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2016-10-01
How excessive intake of food seasoning damages human brain – Experts
Dr. Festus Olalekan of the Graceland Hospital, Ilorin, has warned against excessive consumption of food seasoning, saying it can damage the brain. Olalekan told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ilori...
Dr. Festus Olalekan of the Graceland Hospital, Ilorin, has warned against excessive consumption of food seasoning, saying it can damage the brain. Olalekan told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ilori...
Independence: Kwara Muslims, CAN seek divine end to recession
Muslims and Christians in Kwara State have said a divine intervention was needed to address Nigeria's current economic crisis and guide the nation's leaders. The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Alhaji Mohammed Salihu, called for...
Muslims and Christians in Kwara State have said a divine intervention was needed to address Nigeria's current economic crisis and guide the nation's leaders. The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Alhaji Mohammed Salihu, called for...
Forgery: FG searches for more evidence to nail Saraki, Ekweremadu
The Federal Government has started searching for more facts that can further prove the involvement of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, in the alleged forgery of Senate Standing Rules, 2...
The Federal Government has started searching for more facts that can further prove the involvement of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, in the alleged forgery of Senate Standing Rules, 2...
Independence:Time to turn away from regional, ethnic sentiment- Kwara Speaker
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....
Calls for restructuring increase as the nation turns 56
According to Chief Wole Oke, the Secretary of Egbe Afenifere in Kwara, Emmanuel Ayeoribe, former Kwara state Chairman of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Alhaji Bibire Ajape, Special Adviser, (Political), to Governor Ab...
According to Chief Wole Oke, the Secretary of Egbe Afenifere in Kwara, Emmanuel Ayeoribe, former Kwara state Chairman of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Alhaji Bibire Ajape, Special Adviser, (Political), to Governor Ab...
Economic recession: selling assets is selling Nigeria's future -Lawyer
An Ilorin based legal practitioner, Mr Yomi Kehinde, has described the government proposal to sell national assets as a way out of the ongoing economic crises as "selling the Nigeria's future". Kehinde, who made thi...
An Ilorin based legal practitioner, Mr Yomi Kehinde, has described the government proposal to sell national assets as a way out of the ongoing economic crises as "selling the Nigeria's future". Kehinde, who made thi...
Nigeria @ 56: Saraki Canvasses Join Efforts, Prayers to End Recession
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to collaborate with the Federal Government in order to ensure the nation emerged from the current economic recession st...
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to collaborate with the Federal Government in order to ensure the nation emerged from the current economic recession st...
Ilorin taken over by beggars, residents lament
Residents of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, have decried the increase in the number of the beggars on the streets. The beggars include able-bodied youth, artisans, old women, pregnant women, civil servants and children...
Residents of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, have decried the increase in the number of the beggars on the streets. The beggars include able-bodied youth, artisans, old women, pregnant women, civil servants and children...
Kwara Gov, Speaker urge Nigerians to be patriotic
As Nigeria celebrates its 56 years of independence, Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has urged Nigerians to demonstrate more patriotism, commitment and dedication to collective goals to overcome the current challenge...
As Nigeria celebrates its 56 years of independence, Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has urged Nigerians to demonstrate more patriotism, commitment and dedication to collective goals to overcome the current challenge...
2016-09-30
Delta emerges champions, as National Youth Games end in Ilorin
After days of competition, the second edition of Nigeria's National Youth Games came to a close yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital with Team Delta topping the medals' table. Delta got a total of 26 medals, ma...
After days of competition, the second edition of Nigeria's National Youth Games came to a close yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital with Team Delta topping the medals' table. Delta got a total of 26 medals, ma...
Kwara solicits cooperation as FG tackles recession
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara, has appealed to Nigerians to cooperate with the government to tackle the challenges confronting facing the economy. Ahmed made the call in his Independence Day message to the people ...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara, has appealed to Nigerians to cooperate with the government to tackle the challenges confronting facing the economy. Ahmed made the call in his Independence Day message to the people ...
MTN Call Centre Agents Protest In Ilorin Over Sack Of 1000
Hundreds of MTN Nigeria Customer Care Representatives (CCRs) operating from Ilorin Call Centre on Friday protested against the failure of telecom giant to intervene in Call Centre Management transition crisis. Over...
