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2017-02-10
Senate to Hold Public Hearing on 2017 Budget Monday
The 8th Senate will on Monday hold a first-of-its-kind public hearing on the 2017 Appropriation Bill submitted to the legislature by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement by the Chairman, Senate Comm...
The 8th Senate will on Monday hold a first-of-its-kind public hearing on the 2017 Appropriation Bill submitted to the legislature by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement by the Chairman, Senate Comm...
Saraki Laments Abandonment of Critical Projects
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has lamented the abandonment of critical infrastructural projects after investing huge amount of money on them. Receiving the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, ...
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has lamented the abandonment of critical infrastructural projects after investing huge amount of money on them. Receiving the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, ...
No Teacher Sacked in Kwara - KWSG
The Kwara State government has refuted a report by an online medium, 'The Point, that 700 teachers that were recruited into the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in 2014 without approval have been laid off. ...
The Kwara State government has refuted a report by an online medium, 'The Point, that 700 teachers that were recruited into the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in 2014 without approval have been laid off. ...
KWHA to ensure Judicious Use of IGR
The Kwara State House of Assembly says the level of compliance of the People of the State to payment of tax is unprecedented. The Chairman House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Mashood Bakare made the ob...
The Kwara State House of Assembly says the level of compliance of the People of the State to payment of tax is unprecedented. The Chairman House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Mashood Bakare made the ob...
KWHA Commends Gov. Ahmed for his Commitment towards repositioning state-owned Media
The Kwara State House of Assembly has commended Gov. Abdul Fatah Ahmed for his commitment towards repositioning the three state owned Media Houses. The Chairman House Committee on Information, Youth, Sports, Tourism ...
The Kwara State House of Assembly has commended Gov. Abdul Fatah Ahmed for his commitment towards repositioning the three state owned Media Houses. The Chairman House Committee on Information, Youth, Sports, Tourism ...
NPFL: ABS tame in-form MFM FC in Ilorin
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club suffered their first defeat in four Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) games on Thursday evening against Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC courtesy of Samuel Oyedeji's 75...
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club suffered their first defeat in four Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) games on Thursday evening against Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC courtesy of Samuel Oyedeji's 75...
Hole-in-the-heart boy needs N6m for surgery in Kwara
Abdulsobur Jimoh is six and a half years old and has a hole in his heart. The young lad has spent most of his days in hospital, while such visits to the doctors are not yet over for him. He underwent two major surgeries b...
Abdulsobur Jimoh is six and a half years old and has a hole in his heart. The young lad has spent most of his days in hospital, while such visits to the doctors are not yet over for him. He underwent two major surgeries b...
Kwara government inaugurates 31 member committee for 50th year anniversary of the state
Kwara State Government has set up a 31man committee to organize activities for the 50th Anniversary of the creation of the state, slated for May this year. Kwara state was created in May 1968. Speaking at the inaug...
Kwara State Government has set up a 31man committee to organize activities for the 50th Anniversary of the creation of the state, slated for May this year. Kwara state was created in May 1968. Speaking at the inaug...
2017-02-09
NSCDC parades three suspect over 25 TV theft in Kwara
The Kwara State Command of Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) paraded 3 suspected house burglers with 25 stolen Plasma Television in the State Capital, Ilorin. The three suspects, Fatai Owolabi, Abdulrash...
The Kwara State Command of Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) paraded 3 suspected house burglers with 25 stolen Plasma Television in the State Capital, Ilorin. The three suspects, Fatai Owolabi, Abdulrash...
Has TIC justified its purpose?
Last year November following the constitution of the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC), in the state, there were renewed hope amidst the litigation of the opposition parties that the decision will significantly im...
Last year November following the constitution of the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC), in the state, there were renewed hope amidst the litigation of the opposition parties that the decision will significantly im...
Beating, intimidation my challenge in officiating - Kwara female referee
Unlike male referees like Mike Riley and Mark Dean that are popular among football fans for consistently officiating matches in European Leagues, female referees are uncommon feature in world football. There is no ...
Unlike male referees like Mike Riley and Mark Dean that are popular among football fans for consistently officiating matches in European Leagues, female referees are uncommon feature in world football. There is no ...
