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2015-10-16
Saraki vs CCT: Appeal Court adjourns ruling
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, on Friday adjourned the ruling on the appeal brought by Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Counsel to the appellant J.B.L Ufoh, in a brief filed on October 6, challenged the...
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, on Friday adjourned the ruling on the appeal brought by Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Counsel to the appellant J.B.L Ufoh, in a brief filed on October 6, challenged the...
Toyin Saraki advocates end to child marriage
Wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, on Wednesday called on parents, guardians and governments at all levels to put an end to the tradition of girl-child marriage. Mrs. Saraki, who is also the F...
Wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, on Wednesday called on parents, guardians and governments at all levels to put an end to the tradition of girl-child marriage. Mrs. Saraki, who is also the F...
OPINION: Saraki, Marafa And The Ethical Question. Dr Ayuba Tanko
In the African society we all sprouted from, it is a taboo for a child to disown his mother (or father). And Franz Fannon could well have had this matter in mind when he espoused that, “Every onlooker is either a...
In the African society we all sprouted from, it is a taboo for a child to disown his mother (or father). And Franz Fannon could well have had this matter in mind when he espoused that, “Every onlooker is either a...
OPINION: Oloyede: A phenomenon at 61 By Ahmed 'Lateef
Like the saying that the evil men do live after them, ditto the good they do is interned with their bones and outlives the doer. Perceptibly, the proverb of yesterday is reflective today, and certainly, it would tell ...
Like the saying that the evil men do live after them, ditto the good they do is interned with their bones and outlives the doer. Perceptibly, the proverb of yesterday is reflective today, and certainly, it would tell ...
Dwindling Allocation: Gov. Ahmed urges FG to take over primary education
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has advocated the taking over of primary education from the Local Government Councils by the Federal Government in order to achieve maximum results while the private sector sho...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has advocated the taking over of primary education from the Local Government Councils by the Federal Government in order to achieve maximum results while the private sector sho...
Esobe relish national team call-up
Kwara United wing-dazzler Chukwudi Esobe is a happy man after his recent invitation to the Dream Team VI squad. It would be recalled that Nigeria U-23 National Team handler Samson Siasia released a 30-man lis...
Kwara United wing-dazzler Chukwudi Esobe is a happy man after his recent invitation to the Dream Team VI squad. It would be recalled that Nigeria U-23 National Team handler Samson Siasia released a 30-man lis...
Medical Expert Canvasses for Total Polio Eradication
A medical expert and the District Governor of Rotary International District 9125 covering 26 states of the federation and Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mike Omotosho, has canvassed for more multifaceted campaigns on e...
A medical expert and the District Governor of Rotary International District 9125 covering 26 states of the federation and Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mike Omotosho, has canvassed for more multifaceted campaigns on e...
Tackling hidden hunger with orange flesh sweet potato
Hidden hunger is one of the biggest global challenges of our time. While farmers are making efforts to address hunger that concerns quantities of food, nutritionists and farmers agree that not much has been done to pos...
Hidden hunger is one of the biggest global challenges of our time. While farmers are making efforts to address hunger that concerns quantities of food, nutritionists and farmers agree that not much has been done to pos...
Kwara Utd clears salary arrears
* Challenges players on league status The Kwara State Government has cleared the three months salary arrears of the players of Kwara United FC of Ilorin. A statement signed by the General Manager of...
* Challenges players on league status The Kwara State Government has cleared the three months salary arrears of the players of Kwara United FC of Ilorin. A statement signed by the General Manager of...
Religion must reflect in our lives to make Nigeria great , says VC
THE Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete, Professor Abdulrasheed Na'Allah yesterday threw a challenge at Nigerians to allow their religious tenets to reflect in their endeavours towards making Niger...
THE Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete, Professor Abdulrasheed Na'Allah yesterday threw a challenge at Nigerians to allow their religious tenets to reflect in their endeavours towards making Niger...
Kwara South APC hails Mohammed's clearance
Kwara South All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos branch, has hailed the Senate for the honour of 'bow and go' given to Alhaji Lai Mohammed during his appearance. The group in a statement in Lagos by its Cha...
