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2016-11-21
Saraki, British envoy seek solutions to recession
Several Nigerians, who are Chevening University alumni, have urged the different interest groups and segments in the country to come together to seek ways out of economic recession. Senate President Bukola Sa...
Several Nigerians, who are Chevening University alumni, have urged the different interest groups and segments in the country to come together to seek ways out of economic recession. Senate President Bukola Sa...
KWASU matriculates 3,500 students for 2016/2017 Academic Session
No fewer than 3,500 students were on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, matriculated for the 2016/2017 Academic Session of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. The students took the oath of matriculation at the Un...
No fewer than 3,500 students were on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, matriculated for the 2016/2017 Academic Session of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. The students took the oath of matriculation at the Un...
NCC Board: I have no hands in Yissa's rejection - Saraki
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has dismissed allegation of a former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Pastor Benjamin Yissa, claiming that he (Saraki) was responsible for his rejection...
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has dismissed allegation of a former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Pastor Benjamin Yissa, claiming that he (Saraki) was responsible for his rejection...
Prison riot: Five inmates still in critical condition
No fewer than five injured inmates of Oke-Kura Prison in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, are still in critical condition from injuries sustained when the inmates rioted over poor feeding. Our correspondent had rep...
No fewer than five injured inmates of Oke-Kura Prison in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, are still in critical condition from injuries sustained when the inmates rioted over poor feeding. Our correspondent had rep...
How Women Suffer Oppression In Nigeria
Professor Irene Abiodun Durosaro has traced the cause of many of the social ills plaguing the world and especially the Nigerian nation to lack of good counsel. The erudite Professor of the Department of Counsello...
Professor Irene Abiodun Durosaro has traced the cause of many of the social ills plaguing the world and especially the Nigerian nation to lack of good counsel. The erudite Professor of the Department of Counsello...
Unilorin Political Science Dept to hold National Conference on Security
The Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin will this week organise a National Conference with the theme: State, Governance and Insecurity. The Conference will hold between Wednesday 23rd and Thursday ...
The Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin will this week organise a National Conference with the theme: State, Governance and Insecurity. The Conference will hold between Wednesday 23rd and Thursday ...
Health Tech Offa Holds Induction for Students
The department of Health Education of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa held its first induction ceremony for the graduating students. At the ceremony was a gathering people of high personali...
The department of Health Education of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa held its first induction ceremony for the graduating students. At the ceremony was a gathering people of high personali...
Scrabble tourney: Kwara SWAN eulogises Speaker, others
The Kwara State Council of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria says it will build on the success of the just concluded maiden Scrabble Competition by organising befitting sporting events for its members and interest...
The Kwara State Council of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria says it will build on the success of the just concluded maiden Scrabble Competition by organising befitting sporting events for its members and interest...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Seeks Urgent Prison Reforms
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for urgent reforms of the prison system in Nigeria so that prisons can achieve the role of reforming convicted prisoners before their re-entry into society. ...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for urgent reforms of the prison system in Nigeria so that prisons can achieve the role of reforming convicted prisoners before their re-entry into society. ...
KWHA urges State Government to lnsert and Disburse N500m as Bursary to Students of State Origin in 2017 Budget
The Kwara State House Assembly has urged the State Government to as a matter of priority insert and disburse #500m as bursary to students of State Origin in 2017 budget. The call was contained in the Resolutions of t...
The Kwara State House Assembly has urged the State Government to as a matter of priority insert and disburse #500m as bursary to students of State Origin in 2017 budget. The call was contained in the Resolutions of t...
Kwara prison personnel put on alert
Officials of the Nigeria Prison Service (NPS) in Kwara State have been put on the red alert following alleged riot by inmates at two different prisons in the state. At least six inmates were said to have died whil...
Officials of the Nigeria Prison Service (NPS) in Kwara State have been put on the red alert following alleged riot by inmates at two different prisons in the state. At least six inmates were said to have died whil...
Seminar on Fulani cattle rearers, farmers clashes holds Thursday
The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has commissioned the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) Ilorin to present a national seminar on how to halt frequent clashes b...
The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has commissioned the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) Ilorin to present a national seminar on how to halt frequent clashes b...
Kwara Gov seeks reform of prisons service
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called for urgent reforms of the prison system in Nigeria so that prisons can achieve the role of reforming convicted prisoners before their re-entry into society....
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called for urgent reforms of the prison system in Nigeria so that prisons can achieve the role of reforming convicted prisoners before their re-entry into society....
Scouting: Ministry, CTGP, to storm grassroots for talented footballers
A project to scout for aspiring U-18 football players at the grassroots has been launched by the Change the Game projects (CTGP), after a one day stakeholders meeting in Abuja at the weekend. Declaring open the mee...
A project to scout for aspiring U-18 football players at the grassroots has been launched by the Change the Game projects (CTGP), after a one day stakeholders meeting in Abuja at the weekend. Declaring open the mee...
