development Programme (ANDP) is to build free 5, 000 two-bedroom houses for the less privileged in Kwara State. Director-General of the ANDP, Amb Samson O. Omojuyi...
A non- governmental organisation, Africa Nations Development Programme (ANDP) is to build free 5, 000 two-bedroom houses for the less privileged in Kwara State. Director-General of the ANDP, Amb Samson O. Omojuyi...
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