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2015-09-26
Opinion: Charity begins at home. By Segun Agbede
Be not deceived by what passes for conventional wisdom, we have talent in the Nigerian Professional Football League. It's been so easy (and convenient) for our national coaches to call up a virtual nonentity from some...
Be not deceived by what passes for conventional wisdom, we have talent in the Nigerian Professional Football League. It's been so easy (and convenient) for our national coaches to call up a virtual nonentity from some...
Opinion: The empire strikes back. By Bisi Lawrence
Dr. Bukola Saraki, the distinguished President of the Senate, believes that the accusation of his alleged false declaration of assets when he was the Governor of Kwara State, is politically motivated. The Code of Condu...
Dr. Bukola Saraki, the distinguished President of the Senate, believes that the accusation of his alleged false declaration of assets when he was the Governor of Kwara State, is politically motivated. The Code of Condu...
Kwara CP bans protest over attack on Saraki, others
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Mr. Esosa Amadasun, on Friday banned protests and demonstrations in the state. The development may not be unconnected with the attack on the Senate President, Dr...
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Mr. Esosa Amadasun, on Friday banned protests and demonstrations in the state. The development may not be unconnected with the attack on the Senate President, Dr...
Mecca stampede: FOMWAN mourns North's first female editor, Bilkisu Yusuf
The Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria has expressed shock over the death of Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf, its former national leader and veteran journalist. Mairo Sani, the leader of FOMWAN in Platea...
The Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria has expressed shock over the death of Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf, its former national leader and veteran journalist. Mairo Sani, the leader of FOMWAN in Platea...
Eid Attack Condemnable - Emir of Ilorin
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Saturday described as an offence against God the disruption of the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at the Ilorin Ei...
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Saturday described as an offence against God the disruption of the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at the Ilorin Ei...
Eid Attack: Gov Ahmed Denies Rift with Saraki
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has rejected as false, malicious and unfounded, the story published by Saharareporters.com on Friday, 25th September, 2015 which claimed that Senate President, Dr. Buko...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has rejected as false, malicious and unfounded, the story published by Saharareporters.com on Friday, 25th September, 2015 which claimed that Senate President, Dr. Buko...
Comrade Issa Aremu loses mother
Comrade Issa Aremu, the General Secretary of the National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), has lost his mother, Alhaja Hafsat Aremu. Late Mrs Aremu passed away on Thursday ...
Comrade Issa Aremu, the General Secretary of the National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), has lost his mother, Alhaja Hafsat Aremu. Late Mrs Aremu passed away on Thursday ...
Rangers to miss Eze, Daniel for Kwara United tie
Enugu Rangers will face Kwara United tomorrow in a Glo Premier League Week 31 tie without two of their players, Emeka Eze and Emmanuel Daniel who are not available for different reasons. The Flying Antelopes ...
Enugu Rangers will face Kwara United tomorrow in a Glo Premier League Week 31 tie without two of their players, Emeka Eze and Emmanuel Daniel who are not available for different reasons. The Flying Antelopes ...
Pro-Lawan senators move to impeach Saraki
There were indications on Friday that members of the Senate Unity Forum had started wooing senators loyal to the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki. Saturday PUNCH reliably gathered that the move was par...
There were indications on Friday that members of the Senate Unity Forum had started wooing senators loyal to the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki. Saturday PUNCH reliably gathered that the move was par...
Waiting for Buhari's ministers amid Saraki's ordeal
There is uncertainty over President Muhammadu Buharis promise to form his cabinet at the end of September as Senate President Bukola Saraki, who will lead the screening of the nominees, is facing allegation of false as...
There is uncertainty over President Muhammadu Buharis promise to form his cabinet at the end of September as Senate President Bukola Saraki, who will lead the screening of the nominees, is facing allegation of false as...
LP in Kwara commends war against corruption
Labour Party (LP) in Kwara has declared support for the present administration's anti-corruption crusade. The party, therefore, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure effective war against corruption....
Labour Party (LP) in Kwara has declared support for the present administration's anti-corruption crusade. The party, therefore, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure effective war against corruption....
'Reneweable energy centre'll address power problems' - Ambali
The reneweable energy centre of the University of Ilorin will address Nigeria's energy needs when completed, the Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has said. Noting that there is...
The reneweable energy centre of the University of Ilorin will address Nigeria's energy needs when completed, the Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has said. Noting that there is...
2015-09-25
OPINION: Stoning as protest tool in Ilorin. Is it always political? By Oba Abdulkadir La'aro
The account of yesterday event at the Eid praying ground has been as diverse as the number of persons and media on the new media on both online and offline. Those hell-bent on seeing Bukola Saraki out as S...
The account of yesterday event at the Eid praying ground has been as diverse as the number of persons and media on the new media on both online and offline. Those hell-bent on seeing Bukola Saraki out as S...
