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2016-11-10
Rumbles in Kwara PDP over party secretariat
Like a group bewitched, the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has been ensnared in series of crises; it is now polarized along two factions with each of them laying claims to the state leadership. AHMED 'LATEEF take...
Like a group bewitched, the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has been ensnared in series of crises; it is now polarized along two factions with each of them laying claims to the state leadership. AHMED 'LATEEF take...
Opinion: Will Senate succumb to Buhari?
By Oyeniran Abioje
Sir: Nigeria came alive in Kwara State when people heard on radio that the Senate turned down the request of the President Muhammadu Buhari (GMB), to borrow approximately $30 billion. Many of those who phoned-in said the ...
Sir: Nigeria came alive in Kwara State when people heard on radio that the Senate turned down the request of the President Muhammadu Buhari (GMB), to borrow approximately $30 billion. Many of those who phoned-in said the ...
Kwara partners Rotary on education
Winners of the Rotary Quiz Competition, Bishop Smith Memorial College, Ilorin, displaying their trophy and cheque. St Anthony Secondary School and Government Secondary School (both in Ilorin) came second and third respect...
Winners of the Rotary Quiz Competition, Bishop Smith Memorial College, Ilorin, displaying their trophy and cheque. St Anthony Secondary School and Government Secondary School (both in Ilorin) came second and third respect...
Judiciary Probe: Muiz Banire is a first class Nigerian - JAACK
The decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Legal adviser, Dr. Muiz Banire to step aside until the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conclude its investigation on an allegation of bribery ag...
The decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Legal adviser, Dr. Muiz Banire to step aside until the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conclude its investigation on an allegation of bribery ag...
Kwara To Complete Ongoing Road Projects
Kwara State government says it is committed to ensuring that all ongoing road projects across the State are completed on time for the benefits of the people. The State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Aro...
Kwara State government says it is committed to ensuring that all ongoing road projects across the State are completed on time for the benefits of the people. The State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Aro...
KWIRS Clamps Down on License Offenders, Impounds 200 Vehicles
Since the commencement of its Road Tax Enforcement Drive, the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) has impounded over 200 vehicles in two weeks. The Vehicles were impounded for various offences ranging from e...
Since the commencement of its Road Tax Enforcement Drive, the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) has impounded over 200 vehicles in two weeks. The Vehicles were impounded for various offences ranging from e...
TIC: "35% Women Affirmative, an Unprecedented Feat in the History of Kwara" - Kwara APC Woman Leader
Women in Kwara state have expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the Senate president, His Excellency, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency, Governor Abdulfatah A...
Women in Kwara state have expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the Senate president, His Excellency, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency, Governor Abdulfatah A...
Kwara demolishes two filling stations in llorin
The Kwara Town Planning and Development Authority (KSTPDA) on Wednesday demolished two petrol stations in llorin, the state capital.The demolition was in line with the resolution of the State House of Assembly in Aug....
The Kwara Town Planning and Development Authority (KSTPDA) on Wednesday demolished two petrol stations in llorin, the state capital.The demolition was in line with the resolution of the State House of Assembly in Aug....
Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC return to Nigeria Professional Football League
Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC secured a return to the Nigeria Professional Football League after three years in exile following a 4-1 victory against Gateway United in a rescheduled NNL week 14 clash on Wednesday. A brac...
Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC secured a return to the Nigeria Professional Football League after three years in exile following a 4-1 victory against Gateway United in a rescheduled NNL week 14 clash on Wednesday. A brac...
Poor facilities spark bitter row at FGC, Ilorin
The deplorable state of facilities at the Federal Government College (FGC) Ilorin has pitched the old students' association against the school management and the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA). The alumni association ...
The deplorable state of facilities at the Federal Government College (FGC) Ilorin has pitched the old students' association against the school management and the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA). The alumni association ...
"Strengthen Nigeria's Midwifery Services To Deliver Family Planning" - Toyin Saraki
The 4th Nigeria Family Planning Conference in Abuja this week hosted the Africa regional launch of The Lancet Maternal Health Series. National and international health leaders were on hand for this important gathering, in...
The 4th Nigeria Family Planning Conference in Abuja this week hosted the Africa regional launch of The Lancet Maternal Health Series. National and international health leaders were on hand for this important gathering, in...
Kwara Speaker congratulates ABS FC for returning to NPFL
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has congratulated the management and players of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club for their efforts and doggedness in ensuring that the team gain promotion...
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has congratulated the management and players of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club for their efforts and doggedness in ensuring that the team gain promotion...
2016-11-09
KWHA endorsed dissolution of Local Government Councils
Similarly the Legislature has given the State Governor the nod to constitute Transitional Implementation Committee in all the 16 Local Government Councils in the State. The endorsements followed the appearance of the...
Similarly the Legislature has given the State Governor the nod to constitute Transitional Implementation Committee in all the 16 Local Government Councils in the State. The endorsements followed the appearance of the...
KWSG Releases List of TIC Nominees
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the constitution of Transition Implementation Committees (TICs) for the sixteen local governments in the state following the dissolution of the councils ...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the constitution of Transition Implementation Committees (TICs) for the sixteen local governments in the state following the dissolution of the councils ...
