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2015-11-17
Ahmed Inaugurates Committee on Workers' Database
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has inaugurated a committee on Personnel Data Based system development as part plans overhaul its staff and payroll system. Speaking during the inauguration at Gov...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has inaugurated a committee on Personnel Data Based system development as part plans overhaul its staff and payroll system. Speaking during the inauguration at Gov...
Portfolio of 2nd Batch Commissioners
Below is the list and portfolio of the 2nd batch of Kwara State Commissioners just sworn-in by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Alh Haruna Tambiri Mohammed - Local Government Alh Wasiu Odewale - Planning & Econ...
Below is the list and portfolio of the 2nd batch of Kwara State Commissioners just sworn-in by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Alh Haruna Tambiri Mohammed - Local Government Alh Wasiu Odewale - Planning & Econ...
Cleric Wants Ex-Gov Lawal's Legacies Sustained
An Ilorin based Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Suleiman Danboronu has charged the people of Kwara State to emulate and sustain the good legacies of the former State Governor, late Admiral Mohammed Lawal. The Cleric w...
An Ilorin based Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Suleiman Danboronu has charged the people of Kwara State to emulate and sustain the good legacies of the former State Governor, late Admiral Mohammed Lawal. The Cleric w...
Clerics, politicians remember Saraki, three years after death
Prominent Islamic clerics, political leaders from across Kwara State and followers of the late Waziri of Ilorin, Dr. Olusola Saraki, gathered yesterday at his Ilorin residence to mark the third anniversary of his demis...
Prominent Islamic clerics, political leaders from across Kwara State and followers of the late Waziri of Ilorin, Dr. Olusola Saraki, gathered yesterday at his Ilorin residence to mark the third anniversary of his demis...
Kwara Speaker to Participate in Economic Summit
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad is to participate in a two-day national dialogue on economy and development holding in Abuja . Statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Stat...
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad is to participate in a two-day national dialogue on economy and development holding in Abuja . Statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Stat...
Relegation: Kwara Utd thanks, apologizes to fans
* Vows to bounce back Management of Relegated Kwara United FC of Ilorin has thanked fans of the team for their support during the season even as it described the eventual outcome as disappointing and unfortuna...
* Vows to bounce back Management of Relegated Kwara United FC of Ilorin has thanked fans of the team for their support during the season even as it described the eventual outcome as disappointing and unfortuna...
Abandoned Ajase-Ipo/Offa Road: Legislators drag FG, contractor to court
WORRIED by the poor state of the Ajase-Ipo/ Offa Road in the southern part of Kwara State, the legislators representing the area in the State House of Assembly, have dragged the Attorney-General of the country and the ...
WORRIED by the poor state of the Ajase-Ipo/ Offa Road in the southern part of Kwara State, the legislators representing the area in the State House of Assembly, have dragged the Attorney-General of the country and the ...
2015-11-16
Bond: Kwara Govt Warns PDP to stop misleading the public.
The Kwara State Government has advised the state chapter of People's Democratic Party (PDP) to properly educate itself about government programmes instead of misleading the public. In a statement issued in Ilo...
The Kwara State Government has advised the state chapter of People's Democratic Party (PDP) to properly educate itself about government programmes instead of misleading the public. In a statement issued in Ilo...
Late Saraki's political acumen will forever be missed - Kwara Speaker
As politicians in Kwara State today mark the 3rd anniversary of the ?late icon, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Dr Ali Ahmad has stated that the political icon would forever ...
As politicians in Kwara State today mark the 3rd anniversary of the ?late icon, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Dr Ali Ahmad has stated that the political icon would forever ...
KWHA Speaker to participate in National Dialogue on Economy and Development
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly Dr Ali Ahmad is to participate in a 2 day National dialogue on Economy and Development holding in Abuja from Monday. The Speaker who is on the invitation of the Dire...
The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly Dr Ali Ahmad is to participate in a 2 day National dialogue on Economy and Development holding in Abuja from Monday. The Speaker who is on the invitation of the Dire...
Saraki Hosts World Bank Group, Discusses Health Issues
Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called on the international financial institutions to intervene in saving the nation's health sector so as to prevent further waste of lives through maternal and infant m...
Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called on the international financial institutions to intervene in saving the nation's health sector so as to prevent further waste of lives through maternal and infant m...
Letter: Give Honour to Whom Honour is Due
Dear Editor, I write as a Nigerian who believed in equity and fairness. I followed the 2013 and 2015 Golden Eaglets Teams and discovered that there's an important yet uncelebrated denominator in the person of the team ...
Dear Editor, I write as a Nigerian who believed in equity and fairness. I followed the 2013 and 2015 Golden Eaglets Teams and discovered that there's an important yet uncelebrated denominator in the person of the team ...
