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2015-06-19
What Saraki Told Obasanjo during closed-door meeting
Facts have emerged showing why Senate President Bukola Saraki led a delegation of Senators to meet former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his hilltop mansion, Abeokuta, Ogun state on Friday. A source close to ...
Facts have emerged showing why Senate President Bukola Saraki led a delegation of Senators to meet former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his hilltop mansion, Abeokuta, Ogun state on Friday. A source close to ...
Saraki, Oyinlola, others in closed-door meeting with Obasanjo
Senate President Bukola Saraki is in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, holding a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Also in the entourage of the Senate President on the early Friday ...
Senate President Bukola Saraki is in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, holding a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Also in the entourage of the Senate President on the early Friday ...
Industrialists spend N3.5tn annually on power - MAN
The Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, Omolola Olobayo, on Thursday said manufacturers in Nigeria spent over N3.5tn annually to power their industries and other associated transport co...
The Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, Omolola Olobayo, on Thursday said manufacturers in Nigeria spent over N3.5tn annually to power their industries and other associated transport co...
Varsity workers threaten strike over staff schools
University workers under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) yesterday staged a peaceful protest over what they called threat to staff primary schools. Western zone of SSANU...
University workers under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) yesterday staged a peaceful protest over what they called threat to staff primary schools. Western zone of SSANU...
On neutrality and 'Tambuwalisation' of the legislature
In every election year, the National Assembly has become the epicentre of political intrigues, particularly in filling the principal offices of both chambers. It is commonly asserted that the Constitution reserves no r...
In every election year, the National Assembly has become the epicentre of political intrigues, particularly in filling the principal offices of both chambers. It is commonly asserted that the Constitution reserves no r...
MAN, 30, JAILED TWICE IN 3 DAYS FOR DRUG OFFENCES
A notorious Indian hemp dealer in Lagos has been sentenced twice in three days to a total of eight and a half years imprisonment by two different judges of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The ...
A notorious Indian hemp dealer in Lagos has been sentenced twice in three days to a total of eight and a half years imprisonment by two different judges of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The ...
Saraki: Watch Your Utterances, Senators Tell Kwankwaso
Senators under the aegis of the Like Minds have expressed shock over the verbal attack of the former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on the president of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, asking him to exercise caution i...
Senators under the aegis of the Like Minds have expressed shock over the verbal attack of the former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on the president of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, asking him to exercise caution i...
APC In Fresh Crisis Over Election Of NASS Principal Officers
Fresh crisis is brewing within the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party is now pitched against the leadership of the National Assembly(NASS) in its bid to impose principal officers on the latter. LEAD...
Fresh crisis is brewing within the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party is now pitched against the leadership of the National Assembly(NASS) in its bid to impose principal officers on the latter. LEAD...
Ramadan: Muslims urged to pray for Nigeria's economy
As Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts across the globe to begin fasting, the Kwara State Governor, North Central Nigeria, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called on them to use the season to pray for speedy econom...
As Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts across the globe to begin fasting, the Kwara State Governor, North Central Nigeria, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called on them to use the season to pray for speedy econom...
Kwara procures 42 buses to enhance transportation services
Forty two new buses have been procured for the Harmony Transport Service Limited in Kwara State to further enhance its transportation services. The Group Managing Director, Harmony Holding Nigeria Limited, Il...
Forty two new buses have been procured for the Harmony Transport Service Limited in Kwara State to further enhance its transportation services. The Group Managing Director, Harmony Holding Nigeria Limited, Il...
2015-06-18
Saraki Restates Hope of Brighter Nigeria
The President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Thursday restated the hope of a brighter Nigeria and reiterated his commitment of enacting legislation to sustain an investment-friendly atmosphere with the...
The President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Thursday restated the hope of a brighter Nigeria and reiterated his commitment of enacting legislation to sustain an investment-friendly atmosphere with the...
NASS ELECTION: Saraki's ambition has resurrected PDP - Sen Kwankwaso
You were one of the senators at the ICC when the leadership contest started in the National Assembly? Honestly speaking, it was on the morning of that day that I saw a text message that we should go to the ICC, u...