Kwara APC Caucus commends President Buhari for keeping promise on employment of 200,000 Nigerians
A caucus within Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Caucus for Progressive Change has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring the smooth take-off of one of his social intervention pro...
A caucus within Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Caucus for Progressive Change has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring the smooth take-off of one of his social intervention pro...
2016-11-20
Senate forgery: Police submit fresh report, indict Saraki, Ekweremadu
There are strong indications that the police have submitted to the National Prosecution Coordination Committee, another report on the investigations into the alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Orders, 2015. ...
There are strong indications that the police have submitted to the National Prosecution Coordination Committee, another report on the investigations into the alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Orders, 2015. ...
Abdul-Razaq: Lessons in Selflessness, Courage and Integrity. By S. Ademola Ajayi
He is one of the finest that have trodden the Nigerian landscape. He did with a swaggering mien; dotting Nigeria's historical pathways with unmistakable imprints of excellence and profound accomplishments. He is Alhaji Ab...
He is one of the finest that have trodden the Nigerian landscape. He did with a swaggering mien; dotting Nigeria's historical pathways with unmistakable imprints of excellence and profound accomplishments. He is Alhaji Ab...
KWHA approves Kwara Joint Revenue Committee's directive on new Centralized Certificate of Origin
The Kwara State House of Assembly has approved the Joint Revenue Committee policy directing all citizens of the state to apply for the new Centralized Citizenship Certificate as the need arises. The House gave the no...
The Kwara State House of Assembly has approved the Joint Revenue Committee policy directing all citizens of the state to apply for the new Centralized Citizenship Certificate as the need arises. The House gave the no...
Reflection: Driving Kwara State Economy Through SMEs Intervention Scheme. By Adegoke Abimbola
For onward economic development, no country ever downplays the integral role of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Governments, everywhere, leverage their potentials to achieve sustainable socio-economic development...
For onward economic development, no country ever downplays the integral role of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Governments, everywhere, leverage their potentials to achieve sustainable socio-economic development...
Saraki responsible for my rejection, says ex-Kwara speaker
A former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Mr. Yissa Benjamin, has accused the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, of being behind the disqualification of his nomination as a non-executive commissioner of the...
A former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Mr. Yissa Benjamin, has accused the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, of being behind the disqualification of his nomination as a non-executive commissioner of the...
Recession: Ahmed outlines survival strategies for Kwara councils
Following a huge decline of federal allocation to local and state governments in the country in the face of current economic downturn, the Kwara State government is devising different survival strategies for the local cou...
Following a huge decline of federal allocation to local and state governments in the country in the face of current economic downturn, the Kwara State government is devising different survival strategies for the local cou...
No inmate beaten to death by Kwara prison officials - PRO
Daily Post Nigeria HOMELATEST NEWSNEWSPOLITICSMETROENTERTAINMENTSPORT The Public Relations Officer, PRO, of the Ilorin Prison, in Kwara State, Mr Philip, has refuted reports making the rounds that some prison official...
Daily Post Nigeria HOMELATEST NEWSNEWSPOLITICSMETROENTERTAINMENTSPORT The Public Relations Officer, PRO, of the Ilorin Prison, in Kwara State, Mr Philip, has refuted reports making the rounds that some prison official...
2016-11-19
Ilorin West TIC Chairman Appoints Aides
The Chairman of Ilorin West Transition Implementation Committee, Alhaji Abdul-hameed oladipupo Alli, yesterday appointed five aides. List of Appointees 1- Personal Assistant on Political (PAPOL) - ISSA ABDUL...
The Chairman of Ilorin West Transition Implementation Committee, Alhaji Abdul-hameed oladipupo Alli, yesterday appointed five aides. List of Appointees 1- Personal Assistant on Political (PAPOL) - ISSA ABDUL...
FG Revs Up Fight Against Corruption, Seeks UN Support
The Federal Government has set up an inter-agency Presidential Committee on Asset Recovery (PCAR) as part of its efforts to strengthen the ongoing fight against corruption, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alha...
The Federal Government has set up an inter-agency Presidential Committee on Asset Recovery (PCAR) as part of its efforts to strengthen the ongoing fight against corruption, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alha...
Kwara Speaker reiterates commitment to sports development
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has reiterated his support for the growth and development of sports in the state, saying that it is a great avenue to reduce vices in the society. ...
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has reiterated his support for the growth and development of sports in the state, saying that it is a great avenue to reduce vices in the society. ...
Omoluabi Foundation Puts Smiles On a Poor Mother's Face
In its usual spirit of humanitarian and philanthropic services for the needy, Omoluabi Foundation, the NGO established by Mall. Bolaji Abdullahi, the former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, presented cash donati...
In its usual spirit of humanitarian and philanthropic services for the needy, Omoluabi Foundation, the NGO established by Mall. Bolaji Abdullahi, the former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, presented cash donati...
Mogaji Olosho Babaita is Dead
Alhaji Shehu Olosho Babaita, the Mogaji of Ile Olosho Babaita, is dead. He died this morning after a brief illness. His janazah will hold after 2pm at his family home, Babata compound, Alore, Ilorin...
