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2016-12-24
Saraki to Ahmed: Take care of my people for me, tolerate their shortcomings
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for the first time since he assumed office in 2011, has related the last conversation he had with the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki when the former Governor was leaving the state. Gov...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for the first time since he assumed office in 2011, has related the last conversation he had with the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki when the former Governor was leaving the state. Gov...
Interview: Ahmed opens up on 2 decades relationship with Bukola Saraki
In this interview, Kwara State Executive Governor, Alhaji Abdufatah Ahmed shed more light on his relationship with the Senate President, Saraki's immeasurable contributions to the growth of Kwara and the nation at large, ...
In this interview, Kwara State Executive Governor, Alhaji Abdufatah Ahmed shed more light on his relationship with the Senate President, Saraki's immeasurable contributions to the growth of Kwara and the nation at large, ...
Industrialists kick against scrap of BoI
Industrialists and manufacturers in Kwara State have kicked against the proposed scrap of Bank of Industry (BoI) by the Federal Government. The National Assembly had proposed a bill to replace the financial institution w...
Industrialists and manufacturers in Kwara State have kicked against the proposed scrap of Bank of Industry (BoI) by the Federal Government. The National Assembly had proposed a bill to replace the financial institution w...
Gov. Ahmed Approves Release of N400m To LGs
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the release of N400million to the 16 LGs for the payment of December salary. The amount is intended to augment the December allocation to enable them pay full...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the release of N400million to the 16 LGs for the payment of December salary. The amount is intended to augment the December allocation to enable them pay full...
COESU drags Kwara govt to court
The last may not have been heard over last week's suspension of the proscription of union activities at the College of Education, Oro, Kwara State as the affected union has perfected plans to challenge the order in court,...
The last may not have been heard over last week's suspension of the proscription of union activities at the College of Education, Oro, Kwara State as the affected union has perfected plans to challenge the order in court,...
Armed bandits kill aged couple in Ilorin
*Dump their bodies inside the well Armed bandits last Wednesday in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital killed aged couple, tied their corpses together and dumped them inside the well in the compound. Saturday ...
*Dump their bodies inside the well Armed bandits last Wednesday in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital killed aged couple, tied their corpses together and dumped them inside the well in the compound. Saturday ...
2016-12-23
Diesel hits N245/litre in Ilorin
...scarcity responsible for price hike - IPMAN Price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) popularly known as Diesel has reached its all time high as it was sold for between N205 and N245 on Wednesday. Pilot Business obse...
...scarcity responsible for price hike - IPMAN Price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) popularly known as Diesel has reached its all time high as it was sold for between N205 and N245 on Wednesday. Pilot Business obse...
Paris/London Loan Refunds: We've Complied With Buhari's Directive - KWSG
The Kwara State government says it has already complied with President Muhammadu Buhari's directive that states should use at least 25 per cent of their London and Paris Club refund to offset salary arrears. A statem...
The Kwara State government says it has already complied with President Muhammadu Buhari's directive that states should use at least 25 per cent of their London and Paris Club refund to offset salary arrears. A statem...
Gov Ahmed to Flag-Off Community Development Projects Next Week
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed will on Wednesday, 28 December perform the official launch and presentation of cheques to 47 beneficiary communities under the State's World Bank assisted Community and Social...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed will on Wednesday, 28 December perform the official launch and presentation of cheques to 47 beneficiary communities under the State's World Bank assisted Community and Social...
Green Army scheme'll improve economy - Expert
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Paul Okpue Farms, Mr. Paul Okpue, has said that the 'Green Army' scheme involving the youths in agricultural ventures boost the economy as it can felt the country N293.76bn i...
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Paul Okpue Farms, Mr. Paul Okpue, has said that the 'Green Army' scheme involving the youths in agricultural ventures boost the economy as it can felt the country N293.76bn i...
VC blames poor electricity for stagnation in health sector
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has blamed erratic electricity supply for the slow progress in the health sector. The VC spoke yester...
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has blamed erratic electricity supply for the slow progress in the health sector. The VC spoke yester...
Police bans fireworks, warns miscreants in Kwara
As part effort to put in place safety measures for yuletide, Kwara State Police Command has announced prohibition of knockouts and other fireworks during Christmas and New Year celebrations. The command also warned...