You were one of the senators at the ICC when the leadership contest started in the National Assembly? Honestly speaking, it was on the morning of that day that I saw a text message that we should go to the ICC, u...
It is up to lawmakers to resolve division caused by Saraki's emergence - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has noted that while he was interested in the outcome of the National Assembly election, because it was "purely a party affair," it was up to the National Assembly members to sort out the div...
President Muhammadu Buhari has noted that while he was interested in the outcome of the National Assembly election, because it was "purely a party affair," it was up to the National Assembly members to sort out the div...
Saraki will not derail Buhari's anti-corruption crusade - Senators
Members of "The Like Minds Senators", Wednesday, gave assurances that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, will work towards the success of the anti–corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. ...
Members of "The Like Minds Senators", Wednesday, gave assurances that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, will work towards the success of the anti–corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. ...
Opinion: Tolu Fatoyinbo and Jimmy Atte: Icons from an era of excellence By Is'haq Modibbo Kawu
IT was on Monday this week that I read of the passing of Jimmy Atte, the former Executive Director Programmes at NTA, who was also one of the pioneers of NTA in Ilorin. Just before I commenced writing my column this we...
IT was on Monday this week that I read of the passing of Jimmy Atte, the former Executive Director Programmes at NTA, who was also one of the pioneers of NTA in Ilorin. Just before I commenced writing my column this we...
NCC Wades into Telecommunications Consumers' Complaints
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has commenced moves to reconcile network providers and their numerous consumers so as to bring efficient and effective service delivery to members of the public. Dir...
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has commenced moves to reconcile network providers and their numerous consumers so as to bring efficient and effective service delivery to members of the public. Dir...
Agric workers task Buhari on mechanisation
National President of the Agriculture and Allied Employees' Union of Nigeria (AAEUN), Comrade Simon Anchaver, said that the Agricultural Transformation Agenda of the last administration failed to yield results because ...
National President of the Agriculture and Allied Employees' Union of Nigeria (AAEUN), Comrade Simon Anchaver, said that the Agricultural Transformation Agenda of the last administration failed to yield results because ...
Ex-students brings Hollywood to UNILORIN for film, workshops
A crew from Hollywood is set to turn the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) into a movie set for new flick. Hollywood Actor, Producer and Director, Bayo Akinfemi, revealed this development last week when he visi...
A crew from Hollywood is set to turn the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) into a movie set for new flick. Hollywood Actor, Producer and Director, Bayo Akinfemi, revealed this development last week when he visi...
Ramadan: Buhari Urges Muslims To Promote Peace
President Muhammadu Buhari last night called on Nigerians to pray for the return of peace, love and prosperity throughout the country as Muslims commence the 2015 Ramadan fast. In a congratulatory message by ...
President Muhammadu Buhari last night called on Nigerians to pray for the return of peace, love and prosperity throughout the country as Muslims commence the 2015 Ramadan fast. In a congratulatory message by ...
Lagos, 22 others collected N586.6bn IGR in 2014 - NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday released a snapshot of the Internally Generated Revenue profile of 23 states of the federation for the year 2014, which generated N586.6bn in total in the fiscal period....
The National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday released a snapshot of the Internally Generated Revenue profile of 23 states of the federation for the year 2014, which generated N586.6bn in total in the fiscal period....
Press Release: Ramadan: Atunwa Charges Muslims on Prayer for Nigeria
Sequel to the commencement of the month of Ramadan, which has been welcomed by Muslims across the world with a lot of joy and enthusiasm, Rt. Hon. Razak Atunwa has called on Muslims across Nigeria to utilize this sacred...
Sequel to the commencement of the month of Ramadan, which has been welcomed by Muslims across the world with a lot of joy and enthusiasm, Rt. Hon. Razak Atunwa has called on Muslims across Nigeria to utilize this sacred...
Senators earn N506, 600 each as wardrobe allowance - RMFAC boss
The Chairman of Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission, Mr. Elias Mbam, said on Wednesday that each senator earns a yearly sum of N506, 600, per annum, as wardrobe allowance. Mbam, who paid a c...
