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2017-03-18
Myths and issues on N160b Kwara 2017 budget passage
Every year, in accordance with Nigeria's constitution, the executive arm approaches the legislative organ on what it intends to spend for the 12 calendar months. As obtainable in other climes, the Kwara State House of Ass...
Every year, in accordance with Nigeria's constitution, the executive arm approaches the legislative organ on what it intends to spend for the 12 calendar months. As obtainable in other climes, the Kwara State House of Ass...
Kwara inaugurates Mosquito-Net distribution committee
The Kwara Statemosquito net Government has inaugurated a committee to oversee the distribution of 1.1 million Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets across the 16 local local government areas of the state. The Commissioner...
The Kwara Statemosquito net Government has inaugurated a committee to oversee the distribution of 1.1 million Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets across the 16 local local government areas of the state. The Commissioner...
Kwara Speaker Donates Cash Gift, Motorcycles To Vigilance Group
Dr Ali Ahmad, the Speaker, Kwara House of Assembly, has given cash gifts and two motorcycles to a vigilance group in llorin to improve security in their areas. Ahmad made the donation in his office when members of th...
Dr Ali Ahmad, the Speaker, Kwara House of Assembly, has given cash gifts and two motorcycles to a vigilance group in llorin to improve security in their areas. Ahmad made the donation in his office when members of th...
'I didn't hand out Kwara share of Paris loan to Saraki'
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed that its share of the Paris-London Club refund from the Federal Government, was judiciously and prudently utilized. This was made known to Pulse by Dr. Muideen Akorede, who i...
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed that its share of the Paris-London Club refund from the Federal Government, was judiciously and prudently utilized. This was made known to Pulse by Dr. Muideen Akorede, who i...
Emir of Ilorin calls for continued prayer for President Buhari
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the President, Muhammadu Buhari, for God to give him good health to steer the ship of the country to great heights. ...
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the President, Muhammadu Buhari, for God to give him good health to steer the ship of the country to great heights. ...
2017-03-17
Group Says Only 8 States Make Budgets Transparent
An advocacy group, BudgIT, on Thursday said that only eight of the 36 states of the federation made their annual budgets transparent. The Head of Research in BudgIT, Mr Atiku Samuel, told the News Agency of Nigeria...
An advocacy group, BudgIT, on Thursday said that only eight of the 36 states of the federation made their annual budgets transparent. The Head of Research in BudgIT, Mr Atiku Samuel, told the News Agency of Nigeria...
How Kwara Reduces Teacher Truancy
Kwara state has improved school monitoring strategy with a view to evaluating teacher effectiveness and students performance. A source at the state ministry of education said the intention was to place students, th...
Kwara state has improved school monitoring strategy with a view to evaluating teacher effectiveness and students performance. A source at the state ministry of education said the intention was to place students, th...
Recession: Kwara ICAN tasks members on entrepreneurship
The Kwara State Chapter, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has charged its members to embrace entrepreneurship as a way out of the current economic recession. The newly elected Chairman, Pastor ...
The Kwara State Chapter, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has charged its members to embrace entrepreneurship as a way out of the current economic recession. The newly elected Chairman, Pastor ...
N500m Campaign Fund: Witness spills messy details on Belgore, ex-minister's involvement
Soiled details of how embattled former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in Kwara State, Dele Belgore (SAN) and ex-minister of National Planning, Prof. Suleiman Abubakar allegedly received N500 million...
Soiled details of how embattled former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in Kwara State, Dele Belgore (SAN) and ex-minister of National Planning, Prof. Suleiman Abubakar allegedly received N500 million...
2015 LP Guber Tussle: A'Court sacks Amao, affirms Omotosho authentic candidate
The Court of Appeal in unanimous decision has struck out the suit filed by a member of the Kwara State Chapter of Labour Party, Alhaji Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao challenging his replacement as the authentic gubernator...
The Court of Appeal in unanimous decision has struck out the suit filed by a member of the Kwara State Chapter of Labour Party, Alhaji Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao challenging his replacement as the authentic gubernator...
World Consumer Day: KWACCIMA President, others task regulatory agencies on product standard
...as SON urges consumers to be vigilant As the world celebrate Consumer Rights Day on Wednesday, regulatory bodies in Nigeria have been charged to live up to their responsibilities in order to eliminate substandard ...
...as SON urges consumers to be vigilant As the world celebrate Consumer Rights Day on Wednesday, regulatory bodies in Nigeria have been charged to live up to their responsibilities in order to eliminate substandard ...
Nigeria not ripe for free education - Offa NBA boss
The chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association, Offa branch, Kwara State, Chief Olusegun Olawoyin speaks with KAYODE ADEOTI on the recently enacted compulsory education policy in the country among other sundry issues in the ...
The chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association, Offa branch, Kwara State, Chief Olusegun Olawoyin speaks with KAYODE ADEOTI on the recently enacted compulsory education policy in the country among other sundry issues in the ...
