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2015-10-12
Buhari Sends 2nd List of Ministers to Senate
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Tinubu's aide to Saraki: play down personal desire
*Senate President: no plot against Buhari An aide to All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday urged Senate President Bukola Saraki not to allow his personal interes...
*Senate President: no plot against Buhari An aide to All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday urged Senate President Bukola Saraki not to allow his personal interes...
Ex-Commissioner Advocates Primary Education Infrastructure Development Fund
A former Commissioner for lnformation in Kwara, Chief Jide Adebayo, has called for the setting up of a special fund for the development of infrastructure in public primary schools across the country. Adebayo...
A former Commissioner for lnformation in Kwara, Chief Jide Adebayo, has called for the setting up of a special fund for the development of infrastructure in public primary schools across the country. Adebayo...
'Govt policies on agric will boost rural devt'
THE Federal Government's policies on agriculture would not only help in creating job opportunities for Nigerians but also assist in developing the rural populace, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Agriculture...
THE Federal Government's policies on agriculture would not only help in creating job opportunities for Nigerians but also assist in developing the rural populace, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Agriculture...
Palliative care is needful in Nigerian health sector, says Kolawole
THE Chairman of Kwara State zone of Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Nigeria, (HPCAN), Dr. Israel Kolawole yesterday canvassed prompt introduction of palliative care in the curriculum of Nigerian medical inst...
THE Chairman of Kwara State zone of Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Nigeria, (HPCAN), Dr. Israel Kolawole yesterday canvassed prompt introduction of palliative care in the curriculum of Nigerian medical inst...
Buhari, Mahama for UNILORIN's 40th anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari and Ghanaian President John D. Mahama are expected at the 40th and 31th convocation ceremony of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). In a statement, Head of the University's Corpora...
President Muhammadu Buhari and Ghanaian President John D. Mahama are expected at the 40th and 31th convocation ceremony of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). In a statement, Head of the University's Corpora...
No immunity for NASS heads
Predictable public outrage has trailed the proposal from a section of federal lawmakers to move to change the constitution to include the Senate President and his Deputy, Speaker of the House of Representatives and his...
Predictable public outrage has trailed the proposal from a section of federal lawmakers to move to change the constitution to include the Senate President and his Deputy, Speaker of the House of Representatives and his...
165 Nigerian pilgrims still missing, 145 dead
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday confirmed that 145 Nigerians were killed in the Sept. 24 stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. More than 769 pilgrims from across the world were confirmed ...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday confirmed that 145 Nigerians were killed in the Sept. 24 stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. More than 769 pilgrims from across the world were confirmed ...
Awards for 15 monarchs
Fifteen traditional rulers from the Southwest, Kwara and Kogi states are to be conferred with post-humous awards by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. A public lecture titled: "Concepts and Values of the...
Fifteen traditional rulers from the Southwest, Kwara and Kogi states are to be conferred with post-humous awards by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. A public lecture titled: "Concepts and Values of the...
We won't bow to pressure on admissions -Rector
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has said it would not bow to any external influence in offering admissions to students this year. The rector, Mas'ud Elelu, while speaking with newsmen in reaction to insinuat...
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has said it would not bow to any external influence in offering admissions to students this year. The rector, Mas'ud Elelu, while speaking with newsmen in reaction to insinuat...
Soldiers give petrol to motorists as scarcity hits Ilorin
Fuel scarcity has hit Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Daily Trust reports that several petrol stations within the city have been under lock and key since Friday. Some residents attributed the development to all...
Fuel scarcity has hit Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Daily Trust reports that several petrol stations within the city have been under lock and key since Friday. Some residents attributed the development to all...
Saraki replies Tinubu: I've decided not to join issues with you
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, responded to a statement said to have been issued by the National Leader of his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, where he (Tinubu),...
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, responded to a statement said to have been issued by the National Leader of his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, where he (Tinubu),...