Recession: Kwara Commissioner Urges Nigerians To Remain United
The Commissioner for Energy, Kwara State, Abubakar Idris has called on Nigerians to work together, in order to get out of the socio-economic challenges. The Commissioner said that the present economic difficulties co...
The Commissioner for Energy, Kwara State, Abubakar Idris has called on Nigerians to work together, in order to get out of the socio-economic challenges. The Commissioner said that the present economic difficulties co...
Pathetic state of Patigi roads
Journalists and adventure are 'synonymous'; it is for this reason that practitioners love to 'globe trot.' The enthusiasm to explore and exploit is a driving force for newsmen on the field. Excitement was boldly written o...
Journalists and adventure are 'synonymous'; it is for this reason that practitioners love to 'globe trot.' The enthusiasm to explore and exploit is a driving force for newsmen on the field. Excitement was boldly written o...
Ilorin/Moro Controversy: Emir may blacklist district heads not turbaned by palace
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari may blacklist district heads and traditional chiefs not turbaned by the palace, National Pilot can report. The...
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari may blacklist district heads and traditional chiefs not turbaned by the palace, National Pilot can report. The...
FG to re-arraign Saraki on amended charges
The Code of Conduct Tribunal yesterday fixed February 23 for the re-arraignment of Senate President Bukola Saraki after the Federal Government amended its 18-count charge. The prosecution, in the earlier 16-count c...
The Code of Conduct Tribunal yesterday fixed February 23 for the re-arraignment of Senate President Bukola Saraki after the Federal Government amended its 18-count charge. The prosecution, in the earlier 16-count c...
FEC approves N21bn for Ilorin-Kabba Road project
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved N21 billion for the construction of the Ilorin-Omu Aran-Kabba Road, Section I. The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, told State House co...
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved N21 billion for the construction of the Ilorin-Omu Aran-Kabba Road, Section I. The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, told State House co...
Kwara gov to Nigerians: Stop blaming Buhari and Jonathan... think out of the box
Abdulfatah Ahmed, governor of Kwara state, has advised Nigerians to stop blaming President Muhammad Buhari or any of the nation's past leaders for the economic recession in the country. Ahmed gave the advice on Wed...
Abdulfatah Ahmed, governor of Kwara state, has advised Nigerians to stop blaming President Muhammad Buhari or any of the nation's past leaders for the economic recession in the country. Ahmed gave the advice on Wed...
Omu-Aran courts record 64 divorce petitions, dissolve 24 marriages in 2016
No fewer than 64 divorce petitions were filed in courts in Omu-Aran, Kwara, in 2016, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The petitions were those filed in the Area Courts, Magistrates' Court, Upper Area Court and H...
No fewer than 64 divorce petitions were filed in courts in Omu-Aran, Kwara, in 2016, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The petitions were those filed in the Area Courts, Magistrates' Court, Upper Area Court and H...
DPR seals three stations over fuel hoarding in Ilorin
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has begun clampdown on filling stations in Kwara State allegedly involving in fuel hoarding. About three petrol stations, all located in Ilorin, the state capital have be...
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has begun clampdown on filling stations in Kwara State allegedly involving in fuel hoarding. About three petrol stations, all located in Ilorin, the state capital have be...
National estimate of seven point two
trillion naira will soon be passed - NASS
The National Assembly says the national estimate of seven point two trillion naira will soon be passed. The House of Representatives Deputy Chairman of Committee on Waterways, Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Ajanah, disclo...
The National Assembly says the national estimate of seven point two trillion naira will soon be passed. The House of Representatives Deputy Chairman of Committee on Waterways, Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Ajanah, disclo...
Underfunding Affecting Research - Olorunmaiye
A Professor of Mechanical Engineering, John Adesiji Olorunmaiye, says underfunding of research in the tertiary institutions affected the advance of Science and technology in the country. Professor Olorunmaiye, wh...
A Professor of Mechanical Engineering, John Adesiji Olorunmaiye, says underfunding of research in the tertiary institutions affected the advance of Science and technology in the country. Professor Olorunmaiye, wh...
2017-02-08
Saraki Appoints Hakeem Baba-Ahmed As Chief Of Staff
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has appointed a former permanent secretary in the Federal Civil Service, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, as his new Chief of Staff. In a statement by his special adviser (Media...