Hundreds of MTN Nigeria Customer Care Representatives (CCRs) operating from Ilorin Call Centre on Friday protested against the failure of telecom giant to intervene in Call Centre Management transition crisis. Over...
Toyin Saraki Awarded Fellow of the West African Academy of Public Health
The Founder and President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki was honoured yesterday as a Fellow of the Academy of Public Health (FAPH), by the West African Academy of Public Health (WAAPH) during the in...
The Founder and President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki was honoured yesterday as a Fellow of the Academy of Public Health (FAPH), by the West African Academy of Public Health (WAAPH) during the in...
2016-09-28
Nigerian Senators abandon legislative duty for Saraki's forgery trial
Nigeria's Senators did not report for business on Wednesday – one of the three days the National Assembly has for plenary in a week – for no reason other than the resumed trial of their presiding officers. Senate Pre...
Nigeria's Senators did not report for business on Wednesday – one of the three days the National Assembly has for plenary in a week – for no reason other than the resumed trial of their presiding officers. Senate Pre...
We registered over 250,000 for National ID cards in Kwara - NIMC
More than 250,000 people have registered for new national identity cards in Kwara State by the National Identity Management Commission, the State Coordinator, Olumoh Habeeb, has said at a press briefing with journali...
More than 250,000 people have registered for new national identity cards in Kwara State by the National Identity Management Commission, the State Coordinator, Olumoh Habeeb, has said at a press briefing with journali...
DPR warns against blending of lubricants in Kwara
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Kwara, has warned against the practice of blending lubricants in the state. The DPR Comptroller in the state, Mr Philip Salvation, gave this warning on Tuesday w...
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Kwara, has warned against the practice of blending lubricants in the state. The DPR Comptroller in the state, Mr Philip Salvation, gave this warning on Tuesday w...
I married figure head, irresponsible man, wife tells court
A 30-year-old housewife, Balikis Abdullahi, has told an Ilorin Area Court that she married a figure head and irresponsible man as husband. Balikis, a residence of Alagbado Area, Ilorin, made this known when she testif...
A 30-year-old housewife, Balikis Abdullahi, has told an Ilorin Area Court that she married a figure head and irresponsible man as husband. Balikis, a residence of Alagbado Area, Ilorin, made this known when she testif...
NYG: Kwara Dominates Table Tennis
Action continued at the National Youth Games going on in Illorin, Kwara, yesterday, with Iyanu Falana winning gold for hosts Kwara, after defeating compatriot Sukurat Aiyelagan in the final of the female’s sing...
Action continued at the National Youth Games going on in Illorin, Kwara, yesterday, with Iyanu Falana winning gold for hosts Kwara, after defeating compatriot Sukurat Aiyelagan in the final of the female’s sing...
Forgery: FG fails to open case against Saraki, Ekweremadu, others; adjourned till Oct 7
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, failed to kick-start hearing on the two-count forgery charge it preferred against the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. The duo are facing...
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, failed to kick-start hearing on the two-count forgery charge it preferred against the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. The duo are facing...
Independence Day: 100 golfers to compete in 18 holes one day tourney in Ilorin
No fewer than 100 golfers across Nigeria will be in Ilorin Golf Club from Friday September 30th, for a one day 18 holes tournament. The Club's Captain, Mr. Layi Maliki, disclosed this while speaking with the newsme...
No fewer than 100 golfers across Nigeria will be in Ilorin Golf Club from Friday September 30th, for a one day 18 holes tournament. The Club's Captain, Mr. Layi Maliki, disclosed this while speaking with the newsme...
Kwara Govt Suspends Plan to Raise N20B Bond
Following the launching of the Kwara State Infrastructure Development Fund IFK, the state government says it has suspended its plan to raise a N20b bond from the capital market for infrastructure development. Gover...
Following the launching of the Kwara State Infrastructure Development Fund IFK, the state government says it has suspended its plan to raise a N20b bond from the capital market for infrastructure development. Gover...
ANAN calls for privatisation of public assets to end recession
The Association of National Accountant of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter has called for the privatisation of public assets as a way to ending the economy recession in the country. The Chairman of Association, I...
