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2016-09-26
Dalung Urges State Governments To Invest In Sports
The Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung has called on state governments to invest in youth and sports development. According to a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister...
The Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung has called on state governments to invest in youth and sports development. According to a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister...
Kwara govt reiterates commitment to road project
Kwara State Government is to complete Asa Dam- Egbejila, Airport road to forestall unnecessary loss of lives and property as well as facilitate vehicular movement on the route. The Speaker of the state assembly, ...
Kwara State Government is to complete Asa Dam- Egbejila, Airport road to forestall unnecessary loss of lives and property as well as facilitate vehicular movement on the route. The Speaker of the state assembly, ...
APC set to appoint ex-minister as spokesperson
Barring last minutes changes, the former Sports Minister, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, would be handed the job of the publicity secretary of the ruling All progressive Congress (APC). Abdullahi, who is believed to be a loya...
Barring last minutes changes, the former Sports Minister, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, would be handed the job of the publicity secretary of the ruling All progressive Congress (APC). Abdullahi, who is believed to be a loya...
NESREA warns against cutting of trees without replacement
The State Coordinator of National Environmental Standards & Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) in Kwara, Mr. Martins Enenwaene, has warned that cutting of trees without replacement leads to ecological imbalance. ...
The State Coordinator of National Environmental Standards & Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) in Kwara, Mr. Martins Enenwaene, has warned that cutting of trees without replacement leads to ecological imbalance. ...
Kwara inaugurates committee for Community Health Insurance Scheme
The Kwara Government on Monday inaugurated a joint health monitoring team to oversee the activities of the Community Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) in its efforts to improve the state's health service delivery system....
The Kwara Government on Monday inaugurated a joint health monitoring team to oversee the activities of the Community Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) in its efforts to improve the state's health service delivery system....
Uith to Implement No Work, No Pay Against Workers
The management of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), may commence the implementation of the "No Work, No Pay" directive of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), against strikin...
The management of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), may commence the implementation of the "No Work, No Pay" directive of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), against strikin...
Kwara Polytechnic expels five students
The authorities of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, say they have expelled five students for committing various offences contrary to their matriculation oath. AbdulRahman Muhammad, the Assistant Registrar (Academic Affai...
The authorities of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, say they have expelled five students for committing various offences contrary to their matriculation oath. AbdulRahman Muhammad, the Assistant Registrar (Academic Affai...
Inadequate Preparation Bane of Sports Devt, Says Kwara Gov
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has identified inadequate preparation as a major bane of sports development in the country. Ahmed who gave this indication when the Minister of Sports and Youth Developm...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has identified inadequate preparation as a major bane of sports development in the country. Ahmed who gave this indication when the Minister of Sports and Youth Developm...
Ahmed to launch Kwara Infrastructure Devt Fund
Kwara State Governor Ahmed will, on Monday, 26 September, perform the official launch of the state Infrastructure Development Fund (IFK). The alternate Chairman of the IFK Implementation Committee, Alhaji Abdulwah...
Kwara State Governor Ahmed will, on Monday, 26 September, perform the official launch of the state Infrastructure Development Fund (IFK). The alternate Chairman of the IFK Implementation Committee, Alhaji Abdulwah...
2016-09-25
Sports minister insists Team Nigeria's performance at Rio Olympics was not abysmal
The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara State said he was disappointed with those who said Nigeria performed abysmally at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games. Dalung, while declaring open ...
The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara State said he was disappointed with those who said Nigeria performed abysmally at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games. Dalung, while declaring open ...
Courts convict 150 after breaching sanitary law in Kwara
At least, no fewer than 150 people were on Saturday convicted by mobile courts in Ilorin, Kwara State after they were charged for committing offenses relating to breaching the state's sanitary law, by roaming about while ...
At least, no fewer than 150 people were on Saturday convicted by mobile courts in Ilorin, Kwara State after they were charged for committing offenses relating to breaching the state's sanitary law, by roaming about while ...
Second edition of National Youth Games begins in Illorin
The second edition of the National Youth Games has opened at the University of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital north central Nigeria. Declaring the event open on Saturday, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, ...
The second edition of the National Youth Games has opened at the University of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital north central Nigeria. Declaring the event open on Saturday, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, ...
Kwara: Al-Hikmah Varsity Invests N80 Million On Crop Production
An Islamic faith- based university- Al-Hikmah University- in Ilorin, Kwara state has invested N80 million on crop production on 10 hectares of land as part of measures to support the task of ensuring sustainable food secu...
An Islamic faith- based university- Al-Hikmah University- in Ilorin, Kwara state has invested N80 million on crop production on 10 hectares of land as part of measures to support the task of ensuring sustainable food secu...
2016-09-24
OPINION: Boko Haram: Last gasp of a savage group! By Abdulrazaq Magaji
With isolated attacks here and there, the killer group, Boko Haram, is still to be crushed. But, there is no doubting the fact that the capacity of the bandits to cause massive havoc has been checked. In a way, Boko Haram...
With isolated attacks here and there, the killer group, Boko Haram, is still to be crushed. But, there is no doubting the fact that the capacity of the bandits to cause massive havoc has been checked. In a way, Boko Haram...
OPINION: Kwarans Need Sound and Quality Education. By Abdulmajeed Wahab
When I read that the Kwara APC said the State was broke, I was putting some things together for our page to let people see why Kwara should not be among the State of our dear Nation to be complaining, because we have all ...
