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2016-10-05
World Teachers Day: Governor Ahmed Promises Teachers Better Welfare Package
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has promised improved welfare packages for teachers in the state as internally generated revenue improves. Governor Ahmed made the pledge at the Teachers House, Ilorin, the ...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has promised improved welfare packages for teachers in the state as internally generated revenue improves. Governor Ahmed made the pledge at the Teachers House, Ilorin, the ...
OPINION: Let's Celebrate Our Teachers.
By Abdulrafiu Abdulrahman
I use this singular opportunity to call on Kwara State House of Assembly and other sectors to celebrate the teachers worldwide. No doubt, we wouldn't have been here deliberating on the issues that has and/ or suppose...
I use this singular opportunity to call on Kwara State House of Assembly and other sectors to celebrate the teachers worldwide. No doubt, we wouldn't have been here deliberating on the issues that has and/ or suppose...
CCT dismisses Saraki's motion for disqualifying trinbunal chairman
The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Wednesday dismissed the motion filed by Senate President Bukola Saraki’s asking the tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar, to disqualify himself from further presiding over his (Saraki...
The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Wednesday dismissed the motion filed by Senate President Bukola Saraki’s asking the tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar, to disqualify himself from further presiding over his (Saraki...
Afe Babalola Writes Buhari, Says 'Change Begins with Me' Campaign Not Lai Mohammed's Initiative
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Afe Babalola has written President Muhammadu Buhari, insisting that his client, Mr. Akin Fadeyi is the creator of the anti-corruption media campaign project '2Not in My Country,' ...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Afe Babalola has written President Muhammadu Buhari, insisting that his client, Mr. Akin Fadeyi is the creator of the anti-corruption media campaign project '2Not in My Country,' ...
MDCN won't compromise standards, says registrar
Upholding the ethics of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) profession was the focus yesterday as it witnessed the induction of fresh doctors. The registrar of the council, Dr. Abdulmumini Ibrahim, spo...
Upholding the ethics of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) profession was the focus yesterday as it witnessed the induction of fresh doctors. The registrar of the council, Dr. Abdulmumini Ibrahim, spo...
FG Distracting Saraki with Court Cases – Speaker
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Ali Ahmad has accused the Federal Government of distracting Senate President, Bukola Saraki with court cases. Ahmad said the last one and half years of Saraki's senate presid...
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Ali Ahmad has accused the Federal Government of distracting Senate President, Bukola Saraki with court cases. Ahmad said the last one and half years of Saraki's senate presid...
FG commends Unilorin's successful hosting of National Youth Games
The Federal Government has commended the management of the University of Ilorin for providing an enabling environment for the successful hosting of the 2nd National Youth Games. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Min...
The Federal Government has commended the management of the University of Ilorin for providing an enabling environment for the successful hosting of the 2nd National Youth Games. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Min...
UNILORIN inducts 53 new medical doctors
The University of Ilorin on Tuesday inducted 53 new members of the Batch B medical graduates of the institution. The Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Dr. Ibrahim Abdulmumini, who addressed the ...
The University of Ilorin on Tuesday inducted 53 new members of the Batch B medical graduates of the institution. The Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Dr. Ibrahim Abdulmumini, who addressed the ...
Child rights: Lawyer advocates arrest of careless parents
An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mrs Bola Ake, has called for the arrest of careless parents as a means of protecting child rights in the country. Ake, who gave the advice when he spoke with the News Agency of Nig...
An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mrs Bola Ake, has called for the arrest of careless parents as a means of protecting child rights in the country. Ake, who gave the advice when he spoke with the News Agency of Nig...
Group knocks Saraki, Ahmed for Kwara underdevelopment
The Convener of the Organising for Kwara Political Action Group , Mr. Yinka Ajia, has deplored what he called the lack of infrastructure and human capital development in Kwara State. He alleged that the state gove...
The Convener of the Organising for Kwara Political Action Group , Mr. Yinka Ajia, has deplored what he called the lack of infrastructure and human capital development in Kwara State. He alleged that the state gove...