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has appointed a former permanent secretary in the Federal Civil Service, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, as his new Chief of Staff. In a statement by his special adviser (Media...
EFCC Arraigns Dele Belgore, Abubakar Sulaiman for Laundering N500m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dele Belgore, for alleged money laundering. The SAN was arraigned alongside a former Minister of National Plan...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dele Belgore, for alleged money laundering. The SAN was arraigned alongside a former Minister of National Plan...
Omoluabi Foundation Provides Sporting Facilities to School
The Omoluabi Foundation of the former Minister of Sports who is currently the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressive Party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, today donated a table tennis kit and other sporti...
The Omoluabi Foundation of the former Minister of Sports who is currently the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressive Party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, today donated a table tennis kit and other sporti...
Kwara Assembly rejects N133m 2017 agric budget
The Kwara State House of Assembly Committee on Water and Agriculture Resources says the allocation of N133m for the agricultural sector in 2017 budget is grossly inadequate and unacceptable. To this end, it has di...
The Kwara State House of Assembly Committee on Water and Agriculture Resources says the allocation of N133m for the agricultural sector in 2017 budget is grossly inadequate and unacceptable. To this end, it has di...
OPINION: Honour Him Like a Hero! (Tribute to Africa's Father of Geology). By Abdulrazaq Magaji
All things being equal, all roads will literally lead to Offa, headquarters of Offa local government in Kwara state on August 12, 2017. On the day, a large crowd is expected to descend on Offa to commemorate the birthd...
All things being equal, all roads will literally lead to Offa, headquarters of Offa local government in Kwara state on August 12, 2017. On the day, a large crowd is expected to descend on Offa to commemorate the birthd...
2017-02-07
Foreign exchange not determined by Nigerian govt, says Communications Minister
In this interview with AHMED 'LATEEF, Minister of Communications, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, shortly after he attended the official opening of the 31st National Quranic Recitation Competition holding in Ilorin...
In this interview with AHMED 'LATEEF, Minister of Communications, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, shortly after he attended the official opening of the 31st National Quranic Recitation Competition holding in Ilorin...
Students protest sales of fake JAMB forms in Ilorin
Despite several warnings by the leadership of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) to candidates to be wary of fake 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms, some students in Ilorin have fall...
Despite several warnings by the leadership of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) to candidates to be wary of fake 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms, some students in Ilorin have fall...
Geri-Alimi Underpass: KWSG commences construction, demolishes structures
As part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve aesthetics of Ilorin metropolis, the Kwara State Government has commenced construction of Split diamond interchange (Underpass) at Geri Alimi with the demolition...
As part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve aesthetics of Ilorin metropolis, the Kwara State Government has commenced construction of Split diamond interchange (Underpass) at Geri Alimi with the demolition...
APC ON SENSITIZATION TOUR ACROSS KWARA SOUTH
The Kwara South Senatorial Chairman, Alhaji Jimoh Balogun has began a tour to the 83 wards across the seven local government areas of Kwara South. The tour, according to the Chairman, is to create awareness among party f...
The Kwara South Senatorial Chairman, Alhaji Jimoh Balogun has began a tour to the 83 wards across the seven local government areas of Kwara South. The tour, according to the Chairman, is to create awareness among party f...
Alleged Goat Theft: Court grants ex-councillor's wife bail
Wife of a former councillor in Kwara State, Mrs Roseline Aremu who was accused of stealing no fewer than 30 goats in Omu-Aran and its environs has reportedly been granted bail by the Magistrate court of the community on F...
Wife of a former councillor in Kwara State, Mrs Roseline Aremu who was accused of stealing no fewer than 30 goats in Omu-Aran and its environs has reportedly been granted bail by the Magistrate court of the community on F...
2017 Budget: Kwara Assembly set to alter proposal`
The Kwara State House of Assembly is set to alter the 2017 budget proposal currently before the legislature, National Pilot gathered, last night. Although it remains unconfirmed whether the budget will be reduced o...
The Kwara State House of Assembly is set to alter the 2017 budget proposal currently before the legislature, National Pilot gathered, last night. Although it remains unconfirmed whether the budget will be reduced o...
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