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2015-07-22
Saraki vs Abdulrazaq: Election Petition Tribunal Begins Hearing
Hearing on the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital between Senate President Bukola Saraki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his Peoples Democratic Party (PD...
Hearing on the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital between Senate President Bukola Saraki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his Peoples Democratic Party (PD...
Saraki, Ekweremadu's "desperate political ambitions' threaten Buhari's administration, democracy - Senator Jibrin
“Unless the rule of law is restored in the eighth Senate, the foundation of impunity and double-talk being presently played out in the current Senate is capable of derailing the Buhari Administration’&rsquo...
“Unless the rule of law is restored in the eighth Senate, the foundation of impunity and double-talk being presently played out in the current Senate is capable of derailing the Buhari Administration’&rsquo...
Press Release: Sahara Reporters and its Smear Campaign against Saraki
Attention of the Senate President's media office has been drawn to a malicious fabrication by an on-line publication (Sahara Reporters) aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the Senate President, Senator Abubakar Bukola...
Attention of the Senate President's media office has been drawn to a malicious fabrication by an on-line publication (Sahara Reporters) aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the Senate President, Senator Abubakar Bukola...
Saraki mourns Aminu Saleh
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed sadness over the demise of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Alhaji Aminu Saleh. In a statement by the Chief Press Sec...
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed sadness over the demise of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Alhaji Aminu Saleh. In a statement by the Chief Press Sec...
Vacancies: KWSG Extends Submission of Application Into KS-IRS to July 30
The Kwara State Government has extended deadline for the submission of job application ?into the State's Internal Revenue Service (KS-IRS) to July 30. The extension, which follows the unprecedented number of applic...
The Kwara State Government has extended deadline for the submission of job application ?into the State's Internal Revenue Service (KS-IRS) to July 30. The extension, which follows the unprecedented number of applic...
Press Release - Mini-Campus: KWSG, Unilorin Resolve Feud.
The controversy over the temporary relocation of an agency of Kwara State government to the temporary site of the University of Ilorin has been resolved by the state government and the University Authorities. ...
The controversy over the temporary relocation of an agency of Kwara State government to the temporary site of the University of Ilorin has been resolved by the state government and the University Authorities. ...
Alleged Corruption: EFCC moves against Toyin Saraki, Yar'Adua's daughter
The daughter of former President Umaru Yar’ Adua and wife of former Kebbi State Governor, Saidu Dakingari, Zaina Dakingari, has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged fraud to t...
The daughter of former President Umaru Yar’ Adua and wife of former Kebbi State Governor, Saidu Dakingari, Zaina Dakingari, has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged fraud to t...
Buhari's US Visit Will Help Nigeria's Developmental Efforts - KSU VC, Na'Allah
The Vice-chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Abdulrasheed Na'Allah has expressed belief that the official visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the United States of America would greatly assist the...
The Vice-chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Abdulrasheed Na'Allah has expressed belief that the official visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the United States of America would greatly assist the...
Landmark University: Breaking New Agricultural Frontiers
On the track to the fulfilment of its agrarian vision, Landmark University, Omu-Aran in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, is maintaining its three established farms as a training ground for raising the env...
On the track to the fulfilment of its agrarian vision, Landmark University, Omu-Aran in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, is maintaining its three established farms as a training ground for raising the env...
105, 000 low-income people enroll for community health insurance in Kwara
Kwara State Governor, Dr AbdulFatah Ahmed on Tuesday disclosed that over 105, 000 low-income people had enrolled for the State Community Health Insurance programme since inception in 2007. The governor made t...
Kwara State Governor, Dr AbdulFatah Ahmed on Tuesday disclosed that over 105, 000 low-income people had enrolled for the State Community Health Insurance programme since inception in 2007. The governor made t...
NABBED: Police Arrest 4 Kidnappers
Four members of a suspected kidnap gang that had been terrorising residents of Omu -Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, have been arrested by the police. There had been in...