The Chairman of Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission, Mr. Elias Mbam, said on Wednesday that each senator earns a yearly sum of N506, 600, per annum, as wardrobe allowance. Mbam, who paid a c...
UNILORIN Inducts 31 New Medical Doctors
The College of Health Sciences of the University of Ilorin yesterday inducted 31 new medical doctors . Speaking during the professional initiation and admission ceremony for the 2015 Batch B medical graduates...
The College of Health Sciences of the University of Ilorin yesterday inducted 31 new medical doctors . Speaking during the professional initiation and admission ceremony for the 2015 Batch B medical graduates...
Opinion: Gov Ahmad: Unspoken Words For A Renewed Mandate By Attanda Lawal
The victory of the APC governorship candidate and incumbent governor at the April 11 polls might have been achieved with numerous parameters influencing the decisions of voters notwithstanding the glaring low voters tu...
The victory of the APC governorship candidate and incumbent governor at the April 11 polls might have been achieved with numerous parameters influencing the decisions of voters notwithstanding the glaring low voters tu...
Harmony Holdings acquires Kwara Express
he Kwara State Government has repealed the State Transport Corporation Law Cap. K54, Laws of Kwara State which set up the transport corporation popularly known as "Kwara Express.The repeal followed the State Governor, ...
he Kwara State Government has repealed the State Transport Corporation Law Cap. K54, Laws of Kwara State which set up the transport corporation popularly known as "Kwara Express.The repeal followed the State Governor, ...
Pilgrimage to Saraki's house causes gridlock, anger
While success has many friends, failure is always a 'Lonely Londoner' - to echo Samuel Selvon in his novel so titled. But the sincerity of the friendship, which success attracts, is often laced with suspicion and doubt...
While success has many friends, failure is always a 'Lonely Londoner' - to echo Samuel Selvon in his novel so titled. But the sincerity of the friendship, which success attracts, is often laced with suspicion and doubt...
Press Release: Ali Ahmad sues for Nigerians prayers in Ramadan
As the Muslims world over begins Ramadan fasting today, the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Ali Ahmad has enjoined adherents of the religion to use the period to pray for peace and harmony in the country. ...
As the Muslims world over begins Ramadan fasting today, the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Ali Ahmad has enjoined adherents of the religion to use the period to pray for peace and harmony in the country. ...
Press Release: President Buhari will enjoy working with Bukola Saraki - Kwara APC
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reassured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari will find the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki as a reliable and dependable co...
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reassured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari will find the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki as a reliable and dependable co...
2015-06-17
Thursday is 1st Ramadan - Sultan
Muslims in Nigeria will tomorrow join their counterparts around the world to commence this year’s Ramadan fast, following the declaration of moon-sighting by the President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Isl...
Muslims in Nigeria will tomorrow join their counterparts around the world to commence this year’s Ramadan fast, following the declaration of moon-sighting by the President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Isl...
People are trying to set me against Buhari; Saraki didn't visit me in Lagos - Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says there is a plot by some people to set him against President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu said this in a statement issued by his media office...
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says there is a plot by some people to set him against President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu said this in a statement issued by his media office...
SALARY CRISIS: Governors seek bailout for states from FG
All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Tuesday made a strong case for a bailout for cash-strapped states to enable them pay outstanding workers salaries. 16 governors met at the Imo State Liaison Office in Abuja ...
All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Tuesday made a strong case for a bailout for cash-strapped states to enable them pay outstanding workers salaries. 16 governors met at the Imo State Liaison Office in Abuja ...
N'Assembly Members to Get N8.64bn as Wardrobe Allowance Next Week
The newly sworn in members of the National Assembly will smile home with a whooping N8.64 billion as wardrobe allowance next week, it was learnt last night. The sum is aside other allowances such as furniture...
The newly sworn in members of the National Assembly will smile home with a whooping N8.64 billion as wardrobe allowance next week, it was learnt last night. The sum is aside other allowances such as furniture...
