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2015-09-09
Sulu-Gambari urges Nigerians in diaspora to pray for peace
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, (middle) flanked by members of the Ilorin Emirate Descendant Progressive Union, (IEDPU), Lond...
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, (middle) flanked by members of the Ilorin Emirate Descendant Progressive Union, (IEDPU), Lond...
Unpaid salaries: Herald staff slumps, hospitalized
There was uneasy calm yesterday (Tuesday) at the premises of Kwara State Printing and Publishing Corporation, publisher of The Herald newspapers, in Ilorin as a member of staff of the media outfit suddenly slumped. ...
There was uneasy calm yesterday (Tuesday) at the premises of Kwara State Printing and Publishing Corporation, publisher of The Herald newspapers, in Ilorin as a member of staff of the media outfit suddenly slumped. ...
Egwuekwe fit to face Kwara United
Warri Wolves have been handed a defensive boost after Azubuike Egwuekwe trained with the rest of the squad ahead of Sunday's Glo Premier League clash with Kwara United. The Super Eagles defender was forced of...
Warri Wolves have been handed a defensive boost after Azubuike Egwuekwe trained with the rest of the squad ahead of Sunday's Glo Premier League clash with Kwara United. The Super Eagles defender was forced of...
'I stole my boss' car because he refused to give me share of crime money' - Suspect
Danie Usman, a robbery suspect who was arrested by the police in Kwara State on Monday, September 7, confessed to the police that he stole his boss' Hyundai jeep because after using him to commit a series of crimes in ...
Danie Usman, a robbery suspect who was arrested by the police in Kwara State on Monday, September 7, confessed to the police that he stole his boss' Hyundai jeep because after using him to commit a series of crimes in ...
Okebukola tasks varsities on research into terrorism
FORMER Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Professor Peter Okebukola has given a huge task to African academics: research into ways of tackling terrorism in the continent. Okebuk...
FORMER Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Professor Peter Okebukola has given a huge task to African academics: research into ways of tackling terrorism in the continent. Okebuk...
Kwara Utd commiserates with Fakayode family
The management of Kwara United FC of Ilorin has commiserated with the family of a former Chairman of the club, Prince Aranloye Fakayode, whodied late evening on Monday, Sept. 7. He was 68. The club in a state...
The management of Kwara United FC of Ilorin has commiserated with the family of a former Chairman of the club, Prince Aranloye Fakayode, whodied late evening on Monday, Sept. 7. He was 68. The club in a state...
Fire Destroys N8.5million Property At Ilorin Market
Goods worth N8.5million were destroyed by fire that gutted Okolowo market, Ilorin, Kwara state. Shops and other infrastructure in a section of the market were completely razed. However, no life was lost to t...
Goods worth N8.5million were destroyed by fire that gutted Okolowo market, Ilorin, Kwara state. Shops and other infrastructure in a section of the market were completely razed. However, no life was lost to t...
2015-09-08
Saraki Channels His Pension Into Scholarship Fund, Awards N1m to 2 First Class Law Graduates
Nigeria's Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has awarded N1million scholarship to two first class students in Law from the University of Ilorin. The two beneficiaries of the first set are Mohammed Abdullahi T...
Nigeria's Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has awarded N1million scholarship to two first class students in Law from the University of Ilorin. The two beneficiaries of the first set are Mohammed Abdullahi T...
Flying Eagles defender Saheed on trial in Turkey
Flying Eagles central defender Abdulganiyu Saheed is on trial at Alanya Belediye Kulubu, News24 exclusively reports. Saheed is the captain of Kaduna-based Ace Academy which is owned by Kola Adebulugbe Charles...
Flying Eagles central defender Abdulganiyu Saheed is on trial at Alanya Belediye Kulubu, News24 exclusively reports. Saheed is the captain of Kaduna-based Ace Academy which is owned by Kola Adebulugbe Charles...
Ember months: FRSC cautions motorists on safety
Kwara State Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Sunday Maku, has warned motorists to exercise caution during these ember months so as to avoid crashes. Maku, who made the call in Ilorin ...
Kwara State Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Sunday Maku, has warned motorists to exercise caution during these ember months so as to avoid crashes. Maku, who made the call in Ilorin ...