Four members of a suspected kidnap gang that had been terrorising residents of Omu -Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, have been arrested by the police. There had been in...
Murder: Court Remands 9 In Prison
Nine persons standing trial for alleged murder were on Tuesday remanded in prison by an Ilorin Magistrates' Court. The Magistrate, Mr Olusegun Balogun, ordered the remand of the accused pending conclusion of ...
Nine persons standing trial for alleged murder were on Tuesday remanded in prison by an Ilorin Magistrates' Court. The Magistrate, Mr Olusegun Balogun, ordered the remand of the accused pending conclusion of ...
As Saraki Aligns With Buhari Against Corruption
Against the backdrop of reducing corruption to the barest in government MDAs, EZREL TABIOWO writes on the spirit behind the passionate commitment by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to align forces with President Muha...
Against the backdrop of reducing corruption to the barest in government MDAs, EZREL TABIOWO writes on the spirit behind the passionate commitment by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to align forces with President Muha...
Senate Presidency: What PDP Planned For APC Senators - Senator Olujimi
Senator Biodun Olujimi representing Ekiti South PDP has reveled how leadership of PDP stopped PDP Senators from taking the Senate President in 8th Assembly, the lawmaker during an interview with news reporter said the ...
Senator Biodun Olujimi representing Ekiti South PDP has reveled how leadership of PDP stopped PDP Senators from taking the Senate President in 8th Assembly, the lawmaker during an interview with news reporter said the ...
Senator Threatens To Expose External Forces Responsible For NASS Crisis
A member of the Like Minds Senators, Senator Hamma Misau has said the crisis in the National Assembly was being masterminded from outside, particularly by some politicians while also advising the sponsors of th...
A member of the Like Minds Senators, Senator Hamma Misau has said the crisis in the National Assembly was being masterminded from outside, particularly by some politicians while also advising the sponsors of th...
Despite praying together, Buhari and Saraki still not on speaking terms
Hopes of a rapprochement between President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki have continued to fade by the day.The No. 1 and No. 3 citizens are still not on speaking terms despite saying the eid-el-fi...
Hopes of a rapprochement between President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki have continued to fade by the day.The No. 1 and No. 3 citizens are still not on speaking terms despite saying the eid-el-fi...
OPINION: Between Tinubu, Senate Unity Forum and National Interest. By Ubong Etuk Akpan
Barring any last minute changes, the Senate is expected to resume plenary on 28 July, 2015. The shift in date according to reports is meant to give the two opposing All Progressives Congress (APC) Senators - the Senator...
Barring any last minute changes, the Senate is expected to resume plenary on 28 July, 2015. The shift in date according to reports is meant to give the two opposing All Progressives Congress (APC) Senators - the Senator...
Fed Cup: Kwara Utd plot Rangers exit
The General Manager of Kwara United FC of Ilorin, Alhaji Haruna Maigidansanma and his players have vowed that the team will beat Rangers International FC of Enugu on Thursday in Abuja in the round of 16 Federation Cup ...
The General Manager of Kwara United FC of Ilorin, Alhaji Haruna Maigidansanma and his players have vowed that the team will beat Rangers International FC of Enugu on Thursday in Abuja in the round of 16 Federation Cup ...
2015-07-21
Yekini's Daughter to Meet Portugal Club Over Father's Foundation
The daughter of late Africa Soccer legend, Rashidi Yekini, Yemisi, will this weekend be traveling to Portugal to hold talks with Portuguese club Victoria Setubal as regards her planned Foundation for her late dad. ...
The daughter of late Africa Soccer legend, Rashidi Yekini, Yemisi, will this weekend be traveling to Portugal to hold talks with Portuguese club Victoria Setubal as regards her planned Foundation for her late dad. ...