OPINION: 2019 presidential periscope: Saraki, Atiku and Tinubu factors. By Alex O. Atawa-Akpodiete
SOME people may wonder why I will be talking about 2019, when the Eighth National Assembly has just been sworn-in and President Muhammadu Buhari has not even completed thirty days in office. That notwithstanding, smart...
SOME people may wonder why I will be talking about 2019, when the Eighth National Assembly has just been sworn-in and President Muhammadu Buhari has not even completed thirty days in office. That notwithstanding, smart...
Buhari meets Atiku, Oyegun on APC crisis
The need to further consult and calm frayed nerves has been adduced as reasons why the leadership of the All Progressives Congress shelved a meeting scheduled to hold in Abuja on Tuesday. It was learnt that som...
The need to further consult and calm frayed nerves has been adduced as reasons why the leadership of the All Progressives Congress shelved a meeting scheduled to hold in Abuja on Tuesday. It was learnt that som...
OPINION: Saraki: From faux pas to fait accompli. By Lekan Sote
If you don’t like the manner that Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki emerged Nigeria’s Senate President, remember British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill’s aphorism that democracy is the worst form ...
If you don’t like the manner that Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki emerged Nigeria’s Senate President, remember British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill’s aphorism that democracy is the worst form ...
Senate Presidency: Ondo APC wants Saraki, others sanctioned
The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State has called on the party’s national working committee to sanction the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his colleagues for defying the party on the zoning of t...
The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State has called on the party’s national working committee to sanction the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his colleagues for defying the party on the zoning of t...
OPINION: Between Politics and Governance: The Danger of Aloofness: A passionate call to 'attention' on President Buhari. By Abubakar Baba Sulaiman
I would have titled this piece "the unwitting conspiracy of the victim" but because I had given part of this title to one article I wrote earlier on the poor management of the security situation in the country sometime in...
I would have titled this piece "the unwitting conspiracy of the victim" but because I had given part of this title to one article I wrote earlier on the poor management of the security situation in the country sometime in...
NAICOM Explains Ten Year Tenure for Insurance Chief Executives
The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Fola Daniel has explained the reason for the latest regulation on ten year tenure for insurance chief executives, saying that it was targeted at creating room for succession plan in...
The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Fola Daniel has explained the reason for the latest regulation on ten year tenure for insurance chief executives, saying that it was targeted at creating room for succession plan in...
Saraki Pledges to Revisit PIB, Fight Corruption in NNPC
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the eighth Senate under his leadership would revisit the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) whose passage was stalled by the seventh Senate. He al...
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the eighth Senate under his leadership would revisit the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) whose passage was stalled by the seventh Senate. He al...
Governors Meet Today, Seek Bailout to Pay Salaries
r55-Abdulaziz-Yari.jpg-r55-Abdulaziz-Yari.jpg Governor Abdullaziz Yari, • APC governors reiterate call for FG's intervention, to wade into N'Assembly crisis Chuks Okocha and Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Ab...
r55-Abdulaziz-Yari.jpg-r55-Abdulaziz-Yari.jpg Governor Abdullaziz Yari, • APC governors reiterate call for FG's intervention, to wade into N'Assembly crisis Chuks Okocha and Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Ab...
Why We Expel Bad Students - Unilorin VC
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, said yesterday that expelling students for cultism and other social vices is painful, but a necessary action taken to protect the lives and well-be...
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, said yesterday that expelling students for cultism and other social vices is painful, but a necessary action taken to protect the lives and well-be...
Opinion: The APC and the National Assembly Drama. By Olalekan Waheed Adigun
It was with great relief that I received the news of the All Progressives Congress' (APC) acceptance to work with Bukola Saraki and Yakub Dogara as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectiv...
It was with great relief that I received the news of the All Progressives Congress' (APC) acceptance to work with Bukola Saraki and Yakub Dogara as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectiv...
We'll Operate People-Oriented Senate - Saraki
President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has assured Nigerians that the 8th Senate will be people-centered Senate where interest and welfare of average Nigerians would be paramount. Saraki said...
President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has assured Nigerians that the 8th Senate will be people-centered Senate where interest and welfare of average Nigerians would be paramount. Saraki said...