The Association of National Accountant of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter has called for the privatisation of public assets as a way to ending the economy recession in the country. The Chairman of Association, I...
Nigeria's Attorney General stalls Saraki's forgery trial
The trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for alleged forgery was stalled on Wednesday, because the prosecution counsel, Aliyu Umar, said he had not prepared his response to a fresh motion by the defendants chall...
The trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for alleged forgery was stalled on Wednesday, because the prosecution counsel, Aliyu Umar, said he had not prepared his response to a fresh motion by the defendants chall...
2016-09-27
OPINION: Re: Femi Fani-Kayode: The bloody legacy of Usman Dan Fodio (Part 1). By Arowona Abdulazeez
Truly, as postulated by Shehu Uthman Ibn Fodio, "Conscience is an open wound, only truth can heal it" and I thank God that I am not a card carrying member of any political party. It is on this pre...
Truly, as postulated by Shehu Uthman Ibn Fodio, "Conscience is an open wound, only truth can heal it" and I thank God that I am not a card carrying member of any political party. It is on this pre...
MTN Nigeria Sacks 1000 Customer Care Representatives
MTN Nigeria has sacked over 1000 Customer Care Representatives (CCRs) attending to High Value Customers in Lagos, Kano, Ilorin and Kaduna call centres. The vendor in charge of the call centres, Communication Ne...
MTN Nigeria has sacked over 1000 Customer Care Representatives (CCRs) attending to High Value Customers in Lagos, Kano, Ilorin and Kaduna call centres. The vendor in charge of the call centres, Communication Ne...
Ahmed flags off N3.7bn underpass in Kwara
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed on Tuesday flagged off the construction of the Geri- Alimi Split Diamond Interchange, which is the first project to be funded under the newly launched Kwara Infrastructure Dev...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed on Tuesday flagged off the construction of the Geri- Alimi Split Diamond Interchange, which is the first project to be funded under the newly launched Kwara Infrastructure Dev...
N5.8billion IF-K facility to boost Kwara's economy - Gov Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, on Monday, disclosed that his administration will, in the next few months, inject over N5.8billion into Kwara State's economy through the state's Infrastructure Development Fund (IF-K). The go...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, on Monday, disclosed that his administration will, in the next few months, inject over N5.8billion into Kwara State's economy through the state's Infrastructure Development Fund (IF-K). The go...
Rotary commits $100m to curb resurgence of polio in Nigeria
Bisi Adegoke, the Rotary Governor of District 9125, said on Sunday that the Rotary Club was committing $100 million to prevent resurgence of polio meningitis in the country. Adegoke, who disclosed this at a n...
Bisi Adegoke, the Rotary Governor of District 9125, said on Sunday that the Rotary Club was committing $100 million to prevent resurgence of polio meningitis in the country. Adegoke, who disclosed this at a n...
Kwara govt shuts 25 illegal Schools
Kwara Government said on Monday that it shut down 25 Private Schools across the three senatorial districts of the state for operating illegally. The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Alhaji Mahmud...
Kwara Government said on Monday that it shut down 25 Private Schools across the three senatorial districts of the state for operating illegally. The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Alhaji Mahmud...
Forgery trial: Saraki adjourns Senate plenary to Thursday
President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday adjourned plenary of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly to Thursday. The adjournment, it was learnt, was not connected with the trial of Saraki; Dep...
President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday adjourned plenary of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly to Thursday. The adjournment, it was learnt, was not connected with the trial of Saraki; Dep...
OPINION: Palestine: Fading hopes of peace! By Abdulrazaq Magaji
NOTE: In 2014, the religious makeup of the state of Israel, with a total population of 8.2 million, stood as follows: JEWS-6,219,200 (75%); MUSLIMS-1,453,800 (17.5%); CHRISTIANS-163,500 (1.97) DRUZE-135,400 (1.63%) O...
NOTE: In 2014, the religious makeup of the state of Israel, with a total population of 8.2 million, stood as follows: JEWS-6,219,200 (75%); MUSLIMS-1,453,800 (17.5%); CHRISTIANS-163,500 (1.97) DRUZE-135,400 (1.63%) O...
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