Okorie Condemns Stoning of Saraki
Presidential candidate of the United Progressives Party (UPP) in the last general elections, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has condemned the alleged stoning of the Senate President Bukola Saraki at an Eid ground in Ilorin, Kwa...
Presidential candidate of the United Progressives Party (UPP) in the last general elections, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has condemned the alleged stoning of the Senate President Bukola Saraki at an Eid ground in Ilorin, Kwa...
Opinion: The Colours of Change. By Olawale Olaleye
It is yet to be seen if the ruling government and the party intend to come out stronger from the trial of Senator Bukola Saraki "Because of the inordinate ambition of one man and lust to be the Senate Preside...
It is yet to be seen if the ruling government and the party intend to come out stronger from the trial of Senator Bukola Saraki "Because of the inordinate ambition of one man and lust to be the Senate Preside...
Police Arrest Eight Over Ilorin Eid Protest
Pandemonium broke out yesterday at the Eid praying ground in Ilorin, Kwara State as hoodlums attempted to disrupt the prayers held to mark the Eid-ul-Kabir celebrations. The hoodlums attempted to break throug...
Pandemonium broke out yesterday at the Eid praying ground in Ilorin, Kwara State as hoodlums attempted to disrupt the prayers held to mark the Eid-ul-Kabir celebrations. The hoodlums attempted to break throug...
Saraki's probe dangerous for Nigeria - Tsav
Former Lagos State Police Commissioner, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, yesterday said the ongoing probe of Senate President Bukola Saraki is dangerous for the country. Tsav told newsmen in Makurdi that the country may...
Former Lagos State Police Commissioner, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, yesterday said the ongoing probe of Senate President Bukola Saraki is dangerous for the country. Tsav told newsmen in Makurdi that the country may...
Opinion: Who is the winner in the Saraki ordeal? By Jideofor Adibe
The ongoing travails of the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his fight-backs provide incredible excitement to political spectators as they watch the moves and counter moves between the former Kwara State Governor and...
The ongoing travails of the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his fight-backs provide incredible excitement to political spectators as they watch the moves and counter moves between the former Kwara State Governor and...
Opinion: Because Saraki is Senate President? By Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo
Let us be blunt. No amount of obscurantism can hide the perilous state in which Nigeria finds herself today. No amount of dummies sold at public fora can heal the assorted afflictions that plague our body politic. No a...
Let us be blunt. No amount of obscurantism can hide the perilous state in which Nigeria finds herself today. No amount of dummies sold at public fora can heal the assorted afflictions that plague our body politic. No a...
Opinion: Saraki, truth and reconciliation. By Eugene Enahoro
After winning elections most political parties concentrate on consolidating their base and expanding their territory. However since May the All Progressives Congress (APC) has busied itself dividing its base, alienatin...
After winning elections most political parties concentrate on consolidating their base and expanding their territory. However since May the All Progressives Congress (APC) has busied itself dividing its base, alienatin...
2015-09-24
Photo News: Gov Ahmed Observes Eid-el Kabir Prayer at Share
L-R; Chief of Staff Government House, Ilorin, Alhaji Yusuf Abdulwahab, Governor's elder Brother, Alhaji Ayodele Ahmed, Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed and Secretary to Kwara State Government, Alhaji Isia...
L-R; Chief of Staff Government House, Ilorin, Alhaji Yusuf Abdulwahab, Governor's elder Brother, Alhaji Ayodele Ahmed, Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed and Secretary to Kwara State Government, Alhaji Isia...
Press Release: Senate President not attacked
The attention of the Media Office of the Senate President has been drawn to media reports that the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, was allegedly attacked at the Eid Prayer Ground during the prayers to mark t...
The attention of the Media Office of the Senate President has been drawn to media reports that the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, was allegedly attacked at the Eid Prayer Ground during the prayers to mark t...
Eid celebrations: KWSG Condemns attack on dignitaries
The Kwara State government has condemned the attack on dignitaries at the Ilorin Eid praying ground during Thursday's Eidil Kabir celebrations, saying it was absurd, barbaric and unIslamic. In a statement issued b...
The Kwara State government has condemned the attack on dignitaries at the Ilorin Eid praying ground during Thursday's Eidil Kabir celebrations, saying it was absurd, barbaric and unIslamic. In a statement issued b...
KWSG Clears Air on Salary Arrears
The Kwara State government says majority of state and local government workers, including primary school teachers, have received their salaries. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communica...
The Kwara State government says majority of state and local government workers, including primary school teachers, have received their salaries. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communica...
Eid Attackers are miscreants - Police
The Kwara state police command said it has arrested eight people in connection with the attack on Mr. Saraki, and other personalities at the Ilorin praying ground, the Nation newspaper is reporting. ...