Nasarawa Amazons, Delta Force, Others Win
It was sweet victory for Nasarawa Amazons yesterday when they defeated FCT Angels 53-51 in a closely fought encounter at the second phase of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League in Ilorin. oth sides miss...
It was sweet victory for Nasarawa Amazons yesterday when they defeated FCT Angels 53-51 in a closely fought encounter at the second phase of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League in Ilorin. oth sides miss...
'40 Percent Pregnant Women Lack Knowledge About Antenatal'
Community and religious leaders have been charged to mobilise the people and create awareness on effective reproductive system to reduce maternal deaths in Nigeria. A team leader of the Nigeria Urban Reproduc...
Community and religious leaders have been charged to mobilise the people and create awareness on effective reproductive system to reduce maternal deaths in Nigeria. A team leader of the Nigeria Urban Reproduc...
Saraki, Murray-Bruce Mum Over N9bn NASS Wardrobe Allowance
Senate President Bukola Saraki and Senators Ben Murray-Bruce might have committed to an open National Assembly and curbing of wasteful spending before its inauguration, but they are yet to comment on the news making ro...
Senate President Bukola Saraki and Senators Ben Murray-Bruce might have committed to an open National Assembly and curbing of wasteful spending before its inauguration, but they are yet to comment on the news making ro...
Fade happy to make Kwara United debut
Central defender Moronfade Christian Adebayo is delighted to have made his Kwara United debut in the match-day 11 of the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday. The former ABS centre-back, who was out...
Central defender Moronfade Christian Adebayo is delighted to have made his Kwara United debut in the match-day 11 of the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday. The former ABS centre-back, who was out...
1,959 pay for Hajj in Kwara
One thousand, nine hundred and fifty nine intending pilgrims in Kwara State have paid first instalment of the fees for this year's Hajj, the state Pilgrims' Welfare Board said yesterday. Executive Secretary o...
One thousand, nine hundred and fifty nine intending pilgrims in Kwara State have paid first instalment of the fees for this year's Hajj, the state Pilgrims' Welfare Board said yesterday. Executive Secretary o...
Opinion: Nigeria's NASS, David Mark's coup, and the APC dilemma. By Sanusi Abubakar
The current focus on Senator Bukola Saraki and the APC rebels, most of whom decamped from PDP for whatever personal or strategic considerations, basically misses the point. We ignore the main architect of the legislati...
The current focus on Senator Bukola Saraki and the APC rebels, most of whom decamped from PDP for whatever personal or strategic considerations, basically misses the point. We ignore the main architect of the legislati...
Kwara NYSC member's suspected killer caught, docked
Kwara State Police Command, yesterday, arraigned Abdullahi Tanko, the suspected killer of late Miss Idowu Yetunde Shukurat, a female National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, before Magistrate K. A. Yahyah in Ilorin....
Kwara State Police Command, yesterday, arraigned Abdullahi Tanko, the suspected killer of late Miss Idowu Yetunde Shukurat, a female National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, before Magistrate K. A. Yahyah in Ilorin....
Opinion: Saraki as President of the 8th Senate. By Mohammed Haruna
President Muhammadu Buhari called it "constitutional" but Barnabas Gemade the ranking senator from Benue and leader of "Unity Forum" which was behind Ahmed Lawan's bid for the leadership of the 8th Senate, said it wasn...
President Muhammadu Buhari called it "constitutional" but Barnabas Gemade the ranking senator from Benue and leader of "Unity Forum" which was behind Ahmed Lawan's bid for the leadership of the 8th Senate, said it wasn...
2015-06-16
'Rangers will come good'
Enugu Rangers' caretaker coach, Imama Amapakabo insists the side will come good despite Sunday's 3-1 loss to Kwara United on match day 11 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Dele Ojo's howitze...
Enugu Rangers' caretaker coach, Imama Amapakabo insists the side will come good despite Sunday's 3-1 loss to Kwara United on match day 11 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Dele Ojo's howitze...
N/Central group wants warring senators to sheath swords
A coalition of people residing in the North Central Zone have appealed to warring senators in the National Assembly to sheath their swords and reconcile in order to enhance the country's development. The grou...
