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2016-09-15
Dep Gov's wife challenges parents on health of children
The wife of the Kwara Deputy Governor, Mrs Felicia Kisira, has challenged parents to take proper care of their children for them to live a healthy life. Kisira made the call on Wednesday while addressing the people of Ga...
Kwara Govt. Says It Reduced Cost Of Governance By 40%
The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed says his government has reduced cost of governance by 40 per cent to weather Nigeria's economic situation affecting the state. Governor Ahmed, however, assured worke...
Landmark Varsity seeks partnership with Kwara on agriculture
Landmark University (LMU) Omu Aran Kwara State, has paid a courtesy visit to Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed. Leading the delegation was LMU vice chancellor Prof Aize Obayan and Registrar Dr Daniel Rotimi. Th...
PDP's call for Buhari's resignation, irritant and distractive - Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says the call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign is "irritant and attempt to distract the government from its rescue mission." The Minister of Information...
Kwara releases N1.7b for Projects
Kwara State government has released N1.7billion for the completion of on-going and new projects across the state. The money will also cover outstanding payment for completed projects. Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed disclosed t...
Kwara will not retrench workers - Governor Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara said, Wednesday, that the state government will not sack workers in spite of the economic challenges in the country. He gave the assurance when he received the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim S...

2016-09-14
Ali Ahmad Donates Equipment, Furniture to Cottage Hospital
The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad in a bid to complement the state government efforts on the provision of qualitative healthcare delivery services on Tuesday commissioned Isale-Asa Cottage Hospital...
Power, infrastructure critical to economic recovery - Gobir
By Ahmed 'Lateef A prominent entrepreneur, Alhaji Yakubu Olayiwola Gobir, yesterday identified stable electricity and quality infrastructure as major ingredients to stimulate the economic growth. He explained ...
"I feel your pains" - Gov Ahmed tells Kwarans
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has told kwarans that he feels the pain and hardship the people are going through as a result of current national economic downturn. "I'm concerned; I'm touched. I feel...
Why Anti-Graft War Hits Opposition - Lai Mohammed
Minister for Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government should not be castigated for its anti-corruption crusades against perceived members of the opposition group. He sa...
Senate Will Make Tough Recommendations to President On Economy Revival - Saraki
The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated that the time for identifying the cause of the economic recession and those responsible was over adding that it is high time for all political leaders to start ...
Over-Dependence On Oil Responsible for Economy Recession - Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Tuesday said Nigeria's over-dependence on oil is to blame for the recession the nation's economy is passing through. Mr. Mohammed made the assertion at a news briefing...
Saraki - My Travails Will Fizzle Out Soon
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, yesterday said his current political travails are mere distractions that would soon fizzle out. Speaking during a town hall meeting with the people of the state in Ilorin, the ...
We've spent N70bn on roads, says FG
In the 2016 fiscal year alone, the Federal Government says it has spent N70 billion to fix Nigerian roads. It said the amount was a significant improvement on the N18 billion the administration of the immediate past ...
Senate will recommend removal of incompetent ministers –- Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has revealed that the Senate will recommend the removal of Ministers and other Presidential aides who do not measure up in the Federal Government's efforts to exit the country from economi...
Kwara raises Internally Generated Revenue to N1.5b
Kwara State now has generated N1.5 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) monthly as against the former N500 million, it was learnt yesterday. Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, who spoke at a function organised by mem...
Lady fakes pregnancy for 9 months in Kwara
Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Yusjib Industrial Medicare, Ilorin, Dr Yusuf Abdulraheem, says he has discovered a young lady that has been faking pregnancy for close to nine months. Abdulraheem told newsmen on T...
Photo News: Ahmad Commissions IAC's Flight Fuel Depot
The Speaker KWHA, Dr. Ali Ahmad commissioned the International Aviation College, Ilorin flight fuel depot last Friday ...
OPINION: Any problem in drafting Lai Mohammed? By Abdulrazaq Magaji
The other time he contested his party's governorship primaries in Kwara state, third rate publicists who were working at the behest of pedestrian and dubious politicians in the state launched a vicious and dishonest campa...

2016-09-13
'Born-Again' Student 'Withdraws' From Unilorin, Says My O'Level Obtained Through Malpractices
Year Three Sociology student of the University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, Kwara State, Mr. Abolarin Jephthah, has purportedly notified the university's authorities of his decision to withdraw from the institution, confessing th...
Non-Implementation of House resolutions: Kwara Assembly summons SSG, Attorney-General, others
The Kwara State House of Assembly has directed the Secretary of the State Government Alhaji Isiaka Gold to update the House on the extent of the State government's compliance with it's resolutions on the proliferation of ...
COED Ilorin Announces Details of her 2016/2017 Session Pre-admission Exercise
Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin announced details of her pre-admission screening exercise on her website. Candidates are expected to upload required documents on the College's portal before October 31st. Deta...
Eid-El-Kabir: Sacrifice and Patriotism is Crucial to Nigeria's Progress - Atunwa
As Muslims celebrate Eid Kabir worldwide, the Chairman of House Committee on Justice, Rt Hon Razak Atunwa has called on Nigerians to embrace patriotism and sacrifice as yardstick for Nigeria's progress. In a press s...
Pray for peace, Sulu-Gambari urges Nigerian Pilgrims
As Muslim faithful prepares for this year's Eid-el-Kabir Sallah celebration, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged Nigerian Pilgrims to pray fervently for ...
PATENT MEDICINE DEALERS TREAT MALARIA FREE IN KWARA
Members of the National Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED) in Kwara State rcently embarked on free rapid diagnostic test and treatment of malaria for residents of Ilorin. Speaking with j...
Emir of Ilorin charges government on welfare of Nigerians
Emir of Ilorin charges government on welfare of Nigerians The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has enjoined government at all levels to expedite action towards p...
Saraki, Lai Mohammed pray in Ilorin
Unlike last year when missiles were hauled at some dignitaries at the Muslim Central Praying Ground in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital during Sallah, this year's event was peaceful. Present at the Eid prayers amids...
Kwara assembly extends tenure of Offa council
The Kwara State House Assembly has approved the extension of tenure of the chairman and councillors of Offa Local Government Council to November 10, 2016. The approval was sequel to a request by Governor Abdul-Fatah ...

2016-09-12
Tight security in FCT, Kwara as Muslims celebrate sallah
There was tight security at the various eid prayer grounds in the Federal Capital Territory and Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday as Muslim faithful marked the Eid-el-Kabir. Policemen from the Police Mobil...
Eid-el-Kabir: Ali Ahmad calls for prayers to end economic crises
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has called for absolute prayers and sacrifices for the nation to sail through the current economic recession. Ahmad, in a Eid-el-Kabir message issued by...

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