When I read that the Kwara APC said the State was broke, I was putting some things together for our page to let people see why Kwara should not be among the State of our dear Nation to be complaining, because we have all ...
EL-RUFAI TO TEAM KADUNA: GO AND CONQUER AT THE NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
*says he wants nothing short of 12 medals Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has urged athletes billed to participate at the National Youth Games in Ilorin to be good ambassadors of the state, while b...
*says he wants nothing short of 12 medals Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has urged athletes billed to participate at the National Youth Games in Ilorin to be good ambassadors of the state, while b...
MOST MARRIAGES FAIL 'COS PEOPLE MARRY FOR WRONG REASONS - JUDGE
An Ilorin Area Court Judge, Mr Abdulquadri Ibrahim, has advised intending couples to know their partners well before entering into marriage to reduce the rate of divorce. Ibrahim told the News Agency of Nigeri...
An Ilorin Area Court Judge, Mr Abdulquadri Ibrahim, has advised intending couples to know their partners well before entering into marriage to reduce the rate of divorce. Ibrahim told the News Agency of Nigeri...
Fruitful Engagement of Youths Solution to Recession - Saraki
SENATE President Bukola Saraki said yesterday that if Nigeria must get out of the present economic recession, it has become imperative to engage millions of youths in a very fruitful manner to increase the nation's produc...
SENATE President Bukola Saraki said yesterday that if Nigeria must get out of the present economic recession, it has become imperative to engage millions of youths in a very fruitful manner to increase the nation's produc...
Be pragmatic, Kwara govt. urges principals
Mariam Ayo, the Permanent Secretary in the Kwara Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has urged school principals to be pragmatic in the discharge of their duties. Ayo made the call in an interview with th...
Mariam Ayo, the Permanent Secretary in the Kwara Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has urged school principals to be pragmatic in the discharge of their duties. Ayo made the call in an interview with th...
2016-09-23
All Set for National Youth Games
The National Youth Games get underway this weekend at the sports complex of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State as athletes started arriving on Monday to conclude registration for the one-week event. The Director...
The National Youth Games get underway this weekend at the sports complex of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State as athletes started arriving on Monday to conclude registration for the one-week event. The Director...
Polytechnics Crucial to Economic Diversification, Says Rector
Polytechnics remain some of the most relevant academic institutions that have the capacity to assist the Federal Government to realise its economic development plans, as well as diversify the country's economy. The...
Polytechnics remain some of the most relevant academic institutions that have the capacity to assist the Federal Government to realise its economic development plans, as well as diversify the country's economy. The...
Group wants Kwara health care service delivery prioritized
A civil society organisation, Grassroots Development and Advocacy Centre (GDAC), has called on the Kwara state government to prioritize health care service delivery by budgeting more for the sector. Expressing worr...
A civil society organisation, Grassroots Development and Advocacy Centre (GDAC), has called on the Kwara state government to prioritize health care service delivery by budgeting more for the sector. Expressing worr...
Fight Against Boko haram Not Yet Over - General
A Security Consultant and Former General Officer Commanding one Mechanized Division in the Nigerian Army, Retired Major General Garba Ayodele Wahab has cautioned Nigerians not to see the fight against the Boko Haram sect ...
A Security Consultant and Former General Officer Commanding one Mechanized Division in the Nigerian Army, Retired Major General Garba Ayodele Wahab has cautioned Nigerians not to see the fight against the Boko Haram sect ...
Husband sacks wife for getting pregnant
A 40-year-old housewife, Amudalat Afolabi, has told an Ilorin Area Court that her husband, Tajudeen, sent her out because she refused to terminate a six-month-old pregnancy. Amudalat made this known when she testifie...
A 40-year-old housewife, Amudalat Afolabi, has told an Ilorin Area Court that her husband, Tajudeen, sent her out because she refused to terminate a six-month-old pregnancy. Amudalat made this known when she testifie...
Ban Tramadol, Codeine syrup now, pharmacist tells NAFDAC
A Pharmacist, Mr. Yakub Lai Gobir has called for strict enforcement and joint taskforce to curb drug abuse in Nigeria. Lai Gobir who made the call while fielding questions from Journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara State...
A Pharmacist, Mr. Yakub Lai Gobir has called for strict enforcement and joint taskforce to curb drug abuse in Nigeria. Lai Gobir who made the call while fielding questions from Journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara State...
9-year-old girl targets NYG chess gold for Kwara
Aliyah Garba-Jimba, a nine-year-old chess player representing Kwara, says she wants to win the event's gold medal at the second edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Ilorin.9-year-old girl targets NYG chess gold fo...
Aliyah Garba-Jimba, a nine-year-old chess player representing Kwara, says she wants to win the event's gold medal at the second edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Ilorin.9-year-old girl targets NYG chess gold fo...
Fake Oil Producing Factory In Kwara Discovered And Sealed
Security agencies in Nigeria have discovered and sealed a factory producing fake engine oil off in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The discovery was made by the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and ...
Security agencies in Nigeria have discovered and sealed a factory producing fake engine oil off in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The discovery was made by the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and ...
Kwara closes 10 private schools
The Kwara Government on Friday said it had closed down 10 private schools built with wooden slabs and operating without due authorisation from the state government. Zainab Bello, the Director, Quality Assurance Burea...
The Kwara Government on Friday said it had closed down 10 private schools built with wooden slabs and operating without due authorisation from the state government. Zainab Bello, the Director, Quality Assurance Burea...
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