A coalition of people residing in the North Central Zone have appealed to warring senators in the National Assembly to sheath their swords and reconcile in order to enhance the country's development. The grou...
Nigeria's steel sector struck by cocktail of wrong policies
Nigeria's dream of having a virile iron, steel and fabricated metal sector may be hard to realise as retrogressive import duty, dollarisation of gas and high cost of acquiring mining equipment combine to stifle the sec...
Nigeria's dream of having a virile iron, steel and fabricated metal sector may be hard to realise as retrogressive import duty, dollarisation of gas and high cost of acquiring mining equipment combine to stifle the sec...
Furore over Senate leadership has no basis - Utazi
Senator Chukwuka Utazi who represents Enugu North senatorial zone in this interview with newsmen in Abuja explains the current development in the National Assembly and why it should be accepted as a plus for Nigeria's ...
Senator Chukwuka Utazi who represents Enugu North senatorial zone in this interview with newsmen in Abuja explains the current development in the National Assembly and why it should be accepted as a plus for Nigeria's ...
Saraki-PDP alliance is threat to Buhari - Kwankwaso
A KEY member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen danger in Senate President Bukola Saraki's alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It is dangerous for President Muhammadu Buhari, Senato...
A KEY member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen danger in Senate President Bukola Saraki's alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It is dangerous for President Muhammadu Buhari, Senato...
Opinion: June 12, 1993, and June 9, 2015. By Olatunji Dare
The June 12, 1993 presidential election heralded a new dawn in Nigerian politics. Forsaking tribe and tongue and creed and station, a decisive majority of Nigerians voted to entrust their destinies to the Mus...
The June 12, 1993 presidential election heralded a new dawn in Nigerian politics. Forsaking tribe and tongue and creed and station, a decisive majority of Nigerians voted to entrust their destinies to the Mus...
APC underestimated the Power of G5,New PDP - Kwankwaso
Senator Rabiu Knwankwaso, former Governor of Kano state said that the crisis in the National assembly was caused by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC because they underestimated the strength of the G...
Senator Rabiu Knwankwaso, former Governor of Kano state said that the crisis in the National assembly was caused by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC because they underestimated the strength of the G...
Man Who Raped and Killed Female NYSC Member Arraigned
Suspected killer of late Miss Idowu Yetunde Shukurat, a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdullahi Tanko, has been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate Court presided over by Magistrate K.A.Yahyah....
Suspected killer of late Miss Idowu Yetunde Shukurat, a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdullahi Tanko, has been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate Court presided over by Magistrate K.A.Yahyah....
Kwankwaso: Saraki-PDP alliance is threat to Buhari
A KEY member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen danger in Senate President Bukola Saraki’s alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It is dangerous for President Muhammadu Buhari, Se...
A KEY member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen danger in Senate President Bukola Saraki’s alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It is dangerous for President Muhammadu Buhari, Se...
OPINION - Re: How oil barons, others hijacked Senate, House
election. By Teniore Fadina
Following the highly-engaging political twists, turns, and eventual outcome of the 8thNational Assembly leadership elections, which saw the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki as Senate President, and Rt Hon. Yakubu Doga...
Following the highly-engaging political twists, turns, and eventual outcome of the 8thNational Assembly leadership elections, which saw the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki as Senate President, and Rt Hon. Yakubu Doga...
How oil barons, others hijacked Senate, House election
Tuesday elections of Dr. Bukola Saraki as Senate President and Mr. Yakubu Dogara as House of Representatives Speaker tipped in their favour on account of the intervention of top businessmen, high-profile investors, and...
Tuesday elections of Dr. Bukola Saraki as Senate President and Mr. Yakubu Dogara as House of Representatives Speaker tipped in their favour on account of the intervention of top businessmen, high-profile investors, and...
Press Release: Kwara APC congratulates Hon. Ali Ahmad, others.
We note with satisfaction the process that led to the emergence of Dr. Ahmad and other principal officers of the Kwara State House of Assembly. It is heart-warming that the Kwara legislators, on their own volition, chos...