As part effort to put in place safety measures for yuletide, Kwara State Police Command has announced prohibition of knockouts and other fireworks during Christmas and New Year celebrations. The command also warned...
Kwara: Two men, shared destiny
Last week, a long-time friend with whom I operated closely as chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos State Council, visited me in Ilorin. It was a great reunion which afforded us an opportunity to catch up on the p...
Last week, a long-time friend with whom I operated closely as chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos State Council, visited me in Ilorin. It was a great reunion which afforded us an opportunity to catch up on the p...
As Recession Bites Harder, Nigerians Turn to Football Betting
Many adults and students in Ilorin have resorted to football betting as a way of surviving the current economic recession in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria reporter observed this on Wednesday when he visit...
Many adults and students in Ilorin have resorted to football betting as a way of surviving the current economic recession in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria reporter observed this on Wednesday when he visit...
KWASU congratulates Amina Mohammed on UN appointment
The Kwara State University, Malete has joined Nigerians at home and abroad in congratulating the Minister of the Environment, Amina Mohammed, on her appointment as the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General. The f...
The Kwara State University, Malete has joined Nigerians at home and abroad in congratulating the Minister of the Environment, Amina Mohammed, on her appointment as the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General. The f...
Saraki to Commission Girls Boarding School in Ilorin
The Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki will on boxing day, Monday, December 26, commission the Royal Crescent Valley International Girls School, Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State. The school, located in a seren...
The Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki will on boxing day, Monday, December 26, commission the Royal Crescent Valley International Girls School, Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State. The school, located in a seren...
Kwara government procures dialysis machines
The Kwara Government has purchased dialysis machines and other accessories for the treatment and management of kidney diseases. Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed announced this at the Free Eye Test sponsored by Ilorin-West Local...
The Kwara Government has purchased dialysis machines and other accessories for the treatment and management of kidney diseases. Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed announced this at the Free Eye Test sponsored by Ilorin-West Local...
Kwara releases N100m for state-owned media
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has approved the release of N100m for the first phase of the repositioning of the state-owned media houses. The repositioning package is to include the purchase of equipment...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has approved the release of N100m for the first phase of the repositioning of the state-owned media houses. The repositioning package is to include the purchase of equipment...
Saraki: I won't condone lawlessnes
In a reaction to the accusation against one of his aided by the Department of State Services (DSS), the senate president in a statement by his Media Adviser Yusuph Olaniyonu, said: "The attention of the Senate President,...
In a reaction to the accusation against one of his aided by the Department of State Services (DSS), the senate president in a statement by his Media Adviser Yusuph Olaniyonu, said: "The attention of the Senate President,...
'Kwara United assess nine players'
Nine players have been assessed in the first phase of the ongoing invitational and screening exercise conducted by the Kwara United Football Club preparatory to the 2016 /2017 National League. The Technical Adviser...
Nine players have been assessed in the first phase of the ongoing invitational and screening exercise conducted by the Kwara United Football Club preparatory to the 2016 /2017 National League. The Technical Adviser...
2016-12-22
10,000 police recruits begin training Dec. 31
The South-East States of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States got 923 constable slots out of the 7,500 constables engaged by the Police Service Commission. The commission in a statement announcing the commen...
The South-East States of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States got 923 constable slots out of the 7,500 constables engaged by the Police Service Commission. The commission in a statement announcing the commen...
Saraki promises ABS new bus, special bonus
The Chairman of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Mr. Seni Saraki, has assured the players and the technical crew of the team an improved welfare package ahead of the new season. Mr. Saraki who was at the t...
The Chairman of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Mr. Seni Saraki, has assured the players and the technical crew of the team an improved welfare package ahead of the new season. Mr. Saraki who was at the t...
OPINION: Constituency Projects As Birthday Gift: The example of Senate President. By Kayode Omotose
Isiaka: "I'm likely to relocate to Otte Etile and look after my aged parents, supervise my farm and come to work in Ilorin on daily basis and go back. Please thank the Turaki of Ilorin and President of the Senate Dr Bukol...