Opinion: National Assembly Crisis: the Hard Way Out, By Dr. Jaiyeola Ajatta
THE National Assembly's one-month recess ends this week. Its leadership thought they could mend the broken glass by simply taking time off. Things don't work that way. People voted for change and the real cha...
THE National Assembly's one-month recess ends this week. Its leadership thought they could mend the broken glass by simply taking time off. Things don't work that way. People voted for change and the real cha...
NASS Crisis - Saraki, Ekweremadu's Election Coup Against 1999 Constitution - Lawyer
A constitutional lawyer, Mr. Jiti Ogunye has declared null and void the election of Senators Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu, as senate president and deputy senate president respectively, saying it was coup d'état aga...
A constitutional lawyer, Mr. Jiti Ogunye has declared null and void the election of Senators Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu, as senate president and deputy senate president respectively, saying it was coup d'état aga...
Opinion: Senators Saraki and Ekweremadu's Elections Are a Nullity, By Jiti Ogunye
It is our considered view that the election of Bukola Saraki as the Senate President and Ike Ekweremadu as Deputy Senate President is illegal, unconstitutional, null and void. It is a sham. Put in another way, Bukola S...
It is our considered view that the election of Bukola Saraki as the Senate President and Ike Ekweremadu as Deputy Senate President is illegal, unconstitutional, null and void. It is a sham. Put in another way, Bukola S...
Kwara APC's Disquiet Over New Cabinet
The choice of those that would make up the new cabinet of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has taken the front burner in the state's chapter of the All Progressives Congress. After the successful outi...
The choice of those that would make up the new cabinet of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has taken the front burner in the state's chapter of the All Progressives Congress. After the successful outi...
Buhari Is in Good Terms With Saraki - Wakili
The re-emergence of insurgency in the country which has led to the death of thousands of people has become a source of concern to many Nigerians. Senator representing Bauchi South at the National Assembly, Senator Ali ...
The re-emergence of insurgency in the country which has led to the death of thousands of people has become a source of concern to many Nigerians. Senator representing Bauchi South at the National Assembly, Senator Ali ...
Kwara PDP threatens court action over Ahmed's cabinet
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has threatened to sue Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over his delay in appointing commissioners and others. The party chairman, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo, said the non...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has threatened to sue Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over his delay in appointing commissioners and others. The party chairman, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo, said the non...
PDP, Kwara govt bicker over N2b bailout
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has accused the state government of diverting the over N2billion bailout fund it received from the Federal Government. But the government dismissed the allega...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has accused the state government of diverting the over N2billion bailout fund it received from the Federal Government. But the government dismissed the allega...
AIRTEL KITS 400 PUPILS, ADOPTS SCHOOL IN KWARA
A telecommunication service provider, Airtel Nigeria Limited, has adopted Iyeru Okin Primary School 1, in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara state. Under its adopt-a-school programme incorporated in the netw...
A telecommunication service provider, Airtel Nigeria Limited, has adopted Iyeru Okin Primary School 1, in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara state. Under its adopt-a-school programme incorporated in the netw...
2015-07-20
RAMADAN CUP: Shining Stars beat Harmony FC
Shining Stars FC of Fate have won the 2015 Ramadan Cup. In the final game played at the Tanke LGEA Primary School Field at the Weekend, Shinning Stars claimed a 2 - 1 victory over Harmony FC of Tanke. The Ca...
Shining Stars FC of Fate have won the 2015 Ramadan Cup. In the final game played at the Tanke LGEA Primary School Field at the Weekend, Shinning Stars claimed a 2 - 1 victory over Harmony FC of Tanke. The Ca...
How NASS Clerk stalled plot to stop Saraki as Senate president
IT emerged in Abuja, on Sunday, that the Clerk to the National Assembly, Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, rejected plot by some politicians to stall the inauguration of the National Assembly on June 9. The clerk also s...
IT emerged in Abuja, on Sunday, that the Clerk to the National Assembly, Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, rejected plot by some politicians to stall the inauguration of the National Assembly on June 9. The clerk also s...