Kwara High Court Jails Student Ten Years for Cultism
A Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin and presided over by Justice Sikiru Oyinloye, has sentenced a student of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Fatai Olasile, to ten years' imprisonment and a fine of N50, 000 for membersh...
A Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin and presided over by Justice Sikiru Oyinloye, has sentenced a student of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Fatai Olasile, to ten years' imprisonment and a fine of N50, 000 for membersh...
Why I eloped with my husband, woman tells cour
A housewife, Rasheedat Mudashiru, has told an Ilorin Area Court that she eloped with her husband, Taiwo, when her family withhold their consent in the marriage. Rasheedat, who lives in Alapata Area of Ilorin, made ...
A housewife, Rasheedat Mudashiru, has told an Ilorin Area Court that she eloped with her husband, Taiwo, when her family withhold their consent in the marriage. Rasheedat, who lives in Alapata Area of Ilorin, made ...
My wife undermines me, dumb man tells court
A dumb man, Tajudeen Ibrahim, has told an Ilorin Magistrates' Court that his wife, Sakirat, undermines him and wants to assume the role of the family head. Ibrahim, a resident of Awodi Area, Ilorin, made this known o...
A dumb man, Tajudeen Ibrahim, has told an Ilorin Magistrates' Court that his wife, Sakirat, undermines him and wants to assume the role of the family head. Ibrahim, a resident of Awodi Area, Ilorin, made this known o...
My Husband Beats Me Whenever I'm Pregnant
A woman who is obviously fed up with her marriage, has come out to make a shocking allegation against her husband. Kudirat Ajoke, a mother of three, has dragged her husband to an Ilorin Area Court. The News Agency...
A woman who is obviously fed up with her marriage, has come out to make a shocking allegation against her husband. Kudirat Ajoke, a mother of three, has dragged her husband to an Ilorin Area Court. The News Agency...
CCT Adjourns Saraki's Case to 2017
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) yesterday adjourned the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki to January 11, 2017 for possible re-examination of the witness by the prosecution and continuation of trial. While ...
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) yesterday adjourned the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki to January 11, 2017 for possible re-examination of the witness by the prosecution and continuation of trial. While ...
Kwara residents seek infrastructure provision in rural communities
People of Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have called on the state government to find a solution to the deplorable states of several roads in the community. According to them, many communities of...
People of Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have called on the state government to find a solution to the deplorable states of several roads in the community. According to them, many communities of...
Kwara PDP Crisis - Factional Members Hired to Frustrate Opposition - Oyedepo
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State led by Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo yesterday accused the Sunday Fagbemi group of acting the script of some unknown forces to destabilize the party. A stateme...
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State led by Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo yesterday accused the Sunday Fagbemi group of acting the script of some unknown forces to destabilize the party. A stateme...
Kwara Assembly seeks better placement for indigent students
Leadership of the Kwara State House of Assembly has appealed to the state Government to as a matter of necessity reward excellence in all endeavours to further ensure improved performance.The Assembly made the resol...
Leadership of the Kwara State House of Assembly has appealed to the state Government to as a matter of necessity reward excellence in all endeavours to further ensure improved performance.The Assembly made the resol...
Senate, CCB and CCT
The Senate recently passed amendments to the law setting up the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) and, in effect, seized control of the two anti-corruption agencies from the President of ...
The Senate recently passed amendments to the law setting up the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) and, in effect, seized control of the two anti-corruption agencies from the President of ...
Saraki's Trial: Cross Examination Of Prosecution Witness Ends
Saraki, forgery,The cross-examination of chief prosecution witness, Mr Micheal Wetkas, in the trial of Nigeria's Senate President , Dr. Bukola Saraki, has ended. Counsel to the Senate President, Mr Paul Usoro, a...
Saraki, forgery,The cross-examination of chief prosecution witness, Mr Micheal Wetkas, in the trial of Nigeria's Senate President , Dr. Bukola Saraki, has ended. Counsel to the Senate President, Mr Paul Usoro, a...
Assets declaration trial: Witness denies knowledge of Saraki earning two salaries
A prosecution witness in the on-going trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday said that he had no knowledge that the defendant was earning double salaries. The witness, Michael Wetkast, told the Code of Co...
A prosecution witness in the on-going trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday said that he had no knowledge that the defendant was earning double salaries. The witness, Michael Wetkast, told the Code of Co...
Ahmed: Why I Dissolved LG Councils in Kwara
Contrary to the criticisms that trailed the dissolution of 16 local government councils in Kwara state, the state governor , Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed, on Tuesday said that he dissolved them following their inability to mee...
Contrary to the criticisms that trailed the dissolution of 16 local government councils in Kwara state, the state governor , Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed, on Tuesday said that he dissolved them following their inability to mee...
2016-11-08
Kwara Begins Repair of Collapsed Moro Bridge
Following the release of funds by Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, the repair of the collapsed Moro Bridge on llorin-lgbeti highway has begun. The State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Ar...
