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2016-06-07
OPINION: Kwara State: The Bond of Development And Matters Arising, By Bolaji Alabi
If tough decisions are not taken, it will remain impossible for Nigerian government at all levels to meet up the escalating public demands in this period of economic downturn. Just like its counterparts across the f...
If tough decisions are not taken, it will remain impossible for Nigerian government at all levels to meet up the escalating public demands in this period of economic downturn. Just like its counterparts across the f...
OPINION: Kwara 8th Assembly: So far so good. By Shuaib Abdulkadir
When the Kwara State House of Assembly was inaugurated on June 8, 2015, it could be rightly observed it was a period Kwarans were charged with high hopes of having a legislative arm of government that would function ef...
When the Kwara State House of Assembly was inaugurated on June 8, 2015, it could be rightly observed it was a period Kwarans were charged with high hopes of having a legislative arm of government that would function ef...
CCT Trial A Huge Distraction, I Want It Over Soon - Saraki
President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, has described his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegations of false declaration of assets and corruption as a huge distraction. Speaking ...
President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, has described his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegations of false declaration of assets and corruption as a huge distraction. Speaking ...
Again, tribunal adjourns Saraki's trial
The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday adjourned hearing in the alleged false and anticipatory assets declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, until next Wednesday. The tribunal said it was duty b...
The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday adjourned hearing in the alleged false and anticipatory assets declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, until next Wednesday. The tribunal said it was duty b...
CCT chairman wants return of Decree 2
The notorious Decree No. 2 of 1984 – under which persons were detained without trial for “security reasons” during the military era – should be reintroduced for journalists, Dan...
The notorious Decree No. 2 of 1984 – under which persons were detained without trial for “security reasons” during the military era – should be reintroduced for journalists, Dan...
Saraki 'tactically' delaying trial, says CCT chairman
Danladi Umar, chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), says Senate President Bukola Saraki is tactically delaying his trial to avoid "final consequences". ?Umar made this statement while addressing Saraki's l...
Danladi Umar, chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), says Senate President Bukola Saraki is tactically delaying his trial to avoid "final consequences". ?Umar made this statement while addressing Saraki's l...
Corruption Trial: Tribunal chairman threatens to jail, throw out pro-Saraki senators
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, on Tuesday threatened to jail senators attending court sessions in solidarity with Senate President Bukola Saraki and throw them out of the tribunal. ...
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, on Tuesday threatened to jail senators attending court sessions in solidarity with Senate President Bukola Saraki and throw them out of the tribunal. ...
Kwara engages key researchers to protect tomato, maize farmers
THE Kwara State government says it has engaged key research institutions to find a way of protecting farmers in the state against possible outbreak of new disease affecting major crops, especially maize and tomatoes....
THE Kwara State government says it has engaged key research institutions to find a way of protecting farmers in the state against possible outbreak of new disease affecting major crops, especially maize and tomatoes....
Kwara commissioner advocates prayers for economic recovery
Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Muas Yeketi, yesterday canvassed "serious prayers" for the revival of the nation's economy. Yeketi, during a joint press briefing with his...
Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Muas Yeketi, yesterday canvassed "serious prayers" for the revival of the nation's economy. Yeketi, during a joint press briefing with his...
UNILORIN removes HoD for allegedly wooing student
A lecturer at the Department of English, University of Ilorin, Dr Mohammed Idiagbon, has been removed as the head of the department for allegedly wooing one of the students of the institution. Sources at the...
A lecturer at the Department of English, University of Ilorin, Dr Mohammed Idiagbon, has been removed as the head of the department for allegedly wooing one of the students of the institution. Sources at the...
Pray for peace, Kwara gov urges Muslims
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, and the Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad, on Monday, called on Muslims to use this year's Ramadan fast to pray for peace and speedy national eco...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, and the Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad, on Monday, called on Muslims to use this year's Ramadan fast to pray for peace and speedy national eco...
Kwara tasks citizens on tax payment, to enhance financial base
The Kwara State Government on Monday charged its citizens on the need for prompt payment of their taxes, to enable the state to have a stronger financial base. Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed gave the charge while ...
The Kwara State Government on Monday charged its citizens on the need for prompt payment of their taxes, to enable the state to have a stronger financial base. Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed gave the charge while ...
