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2015-08-24
Ponmo consumption not harmful to human health - Prof. Saka
A Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ilorin, Saka Nuru, has called on Nigerians to ignore rumours making the rounds that the consumption of cow skin, locally known as "Ponmo", is dangerous to human h...
A Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ilorin, Saka Nuru, has called on Nigerians to ignore rumours making the rounds that the consumption of cow skin, locally known as "Ponmo", is dangerous to human h...
Unilorin don for International Mathematics confab
A senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, University of Ilorin, Dr. Kamilu Rauf, was one of the keynote speakers at the 16th International Pure Mathematics Conference in Islamabad, Pakistan. The Con...
A senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, University of Ilorin, Dr. Kamilu Rauf, was one of the keynote speakers at the 16th International Pure Mathematics Conference in Islamabad, Pakistan. The Con...
Opinion: Tracking Tetfund's Interventions in Education Sector. By Abdulfatai Ibrahim
THE Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has come a long way in aid of higher institutions of learning in the country. The release of intervention funds for the building of classrooms, laboratories, and we...
THE Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has come a long way in aid of higher institutions of learning in the country. The release of intervention funds for the building of classrooms, laboratories, and we...
Unilorin holds hitch-free post-UTME screening
Excellent security arrangements and orderly conduct by candidates hallmarked the Post-UTME screening for the 2015/2016 admission exercise into the University of Ilorin. Over 62,000 candidates participated in ...
Excellent security arrangements and orderly conduct by candidates hallmarked the Post-UTME screening for the 2015/2016 admission exercise into the University of Ilorin. Over 62,000 candidates participated in ...
Two die in auto crash
The statement said the accident occurred when two vehicles moving in opposite directions had a head-on collision at Nabordo village. Subscribe 24/7 Live - Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter! Two persons died while...
The statement said the accident occurred when two vehicles moving in opposite directions had a head-on collision at Nabordo village. Subscribe 24/7 Live - Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter! Two persons died while...
Criminal justice bill 'll reduce corruption'- Kwara Speaker
The implementation of the 'administration of Criminal Justice Bill' passed signed into law by the last administration will assist President Muhammadu Buhari in his war against corruption, Speaker of the Kwara State Hou...
The implementation of the 'administration of Criminal Justice Bill' passed signed into law by the last administration will assist President Muhammadu Buhari in his war against corruption, Speaker of the Kwara State Hou...
Ban Ki-moon in Nigeria, Tasks Governors on Good Governance
*To mark UN building bombing, abducted girls UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived Abuja sunday to commemorate the Boko Haram bombing of his organisation's headquarters and focus new attention on the 219 sch...
*To mark UN building bombing, abducted girls UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived Abuja sunday to commemorate the Boko Haram bombing of his organisation's headquarters and focus new attention on the 219 sch...
Saraki must show remorse, says Lawan group
The Senate Unity Forum on Sunday said that it would abide by the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress on the crisis over the Senate principal offices. The...
The Senate Unity Forum on Sunday said that it would abide by the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress on the crisis over the Senate principal offices. The...
Opinion: Saraki: Muckrakers And Blackmail. By Peter Adegboye
Over the years, we hear the names and success-oriented prepotency of great writers who have been mesmerising readers with skilful proficiency whenever they put pen on papers. These professionals are always no...
Over the years, we hear the names and success-oriented prepotency of great writers who have been mesmerising readers with skilful proficiency whenever they put pen on papers. These professionals are always no...
Kwara Assembly summons town planning agency
The Kwara State House of Assembly has summoned the state Town Planning And Development Authority to appear before its relevant committee to explain its non-enforcement of town planning regulations. This was pa...
The Kwara State House of Assembly has summoned the state Town Planning And Development Authority to appear before its relevant committee to explain its non-enforcement of town planning regulations. This was pa...
Abdulrahman frowns at condition for Kwara Utd return
Kwara United head coach, Tunde Abdulrahman has called on the management of the Harmony Warriors to review the condition stipulated in the letter indicating his suspension has been lifted which says he must win their ne...
Kwara United head coach, Tunde Abdulrahman has called on the management of the Harmony Warriors to review the condition stipulated in the letter indicating his suspension has been lifted which says he must win their ne...