Kwara South All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos branch, has hailed the Senate for the honour of 'bow and go' given to Alhaji Lai Mohammed during his appearance. The group in a statement in Lagos by its Cha...
KSUF commends Senate leadership on ministerial screening
The Kwara South United Forum (KSUF) has applauded the Senate and its leadership for the successful screening of the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday as a min...
The Kwara South United Forum (KSUF) has applauded the Senate and its leadership for the successful screening of the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday as a min...
Kwara workers threaten strike
Workers under the auspices of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations (AUPCTRE) in Kwara State have given the government 14-day ultimatum to pay their three-month salary or risk strike. AUPCTRE is the um...
Workers under the auspices of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations (AUPCTRE) in Kwara State have given the government 14-day ultimatum to pay their three-month salary or risk strike. AUPCTRE is the um...
Kwara Group Berates Igbomina Youths Over Comment On Lai Mohammed
Kwara South Senatorial Advancement Agenda (KSSAA) has condemned a statement credited to the Igbomina youths referring to the National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, as bein...
Kwara South Senatorial Advancement Agenda (KSSAA) has condemned a statement credited to the Igbomina youths referring to the National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, as bein...
Hajj Stampede: 7 Kwara Pilgrims Dead, 7 Injured
The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board yesterday confirmed that seven pilgrims from the state died during the Munna stampede in the just concluded Hajj operation in Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary of t...
The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board yesterday confirmed that seven pilgrims from the state died during the Munna stampede in the just concluded Hajj operation in Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary of t...
KWHA urges FG to include Oloru-Jebba high way in 2016 Budget
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on the state government to liaise with the Federal Government as a matter of urgency to include Oloru-Bode Saadu-Jebba section of Ilorin-Kaduna Highway in the 2016 budget to pu...
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on the state government to liaise with the Federal Government as a matter of urgency to include Oloru-Bode Saadu-Jebba section of Ilorin-Kaduna Highway in the 2016 budget to pu...
iRepKwara Instagram Competition Winners Receive Prizes
It was a moment of celebration when winners of Instagram makeup and photography competition, #irepkwara received their prizes at a presentation held in t...
It was a moment of celebration when winners of Instagram makeup and photography competition, #irepkwara received their prizes at a presentation held in t...
Kwara Speaker promises better representation
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Dr Ali Ahmad has emphasised that the 8th Assembly is poised to take care of every interest of Kwarans. Ahmad said the lawmakers bearing in mind that they are not at the Hou...
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Dr Ali Ahmad has emphasised that the 8th Assembly is poised to take care of every interest of Kwarans. Ahmad said the lawmakers bearing in mind that they are not at the Hou...
Kwara to declare first Muharam as public holiday henceforth - Gov Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has assured Muslims in the state of government’s decision to declare first Muharam as public holiday beginning from next year. Governor Ahmed made the pled...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has assured Muslims in the state of government’s decision to declare first Muharam as public holiday beginning from next year. Governor Ahmed made the pled...
2015-10-15
Kwara Assembly to screen commissioner nominees Oct. 20
The Kwara State House of Assembly on Tuesday fixed October 20 for screening of commissioner nominees. The governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, in a letter to the House on Sept. 26, requested the screening and confirma...
The Kwara State House of Assembly on Tuesday fixed October 20 for screening of commissioner nominees. The governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, in a letter to the House on Sept. 26, requested the screening and confirma...
Kwara promotes 1050 workers
The Kwara State government on Tuesday approved the promotion of 1050 civil servants in the state as part of efforts to boost their morale. Speaking during a press conference in Ilorin, Chairman, state Civil S...
The Kwara State government on Tuesday approved the promotion of 1050 civil servants in the state as part of efforts to boost their morale. Speaking during a press conference in Ilorin, Chairman, state Civil S...
APC Leaders Urged To Intervene In Saraki, Tinubu Feud
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been urged not to allow the face-off between the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and the leader of the party, Senator Bola Tinubu degenerat...
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been urged not to allow the face-off between the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and the leader of the party, Senator Bola Tinubu degenerat...