2016-10-04
Saraki Files Fresh Suit to Stop Trial At CCT
The Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki has asked Justice Gabriel Kolawole of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to stop his on-going trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Saraki is standing trial before th...
The Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki has asked Justice Gabriel Kolawole of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to stop his on-going trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Saraki is standing trial before th...
Varsity's Development centre empowers 266 people in 4 years
Centre for Community Development, Kwara State University, on Monday said it had empowered 266 people in the last four years. The centre's Assistant Director, Lawal Olohungbebe, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nige...
Centre for Community Development, Kwara State University, on Monday said it had empowered 266 people in the last four years. The centre's Assistant Director, Lawal Olohungbebe, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nige...
MTN denies sack of call centres' staff
MTN's attention has been drawn to online media reports claiming that the company has sacked thousands of workers at its call centres. Responding to the reports, MTN Executive, Amina Oyagbola, said; "The reports are i...
MTN's attention has been drawn to online media reports claiming that the company has sacked thousands of workers at its call centres. Responding to the reports, MTN Executive, Amina Oyagbola, said; "The reports are i...
Kwara APC to Oyegun: Ignore calls to resign
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted against call for resignation of the national chairman of the party, Chief John Oyegun, by the national leader of the party, Senator Bola Tinubu....
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted against call for resignation of the national chairman of the party, Chief John Oyegun, by the national leader of the party, Senator Bola Tinubu....
KWARA UNITED CONGRATULATES GOMBE UNITED FC ON PROMOTION
Kwara United FC has congratulated Gombe United FC for picking the sole ticket in Group A2 of the recently concluded 2015/2016 Nigeria national League competition. Gombe United fc has returned to the NPFL after spendi...
Kwara United FC has congratulated Gombe United FC for picking the sole ticket in Group A2 of the recently concluded 2015/2016 Nigeria national League competition. Gombe United fc has returned to the NPFL after spendi...
UTME 2016: UNILORIN, Nassarawa State University, Covenant University top students' first choice
University of Ilorin, Kwara State, UNILORIN, has emerged the 2016 university of first choice among student-applicants, followed by sixteen (16) others drawn from the Federal, State and Private Universities, the Economic C...
University of Ilorin, Kwara State, UNILORIN, has emerged the 2016 university of first choice among student-applicants, followed by sixteen (16) others drawn from the Federal, State and Private Universities, the Economic C...
Ahmed May Opt for Transitional Govt in 16 Kwara Councils
Fresh facts on Monday emerged that Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, may opt for the composition of Transition Implementation Committees (TIC) for the 16 local government area councils of the state after the ...
Fresh facts on Monday emerged that Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, may opt for the composition of Transition Implementation Committees (TIC) for the 16 local government area councils of the state after the ...
DPR moves against adulterated lubricants in Kwara
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has recounted how it unmasked three illegal lube production outlets in Kwara State, saying the illicit act poses great danger to the national economy. The department said t...
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has recounted how it unmasked three illegal lube production outlets in Kwara State, saying the illicit act poses great danger to the national economy. The department said t...
Criticism trails Kwara State government's N3.7 billion project
A non-political movement, Kwara South Advancement Agenda (KSAA) has criticised the Kwara State government for embarking on the construction of a N3.7billion under pass at Gerin Alimi Junction, Ilorin, describing it as "a ...
A non-political movement, Kwara South Advancement Agenda (KSAA) has criticised the Kwara State government for embarking on the construction of a N3.7billion under pass at Gerin Alimi Junction, Ilorin, describing it as "a ...
2016-10-03
Borgu monarch asks FG to fix Wawa/Kaiama Road
Borgu monarch asks FG to fix Wawa/Kaiama Road The Federal Government has been urged to ex-pedite action towards rehabilitating the Wawa-Kaiama Road which connects communities in Niger and Kwara States to further boost...
Borgu monarch asks FG to fix Wawa/Kaiama Road The Federal Government has been urged to ex-pedite action towards rehabilitating the Wawa-Kaiama Road which connects communities in Niger and Kwara States to further boost...
Address by President Muhammadu Buhari on 56th Independence Anniversary
Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray ...
Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray ...