Rotary presents renovated hall to community in Kwara
Rotary Club GRA, Ilorin has presented a 500-capacity examination/assembly hall renovated at the cost of N3.5 million to Community Senior Secondary School, Isolo-Opin, Ekiti local government Area of Kwara State. The pr...
Rotary Club GRA, Ilorin has presented a 500-capacity examination/assembly hall renovated at the cost of N3.5 million to Community Senior Secondary School, Isolo-Opin, Ekiti local government Area of Kwara State. The pr...
Kwara shuts 10 'illegal' schools
*Sanctions three VPs for alleged indiscipline The Kwara State government yesterday said it has shut ten private schools for operating illegally. It added that in the last five months, it had sanctioned some...
*Sanctions three VPs for alleged indiscipline The Kwara State government yesterday said it has shut ten private schools for operating illegally. It added that in the last five months, it had sanctioned some...
Saudis to establish wheat, paint factories in Kwara
A group of investors from Saudi Arabia is expected to establish wheat and paint factories in Kwara State. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Dr Muideen Akorede announced this on Monday ...
A group of investors from Saudi Arabia is expected to establish wheat and paint factories in Kwara State. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Dr Muideen Akorede announced this on Monday ...
Unpaid wages: Kwara council workers commence indefinite strike
Workers in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara on Monday embarked on a sit-at-home exercise to protest their six months unpaid salary arrears. The workers joined their counterparts in 15 other local governme...
Workers in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara on Monday embarked on a sit-at-home exercise to protest their six months unpaid salary arrears. The workers joined their counterparts in 15 other local governme...
2016-06-06
Ramadan: Saraki Seeks Prayers for Peace, Security
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Sunday urged Muslim Faithful across the country to use the period of this year’s Ramadan to pray for peace, security and God’s intervention in tackli...
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Sunday urged Muslim Faithful across the country to use the period of this year’s Ramadan to pray for peace, security and God’s intervention in tackli...
Ramadan: Pray for peace, Emir of Ilorin urge Muslims
Nigerians have been urged to pray fervently for peaceful co-existence and harmonious working relationship in the face of numerous challenges threatening the unity and good governance of the country. The Emir of Ilor...
Nigerians have been urged to pray fervently for peaceful co-existence and harmonious working relationship in the face of numerous challenges threatening the unity and good governance of the country. The Emir of Ilor...
Ramadan: Kwara Speaker admonishes Muslims on lslamic ideals
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has enjoined Muslim faithfuls to use the opportunity of Ramadan to re-dedicate themselves to the true ideals of Islam. The Speaker who congratulated Mus...
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has enjoined Muslim faithfuls to use the opportunity of Ramadan to re-dedicate themselves to the true ideals of Islam. The Speaker who congratulated Mus...
FG Gives Four New Private Colleges Operational Certificates
As part of efforts to increase teacher education in Nigeria, the federal government has granted provisional approval to four new private colleges of education to commence operation. The colleges are Oswald Wa...
As part of efforts to increase teacher education in Nigeria, the federal government has granted provisional approval to four new private colleges of education to commence operation. The colleges are Oswald Wa...
Kwara Meets 100 Percent Revenue Target -Governor Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfattah Ahmed, has said the restructured state revenue service has been able to realise its target 100 percent and hopes to triple that in the next three years. The governor ...
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfattah Ahmed, has said the restructured state revenue service has been able to realise its target 100 percent and hopes to triple that in the next three years. The governor ...
Former UN Envoy urges Nigeria to revive real sectors
A former United Nations envoy, Professor Ibrahim Gambari has called on the Nigerian Government to revive and expand the real sectors of the economy. Professor Gambari who is also the Chancellor of the Kwara Sta...
A former United Nations envoy, Professor Ibrahim Gambari has called on the Nigerian Government to revive and expand the real sectors of the economy. Professor Gambari who is also the Chancellor of the Kwara Sta...
...EFCC storms Kwara in search of fresh evidence
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), last week, stormed Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, in search of fresh evidence in pursuant of the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Sar...
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), last week, stormed Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, in search of fresh evidence in pursuant of the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Sar...