"He Is Not A Card-Carying APC Member In Kwara" - Group Protest Nomination Of Lai Mohammed
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara South, have kicked against the nomination of Lai Mohammed as ministerial nominee from Kwara State. At a press conference in Ajase Ipo secretariat of the K...
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara South, have kicked against the nomination of Lai Mohammed as ministerial nominee from Kwara State. At a press conference in Ajase Ipo secretariat of the K...
Ministerial screening: Saraki, Lai Mohammed mend fences
AHEAD of commencement of screening of Ministerial nominees by senators tomorrow, strong indications have emerged that the nominees and some senators have begun the process of fence mending, just as the Ministerial nom...
AHEAD of commencement of screening of Ministerial nominees by senators tomorrow, strong indications have emerged that the nominees and some senators have begun the process of fence mending, just as the Ministerial nom...
Kwara APC reject Lai Mohammed as ministeria nominee
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara South, have kicked against the nomination of Lai Mohammed as ministerial nominee from Kwara State. At a press conference in Ajase Ipo secretariat of the...
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara South, have kicked against the nomination of Lai Mohammed as ministerial nominee from Kwara State. At a press conference in Ajase Ipo secretariat of the...
Emir of Ilorin calls for restructuring of Nigeria
The chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has expressed the urgent need for the restructuring of Nigeria and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to make the ...
The chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has expressed the urgent need for the restructuring of Nigeria and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to make the ...
2015-10-11
Buhari's Ministers: Tinubu dismisses 'conspiracy' with Saraki
The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has debunked a recent report that he has conspired with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to sabotage the Buhari administration, as th...
The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has debunked a recent report that he has conspired with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to sabotage the Buhari administration, as th...
INTERVIEW: Kwara realized N1.2bn from micro-credit intervention scheme - Soewu
Mr. Olusegun Soewu is the technical adviser to the Kwara State governor on Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Agriculture. In this interview he spoke on the successes recorded from the entrepreneurship scheme in...
Mr. Olusegun Soewu is the technical adviser to the Kwara State governor on Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Agriculture. In this interview he spoke on the successes recorded from the entrepreneurship scheme in...
2015-10-10
OPINION: Governor Ahmed's Strides Toward Repositioning State Media Outfits. By Tunde Akanbi
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State recently put smiles on the faces of media workers in the state and rekindled their hopes when he paid an unscheduled visit to the state owned media houses. Places he visited ...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State recently put smiles on the faces of media workers in the state and rekindled their hopes when he paid an unscheduled visit to the state owned media houses. Places he visited ...
OPINION: Buhari and Saraki: A tale of two (un)friendly presidents. By Olalekan Adetayo
In the last one week, President Muhammadu Buhari had met publicly twice with the embattled President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki. Buhari had avoided having a formal meeting with the Ilorin-born lawmaker since he emerg...
In the last one week, President Muhammadu Buhari had met publicly twice with the embattled President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki. Buhari had avoided having a formal meeting with the Ilorin-born lawmaker since he emerg...
'Buhari Will Not Interfere With Saraki's Tribunal After Meeting Between The Presidency and NASS Leadership
After a two hour conversation yesterday between the President Buhari and his advisers, and leadership in the National Assembly, it was announced that President Buhari would make no attempt to interfere with Senate Pres...
After a two hour conversation yesterday between the President Buhari and his advisers, and leadership in the National Assembly, it was announced that President Buhari would make no attempt to interfere with Senate Pres...
Buhari, Saraki agree to end distractions
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki rose from Wednesday night’s meeting the former held with leadership of the National Assembly, resolving to end all distractions and get on with the bu...
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki rose from Wednesday night’s meeting the former held with leadership of the National Assembly, resolving to end all distractions and get on with the bu...
Kaiama: Man planning wedding killed by suspected robbers
The police on Friday in Kaiama, Kwara, confirmed the killing of a young man, Baa Umaru, who was said to be planning for his wedding. The Divisional Police Officer in Kaiama, CSP Gbenga Ojo, who confirmed the incident ...