Recession, Opportunity for Self, National Discovery - Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has urged Nigerians to see the prevailing recession as the best opportunity for self and national discovery. Ahmed made the call when the Emir of Borgu in Niger State,...
The Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has urged Nigerians to see the prevailing recession as the best opportunity for self and national discovery. Ahmed made the call when the Emir of Borgu in Niger State,...
Fraud: FG may file charges against ex-governors in October
The Federal Government, through its newly set up National Prosecution Coordination Committee, may start filing fraud charges against some former governors before the end of October, The PUNCH learnt on Sunday. It...
The Federal Government, through its newly set up National Prosecution Coordination Committee, may start filing fraud charges against some former governors before the end of October, The PUNCH learnt on Sunday. It...
Gadzama hails NJC, advocates stiffer punishment for corrupt judges
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joe-Kyari Gadzama, has commended the National Judicial Council for its move to inject sanity and restoring credibility into the bench. Gadzama, however, advised that the move of the NJ...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joe-Kyari Gadzama, has commended the National Judicial Council for its move to inject sanity and restoring credibility into the bench. Gadzama, however, advised that the move of the NJ...
Buhari Can't Win Corruption War Without Moral Rejuvenation, Says Ex-JNI Secretary General
Former Secretary General of Jamal Nusrillahi Society of Nigeria (JNI) Justice Abdulkadir Orire (rtd), yesterday declared that the fight against corruption embarked upon by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration w...
Former Secretary General of Jamal Nusrillahi Society of Nigeria (JNI) Justice Abdulkadir Orire (rtd), yesterday declared that the fight against corruption embarked upon by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration w...
Kwara Govt to Remodel/Renovate 30 Secondary Schools
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Sunday said the State Government would soon embark on renovation and remodeling of 30 Secondary Schools across the state. Ahmed made the announcement in Ilorin in his message ...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Sunday said the State Government would soon embark on renovation and remodeling of 30 Secondary Schools across the state. Ahmed made the announcement in Ilorin in his message ...
56 Independence: Omotosho urges Nigerians on patience
A former Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party in Kwara State in the 2015 general elections, Dr Mike Omotosho, yesterday urged Nigerians to exercise patience with the government to deliver on its electoral promises. ...
A former Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party in Kwara State in the 2015 general elections, Dr Mike Omotosho, yesterday urged Nigerians to exercise patience with the government to deliver on its electoral promises. ...
Group raises alarm over decayed infrastructure in Kwara
A Non-Governmental Association, Organizing for Kwara Political Action Group yesterday raised an alarm over deplorable state of infrastructure in Kwara State. Addressing a press conference in Ilorin to herald the unv...
A Non-Governmental Association, Organizing for Kwara Political Action Group yesterday raised an alarm over deplorable state of infrastructure in Kwara State. Addressing a press conference in Ilorin to herald the unv...
Oniye cautions against unwholesome lifestyle
As Muslims across the world celebrate Hijrah, the New Islamic Calendar Year, Nigerians have been charged to forsake unwholesome ways and manners by embracing positive change for the growth and development of the society. ...
As Muslims across the world celebrate Hijrah, the New Islamic Calendar Year, Nigerians have been charged to forsake unwholesome ways and manners by embracing positive change for the growth and development of the society. ...
Independence Day: Ex-envoy, Gambari seeks support for Buhari
By Ahmed 'Lateef Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, yesterday urged Nigerians to transcend ethnic, religion and regional divisions and rally round the administration of President Muhammad...
By Ahmed 'Lateef Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, yesterday urged Nigerians to transcend ethnic, religion and regional divisions and rally round the administration of President Muhammad...
2016-10-02
Independence: Kwara traditional rulers, cleric applaud Nigeria's achievements
Traditional rulers from Kwara South Senatorial District on Sunday said the country has made substantial progress in its quest to be listed among the world's developed nations in its 56 years of existence. The tradi...
Traditional rulers from Kwara South Senatorial District on Sunday said the country has made substantial progress in its quest to be listed among the world's developed nations in its 56 years of existence. The tradi...