Kwara University holds 4th convocation, launches radio station
Kwara State University has held its fourth convocation and launched its own radio station. Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State called on members of the academia to use their exposure and wealth of experience in t...
Kwara State University has held its fourth convocation and launched its own radio station. Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State called on members of the academia to use their exposure and wealth of experience in t...
PMT insists on speed limiters, opens Ilorin terminal
The Management of a leading road transport company,Peace Mass Transit,PMT,weekend,reaffirmed is resolves on installation of Speed Limiters in all its fleet to reduce the rate of auto crashes even as it commissioned its...
The Management of a leading road transport company,Peace Mass Transit,PMT,weekend,reaffirmed is resolves on installation of Speed Limiters in all its fleet to reduce the rate of auto crashes even as it commissioned its...
Kwara to join cities with split diamond underpass
The Kwara State government recently approved the construction of a Split Diamond Underpass in Geri Alimi area of Ilorin in order to decongest peak time traffic usually in the morning and evening. The state in recent t...
The Kwara State government recently approved the construction of a Split Diamond Underpass in Geri Alimi area of Ilorin in order to decongest peak time traffic usually in the morning and evening. The state in recent t...
2016-06-05
Gov Ahmed Approves Release of N7.9m to Best KWASU Graduate
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the release of a balance of N7.9m scholarship awarded to Mohammed Tukur, the 2013 best graduating student of Kwara State University (KWASU) for him to complet...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the release of a balance of N7.9m scholarship awarded to Mohammed Tukur, the 2013 best graduating student of Kwara State University (KWASU) for him to complet...
We Didn't Give Saraki Money For Ramadan - Kwara Govt
It has come to our attention that Sahara Reporters has published a story claiming that the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki demanded and received N300m from Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed for the Ramadan....
It has come to our attention that Sahara Reporters has published a story claiming that the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki demanded and received N300m from Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed for the Ramadan....
5 Years in Office: Ex-Aides Felicitate with Ahmed, Commend Saraki's Display of Competence
THE Kwara Forum of former Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) has congratulated Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed on the celebration of his fifth year in office and one year under Pre...
THE Kwara Forum of former Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) has congratulated Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed on the celebration of his fifth year in office and one year under Pre...
Saraki pays tribute to Muhammad Ali
Nigeria's Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed shock and deep sadness over the death of a "great boxing legend" Muhammad Ali. Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and P...
Nigeria's Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed shock and deep sadness over the death of a "great boxing legend" Muhammad Ali. Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and P...
Life imprisonment awaits fake drug convicts - Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said that individuals convicted for production and sale of counterfeit and fake drugs, as well as unwholesome processed foods risked facing life imprisonment. ...
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said that individuals convicted for production and sale of counterfeit and fake drugs, as well as unwholesome processed foods risked facing life imprisonment. ...
NGO holds programme to mark Children's Day celebration in Ilorin
BY SANNI FATIMA ADEDEJI A non-governmental organization based in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Home Street Kids Welfare Initiative has organized a programme tagged, "Street Love Activities in Ilorin" to mark the ...
BY SANNI FATIMA ADEDEJI A non-governmental organization based in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Home Street Kids Welfare Initiative has organized a programme tagged, "Street Love Activities in Ilorin" to mark the ...
OPINION: 1st Session Of The 8th Nigerian Senate: Impact on Legislation, Legislature and Legislators. By Kayode Omotose
As the clock ticks and the first session of the 8th senate draws to an end, nothing encapsulates their performance than the commendation of President Muhammadu Buhari who, when he hosted them to a dinner at the villa last...
As the clock ticks and the first session of the 8th senate draws to an end, nothing encapsulates their performance than the commendation of President Muhammadu Buhari who, when he hosted them to a dinner at the villa last...
Maiden Oyebanji writing competition begins Monday
The maiden annual Mashood Oyewole Oyebanji Writing Competition will begin Monday 6 June 2016 and close on the 5 July 2016. This was contained in a statement signed by the press secretary to the founder of the foundati...
The maiden annual Mashood Oyewole Oyebanji Writing Competition will begin Monday 6 June 2016 and close on the 5 July 2016. This was contained in a statement signed by the press secretary to the founder of the foundati...