Kwara Govt Denies Diverting N2.1b NLNG Funds
The Kwara State Government has dismissed insinuations that it had diverted the N2.1b received recently from the Federal Government. It also denied receiving N3b from the central government, stressing that it had only r...
The Kwara State Government has dismissed insinuations that it had diverted the N2.1b received recently from the Federal Government. It also denied receiving N3b from the central government, stressing that it had only r...
Press Release: Kwara State Government has
diverted N3Billion Bailout funds - Kwara PDP
The general public is hereby alerted that the Kwara State Government has diverted the over N3billion received to pay the salaries and pensions of workers and retirees of the state. Our party is alarmed by this curious ...
The general public is hereby alerted that the Kwara State Government has diverted the over N3billion received to pay the salaries and pensions of workers and retirees of the state. Our party is alarmed by this curious ...
Opinion: Before Saraki Screens Ministerial Nominees. By Bayo Oluwasanmi
WHAT vision do we have for Nigeria after the electoral victory of the Progressives March 28? Are we going to continue to preach the same old sermon, pray the same old prayers, and sing the same old songs as if that alo...
WHAT vision do we have for Nigeria after the electoral victory of the Progressives March 28? Are we going to continue to preach the same old sermon, pray the same old prayers, and sing the same old songs as if that alo...
Kwara Set to Partner Banks for Economic Prosperity
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has said his administration would continue to partner any commercial banks especially in the financing of its economic development programmes. This, he said would...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has said his administration would continue to partner any commercial banks especially in the financing of its economic development programmes. This, he said would...
Hajj: 'Kwara govt not sponsoring any pilgrim'
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims' Welfare Board yesterday flagged off the 2015 Hajj enlightenment programme. Executive Secretary of the board, Hajia Fatimoh Jimoh, in a chat with newsmen, said none of the 1,...
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims' Welfare Board yesterday flagged off the 2015 Hajj enlightenment programme. Executive Secretary of the board, Hajia Fatimoh Jimoh, in a chat with newsmen, said none of the 1,...
I'll eliminate quackery in journalism - Lamidi
An aspirant for the post of National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Mustapha Lamidi, says he will introduce a Journalists' Registration Council (JRC) if elected. Lamidi, who is the cu...
An aspirant for the post of National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Mustapha Lamidi, says he will introduce a Journalists' Registration Council (JRC) if elected. Lamidi, who is the cu...
Kwara defeat Giwa 3-1
Kwara United Football club of Ilorin put smiles back on the faces of their fans with a second victory in a week under new head coach, Tunde Sanni. Having got their first away win last Wednesday over Ifeanyi U...
Kwara United Football club of Ilorin put smiles back on the faces of their fans with a second victory in a week under new head coach, Tunde Sanni. Having got their first away win last Wednesday over Ifeanyi U...
50 million Nigerian youths jobless, 70% population live on less than $1.25 per day - Oyedepo
Poverty level in Nigeria is soaring with an estimated 70 per cent of the population, mostly rural dwellers living on less than $1.25 per day, according to President, Living Faith Church (worldwide), aka Winners' Chapel...
Poverty level in Nigeria is soaring with an estimated 70 per cent of the population, mostly rural dwellers living on less than $1.25 per day, according to President, Living Faith Church (worldwide), aka Winners' Chapel...
Saraki's opponents have recognised him - Ex-Rep member
A former member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Moshood Mustapha, has taken a swipe at Senator Kabiru Marafa for declaring that the present Senate presided over by Senator Bukola Saraki was not legally constitu...
A former member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Moshood Mustapha, has taken a swipe at Senator Kabiru Marafa for declaring that the present Senate presided over by Senator Bukola Saraki was not legally constitu...
Nigerian Workers are now Beggars - Aremu
General Secretary of the National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), Comrade Issa Aremu, has decried what he called delayed and non-payment of workers' salaries, saying the problem has...