The police on Friday in Kaiama, Kwara, confirmed the killing of a young man, Baa Umaru, who was said to be planning for his wedding. The Divisional Police Officer in Kaiama, CSP Gbenga Ojo, who confirmed the incident ...
OPINION: Pains of Nigerian teachers and absurdities of the NANS. By Is'haq Modibbo Kawu
ON Monday this week, Nigerian teachers joined their counterparts around the world to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. The National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Michael Olukoya underline...
ON Monday this week, Nigerian teachers joined their counterparts around the world to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. The National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Michael Olukoya underline...
Kwara gov't, tertiary institutions' staff lock horns over salary arrears
The Kwara State government recently declared in a statement that salaries of the state workers have been paid. On its part, the Committee of Unions in Tertiary Institutions (CUTI) owned by the state government first issue...
The Kwara State government recently declared in a statement that salaries of the state workers have been paid. On its part, the Committee of Unions in Tertiary Institutions (CUTI) owned by the state government first issue...
Kwara Ministerial Nomination: Youth Group Stands Against Lai Mohammed
Youths in Kwara South under the aegis of Coalition Groups of All Progressives Congress (APC) members, Friday in Ilorin protested against the nomination of Alhaji Lai Mohammed as minister from the state. Spokesm...
Youths in Kwara South under the aegis of Coalition Groups of All Progressives Congress (APC) members, Friday in Ilorin protested against the nomination of Alhaji Lai Mohammed as minister from the state. Spokesm...
Why I deserve Kwara ministerial slot - Lai Mohammed
The ministerial nominee from Kwara State and the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that he deserves the slot because he worked hard for the party. He, therefore, advised that a...
The ministerial nominee from Kwara State and the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that he deserves the slot because he worked hard for the party. He, therefore, advised that a...
2015-10-09
OPINION: National Assembly immunity delusion syndrome. By Is'haq Modibbo Kawu
ON Monday this week, VANGUARD newspaper carried a report that the National Assembly will soon commence a constitution amendment process, towards ensuring immunity for heads of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary...
ON Monday this week, VANGUARD newspaper carried a report that the National Assembly will soon commence a constitution amendment process, towards ensuring immunity for heads of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary...
Kwara College of Education Announces Resumption
Newly admitted students of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin are to resume the 2015/2016 academic session on the 19th of October. This is contained in a release on the College's website. Returning studen...
Newly admitted students of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin are to resume the 2015/2016 academic session on the 19th of October. This is contained in a release on the College's website. Returning studen...
Unilorin Students to Resume Next Week
Newly admitted students of University of Ilorin are to resume for the 2015/2016 academic session on the 13th of October. This is contained in the University's revised academic calendar. Returning students are to ...
Newly admitted students of University of Ilorin are to resume for the 2015/2016 academic session on the 13th of October. This is contained in the University's revised academic calendar. Returning students are to ...
Drama As Suspected Robber Falls From GTBank's Roof
There was drama on Friday at the Unity Road Branch of Guaranty Trust Bank in Ilorin as a suspected robber fell from the bank’s roof, throwing the banking hall into pandemonium. The News Agency of Nigeri...
There was drama on Friday at the Unity Road Branch of Guaranty Trust Bank in Ilorin as a suspected robber fell from the bank’s roof, throwing the banking hall into pandemonium. The News Agency of Nigeri...
Nigeria's Hajj death toll hits 99
Nigeria's death toll in the September 24 Hajj stampede has risen to 99, the national Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said yesterday. Forty-two were injured and 214 are missing. The Commissioner fo...
Nigeria's death toll in the September 24 Hajj stampede has risen to 99, the national Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said yesterday. Forty-two were injured and 214 are missing. The Commissioner fo...