Kwara assembly passes health insurance bill
The Kwara House of Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to make healthcare affordable and accessible throughout the State. The bill titled "Kwara State Health Insurance Law" is sponsored by member representing Kiaima...
The Kwara House of Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to make healthcare affordable and accessible throughout the State. The bill titled "Kwara State Health Insurance Law" is sponsored by member representing Kiaima...
Revenue: KWASAA warns against staff intimidation
The Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA), has warned the general public to shun any act of violence against its staff while carrying out their duties. The KWASAA's General Management, Alhaji Hameed...
The Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA), has warned the general public to shun any act of violence against its staff while carrying out their duties. The KWASAA's General Management, Alhaji Hameed...
LMU Lecturer's Research Wins 'Most Cited' Award
THE Editors of Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics under the Elsevier platform, has awarded Dr Olufemi Adebesin of the Department of Physical Science Landamark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State the 'Highl...
THE Editors of Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics under the Elsevier platform, has awarded Dr Olufemi Adebesin of the Department of Physical Science Landamark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State the 'Highl...
Restructuring begins in Kwara Football Academy
The Management of the Kwara Football Academy KFA says it has begun a restructuring exercise aimed at repositioning the Academy and removing encumbrances that could hinder the dreams of the founding fathers of making it a ...
The Management of the Kwara Football Academy KFA says it has begun a restructuring exercise aimed at repositioning the Academy and removing encumbrances that could hinder the dreams of the founding fathers of making it a ...
Kwara Assembly Approves Procurement of N2bn Fertiliser
THE Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday approved Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed's request to procure 20,000 metric tonnes of NPK fertilizer worth N2billion for distribution to farmers. The approval was sequel to the reque...
THE Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday approved Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed's request to procure 20,000 metric tonnes of NPK fertilizer worth N2billion for distribution to farmers. The approval was sequel to the reque...
2017-03-16
Court dissolves 15-yr-old marriage over maltreatment
An Omu-Aran Area Court in Kwara State yesterday dissolved a 15-year-old marriage between a 45-year-old carpenter, Akeem Abiodun and his wife, Omolara, for maltreatment and battering. The presiding judge, Mr Adebol...
An Omu-Aran Area Court in Kwara State yesterday dissolved a 15-year-old marriage between a 45-year-old carpenter, Akeem Abiodun and his wife, Omolara, for maltreatment and battering. The presiding judge, Mr Adebol...
Two arraigned over extortion in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has charged two persons to an Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly extorting N2.5 million from a man. Alfa Jimoh Saadu of Ile Kewu community in Alfa Yahaya area of Ilorin and a teach...
The Kwara State Police Command has charged two persons to an Ilorin Magistrate Court for allegedly extorting N2.5 million from a man. Alfa Jimoh Saadu of Ile Kewu community in Alfa Yahaya area of Ilorin and a teach...
Community seeks Kwara Govt's intervention over deplorable roads
The people of Ajase-Ipo in Kwara, on Wednesday, appealed to the state government to come to the aid of the community and rehabilitate the township roads that were in deplorable conditions. Interim Chairman of Ajase-I...
The people of Ajase-Ipo in Kwara, on Wednesday, appealed to the state government to come to the aid of the community and rehabilitate the township roads that were in deplorable conditions. Interim Chairman of Ajase-I...
Court remands fake Alfa for alleged criminal charm on IJMB student
An Ilorin Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of a thirty- four year old man who claimed to be an Alfa by profession , Abdulaziz Jamiu of Oke-Awo Compound, Okeya in Ifelodun Local Government area of KWARA State in pri...
An Ilorin Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of a thirty- four year old man who claimed to be an Alfa by profession , Abdulaziz Jamiu of Oke-Awo Compound, Okeya in Ifelodun Local Government area of KWARA State in pri...
2017-03-15
Kwara earmarks N450m for KWASU postgraduate campus project
The Kwara Government has earmarked N450 million for the construction of the postgraduate campus project of the State University, Malete. The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Hajiya Amina...
The Kwara Government has earmarked N450 million for the construction of the postgraduate campus project of the State University, Malete. The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Hajiya Amina...
KWSG Inaugurates White Paper Implementation Committees for Tertiary Institutions
The Kwara State Government on Tuesday inaugurated committees for the implementation of the white paper reports on visitation panels to the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, College of Education, Oro and College of A...
The Kwara State Government on Tuesday inaugurated committees for the implementation of the white paper reports on visitation panels to the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, College of Education, Oro and College of A...
NSCDC official dupes job seekers of N400,000
An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested in Kwara State for allegedly duping four people in an employment scam. The state NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Pedro Ideba, identified the offi...
An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested in Kwara State for allegedly duping four people in an employment scam. The state NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Pedro Ideba, identified the offi...
ABS captain eyes victory against Enyimba
The captain of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Abdullahi Boje, has asked his teammates to respond to Sunday's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 14 encounter with a convincing win over Enyimba....