Kwara youths in UK host Comrade Kazeem Adekanye
Kwara youths in the United Kingdom played host to visiting Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Kazeem Adekanye who was on a mission to seek support and enduring partnership and collaboration of f...
Kwara youths in the United Kingdom played host to visiting Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Kazeem Adekanye who was on a mission to seek support and enduring partnership and collaboration of f...
Community charges Govt on reopening of banks
More than two years, precisely May 14, 2013 after the bank robbery in which many lives were lost, banking services have remained shut in Omu-Aran community and this development was the high point of the issues addresse...
More than two years, precisely May 14, 2013 after the bank robbery in which many lives were lost, banking services have remained shut in Omu-Aran community and this development was the high point of the issues addresse...
Sharp practices: DPR seals 18 petrol stations in Kwara...Two suspended, operation license may be revoked ...Four litres sell for N1000 in Ilorin black markets
In the bid to stem the ugly trend of brewing fuel crisis that had partly paralysed business activities in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, a total of 18 filling stations were sanctioned in the wake of the crisis by the Dep...
In the bid to stem the ugly trend of brewing fuel crisis that had partly paralysed business activities in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, a total of 18 filling stations were sanctioned in the wake of the crisis by the Dep...
Unilorin may deploy drones for exams monitoring
If the authorities of the University of Ilorin accede to suggestions by members of the institution's Drone Team, it is highly probable that the University will, in future, monitor examinations conducted within the camp...
If the authorities of the University of Ilorin accede to suggestions by members of the institution's Drone Team, it is highly probable that the University will, in future, monitor examinations conducted within the camp...
Unilorin Students' Union holds leadership training summit
Nigerian students have been challenged on the need to make themselves relevant and be outstanding in whatever position they may find themselves in order to take their rightful position in the leadership of the society ...
Nigerian students have been challenged on the need to make themselves relevant and be outstanding in whatever position they may find themselves in order to take their rightful position in the leadership of the society ...
Saraki Bows to Nigerians, Pledges to Make Details of National Assembly's 2016 Budget Public
The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday pledged to make public the details of the National Assembly's 2016 budget. The National Assembly has been attacked by Nigerians who question the secretive...
The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday pledged to make public the details of the National Assembly's 2016 budget. The National Assembly has been attacked by Nigerians who question the secretive...
Ambali salutes Emir of Ilorin on 20th coronation anniversary
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari (CFR), on his 20th coronation anniversary. The anniversary, ...
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari (CFR), on his 20th coronation anniversary. The anniversary, ...
PDP Condemns Kwara Gov's Bid For Another N20b bond
The People's Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday expressed worry over the State Government's resolve to take another N20bn Bond from the capital market to fund capital projects. Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Kwara...
The People's Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday expressed worry over the State Government's resolve to take another N20bn Bond from the capital market to fund capital projects. Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Kwara...
Kwara primary school teachers cry out over unpaid salaries
Teachers in both primary and junior secondary schools in Kwara state have cried out to the state government over their three months outstanding salaries. In a statement by the teachers under the aegis of "Co...
Teachers in both primary and junior secondary schools in Kwara state have cried out to the state government over their three months outstanding salaries. In a statement by the teachers under the aegis of "Co...
Kwara speaker eulogises late Saraki
As family members and politicians in Kwara State marked the third anniversary of the death of the late Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad, said that the political ico...
As family members and politicians in Kwara State marked the third anniversary of the death of the late Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad, said that the political ico...
Kwara Central: Saraki's PDP opponent insists he won, heads for Appeal Court
Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrasak, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Kwara Central Senatorial District, has urged the Court of Appeal to declare him winner of the March 28 election. Acco...
Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrasak, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Kwara Central Senatorial District, has urged the Court of Appeal to declare him winner of the March 28 election. Acco...
Kwara Utd Graceful in Journey to the Lower League
Ossy Martin and Alebiosu Segun scored two second half goals against FC IfeanyiUbah yesterday to ensure Kwara United finished the season with a clean home record but their darling fans wore mournful faces all through th...
Ossy Martin and Alebiosu Segun scored two second half goals against FC IfeanyiUbah yesterday to ensure Kwara United finished the season with a clean home record but their darling fans wore mournful faces all through th...
Judge Says His Retirement Unconnected with His Judgement
The recent compulsory retirement of Ilorin-born Federal High Court Judge, Justice Lambo Akanbi, from service based on the recommendations of the National Judicial Council(NJC) has nothing to do with the judgment he de...
The recent compulsory retirement of Ilorin-born Federal High Court Judge, Justice Lambo Akanbi, from service based on the recommendations of the National Judicial Council(NJC) has nothing to do with the judgment he de...