We note with satisfaction the process that led to the emergence of Dr. Ahmad and other principal officers of the Kwara State House of Assembly. It is heart-warming that the Kwara legislators, on their own volition, chos...
Saraki's election as Senate President legal - Lawyer
Barrister Gabriel Ojumah, a human rights activist and president, Citizens Rights Defenders and Documentation Centre, has been in legal practice in the last 23 years. In this interview, he speaks about President Muhamma...
Barrister Gabriel Ojumah, a human rights activist and president, Citizens Rights Defenders and Documentation Centre, has been in legal practice in the last 23 years. In this interview, he speaks about President Muhamma...
Saraki's Emergence: Triumph Of Democracy- Baraje
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has warned against any attempt by aggrieved party leaders to challenge the emergence of Dr Bukola Saraki as the Senate President. Ba...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has warned against any attempt by aggrieved party leaders to challenge the emergence of Dr Bukola Saraki as the Senate President. Ba...
BARAJE DECRIES CONTINUED BOKO HARAM ATTACKS
No fewer than 171 students have graduated from the Baraje Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Ilorin, an institution founded by former Acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and current chieftain...
No fewer than 171 students have graduated from the Baraje Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Ilorin, an institution founded by former Acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and current chieftain...
Glo Premier League: Kwara United beat Rangers 3-1 in Ilorin
Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin on Sunday defeated visiting Rangers International FC of Enugu 3-1 to claim the full points in the 2014/2015 Glo Premier League. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports th...
Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin on Sunday defeated visiting Rangers International FC of Enugu 3-1 to claim the full points in the 2014/2015 Glo Premier League. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports th...
Kwara speaker promises revolution in criminal justice system
New Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad, has promised that the eighth House of Assembly would work assiduously to end delay in the dispensation of justice. He said priority would be given ...
New Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad, has promised that the eighth House of Assembly would work assiduously to end delay in the dispensation of justice. He said priority would be given ...
Kwara, NGOs unite against childhood killer-diseases
Bothered by the rate at which children under the age of five die due to ailments from childhood killer diseases resulting from lack of immunisation, the Kwara State Government and Association of Civil Society in Malari...
Bothered by the rate at which children under the age of five die due to ailments from childhood killer diseases resulting from lack of immunisation, the Kwara State Government and Association of Civil Society in Malari...
Saraki of Kwara then, now Nigeria Senate President
Excerpting from Ernest Shonekan, Nigeria interim president in 1993, description of man of virtue in one of Nigeria daily interview with him, where he said; "the worth of a man is not in tongue but his positive impacts ...
Excerpting from Ernest Shonekan, Nigeria interim president in 1993, description of man of virtue in one of Nigeria daily interview with him, where he said; "the worth of a man is not in tongue but his positive impacts ...
Opinion: Saraki's kill, APC's overkill. By Mahfouz Adedimeji
In his "The Devil's Dictionary", the American journalist and satirist, Ambrose Beirce, defines politics as "a strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles." He added further that politics is not less tha...
In his "The Devil's Dictionary", the American journalist and satirist, Ambrose Beirce, defines politics as "a strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles." He added further that politics is not less tha...
Unilorin VC says education foundation of good things in life
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has identified education as a critical foundation of every good thing in life. Ambali said this in Ilorin at the foundation stone layin...
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has identified education as a critical foundation of every good thing in life. Ambali said this in Ilorin at the foundation stone layin...
One killed in Kwara communal clash
No fewer than one person was allegedly killed weekend by policemen while several others were seriously injured in Oro-Ago in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State over arrest of some community leaders. ...
No fewer than one person was allegedly killed weekend by policemen while several others were seriously injured in Oro-Ago in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State over arrest of some community leaders. ...
OPINION: Saraki: Wind of change, era of surprises. By Luke Onyekakeya
THE decision by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to accept the controversial election of Senator Bukola Saraki as President of the Senate is a step in the right direction. This is to assuage a thorny issue that coul...
THE decision by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to accept the controversial election of Senator Bukola Saraki as President of the Senate is a step in the right direction. This is to assuage a thorny issue that coul...
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