The captain of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Abdullahi Boje, has asked his teammates to respond to Sunday's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 14 encounter with a convincing win over Enyimba....
KWSG to Flag-Off New Projects as Gov Ahmed Signs 2017 Budget into Law
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has assented to the N160.9 billion 2017 budget as passed by the Kwara State House of Assembly. Speaking during the signing ceremony in his office on Wednesday, Governor Ahmed ...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has assented to the N160.9 billion 2017 budget as passed by the Kwara State House of Assembly. Speaking during the signing ceremony in his office on Wednesday, Governor Ahmed ...
Unilorin: Lecturer allegedly slaps Students' Union President
The University of Ilorin Students' Union, has called on the university authority to suspend a lecturer from office for allegedly assaulting the president of the union, Shobowale Lukman. The call was made in respons...
The University of Ilorin Students' Union, has called on the university authority to suspend a lecturer from office for allegedly assaulting the president of the union, Shobowale Lukman. The call was made in respons...
Buhari: "I haven't seen Lai"
"I haven't seen Lai" President Muhammadu Buhari asked before he began presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Majority of the cabinet members had been seated inside the Council Chambers of...
"I haven't seen Lai" President Muhammadu Buhari asked before he began presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Majority of the cabinet members had been seated inside the Council Chambers of...
Court rules Fanta, Sprite poisonous with Vitamin C, demands warning on product
Court rules Fanta, Sprite poisonous with Vitamin C, demands warning on product A Lagos high court has ordered the Nigerian Bottling Company, which makes Coca-Cola products in Nigeria, to include a written warning on bott...
Court rules Fanta, Sprite poisonous with Vitamin C, demands warning on product A Lagos high court has ordered the Nigerian Bottling Company, which makes Coca-Cola products in Nigeria, to include a written warning on bott...
Floods likely in Kwara, Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger, Oyo, other
The 2017 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP) by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) showed floods may occur in some states in the north and west even as a shorter length of rain is predicted in most part of the cou...
The 2017 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP) by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) showed floods may occur in some states in the north and west even as a shorter length of rain is predicted in most part of the cou...
NYG: Organising Committee Meet In Ilorin Tomorrow
The Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the f 2017 National Youth Games is to hold its Technical meeting tomorrow, 16th March, 2017 at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Ilorin. Delegates to the meeting are expect...
The Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the f 2017 National Youth Games is to hold its Technical meeting tomorrow, 16th March, 2017 at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Ilorin. Delegates to the meeting are expect...
Caesarian Section not curse, matron advises pregnant women
An Ilorin-based matron, Mrs Saratu Bello, has urged pregnant women to stop endangering their lives by seeing Caesarian Section (CS) as a curse. Caesarian Section is an operation in which a woman's body is cut open ...
An Ilorin-based matron, Mrs Saratu Bello, has urged pregnant women to stop endangering their lives by seeing Caesarian Section (CS) as a curse. Caesarian Section is an operation in which a woman's body is cut open ...
The untold story of Civil Defence and phone repairers' clash in Ilorin
In this report, AHMED 'LATEEF writes on the clash that occurred between operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and phone repairers at the roadside Computer Village, Challenge, Ilorin last week. ...
In this report, AHMED 'LATEEF writes on the clash that occurred between operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and phone repairers at the roadside Computer Village, Challenge, Ilorin last week. ...
KWSG Earmarks N12b for New Infrastructure Under IFK
Kwara State Government has earmarked an additional N12b for funding new infrastructure under the state's infrastructure development fund, IF-K. The state governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed who disclosed this yesterday in I...
Kwara State Government has earmarked an additional N12b for funding new infrastructure under the state's infrastructure development fund, IF-K. The state governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed who disclosed this yesterday in I...
Customs CG Backtracks on Import Duty Payment Following Senate Intervention
The Nigerian Customs Service, has backtracked on its stance to enforce the payment of Import Duties on vehicle owners following the intervention by the Nigerian Senate. Following a Senate resolution on the issue on ...
The Nigerian Customs Service, has backtracked on its stance to enforce the payment of Import Duties on vehicle owners following the intervention by the Nigerian Senate. Following a Senate resolution on the issue on ...
Emir of Ilorin To Hold Special Prayer Session for Buhari
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs and Obas , Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari (CFR) will on Friday, 17 March organise a special prayer session in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Emi...
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs and Obas , Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari (CFR) will on Friday, 17 March organise a special prayer session in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Emi...
Over 200 pensioners benefit from Mike Omotosho Foundation medical outreach
Over two hundred local government and state pensioners benefited from the medical outreach of a Non Governmental Organization, Mike Omotosho Foundation organised for pensioners in Kwara State. Speaking at the event ...
Over two hundred local government and state pensioners benefited from the medical outreach of a Non Governmental Organization, Mike Omotosho Foundation organised for pensioners in Kwara State. Speaking at the event ...
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