Wasteful 3SC Loses to Kwara Utd in Ilorin
Shooting Stars fell 1-0 to Kwara United in Ilorin yesterday after they threw away several chances in front of goal including a penalty. Shooting Stars have 32 points from 24 games, while Kwara have 29 points. ...
Shooting Stars fell 1-0 to Kwara United in Ilorin yesterday after they threw away several chances in front of goal including a penalty. Shooting Stars have 32 points from 24 games, while Kwara have 29 points. ...
Kwara gov hails FG bailout for states
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has described the Federal Government's bailout for debtor states as the cheapest and most efficient means of paying arrears of salaries and allowances of civil servant...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has described the Federal Government's bailout for debtor states as the cheapest and most efficient means of paying arrears of salaries and allowances of civil servant...
2015-08-23
Why We Are Taking FGs N5b Bailout Loan for LGs - Kwara Govt.
The Kwara State Government has stated that the N5b Federal Government bailout loan is the cheapest and most efficient means of paying accumulated arrears of salaries and allowances owed to primary school teachers and o...
The Kwara State Government has stated that the N5b Federal Government bailout loan is the cheapest and most efficient means of paying accumulated arrears of salaries and allowances owed to primary school teachers and o...
Anti-graft war One economy, one account
The adoption of a Treasury Single Account (TSA) by the federal and some state governments is seen by many as aimed at plugging loopholes in the system, report Ibrahim Apekhade Yusuf and Nduka Chiejina THE S...
The adoption of a Treasury Single Account (TSA) by the federal and some state governments is seen by many as aimed at plugging loopholes in the system, report Ibrahim Apekhade Yusuf and Nduka Chiejina THE S...
Rival Thugs Rob Sleepy Community Of Peace And Development
INCESSANT clashes in Ijoko community in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, allegedly linked to lingering Obaship tussle, have turned the sleepy community to a flash point. In the last few years,...
INCESSANT clashes in Ijoko community in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, allegedly linked to lingering Obaship tussle, have turned the sleepy community to a flash point. In the last few years,...
Foreigners handle 97% of Africa's Satellite Technology
The Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Prof. Seidu Onailo Mohammed, has said it is disturbing that 97 per cent of satellites hovering above and covering the African continent are...
The Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Prof. Seidu Onailo Mohammed, has said it is disturbing that 97 per cent of satellites hovering above and covering the African continent are...
The Upsurge in Cultism
In recent times, many young people have joined cults and have become miscreants who are killing, maiming, committing crimes and generally involving themselves in very extreme antisocial behaviour. The recent ...
In recent times, many young people have joined cults and have become miscreants who are killing, maiming, committing crimes and generally involving themselves in very extreme antisocial behaviour. The recent ...
No Plan to Transfer Kwara's MDAs, Says Firm's Boss
CHAIRMAN, Board of Directors, Harmony Holdings Limited, Prof. Halidu Abubakar has dismissed rumours that the Kwara State Government planned to transfer the control of some of its institutions and agencies to the compan...
CHAIRMAN, Board of Directors, Harmony Holdings Limited, Prof. Halidu Abubakar has dismissed rumours that the Kwara State Government planned to transfer the control of some of its institutions and agencies to the compan...
Kwara Lawmakers Suspend Petrol Station Permits
The Kwara State House of Assembly on Wednesday ordered the suspension of permits for new petrol stations in the state capital. This is part of the resolutions reached by the House following a motion on prolif...
The Kwara State House of Assembly on Wednesday ordered the suspension of permits for new petrol stations in the state capital. This is part of the resolutions reached by the House following a motion on prolif...
Saraki eats humble pie, reaches out to Tinubu
The battle of wills rocking the leadership of the All Progressives Congress may soon be over. Multiple sources told SUNDAY PUNCH that contrary to his public posturing of defiance, the Senate President, Bukola...
The battle of wills rocking the leadership of the All Progressives Congress may soon be over. Multiple sources told SUNDAY PUNCH that contrary to his public posturing of defiance, the Senate President, Bukola...
ARMTI Spent N10m On Rural Development
THE Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, has expended a sum of N10 million on eight rural communities in Kwara State on its rural empowerment scheme christened, Value Alive Development ...
THE Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, has expended a sum of N10 million on eight rural communities in Kwara State on its rural empowerment scheme christened, Value Alive Development ...