Institute urges staff to embrace FG's change policy
The Acting Director of National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, Dr. Yomi Kasali, has urged members and staff of the institute to allow the changed policy of the Federal Government to commence with th...
The Acting Director of National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, Dr. Yomi Kasali, has urged members and staff of the institute to allow the changed policy of the Federal Government to commence with th...
Kwara: Landmark Varsity, Oyedepo Foundation Institutes Scholarship
Landmark University Omu-Aran, Kwara state, in partnership with David Oyedepo Foundation, have instituted scholarship for prospective applicants to boost their academic pursuit. Chairman of the Landmark University Co...
Landmark University Omu-Aran, Kwara state, in partnership with David Oyedepo Foundation, have instituted scholarship for prospective applicants to boost their academic pursuit. Chairman of the Landmark University Co...
Offa Navy School Turns Out Another Set Of Graduates
The Nigerian Navy school of Health Sciences, Offa, Kwara state has turned out another sets of graduates. Our correspondent reports that the passing out parade and graduation of the 38th batch of basic m...
The Nigerian Navy school of Health Sciences, Offa, Kwara state has turned out another sets of graduates. Our correspondent reports that the passing out parade and graduation of the 38th batch of basic m...
Issues As Kwara Launches Infrastructure Funds
The recent launching of Kwara State Infrastructure Development Fund (IF-K), marked the dawn of a new era in the effort to bring infrastructure to the door steps of the people of the state. It is observed that...
The recent launching of Kwara State Infrastructure Development Fund (IF-K), marked the dawn of a new era in the effort to bring infrastructure to the door steps of the people of the state. It is observed that...
Geri Alimi underpass will decongest chaotic traffic, add aesthetic value – Kwara State govt
Kwara State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Aro Yahaya, has explained the state government’s decision to embark on the construction of Geri-Alimi Diamond Underpass, Ilorin, the state capital, which wa...
Kwara State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Aro Yahaya, has explained the state government’s decision to embark on the construction of Geri-Alimi Diamond Underpass, Ilorin, the state capital, which wa...
Kwara Students Protest Non-Payment Of Bursary
Students of various institutions under the aegis of National Association of Kwara State Students have staged a demonstration to the Government House, Ilorin for non-payment of five years bursary by the State Governme...
Students of various institutions under the aegis of National Association of Kwara State Students have staged a demonstration to the Government House, Ilorin for non-payment of five years bursary by the State Governme...
OPINION: Inside Dogara's House of Discord! By Abdulrazaq Magaji
As you read this, chances are a Honourable Yakubu 'Jack'' Dogara and his three-man demolition squad in the House of representatives are still having a good guffaw at the case of the listless Kano thief who got 30 months i...
As you read this, chances are a Honourable Yakubu 'Jack'' Dogara and his three-man demolition squad in the House of representatives are still having a good guffaw at the case of the listless Kano thief who got 30 months i...
Nigeria @56: It's time to turn away from regional, ethnic sentiment- Ali Ahmad
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has said that it is incumbent on every Nigerian to put aside their ethnic differences, religious or political affiliation in order to make the country work. ...
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has said that it is incumbent on every Nigerian to put aside their ethnic differences, religious or political affiliation in order to make the country work. ...
Atunwa Congratulates Nigerians on Independence Day
I congratulate all Nigerians as we celebrate 56th year of Independence. Today, we recall and honour the efforts of the founding fathers, resilient comrades, freedom fighters and everyone who fought for Nigeria's ind...
I congratulate all Nigerians as we celebrate 56th year of Independence. Today, we recall and honour the efforts of the founding fathers, resilient comrades, freedom fighters and everyone who fought for Nigeria's ind...
Toyin Saraki, Forum of Senators' Wives Pray for Nigeria on 56th Independence Anniversary; Commends Senate on GEO Bill
As the Nation marks its 56th independence anniversary, the Forum of Senators' Wives have joined in offering prayers for Nigeria. Chair of the Forum, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Wife of the President of the Senate said the nation's...
As the Nation marks its 56th independence anniversary, the Forum of Senators' Wives have joined in offering prayers for Nigeria. Chair of the Forum, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Wife of the President of the Senate said the nation's...
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