Revenue generation in Kwara is average - FIRS
The tax Controller of Ilorin micro and small tax office, Alh. Aliyu Mahe, has rated the revenue generation in Kwara state to be on the average saying the state is more a civil service state where they depend largely o...
The tax Controller of Ilorin micro and small tax office, Alh. Aliyu Mahe, has rated the revenue generation in Kwara state to be on the average saying the state is more a civil service state where they depend largely o...
Govts neglect smallholder farmers
Stakeholders in agriculture have accused government of favouring big-time farmers, while neglecting smallholders. They said governments at all levels grant multinationals and big organisations tax holidays on acquired ...
Stakeholders in agriculture have accused government of favouring big-time farmers, while neglecting smallholders. They said governments at all levels grant multinationals and big organisations tax holidays on acquired ...
Unilorin VC says admission is on merit for all candidates
Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, on Monday said all candidates seeking admission into the university would be given equal opportunity. Ambali was speaking when he received ...
Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, on Monday said all candidates seeking admission into the university would be given equal opportunity. Ambali was speaking when he received ...
Kwara Police Serve Cultists, Thugs,Others Quit Notice
The new Police Commissioner in Kwara State, Esosa Amadasun on Monday announced his resolve to rid the state of cultism, thuggery, armed robbery and other crimes . Amadasun disclose this during a visit to the ...
The new Police Commissioner in Kwara State, Esosa Amadasun on Monday announced his resolve to rid the state of cultism, thuggery, armed robbery and other crimes . Amadasun disclose this during a visit to the ...
LUPAR Blueprint to be Presented at NITP AGM in Ilorin, Says Olomola
A draft of the Land Use Planning Report (LUPAR) being prepared by Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) will be ready in time for the institute's next national conference and annual general meeting coming up in Oc...
A draft of the Land Use Planning Report (LUPAR) being prepared by Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) will be ready in time for the institute's next national conference and annual general meeting coming up in Oc...
Rural women farmers lament Fulani attack in Kwara
Rural women farmers in agrarian communities in different local government areas of Kwara State have cried out over incessant attacks on them and their farmlands by Fulani-Bororo cattle rearers. The women farm...
Rural women farmers in agrarian communities in different local government areas of Kwara State have cried out over incessant attacks on them and their farmlands by Fulani-Bororo cattle rearers. The women farm...
2015-09-07
OPINION: Toyin Saraki Affirms Her Integrity. By Akeem Olagoke
After reading your story titled: 'EFCC's Alleged Diversion of Trillions - Lamorde and the Schism in the Senate', written by Henry Umoru, the Senate Correspondent of your newspaper ...
After reading your story titled: 'EFCC's Alleged Diversion of Trillions - Lamorde and the Schism in the Senate', written by Henry Umoru, the Senate Correspondent of your newspaper ...
Kwara urged to pay media staff salary arrears
The Kwara State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) yesterday pleaded with the state government to commence immediate payment of salary arrears of staff of the state owned media houses. The app...
The Kwara State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) yesterday pleaded with the state government to commence immediate payment of salary arrears of staff of the state owned media houses. The app...
Declare your assets publicly, CACOL challenges Saraki
The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders says since President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have declared their assets publicly, it is the turn of the number three citizen in the country, Senate Presid...
The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders says since President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have declared their assets publicly, it is the turn of the number three citizen in the country, Senate Presid...
Ambali congratulates Abdulrazak, Babatunde on NNPC appointments
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has congratulated two of the University's alumni, Mr. Abdulrazak Isiaka and Mr. Babatunde Victor Adeniran, on their recent appointments a...
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has congratulated two of the University's alumni, Mr. Abdulrazak Isiaka and Mr. Babatunde Victor Adeniran, on their recent appointments a...
Exit of Olu of Warri painful - Senate President Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday lamented the demise of Ogiame Atuwatse II, the Olu of Warri and said the nation has lost a rare gem and an exceptional monarch. Saraki in a statement on...
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday lamented the demise of Ogiame Atuwatse II, the Olu of Warri and said the nation has lost a rare gem and an exceptional monarch. Saraki in a statement on...
Saraki's counsels not a threat - Abdulrasak
Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrasak, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in March 28 senatorial election, now challenging his defeat at the election petitions tribunal, says he was not intimidated by the calibre of ...
Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrasak, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in March 28 senatorial election, now challenging his defeat at the election petitions tribunal, says he was not intimidated by the calibre of ...