Seeking immunity for NASS leadership
The ongoing debate over whether or not to extend the immunity privileges being enjoyed by the executive to the presiding officers of the National Assembly appears to have added a new twist to the old debate on the con...
The ongoing debate over whether or not to extend the immunity privileges being enjoyed by the executive to the presiding officers of the National Assembly appears to have added a new twist to the old debate on the con...
Kwarans congratulate Lai Muhammed
THE Kwara South Senatorial Advancement Agenda (KSSAA) yesterday congratulated Alhaji Lai Mohammed for scaling through the huddles of screening as a minister nominee at the Senate "despite attempts by some disgruntled e...
THE Kwara South Senatorial Advancement Agenda (KSSAA) yesterday congratulated Alhaji Lai Mohammed for scaling through the huddles of screening as a minister nominee at the Senate "despite attempts by some disgruntled e...
APC candidates affirmed by tribunal in Kwara
The elections of more All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Kwara State, who were declared winners during the 28th March election have been upheld by the election tribunal that sat in Ilorin on Tuesday. ...
The elections of more All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Kwara State, who were declared winners during the 28th March election have been upheld by the election tribunal that sat in Ilorin on Tuesday. ...
'Creation of new councils in Kwara not feasible now' - Gov. Ahmed
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara StateGOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has said that it would take only a bad economist to at present create additional local government areas (LGA) citing financial challenges cur...
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara StateGOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has said that it would take only a bad economist to at present create additional local government areas (LGA) citing financial challenges cur...
Varsity lists ways to transform agric sector
The Landmark University in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, has urged stakeholders in the country to practically move against the rising level of poverty among large percentage of Nigerians, and check overdependence on the Weste...
The Landmark University in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, has urged stakeholders in the country to practically move against the rising level of poverty among large percentage of Nigerians, and check overdependence on the Weste...
Saraki's Victory At Tribunal Excites Baraje
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has described the upholding of the election of Dr Bukola Saraki by the Legislative Houses Election Petitions Tribunal as a validation of t...
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has described the upholding of the election of Dr Bukola Saraki by the Legislative Houses Election Petitions Tribunal as a validation of t...
1,500 Entries for Unilorin Marathon
About 1,515 road runners have signified their intentions to participate in the 2015 edition of University of Ilorin 21km half-marathon race. The race is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Unilorin...
About 1,515 road runners have signified their intentions to participate in the 2015 edition of University of Ilorin 21km half-marathon race. The race is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Unilorin...
UNILORIN's admission process is not discriminatory - VC
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has dismissed insinuations that it discriminates in its admission process in favour of people from Kwara state. Speaking with Daily Trust, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Pro...
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has dismissed insinuations that it discriminates in its admission process in favour of people from Kwara state. Speaking with Daily Trust, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Pro...
2015-10-14
Unilorin 2015 Marathon to Hold Next Week
The 2015 edition of the Unilorin Marathon is scheduled to hold next week as part of the convocation anniversary activities. The race, which celebrates the academic stability of the school, was developed to enhance and ...
The 2015 edition of the Unilorin Marathon is scheduled to hold next week as part of the convocation anniversary activities. The race, which celebrates the academic stability of the school, was developed to enhance and ...
Leaders Tasked On Service Delivery
The governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) in Kwara State during the 2015 general elections, Dr. Mike Omotosho, has called on leaders to deliver service to the people who voted them into power, saying the inter...
The governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) in Kwara State during the 2015 general elections, Dr. Mike Omotosho, has called on leaders to deliver service to the people who voted them into power, saying the inter...
Saraki's victory triumph of democracy -Kwara Speaker
The Victory of the Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki at the election petition tribunal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, has been described as triumph of democracy. The Speaker of the Kwara State House...
The Victory of the Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki at the election petition tribunal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, has been described as triumph of democracy. The Speaker of the Kwara State House...
Youth, 17, Held Over Murder
A 17-year-old cattle rearer, Umaru Saleh of Oke-Ode Kwara State, was on Monday remanded in prison by a Magistrate's Court in Ilorin, for allegedly killing one Iliasu Abubakar. It was gathered that the case wa...