Alhaji Shehu Olosho Babaita, the Mogaji of Ile Olosho Babaita, is dead. He died this morning after a brief illness. His janazah will hold after 2pm at his family home, Babata compound, Alore, Ilorin...
Saraki say only best brains should hold public offices
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday said the nation should create a system which allows her best trained people who have the required capacity to take over the public sector and make it work for the en...
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday said the nation should create a system which allows her best trained people who have the required capacity to take over the public sector and make it work for the en...
'34 Million Nigerian Youth Are Unemployed'
Former Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has said over 34million Nigerian youth are currently unemployed. Abdullahi gave this figure in llorin, the Kwara capital at flag-off of Saraki's Skills acquisition...
Former Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has said over 34million Nigerian youth are currently unemployed. Abdullahi gave this figure in llorin, the Kwara capital at flag-off of Saraki's Skills acquisition...
Again, Financial Times of London endorses award-winning Kwara Community Health Insurance
The Financial Times of London has once again endorsed the award-winning Kwara Community Health Insurance Scheme for its transformational impact on the people of the State, particularly the rural dwellers. In an art...
The Financial Times of London has once again endorsed the award-winning Kwara Community Health Insurance Scheme for its transformational impact on the people of the State, particularly the rural dwellers. In an art...
Kwara prison officials beat six inmates to death
Pandemonium ensued on Thursday in the Oke Kura Prison, Ilorin, Kwara State, after six inmates were reportedly beaten to death by warders. Saturday PUNCH exclusively gathered from a top prison source that 11 other i...
Pandemonium ensued on Thursday in the Oke Kura Prison, Ilorin, Kwara State, after six inmates were reportedly beaten to death by warders. Saturday PUNCH exclusively gathered from a top prison source that 11 other i...
2016-11-18
Nepotism will not help us - Justice Akanbi
A former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mustapha Akanbi, yesterday said that nepotism will not help Nigeria to achieve its feat. The former chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Off...
A former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mustapha Akanbi, yesterday said that nepotism will not help Nigeria to achieve its feat. The former chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Off...
FRSC roll out events to mark 2016 World FRSC Day
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kwara State, says all is now set for activities to mark the 2016 African road safety day and world day of remembrance for road traffic victim. Sunday maku, stated this today in Ilorin...
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kwara State, says all is now set for activities to mark the 2016 African road safety day and world day of remembrance for road traffic victim. Sunday maku, stated this today in Ilorin...
ARMTI holds seminar on cassava
The Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, is hosting National Seminar to boost cassava production. Themed: Unlocking the Potentials of Cassava Leaves as Livestock Feed in Nigeria, the semin...
The Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, is hosting National Seminar to boost cassava production. Themed: Unlocking the Potentials of Cassava Leaves as Livestock Feed in Nigeria, the semin...
KW-IRS Hosts the Most Beautiful Girl in Kwara State
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) headed by the Executive Chairman, Dr. Muritala Awodun on 10 November 2016 played host to the team of The Most Beautiful Girl in Kwara State (MBGK) at the Revenue House....
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) headed by the Executive Chairman, Dr. Muritala Awodun on 10 November 2016 played host to the team of The Most Beautiful Girl in Kwara State (MBGK) at the Revenue House....
Unilorin, KWASU, Kwara Poly Compete For NANS/KWIRS Business Prize
Students of three higher institutions of learning in Kwara state have begun a three-day presentation and defence of business proposals submitted for an entrepreneurship contest. The three-day Entrepreneurship Cont...
Students of three higher institutions of learning in Kwara state have begun a three-day presentation and defence of business proposals submitted for an entrepreneurship contest. The three-day Entrepreneurship Cont...
Kwara PDP leaders docked for alleged wrongful confinement
Police on Thursday arraigned leaders of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), before an Ilorin Chief Magistrates' court for alleged wrongful confinement to extort property. Chairman of the faction, Princ...
Police on Thursday arraigned leaders of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), before an Ilorin Chief Magistrates' court for alleged wrongful confinement to extort property. Chairman of the faction, Princ...
Kwara to benefit from World Bank Energy Project
Farmers will be sensitised at the World Bank Alternative Energy workshop scheduled to hold for five days. Kwara State has been selected as one of the few States in the country to benefit from the World Bank Alternati...
Farmers will be sensitised at the World Bank Alternative Energy workshop scheduled to hold for five days. Kwara State has been selected as one of the few States in the country to benefit from the World Bank Alternati...
Senate rejects ex-Kwara speaker,others
The Senate on Thursday rejected the nominations of former Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, Mr Ezekiel Benjamin and Alhaji Saidu Abubakar as Non-Executive Commissioners of the National Communications Commission (NCC). ...
The Senate on Thursday rejected the nominations of former Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, Mr Ezekiel Benjamin and Alhaji Saidu Abubakar as Non-Executive Commissioners of the National Communications Commission (NCC). ...
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