Following the release of funds by Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, the repair of the collapsed Moro Bridge on llorin-lgbeti highway has begun. The State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Ar...
Kwara Commences Distribution of Empowerment Forms to Women
THE Kwara Government has commenced the distribution of women empowerment forms in the 16 local government areas of the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Asiat Saka, made this known ...
THE Kwara Government has commenced the distribution of women empowerment forms in the 16 local government areas of the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Asiat Saka, made this known ...
'Saraki to create 40,000 jobs'
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, intends to create no fewer than 40,000 jobs for youths through a training and empowerment initiative. The Managing Consultant on the programme, Malam Nasir Abdulqadir, told ...
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, intends to create no fewer than 40,000 jobs for youths through a training and empowerment initiative. The Managing Consultant on the programme, Malam Nasir Abdulqadir, told ...
CCT trial: Some people admitted Saraki gave them money at Kwara govt house - Witness
Trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, resumed before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, in Abuja, yesterday, with the star witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas, revealing how the defendant acquired various properties w...
Trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, resumed before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, in Abuja, yesterday, with the star witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas, revealing how the defendant acquired various properties w...
NBTE to visit Kwara Poly over accreditation of six new courses
The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Alhaji Mas'ud Elelu, says the National Board for Technical Education will soon visit the institution over the accreditation of six new courses. Elelu, who disclosed this in an i...
The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Alhaji Mas'ud Elelu, says the National Board for Technical Education will soon visit the institution over the accreditation of six new courses. Elelu, who disclosed this in an i...
Collapsed bridge in Kwara grounds transportation of prison inmates
Movement of prison inmates to courts from Mandalla Maximum Prison in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State has been grounded following the collapse of the bridge leading to the prison. The Officer in charge of t...
Movement of prison inmates to courts from Mandalla Maximum Prison in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State has been grounded following the collapse of the bridge leading to the prison. The Officer in charge of t...
2016-11-07
Saraki purchased property with bank loan, not proceeds from rice, sugar sales - EFCC
Prosecution witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas, in the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, said on Monday that the claim by Saraki that he bought a property in Lagos wit...
Prosecution witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas, in the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, said on Monday that the claim by Saraki that he bought a property in Lagos wit...
OPINION: Saraki: Fond memories of a kingmaker! By Abdulrazaq Magaji
There was no ignoring the late Dr. Abubakar Sola Saraki. Those who loved him did so unquestioningly. These were those who saw the senate leader in the second republic as the man of all moments and a man who made things wo...
There was no ignoring the late Dr. Abubakar Sola Saraki. Those who loved him did so unquestioningly. These were those who saw the senate leader in the second republic as the man of all moments and a man who made things wo...
Saraki Tackles Unemployment In Kwara
In a bid to reduce unemployment rate in Nigeria, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki is creating 40, 000 jobs Through his "Saraki Employment and Empowerment Centre (SEEC)," beneficiares drawn from Kwara State and non...
In a bid to reduce unemployment rate in Nigeria, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki is creating 40, 000 jobs Through his "Saraki Employment and Empowerment Centre (SEEC)," beneficiares drawn from Kwara State and non...
Kwara Gov's aide condemns high kidnap rate
The Senior Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Security Intelligence, Dr Abdulsalam Bolakale Suleiman, has advocated for adequate legislation in the country to deal with kidnapping and crime. Abdulsalam, a...
The Senior Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Security Intelligence, Dr Abdulsalam Bolakale Suleiman, has advocated for adequate legislation in the country to deal with kidnapping and crime. Abdulsalam, a...
CNPP backs Kwara over setting up of transition c'ttees for local councils
The Congress of Nigeria Political Parties in Kwara State has supported the Kwara State Government's position to put in place interim committees in the 16 Local Government areas in order not to create vacuum with the end o...
The Congress of Nigeria Political Parties in Kwara State has supported the Kwara State Government's position to put in place interim committees in the 16 Local Government areas in order not to create vacuum with the end o...
OPINION: Saraki's made in Nigeria. By Emeka Omeihe
Senate President, Bukola Saraki had very kind words for the Nigerian Army last week over its decision to purchase 50,000 pairs of shoes from a local manufacturer in Aba. He sees the decision as ample evidence of the ...
Senate President, Bukola Saraki had very kind words for the Nigerian Army last week over its decision to purchase 50,000 pairs of shoes from a local manufacturer in Aba. He sees the decision as ample evidence of the ...
OPINION: Kwara: Ensuring Sustainable Road Infrastructure. By Opeyemi Azeez
The present administration in Kwara State set a new record in October 2016 when Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed commissioned the first state-owned N200 million Asphalt Plant built with the capacity to produce 25 tons of aspha...
The present administration in Kwara State set a new record in October 2016 when Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed commissioned the first state-owned N200 million Asphalt Plant built with the capacity to produce 25 tons of aspha...
Assets declaration: Saraki's CCT trial continues today
The trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Abubakar Saraki, over alleged false and anticipatory assets declaration continues today before the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar. At the last...
The trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Abubakar Saraki, over alleged false and anticipatory assets declaration continues today before the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar. At the last...
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