A 17-year-old cattle rearer, Umaru Saleh of Oke-Ode Kwara State, was on Monday remanded in prison by a Magistrate's Court in Ilorin, for allegedly killing one Iliasu Abubakar. It was gathered that the case wa...
University of Ilorin "needs more money" - VC
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, has said the institution is in need of funds to execute important projects as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this month....
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, has said the institution is in need of funds to execute important projects as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this month....
102 pupils get scholarship in Kwara
An organisation, the Engineer Sunday Babalola Foundation (ESBF) has given N2m scholarship award to 102 indigent students of post-primary and tertiary institutions of Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara St...
An organisation, the Engineer Sunday Babalola Foundation (ESBF) has given N2m scholarship award to 102 indigent students of post-primary and tertiary institutions of Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara St...
Why we want to serve, by Fayemi, Mohammed, Onu
Udoma, Danbazzau, Amina Mohammed, Ehanire, Jibrin, Ogbeh, Adamu also screened Saraki unveils 16 would-be ministers For over five hours yesterday, 10 would-be ministers took turns before the Senate, answerin...
Udoma, Danbazzau, Amina Mohammed, Ehanire, Jibrin, Ogbeh, Adamu also screened Saraki unveils 16 would-be ministers For over five hours yesterday, 10 would-be ministers took turns before the Senate, answerin...
Drama As Senate Screens Lai Mohammed
The emergence of APC's vociferous spokesman before Senators, to be screened, sparked off a mild drama, as Senators, especially those from his party began to yell 'bow and go' 'bow and go.' The floor of the Sena...
The emergence of APC's vociferous spokesman before Senators, to be screened, sparked off a mild drama, as Senators, especially those from his party began to yell 'bow and go' 'bow and go.' The floor of the Sena...
2015-10-13
Gov. Ahmed Attends Economic Summit in Abuja
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed left Ilorin on Monday to attend the 21st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#21) organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and the National Planning Commission. ...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed left Ilorin on Monday to attend the 21st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#21) organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and the National Planning Commission. ...
Press Release: Kwara APC hails Saraki's victory
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has hailed the judgement of Election petition tribunal sitting in Ilorin which upheld the election of the Senate President, Dr, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, as t...
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has hailed the judgement of Election petition tribunal sitting in Ilorin which upheld the election of the Senate President, Dr, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, as t...
KWHA Unveils List of Commissioner-Nominees
Alh. Mahmud Ajeigbe, Engr. Demola Banu Barr. Kamaldeen Ajibade Engr. Musa Yeketi Alh Aro Yahaya Barr. Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede Alh. Bolakale Ayo Alh Fu...
Alh. Mahmud Ajeigbe, Engr. Demola Banu Barr. Kamaldeen Ajibade Engr. Musa Yeketi Alh Aro Yahaya Barr. Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede Alh. Bolakale Ayo Alh Fu...
Tribunal Affirms Saraki's Election in Kwara
The national assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara state capital Tuesday affirmed the election of March 8 that produced the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kwara central senatorial candid...
The national assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara state capital Tuesday affirmed the election of March 8 that produced the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kwara central senatorial candid...
List of 2nd Batch Ministerial Nominees
1. Hajia Khadija Bukar Ibrahim, the former first lady of Yobe State 2. Omoleye Daramola 3. Prof Anthony Onwuka, a professor of education administration, who was secretary to the government o...
1. Hajia Khadija Bukar Ibrahim, the former first lady of Yobe State 2. Omoleye Daramola 3. Prof Anthony Onwuka, a professor of education administration, who was secretary to the government o...
Qur'an root of Science, technology, claims Cleric
The Chief Imam of University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Oladosu, has said the Holy Qur'an is the root of Science and Technology. Oladosu stated this in Ilorin while addressing newsmen on Monday. The Chief I...
The Chief Imam of University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Oladosu, has said the Holy Qur'an is the root of Science and Technology. Oladosu stated this in Ilorin while addressing newsmen on Monday. The Chief I...