General Secretary of the National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), Comrade Issa Aremu, has decried what he called delayed and non-payment of workers' salaries, saying the problem has...
Man, 30, held over kidnap
A 30- year-old business man, Abubakar Umar, has been remanded in prison for allegedly kidnapping one Bature Haruna. The case which was transferred from Oke-Ode Division to the Criminal and Intelligence Depart...
A 30- year-old business man, Abubakar Umar, has been remanded in prison for allegedly kidnapping one Bature Haruna. The case which was transferred from Oke-Ode Division to the Criminal and Intelligence Depart...
Kwara LG workers demand 3 months salaries
The strike declared by local government workers in Kwara State continues this week as the striking workers demand payment of three months' salary. The workers under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Local Gov...
The strike declared by local government workers in Kwara State continues this week as the striking workers demand payment of three months' salary. The workers under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Local Gov...
Sanni sings charges' praise
Kwara United head coach Tunde Sani has poured praises on his charges for their five-star performance against hard- fighting 10-man Giwa FC. The Harmony Boys defeated the Tin City side 3-1 in the Nigeria Profe...
Kwara United head coach Tunde Sani has poured praises on his charges for their five-star performance against hard- fighting 10-man Giwa FC. The Harmony Boys defeated the Tin City side 3-1 in the Nigeria Profe...
2015-07-19
Opinion: Saraki's Senate "Presidency": When Illegality Deepens Immorality, By Adeolu Ademoyo
In view of the submission of Saraki and his cohort, these are the relevant factual questions. Factual questions are not abstract. They are concrete and therefore require empirically verifiable answers. These questions ...
In view of the submission of Saraki and his cohort, these are the relevant factual questions. Factual questions are not abstract. They are concrete and therefore require empirically verifiable answers. These questions ...
100. 000 enroll for community health insurance scheme in Kwara - PS
A total of 100, 000 persons in Kwara have so far registered for the State Government's Community Health Insurance Scheme. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health, Alhaji Rafiu Ayinla, made thi...
A total of 100, 000 persons in Kwara have so far registered for the State Government's Community Health Insurance Scheme. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health, Alhaji Rafiu Ayinla, made thi...
Kwara holds Health Insurance Research and Advocacy Day
Kwara State Government and its Health Community Insurance Scheme partners, Hygenia Community Health Insurance and Pharm Access are organizing a one day conference on the State Health Insurance Research and Advoca...
Kwara State Government and its Health Community Insurance Scheme partners, Hygenia Community Health Insurance and Pharm Access are organizing a one day conference on the State Health Insurance Research and Advoca...
Police arrest 4 kidnappers in Omu-Aran
Four members of a suspected kidnap gang that had been terrorising residents of Omu-Aran, Kwara, and its environs have been arrested by the police. NAN reports that there had been incidents of attempted kidnappi...
Four members of a suspected kidnap gang that had been terrorising residents of Omu-Aran, Kwara, and its environs have been arrested by the police. NAN reports that there had been incidents of attempted kidnappi...
Mini-Campus: Unilorin Seeks FG Intervention Against KWSG Seizure
The University of Ilorin has appealed to the Federal Government to assist the institution to retrieve its mini campus, forcefully and illegally seized by the Kwara State Government. The appeal is contained in a...
The University of Ilorin has appealed to the Federal Government to assist the institution to retrieve its mini campus, forcefully and illegally seized by the Kwara State Government. The appeal is contained in a...
Standing order used for Saraki election a fake, say ex-Senators
Senators who served in the 7th Senate, on Saturday, disowned the 2015 edition of the Senate Standing Orders as amended. The senators who are from different political parties, said they were not aware of any ame...
Senators who served in the 7th Senate, on Saturday, disowned the 2015 edition of the Senate Standing Orders as amended. The senators who are from different political parties, said they were not aware of any ame...
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