Hajj: Airlift Of Pilgrims From Ilorin Zone Commences Today
The Airlift of intending pilgrims for this year's pilgrimage to Meccah and Madinah from Ilorin zone will commence today. The executive secretary, Kwara State Muslims Pilgrims Board, Hajia Fatimoh Jimoh, discl...
The Airlift of intending pilgrims for this year's pilgrimage to Meccah and Madinah from Ilorin zone will commence today. The executive secretary, Kwara State Muslims Pilgrims Board, Hajia Fatimoh Jimoh, discl...
Press Release: Kwara APC declares support for bailout loan for councils.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Kwara State chapter has declared its support for the N5bn bailout lo?an the Kwara State government intends to secure from the Federal Government, saying it will serve the best interes...
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Kwara State chapter has declared its support for the N5bn bailout lo?an the Kwara State government intends to secure from the Federal Government, saying it will serve the best interes...
2015-08-22
Judge stops Senate's move to summon The Nation journalists
Justice Mohammed Yunusa of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday, granted an interim injunction restraining the Senate from summoning The Nation's journalists over an article the newspaper published recently....
Justice Mohammed Yunusa of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday, granted an interim injunction restraining the Senate from summoning The Nation's journalists over an article the newspaper published recently....
33 States Jostle for Maltina Teacher of the Year
Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has revealed that 33 states across the federation are up in battle for the maiden edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year. Aside Sokoto, Yobe, Zamfara and Nasar...
Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has revealed that 33 states across the federation are up in battle for the maiden edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year. Aside Sokoto, Yobe, Zamfara and Nasar...
Patience Jonathan, Bola Shagaya still inseparable
Genuine friendship would survive any dispute or competition while true partnership would provide strength in times of trouble and confusion. It takes a man of a brave heart and unwavering allegiance to stand by a frien...
Genuine friendship would survive any dispute or competition while true partnership would provide strength in times of trouble and confusion. It takes a man of a brave heart and unwavering allegiance to stand by a frien...
All I need to steal any car is wire - Car robbery suspect
If there is one thing Kehinde Oluomo has become adept at doing, it is carjacking. According to him, no matter what brand or how high-tech a car is, all he needs to break into it and steal it is a piece of wire. ...
If there is one thing Kehinde Oluomo has become adept at doing, it is carjacking. According to him, no matter what brand or how high-tech a car is, all he needs to break into it and steal it is a piece of wire. ...
Deadly cultists' clash raises questions in Ilorin
Suspected student cultists arrested by the police in the Kwara State Polytechnic cult clash The peace in Ilorin, the seemingly sleepy capital of Kwara State was last week disturbed by the activities of secret cults wh...
Suspected student cultists arrested by the police in the Kwara State Polytechnic cult clash The peace in Ilorin, the seemingly sleepy capital of Kwara State was last week disturbed by the activities of secret cults wh...
Kwara Banks On Commerce To Meet New Jobs, IGR Target
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says his administration's new revenue drive will generate funds for new development projects, stimulate the economy and create jobs in view of dwindling federal allocat...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says his administration's new revenue drive will generate funds for new development projects, stimulate the economy and create jobs in view of dwindling federal allocat...
PDP queries Kwara govt's N5bn loan
The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has queried the rationale behind the state government's decision to borrow N5 billion to pay the arrears of local governments' staff salaries. The state publicity s...
The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has queried the rationale behind the state government's decision to borrow N5 billion to pay the arrears of local governments' staff salaries. The state publicity s...
Flood destroys property worth N15m in Kwara
A heavy rainfall on Thursday night has destroyed goods and property estimated at over N15m at the Gaa-Akanbi and Gaa-Imam areas of Ajase-Ipo Road in Ilorin, Kwara State. The Punch correspondent, who visited t...
A heavy rainfall on Thursday night has destroyed goods and property estimated at over N15m at the Gaa-Akanbi and Gaa-Imam areas of Ajase-Ipo Road in Ilorin, Kwara State. The Punch correspondent, who visited t...
Four Persons Allegedly Missing as Rain Destroys Property in Ilorin, Makurdi
Property worth several millions of naira has been destroyed in Ilorin, Kwara State capital following a three-hour heavy down pour which started around 4.00 pm of Thursday evening in the city. This is as torren...