Associates Hold 9th Year Remembrance Prayer for Ex-Governor Lawal
Friends and associates of former governor of Kwara state, the late Admiral Mohammed Lawal gathered in Ilorin yesterday for the deceased's 9th year remembrance prayer. The prayer was held at the former governo...
Friends and associates of former governor of Kwara state, the late Admiral Mohammed Lawal gathered in Ilorin yesterday for the deceased's 9th year remembrance prayer. The prayer was held at the former governo...
CCT Trial: I'm not using my connection to negotiate soft landing for Saraki - Belgore
One time Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Alfa Belgore has debunked media report which alleged that he is influencing some of the Judges handling the assets falsification case against the Senate President, Dr. Bu...
One time Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Alfa Belgore has debunked media report which alleged that he is influencing some of the Judges handling the assets falsification case against the Senate President, Dr. Bu...
2015-11-15
KWHA Seeks Implementation Of Child Rights Law
The Kwara House of Assembly has urged the state government to urgently implement the Child Rights Law, enacted by the Seventh legislature. The assembly made the call in its resolution after adopting a motion ...
The Kwara House of Assembly has urged the state government to urgently implement the Child Rights Law, enacted by the Seventh legislature. The assembly made the call in its resolution after adopting a motion ...
Saraki requests policy recommendations from all Nigerians
President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has commended Nigerians home and abroad for their prospective policy recommendations. According to a post on his facebook page, I asked Nigerians, at home and abroad...
President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has commended Nigerians home and abroad for their prospective policy recommendations. According to a post on his facebook page, I asked Nigerians, at home and abroad...
Saraki's trial: Kwara APC welcomes apex court ruling on CCT
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State yesterday described theSupreme court's verdict halting the trial of the senate president Bukola Saraki before the Code of Conduct Tribunal as a welcome development....
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State yesterday described theSupreme court's verdict halting the trial of the senate president Bukola Saraki before the Code of Conduct Tribunal as a welcome development....
Toyin Saraki advises stakeholders on pneumonia burden in Nigeria
To tackle pneumonia, the number two killer of Nigeria's children under five years, the Wife of Nigeria's Senate President and Founder of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, has called for increased effo...
To tackle pneumonia, the number two killer of Nigeria's children under five years, the Wife of Nigeria's Senate President and Founder of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, has called for increased effo...
FRSC aims to reduce road crashes, fatalities to barest minimum - Kwara Commander
The Kwara State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Sunday Maku, on Friday said of the 105 crashes recorded in the state in the last one year, 25 people lost their lives, while 120 victims were injured, sa...
The Kwara State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Sunday Maku, on Friday said of the 105 crashes recorded in the state in the last one year, 25 people lost their lives, while 120 victims were injured, sa...
DPR seals 2 petrol stations selling above official price in Kwara
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Kwara Branch, on Saturday sealed two petrol stations in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara for selling above the official pump price. The State Controller of the ...
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Kwara Branch, on Saturday sealed two petrol stations in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara for selling above the official pump price. The State Controller of the ...
2015-11-14
Kwara: Creating Opportunities And Conditions For Socio-Economic Development
FOR any state to experience true transformation, there is need for a sustainable approach to socio-economic development. Indeed, there is need to base economic development on the principles of sustainable developmen...
FOR any state to experience true transformation, there is need for a sustainable approach to socio-economic development. Indeed, there is need to base economic development on the principles of sustainable developmen...
Kwara Moves To End Fuel Scarcity
The Kwara state government yesterday announced plans to bringing to an end the acute fuel scarcity that has hit Ilorin, the state capital in the last two months. Most residents and motorists in Ilorin now buy...
The Kwara state government yesterday announced plans to bringing to an end the acute fuel scarcity that has hit Ilorin, the state capital in the last two months. Most residents and motorists in Ilorin now buy...
Abdulrahman apologises to Kwara govt.
Kwara United head coach, Tunde Abdulrahman has apologised to the state government, fans and supporters of the Harmony Warriors over the team's demotion to the lower league. The Ilorin side confirmed their pla...
Kwara United head coach, Tunde Abdulrahman has apologised to the state government, fans and supporters of the Harmony Warriors over the team's demotion to the lower league. The Ilorin side confirmed their pla...
Kwara records 105 crashes in one year, 25 dead - FRSC
The Kwara State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Sunday Maku, on Friday said 25 people have died, while 120 victims were injured in the 105 crashes recorded in the state in the last one year. He noted t...
The Kwara State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Sunday Maku, on Friday said 25 people have died, while 120 victims were injured in the 105 crashes recorded in the state in the last one year. He noted t...
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