The Kwara state police command said it has arrested eight people in connection with the attack on Mr. Saraki, and other personalities at the Ilorin praying ground, the Nation newspaper is reporting. ...
Eid Attack has nothing to do with salaries of civil servants - KWSG
The Kwara State government said the incident at the praying ground has nothing to do with salaries of civil servants, saying all workers in the state were paid before the sallah celebrations. A spokesperson for the st...
The Kwara State government said the incident at the praying ground has nothing to do with salaries of civil servants, saying all workers in the state were paid before the sallah celebrations. A spokesperson for the st...
Hon. Atunwa's Eid-ul-Kabir Message
Eid Mubarak to all Muslims throughout Nigeria and around the world as we celebrate the common values that unite us in our faith and reinforces our obligations and commitment towards Almighty Allah. Eid Kabir affor...
Eid Mubarak to all Muslims throughout Nigeria and around the world as we celebrate the common values that unite us in our faith and reinforces our obligations and commitment towards Almighty Allah. Eid Kabir affor...
Confusion in Ilorin as protesters attack Saraki, others at Ilorin praying ground
There was pandemonium at the eid praying ground in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, on Thursday as aggrieved faithful went on the rampage throwing missiles in the direction of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, a...
There was pandemonium at the eid praying ground in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, on Thursday as aggrieved faithful went on the rampage throwing missiles in the direction of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, a...
Press Release: Eid-el-Kabir: Kwara APC felicitates with Muslims
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Kwara State chapter has congratulated the people of Islamic religion in Kwara State on the festival of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Alha...
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Kwara State chapter has congratulated the people of Islamic religion in Kwara State on the festival of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Alha...
2015-09-22
Press Release: Saraki's Ordeal: Igbokwe is an impersonator - Kwara APC
?The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State has strongly condemned the call for the resignation of the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki by desperate politicians and their agents while also dismissing a st...
?The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State has strongly condemned the call for the resignation of the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki by desperate politicians and their agents while also dismissing a st...
Ahmed Directs Payment of State and LG Workers' Salaries from Bank Loans
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has directed the state ministry of finance to immediately source loans from commercial banks to pay salaries and pension arrears at the 16 local government councils in t...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has directed the state ministry of finance to immediately source loans from commercial banks to pay salaries and pension arrears at the 16 local government councils in t...
Saraki: Senators desert N'Assembly, aides collect rams
As Senate President Bukola Saraki went into the Code of Conduct Tribunal dock in Abuja on Tuesday to defend himself against allegations of false declaration of assets, his colleagues at the red chamber stayed away from...
As Senate President Bukola Saraki went into the Code of Conduct Tribunal dock in Abuja on Tuesday to defend himself against allegations of false declaration of assets, his colleagues at the red chamber stayed away from...
Saraki pleads 'not guilty' to corruption charges, granted bail
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, pleaded “not guilty” on Tuesday to multiple charges of fraud brought against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau. He was thereafter granted bail on self recognitio...
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, pleaded “not guilty” on Tuesday to multiple charges of fraud brought against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau. He was thereafter granted bail on self recognitio...
Police stops live coverage of Saraki's trial
The Police have stopped the live coverage of the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who is facing a 13-count criminal charge bordering on false declaration of assets preferred against him. T...
The Police have stopped the live coverage of the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who is facing a 13-count criminal charge bordering on false declaration of assets preferred against him. T...
Saraki doesn't deserve pity, he and his gang of thieves scattered APC's plan - Igbokwe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday lashed at the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, saying he engineered his own predicament. In an article sent to DAILY POST, Igbokwe wondered why Sara...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday lashed at the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, saying he engineered his own predicament. In an article sent to DAILY POST, Igbokwe wondered why Sara...
Of change and counter-change
Lores, on the Russian Bolshevik revolution of October 1917, ooze with revolution and counter-revolution elements, resulting in massive revolutionary purges. What would chroniclers write about Nigeria's current era o...
Lores, on the Russian Bolshevik revolution of October 1917, ooze with revolution and counter-revolution elements, resulting in massive revolutionary purges. What would chroniclers write about Nigeria's current era o...
How inadequate awareness slows community health insurance in Kwara
In 2007, the administration of the then state governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki introduced community health insurance in Kwara State. It was targeted at rural dwellers living in the state. Kwara State has about one...
In 2007, the administration of the then state governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki introduced community health insurance in Kwara State. It was targeted at rural dwellers living in the state. Kwara State has about one...
Rafiu, 47, seeks N8m for kidney transplant
Unless there is divine intervention, 47 years old Rafiu Abdulkareem may not be around to watch his four little children grow. This is because cardiologists at the newly built Lagos State Cardiac and Renal Centre have ...
Unless there is divine intervention, 47 years old Rafiu Abdulkareem may not be around to watch his four little children grow. This is because cardiologists at the newly built Lagos State Cardiac and Renal Centre have ...