Property worth several millions of naira has been destroyed in Ilorin, Kwara State capital following a three-hour heavy down pour which started around 4.00 pm of Thursday evening in the city. This is as torren...
Saraki in fresh controversy over Kwara exco
The delay by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State to constitute his cabinet is causing ripples in the state, writes Success Nwogu Following the swearing in of the Kwara State Governo...
The delay by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State to constitute his cabinet is causing ripples in the state, writes Success Nwogu Following the swearing in of the Kwara State Governo...
Press Release: NERC Abolishes Bulk Billing , Saraki Reacts
Following a recent query issued to NERC by the Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki-led Senate, on Monday, August 17th, 2015, the National Electricity Regulatory Committee, agreed to finally end the practice of bulk billing. ...
Following a recent query issued to NERC by the Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki-led Senate, on Monday, August 17th, 2015, the National Electricity Regulatory Committee, agreed to finally end the practice of bulk billing. ...
Crisis brewing in Kwara APC?
Indication has emerged of possible factionalisation of APC in Kwara State. A group, "Caucus for Progressives Change" loyal to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has alleged that the State Executive Council of APC, led by Hon Ishola ...
Indication has emerged of possible factionalisation of APC in Kwara State. A group, "Caucus for Progressives Change" loyal to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has alleged that the State Executive Council of APC, led by Hon Ishola ...
Senate crisis: Saraki's loyalists beg Buhari
Some loyalists of Senate President Bukola Saraki are beating a retreat in the lingering cold war with the All Progressives Congress (APC) hierarchy over the leadership crisis ...
Some loyalists of Senate President Bukola Saraki are beating a retreat in the lingering cold war with the All Progressives Congress (APC) hierarchy over the leadership crisis ...
2015-08-21
VC Cautions NMA Against Strikes
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has advised the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) against incessant strikes, saying that strikes should be embarked upon only after other o...
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has advised the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) against incessant strikes, saying that strikes should be embarked upon only after other o...
Fed Govt targets 5,000 megawatts by December
The Federal Government is targeting generation and distribution of 5,000 megawatts of electricity by December. The plan was part of the outcome of the 60th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided by ...
The Federal Government is targeting generation and distribution of 5,000 megawatts of electricity by December. The plan was part of the outcome of the 60th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided by ...
Again, over 10% of LMU's 573 graduates earn 1st class degrees
Over 10 percent of the 573 students graduating in the 2014/2015 set of the Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, earned first class degrees for the second year running. According to the Chancellor of th...
Over 10 percent of the 573 students graduating in the 2014/2015 set of the Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, earned first class degrees for the second year running. According to the Chancellor of th...
Oyedepo Calls for Increased Funding of Education Sector
The Chancellor of the Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Bishop David Oyedepo, has again canvassed proper funding of education in Nigeria, noting that a country without sound education has no brighter future....
The Chancellor of the Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Bishop David Oyedepo, has again canvassed proper funding of education in Nigeria, noting that a country without sound education has no brighter future....
Some eminent Nigerians who lost their cancer battles
Going by the prediction of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the World Cancer Day on February 4, 2013 about 84 million people may die of the disease by this year. The National Cancer Prevention Programme...
Going by the prediction of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the World Cancer Day on February 4, 2013 about 84 million people may die of the disease by this year. The National Cancer Prevention Programme...
11 out of 22 states meet criteria for FG bond
National Economic Council (NEC) said Thursday that 11 out of the 22 states which met the criteria for the issuance of Federal Government Bond as part of their loan recovery efforts were cleared to access the bond. ...
National Economic Council (NEC) said Thursday that 11 out of the 22 states which met the criteria for the issuance of Federal Government Bond as part of their loan recovery efforts were cleared to access the bond. ...
Road transport employers kick against merger with NURTW
Members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Kwara state chapter have kicked against the planned merger of the union with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state. ...
Members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Kwara state chapter have kicked against the planned merger of the union with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state. ...
Catholic Bishops Seek Cooperation for Buhari
Catholic bishops have called on Nigerians to cooperate with the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari to ensure sanity in the polity. The bishops, under the aegis of Catholic Bishops Conference of Ibada...
Catholic bishops have called on Nigerians to cooperate with the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari to ensure sanity in the polity. The bishops, under the aegis of Catholic Bishops Conference of Ibada...
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