Ministerial screening: Passing through needle's eye. By BUNMI OGUNMODEDE
FOR some 21 Nigerians, who will be screened at plenary by the Senate today and tomorrow, it is easier for the horse to pass through the needle's eye than scaling the hurdles to serve their fatherland as ministers. ...
FOR some 21 Nigerians, who will be screened at plenary by the Senate today and tomorrow, it is easier for the horse to pass through the needle's eye than scaling the hurdles to serve their fatherland as ministers. ...
Ministerial list: The stringent screening starts
THERE is arguably no better place to fix your gaze today than the Senate Chambers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Every indication points to the fact that the atmosphere will be febrile and upbeat.Anxiety will run ...
THERE is arguably no better place to fix your gaze today than the Senate Chambers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Every indication points to the fact that the atmosphere will be febrile and upbeat.Anxiety will run ...
Ministerial Nominee: NINE things you need to know about Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed is a ministerial nominee expected to appear before the Senate on Tuesday for screening. Vanguard presents NINE facts about the Kwara-state born Lagos-based politician. Lai Mohammed was born into ...
Alhaji Lai Mohammed is a ministerial nominee expected to appear before the Senate on Tuesday for screening. Vanguard presents NINE facts about the Kwara-state born Lagos-based politician. Lai Mohammed was born into ...
Kwara media team launches website
As part of efforts to ensure transparency and create a feedback mechanism between the State government and its people, the media team of the Kwara State government has launched a website, www.kwarareports.com. Sen...
As part of efforts to ensure transparency and create a feedback mechanism between the State government and its people, the media team of the Kwara State government has launched a website, www.kwarareports.com. Sen...
Staffers of the Kwara-owned Tertiary Institutions Begin Indefinite Strike
Staffers of the Kwara state-owned tertiary institutions under the aegis of Non -Academic Staff Union (NASU) on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike for non -payment of five months' salaries. The affected i...
Staffers of the Kwara state-owned tertiary institutions under the aegis of Non -Academic Staff Union (NASU) on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike for non -payment of five months' salaries. The affected i...
Hajj Stampede: NATAIS Urges Thorough Probe
The Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), on Monday, called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to carry out a thorough investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the Munnah st...
The Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), on Monday, called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to carry out a thorough investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the Munnah st...
Group berates Tinubu over comments on Saraki
A political group, Maja Progressives Union (MPU) yesterday criticised a leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over what it called unfair verbal attacks on the...
A political group, Maja Progressives Union (MPU) yesterday criticised a leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over what it called unfair verbal attacks on the...
Town Planners to Explore Functionality in Cities at Ilorin AGM
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), the city planners are using the occasion of their yearly meeting and conference to beam a light on the reason Nigerian cities may have failed to provide for and promote a...
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), the city planners are using the occasion of their yearly meeting and conference to beam a light on the reason Nigerian cities may have failed to provide for and promote a...
NYSC members save lives in Kwara
Possibly a sign of things to come, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have put many residents of Igbonna and Ikotun communities of Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State out of their health challenge...
Possibly a sign of things to come, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have put many residents of Igbonna and Ikotun communities of Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State out of their health challenge...
Tribunal to rule on Saraki, others today
The Legislative House Elections Petition Tribunal in Ilorin, Kwara State, will today deliver judgment in a petition against Senate President Bukola Saraki. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the ...
The Legislative House Elections Petition Tribunal in Ilorin, Kwara State, will today deliver judgment in a petition against Senate President Bukola Saraki. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the ...
Flood: Vacate river banks, Kwara govt. directs residents
Amidst reports of imminent flooding, the Kwara Government on Monday directed residents of the state living on river banks to vacate such areas. The Special Adviser on Emergency and Relief services, Alhaji Abd...
Amidst reports of imminent flooding, the Kwara Government on Monday directed residents of the state living on river banks to vacate such areas. The Special Adviser on Emergency and Relief services, Alhaji Abd...
Kwara group drums support for Lai Mohammed
Mohammed-CopyAS the ministerial nominees screening begins today in the Senate, there is a strong indication that the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressiv...
Mohammed-CopyAS the ministerial nominees screening begins today in the Senate, there is a strong indication that the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressiv...
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