Gov Ahmed charges groups on good governance
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on professional unions and corporate bodies to strategically position themselves in order to contribute meaningfully to political formulation and implementation in t...
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on professional unions and corporate bodies to strategically position themselves in order to contribute meaningfully to political formulation and implementation in t...
Federation Seeks Synergy Among Stakeholders To Develop Education Sector
The Federation of All Principals of Ansarul Islam Secondary Schools (FAPAISS) has called for synergy between government and community leaders to improve the education sector, especially at the grassroots. The C...
The Federation of All Principals of Ansarul Islam Secondary Schools (FAPAISS) has called for synergy between government and community leaders to improve the education sector, especially at the grassroots. The C...
Kwara Assembly summons oil marketers over alleged illegal operations
THE Kwara State House of Assembly has summoned owners of two filling stations in Ilorin before it for allegedly operating illegally. The filling Stations are M.M. Ibrolak Interbiz at Agbo-oba and Juniwad Petr...
THE Kwara State House of Assembly has summoned owners of two filling stations in Ilorin before it for allegedly operating illegally. The filling Stations are M.M. Ibrolak Interbiz at Agbo-oba and Juniwad Petr...
IGR: Gov Ahmed seeks traditional rulers' assistance
THE Kwara State House of Assembly has summoned owners of two filling stations in Ilorin before it for allegedly operating illegally. The filling Stations are M.M. Ibrolak Interbiz at Agbo-oba and Juniwad Petr...
THE Kwara State House of Assembly has summoned owners of two filling stations in Ilorin before it for allegedly operating illegally. The filling Stations are M.M. Ibrolak Interbiz at Agbo-oba and Juniwad Petr...
Mystery bullet kills teenager in Kwara
Police in Kwara State are working at unravelling the mystery surrounding a mysterious gunshot that killed a teenager, Ganiyat, of Alangua, in the Tanke area of Ilorin, the state capital The unfortunate incide...
Police in Kwara State are working at unravelling the mystery surrounding a mysterious gunshot that killed a teenager, Ganiyat, of Alangua, in the Tanke area of Ilorin, the state capital The unfortunate incide...
Saraki to tribunal: quash petition against me
Senate President Bukola Saraki has prayed the Legislative Houses Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to dismiss the petition filed by his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opponent, Alh...
Senate President Bukola Saraki has prayed the Legislative Houses Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to dismiss the petition filed by his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opponent, Alh...
Kwara Partners Business School Over Dwindling Revenue
The Kwara State government has reiterated its resolve to reduce dependence on the federally allocated revenue, saying it would not allow the current financial challenges to stymie the economic development drive. ...
The Kwara State government has reiterated its resolve to reduce dependence on the federally allocated revenue, saying it would not allow the current financial challenges to stymie the economic development drive. ...
2015-09-06
As States Take Delivery of Bailout Funds...
The excitement permeating the civil service in Zamfara and Kwara States over the disbursement of bail out money has begun to rekindle hope in the ability of the various tiers of government to overcome some of the finan...
The excitement permeating the civil service in Zamfara and Kwara States over the disbursement of bail out money has begun to rekindle hope in the ability of the various tiers of government to overcome some of the finan...
Buhari cabinet: Govs Senators, Reps, lose power to pick nominees
* Buhari may reject governors' list Contrary to what obtained in the last 16 years, state governors appeared to have lost influence to make input into the appointment of ministers. The governors, especi...
* Buhari may reject governors' list Contrary to what obtained in the last 16 years, state governors appeared to have lost influence to make input into the appointment of ministers. The governors, especi...
Kwara Govt, NUT Wrangle over Unpaid Salaries of Teachers
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Kwara state wing has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government to pay the three months salary arrears of their members in the junior and primary school cadres or risk full-sc...
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Kwara state wing has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government to pay the three months salary arrears of their members in the junior and primary school cadres or risk full-sc...
Setting agenda for genuine development
Setting agenda for genuine development Title: Letters To The Emir - A Vision For A Heterogeneous Kwara State Author: Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo Publishers: Integrity Publications, Lagos Year of ...
Setting agenda for genuine development Title: Letters To The Emir - A Vision For A Heterogeneous Kwara State Author: Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo Publishers: Integrity Publications, Lagos Year of ...
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