Corruption: Granting immunity to Saraki, Dogara is breaking the law - SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to "immediately end the ongoing process aiming to change the constitution to shield the Senate President, D...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to "immediately end the ongoing process aiming to change the constitution to shield the Senate President, D...
Kwara Utd calls off strike
Kwara United has agreed to resume training after a meeting with the permanent Secretary of the Kwara State sports ministry, Rhoda Ajiboye, and the club’s general manager Haruna Ilerika. &lsquo...
Kwara United has agreed to resume training after a meeting with the permanent Secretary of the Kwara State sports ministry, Rhoda Ajiboye, and the club’s general manager Haruna Ilerika. &lsquo...
Kwara players united against relegation
Kwara United returned to winning ways after three straight defeats and the players are bubbling with zeal to perhaps seek a win on the road and are fancying their chances in Makurdi against Lobi Stars on Match Day 33....
Kwara United returned to winning ways after three straight defeats and the players are bubbling with zeal to perhaps seek a win on the road and are fancying their chances in Makurdi against Lobi Stars on Match Day 33....
We're committed to making Nigeria work - Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, said yesterday that the legislature was committed to making Nigerian democracy work for the people. He said the National Assembly had a shared affinity with the exe...
President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, said yesterday that the legislature was committed to making Nigerian democracy work for the people. He said the National Assembly had a shared affinity with the exe...
Dogara fails to settle Saraki, Presidency rift
There were indications on Thursday that the move by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, to settle the rift between the Presidency and the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has failed t...
There were indications on Thursday that the move by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, to settle the rift between the Presidency and the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has failed t...
Appeal Court assumes jurisdiction on Saraki's assets declaration
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja yesterday formally assumed jurisdiction over the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki over alleged false assets declaration. Justice Moore Adumein granted ...
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja yesterday formally assumed jurisdiction over the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki over alleged false assets declaration. Justice Moore Adumein granted ...
Court to rule on Saraki's mandate Oct 16
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State has slated Friday, October 16 for judgment on the legal tussle surrounding the election of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. The j...
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State has slated Friday, October 16 for judgment on the legal tussle surrounding the election of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. The j...
Group hails Lai Mohammed's nomination as minister
The Kwara South United Forum has hailed the nomination of Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressive Congress Party (APC) as a minister by President, Muhammadu Buhari. ...
The Kwara South United Forum has hailed the nomination of Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressive Congress Party (APC) as a minister by President, Muhammadu Buhari. ...
Yoruba leaders order Fulani herdsmen to leave their land
Fulani cattle rearers strangle vigilante, injure farmer in KwaraYoruba leaders under the aegis of Afenifere and Odua Foundation, have called for the immediate end to the lawless nomadic cattle grazing in Yorubaland....
Fulani cattle rearers strangle vigilante, injure farmer in KwaraYoruba leaders under the aegis of Afenifere and Odua Foundation, have called for the immediate end to the lawless nomadic cattle grazing in Yorubaland....
Saraki should resign over asset declaration trial - Poll
Respondents to an online poll on PUNCH website have demanded the resignation of Dr. Bukola Saraki as the Senate President to answer charges of false asset declaration levelled against him by the Code of Conduct Tribuna...
Respondents to an online poll on PUNCH website have demanded the resignation of Dr. Bukola Saraki as the Senate President to answer charges of false asset declaration levelled against him by the Code of Conduct Tribuna...
'Why we need livestock insurance'
A former Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Prof Abiodun Adeloye, said a functional livestock insurance scheme will protect farmers and their assets after disasters. He said agri...
A former Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Prof Abiodun Adeloye, said a functional livestock insurance scheme will protect farmers and their assets after disasters. He said agri...
Fuel scarcity hits Ilorin as marketers allege extra cost
There is petrol sarcity in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, and its environs. It is the first since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office in May. Long queues were common yesterday at many fillin...
There is petrol sarcity in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, and its environs. It is the first since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office in May. Long queues were common yesterday at many fillin...
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