Isiaka: "I'm likely to relocate to Otte Etile and look after my aged parents, supervise my farm and come to work in Ilorin on daily basis and go back. Please thank the Turaki of Ilorin and President of the Senate Dr Bukol...
INTERVIEW: We have not allowed political interest to infiltrate us - IEDPU President
Alhaji Abdulhamid Adi is National President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), who officially came into office December 26, 2013. He spoke on wide range of issues in this exclusive interview with AHM...
Alhaji Abdulhamid Adi is National President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), who officially came into office December 26, 2013. He spoke on wide range of issues in this exclusive interview with AHM...
2016-12-21
47 Ambassadorial Appointees Get Posting
The Ambassadors are currently undergoing a four-day induction which ends on on Wednesday. This comes following the news of the Federal Government's release of the postings of the 47 ambassadors recently appointed b...
The Ambassadors are currently undergoing a four-day induction which ends on on Wednesday. This comes following the news of the Federal Government's release of the postings of the 47 ambassadors recently appointed b...
ICAN official, businessman advise organisations on training
The Deputy Vice President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Alhaji Razak Jaiyeola, and an entrepreneur, Alhaji Layi Gobir, have said that training and the development of entrepreneurship are cardinal for org...
The Deputy Vice President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Alhaji Razak Jaiyeola, and an entrepreneur, Alhaji Layi Gobir, have said that training and the development of entrepreneurship are cardinal for org...
Ilorin Cargo Port: The rot of a dream. By BIODUN OYELEYE
The Ilorin Cargo Port, a vision of Dr. Bukola Saraki when he was governor of Kwara State, was meant to become a rallying point for cargo operators in the northern part of the country, offering reduced costs and less wasta...
The Ilorin Cargo Port, a vision of Dr. Bukola Saraki when he was governor of Kwara State, was meant to become a rallying point for cargo operators in the northern part of the country, offering reduced costs and less wasta...
Kwara government promotes 1,323 workers
The Kwara State government has approved the promotion of 1,323 civil servants. Chairman of Civil Service Commission Salman Adelodun said over 1,400 workers applied for the promotion. "Of the over 1,400 workers bet...
The Kwara State government has approved the promotion of 1,323 civil servants. Chairman of Civil Service Commission Salman Adelodun said over 1,400 workers applied for the promotion. "Of the over 1,400 workers bet...
Saraki To Launch Made in Nigeria Challenge in January 2017
In his continued quest to provide a platform for the promotion of Made in Nigeria products in order to boost Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the country, Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has informed of ...
In his continued quest to provide a platform for the promotion of Made in Nigeria products in order to boost Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the country, Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has informed of ...
Kwara LGs Share N200m as Teachers Get N900m for December
The sixteen local government councils in Kwara State are to share a total of N200, 194, 616.01 for the month of December, 2016. This figure includes the 10 per cent of the State government's Internally Generated Reve...
The sixteen local government councils in Kwara State are to share a total of N200, 194, 616.01 for the month of December, 2016. This figure includes the 10 per cent of the State government's Internally Generated Reve...
Contractor hands over IVTEC to Kwara, to begin operation 2017
Following the completion of the construction of the International Vocational, Training and Entrepreneurship College at Ajase-Ipo, the contractor in charge has handed over the edifice to the Kwara State Government. Sp...
Following the completion of the construction of the International Vocational, Training and Entrepreneurship College at Ajase-Ipo, the contractor in charge has handed over the edifice to the Kwara State Government. Sp...
NASU Urges Kwara to Spend Released N75bn on Workers' Outstanding Salaries
?The Non-academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has appealed to the Kwara State Government to use the N75 billion - over-deduction from the state's federation account for Paris loan- releas...
?The Non-academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has appealed to the Kwara State Government to use the N75 billion - over-deduction from the state's federation account for Paris loan- releas...
Kwara State To Punish Persons Indicted For Illegal Recruitment Of Teachers
Five individuals indicted for illegally recruiting 971 teachers into Kwara State Teaching Service Commission are to face disciplinary action, a government official said on Tuesday. The Kwara State Commissioner...
Five individuals indicted for illegally recruiting 971 teachers into Kwara State Teaching Service Commission are to face disciplinary action, a government official said on Tuesday. The Kwara State Commissioner...
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