Police arrest fake police recruitment consultant, lecturer
A suspect, Mr. Isah Ade-Jimoh, who had allegedly been duping unsuspecting members of the public under the guise of recruiting them into the Nigeria Police Force, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command....
A suspect, Mr. Isah Ade-Jimoh, who had allegedly been duping unsuspecting members of the public under the guise of recruiting them into the Nigeria Police Force, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command....
Enhanced IGR will solve salary crisis in Kwara - Gov. Ahmed
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has said that the only panacea to resolve the salary crisis affecting state was to increase the volume of its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Ahmed said this on Sunday night...
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has said that the only panacea to resolve the salary crisis affecting state was to increase the volume of its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Ahmed said this on Sunday night...
Police Nab 2 Ram Thieves In Ilorin
Two middle-aged men have been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command for allegedly stealing a ram at Kulende area of Ilorin. The accused, Bolaji Issa (32) and Abdullahi Yusuf (30), allegedly stole a ram that belong...
Two middle-aged men have been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command for allegedly stealing a ram at Kulende area of Ilorin. The accused, Bolaji Issa (32) and Abdullahi Yusuf (30), allegedly stole a ram that belong...
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Corps members bring relief to Kwara school
NYSC Corps members bring relief to Kwara school 0 BY OUR REPORTER ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 EDUCATION REVIEW By Ifedioranma Umahi Relief came to distressed LGUBEA Primary School Shayo, Share in Ifelodun Local Governmen...
NYSC Corps members bring relief to Kwara school 0 BY OUR REPORTER ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 EDUCATION REVIEW By Ifedioranma Umahi Relief came to distressed LGUBEA Primary School Shayo, Share in Ifelodun Local Governmen...
Saraki arrives Court to face trial
Senate president Bukola Saraki arrived the Code of Conduct Tribunal at about 9:40am on Tuesday to face allegations bordering on false declaration of assets. Saraki was in the court for about 45 minutes before the...
Senate president Bukola Saraki arrived the Code of Conduct Tribunal at about 9:40am on Tuesday to face allegations bordering on false declaration of assets. Saraki was in the court for about 45 minutes before the...
Opinion: Saraki: Time to step down. By OLATUNJI DARE
When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. This is the time-tested piece of advice I would have passed on to the beleaguered Senate President Bukola Saraki if he was not too far gone in his self- absorpti...
When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. This is the time-tested piece of advice I would have passed on to the beleaguered Senate President Bukola Saraki if he was not too far gone in his self- absorpti...
Kwara grows micro credit scheme to N1.2b
The Kwara State government yesterday said its Micro Credit Intervention Scheme (MCIS), launched in 2012 with a sum of N250 million has reached a cumulative of N1.2billion. The government added that no fewer th...
The Kwara State government yesterday said its Micro Credit Intervention Scheme (MCIS), launched in 2012 with a sum of N250 million has reached a cumulative of N1.2billion. The government added that no fewer th...
Sallah: Kwara police to deploy 2,000 officers
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara, Esosa Amadasun, on Monday said 2,000 police personnel would be deployed to maintain security during the Sallah festival. The commissioner made this known on Monday at a pres...
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara, Esosa Amadasun, on Monday said 2,000 police personnel would be deployed to maintain security during the Sallah festival. The commissioner made this known on Monday at a pres...
OPINION: Who is after Saraki's blood? By Abdulrazaq Magaji
These are trying times for embattled senate president, Abubakar Bukola Saraki. But, rather than address the corruption case filed against him, Saraki only sees witches at the mercy of hunters! The other day, the man wo...
These are trying times for embattled senate president, Abubakar Bukola Saraki. But, rather than address the corruption case filed against him, Saraki only sees witches at the mercy of hunters! The other day, the man wo...
OPINION: 5 Questions Nigerians Should Ask Regarding Saraki's Trial By Shade Afolabi
False accusations are of particular interest to sceptics and the media houses because scepticism has often been at the forefront of lending voice to the wrongly accused. In climes like ours, it is important as concerne...
False accusations are of particular interest to sceptics and the media houses because scepticism has often been at the forefront of lending voice to the wrongly accused. In climes like ours, it is important as concerne...
Eid-el-Adha: FG Declares Thursday and Friday as Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el- Kabir celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, announced...
The Federal Government has declared Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el- Kabir celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, announced...
Kwara Votes N150m for Entrepreneurship Competition
A new entrepreneurial scheme tagged "Kwara's Next Entrepreneur" has been set up by the Kwara State Government promote entrepreneurship and competitiveness in the state's informal sector. The scheme allows existing and ...
A new entrepreneurial scheme tagged "Kwara's Next Entrepreneur" has been set up by the Kwara State Government promote entrepreneurship and competitiveness in the state's informal sector. The scheme allows existing and ...
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