Only 12m Was Stolen, Sahara Reporters' Story Full of Falsehood and Exaggeration - Saraki
The report yesterday by Sahara Reporters about a burglary in the Ilorin home of Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki contained series of falsehood and at best an exaggeration of an incident which happened two wee...
The report yesterday by Sahara Reporters about a burglary in the Ilorin home of Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki contained series of falsehood and at best an exaggeration of an incident which happened two wee...
Kwara SWAN constitutes 3-man Electoral Committee
A three-man Electoral Committee has been put in place by the Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). This follows the expiration of the Bunmi Adedoyin-led exco this month. The...
A three-man Electoral Committee has been put in place by the Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). This follows the expiration of the Bunmi Adedoyin-led exco this month. The...
Community Urges Kwara Governor to Elevate Elekan of Eka-Meje to First Class King
The people of Ekan-Meje in Oke Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to the state governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed to elevate the Elekan of Eka-Meje to a first Class Oba. The National President ...
The people of Ekan-Meje in Oke Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to the state governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed to elevate the Elekan of Eka-Meje to a first Class Oba. The National President ...
2016-06-04
Kwara gov's wife tackles violence against children
Against growing cases of violence and abuse on children in parts of Kwara State, wife of the Kwara State governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has set up a committee in collaboration with state Ministry of Social Welfare to ad...
Against growing cases of violence and abuse on children in parts of Kwara State, wife of the Kwara State governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has set up a committee in collaboration with state Ministry of Social Welfare to ad...
Ramadan: Cleric urges Muslims to be prepared spiritually, steadfast in prayers
Malam Abdulmumin Apaokagi, the Chief Imam of Markaz Al Adaby Mosque in Ilorin has urged Muslims to be spiritually prepared for the forthcoming Ramadan fast by moving closer to Allah and be steadfast in prayers. ...
Malam Abdulmumin Apaokagi, the Chief Imam of Markaz Al Adaby Mosque in Ilorin has urged Muslims to be spiritually prepared for the forthcoming Ramadan fast by moving closer to Allah and be steadfast in prayers. ...
Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps raids illegal mining sites in kwara
The Kwara Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday raided two illegal mining sites thereby arresting two miners in the process. The State Commandant of the Corps Ideba Pedr...
The Kwara Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday raided two illegal mining sites thereby arresting two miners in the process. The State Commandant of the Corps Ideba Pedr...
Bye election: INEC presents Certificate of Return to winner in Kwara State
Certificate of Return has been presented to the winner of Oke Ero State Constituency bye election, Mrs Victoria Afolayan of All Progressives Congress, APC. The presentation was done by INEC Administrative Sec...
Certificate of Return has been presented to the winner of Oke Ero State Constituency bye election, Mrs Victoria Afolayan of All Progressives Congress, APC. The presentation was done by INEC Administrative Sec...
Kwara Governor advocates redesign of nation's education sector
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has advocated the review of the current method of instruction in schools to make it twenty-first century compliant. Similarly, the Governor called for a proper design ...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has advocated the review of the current method of instruction in schools to make it twenty-first century compliant. Similarly, the Governor called for a proper design ...
Kwara United secures win on road trip
*Coach John Obuh...thumbs up for his players KUnited FC of Ilorin underscored their determination to return to the Premier League with a 0-1 defeat of Supreme Court FC of Abuja, to make it two wins out of two...
*Coach John Obuh...thumbs up for his players KUnited FC of Ilorin underscored their determination to return to the Premier League with a 0-1 defeat of Supreme Court FC of Abuja, to make it two wins out of two...
NAHCON announces 2016 Hajj fares
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the 2016 Hajj fares with a call on relevant bodies to speed up the process of collecting and remitting the fares to the commission. This is as th...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the 2016 Hajj fares with a call on relevant bodies to speed up the process of collecting and remitting the fares to the commission. This is as th...
Farmers, Herdsmen Conflict: Senate to Find Solutions, Says Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has appealed to herdsmen and farmers across the country to maintain peace as the National Assembly is ready to proffer lasting solution to the perennial clashes over grazing...
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has appealed to herdsmen and farmers across the country to maintain peace as the National Assembly is ready to proffer lasting solution to the perennial clashes over grazing...
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