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2015-05-31
Senate presidency: Lawan, Saraki in last ditch battle
As the 8th National Assembly is scheduled to be inaugurated next week, the battle for the Senate Presidency has been narrowed down to two major contestants: Senator Bukola Saraki, from Kwara Central&nb...
As the 8th National Assembly is scheduled to be inaugurated next week, the battle for the Senate Presidency has been narrowed down to two major contestants: Senator Bukola Saraki, from Kwara Central&nb...
OPINION: Lawan, Gbajabiamila and the 8th Assembly. By Mohammed Jamu Yusuf
Senator Ahmed Lawan, chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, House of Representatives Minority Leader, apparently share a common disposition in the National Assembly. Both have, for more t...
Senator Ahmed Lawan, chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, House of Representatives Minority Leader, apparently share a common disposition in the National Assembly. Both have, for more t...
OPINION: Senate Presidency and the Lawan-Akume deal: End of discussion. By Sufuyan Ojeifo
In my two previous interventions on the issue, I had tried to offer some illuminations as to the path the APC should take in the tricky circumstance in which it had found itself, especially with some audacious mem...
In my two previous interventions on the issue, I had tried to offer some illuminations as to the path the APC should take in the tricky circumstance in which it had found itself, especially with some audacious mem...
OPINION: Saraki and the Senate Presidency. By Christopher Odi Ufon
Over the past few weeks, while awaiting the long overdue handover from President Goodluck Jonathan to President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians all across the country have virtually set-up permanent camps at...
Over the past few weeks, while awaiting the long overdue handover from President Goodluck Jonathan to President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians all across the country have virtually set-up permanent camps at...
EFCC Threw Up Case Against Me After My Motion On Subsidy - Saraki
Chairman Senate Committee on Ecology and one of the contenders for the Senate presidency, Senator Bukola Saraki in this interview discusses among other issues, why he is on the net of the Economic and Financial Crimes ...
Chairman Senate Committee on Ecology and one of the contenders for the Senate presidency, Senator Bukola Saraki in this interview discusses among other issues, why he is on the net of the Economic and Financial Crimes ...
Senate presidency: 70 senators queue behind Saraki, insist on zoning
Less than two weeks to the inauguration of the Eighth Senate, 70 senators have reportedly queued behind Senator Bukola Saraki as the preferred candidate for Senate President. The 70 s...
Less than two weeks to the inauguration of the Eighth Senate, 70 senators have reportedly queued behind Senator Bukola Saraki as the preferred candidate for Senate President. The 70 s...
Press Release: Kwara APC Suspends Baruten V/Chairman, 5 Others
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ordered the suspension of another three of its members in Baruten local government area of the state for anti-party activities. The members are Al...
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ordered the suspension of another three of its members in Baruten local government area of the state for anti-party activities. The members are Al...
Senate Presidency - Northern Professionals, Others Root for Saraki
The Northern Professionals and Entrepreneurs Forum has announced its adoption of Senator Bukola Saraki (APC, Kwara) for the office of the Senate President of the incoming 8th National Assembly, saying that he represent...
The Northern Professionals and Entrepreneurs Forum has announced its adoption of Senator Bukola Saraki (APC, Kwara) for the office of the Senate President of the incoming 8th National Assembly, saying that he represent...
Opinion: Why Fuel Subsidy Must Go (III). By Clara Nwachukwu & Sebastine Obasi
While the National Assembly appears to be divided over the removal or retention of the subsidy regime, which is believed to be fraught with corruption, different parties are now quoting figures of how much has gone dow...
While the National Assembly appears to be divided over the removal or retention of the subsidy regime, which is believed to be fraught with corruption, different parties are now quoting figures of how much has gone dow...
Senate Presidency: Saraki Receives More Endorsements
The aspiration of Sen. Bukola Saraki to become the Senate president received a boost as a serving senator from the Sokoto East Senatorial district, Eng. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Sardauna Gobir, threw his weight behind the...
The aspiration of Sen. Bukola Saraki to become the Senate president received a boost as a serving senator from the Sokoto East Senatorial district, Eng. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Sardauna Gobir, threw his weight behind the...
Varsity Hosts Building Bridges Conference
University of Ilorin, where meeting was held by the National Executive Council (NEC). A one day conference tagged "Building Bridges Conference" has been scheduled to hold on June 4, 2015 at the University of Ilorin, Kw...
University of Ilorin, where meeting was held by the National Executive Council (NEC). A one day conference tagged "Building Bridges Conference" has been scheduled to hold on June 4, 2015 at the University of Ilorin, Kw...
2015: APC, PDP in queer role reversal
All Progressives Congress (APC), the merger party which was recently hounded by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally taken over as the new ruling party in Abuja. Assistant Editor, Dare Odufowokan, traces the ...
All Progressives Congress (APC), the merger party which was recently hounded by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally taken over as the new ruling party in Abuja. Assistant Editor, Dare Odufowokan, traces the ...
Scoring Goals Comes to Me Naturally - Awoniyi
Striker Taiwo Awoniyi opens up on the Flying Eagles quest win the FIFA U-20 World Cup for Nigeria for the first time in New Zealand. He speaks about the huge expectations on the African champions, his dreams as well as...
Striker Taiwo Awoniyi opens up on the Flying Eagles quest win the FIFA U-20 World Cup for Nigeria for the first time in New Zealand. He speaks about the huge expectations on the African champions, his dreams as well as...
Police To Investigation Death Of NURTW Chairman in Kwara
Police To Investigation Death Of NURTW Chairman in Kwara
THE Kwara state Police command may have commenced investigations into yesterday's killing, at Ajasse-Ipo, of a member of the state's chapter of National Union of Roads Transport Workers (NURTW), Akeem Laduba, said to h...
THE Kwara state Police command may have commenced investigations into yesterday's killing, at Ajasse-Ipo, of a member of the state's chapter of National Union of Roads Transport Workers (NURTW), Akeem Laduba, said to h...
2015-05-30
Kwara PDP advices Buhari to study National Conference Report
The spokesman of Kwara PDP, Chief Rex Olawoye, said the issue of local government autonomy and relocation of Military High Command required the endorsement of the National Assembly and Security Council, even during mil...
The spokesman of Kwara PDP, Chief Rex Olawoye, said the issue of local government autonomy and relocation of Military High Command required the endorsement of the National Assembly and Security Council, even during mil...
Ahmed tasks Kwarans to tighten belts, make sacrifices
GOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has tasked residents of the state to be prepared to tighten their belts, make sacrifices, and moderate their expectations of government in the next four years, just as he was ...
GOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has tasked residents of the state to be prepared to tighten their belts, make sacrifices, and moderate their expectations of government in the next four years, just as he was ...
UNILORIN student dies as Teaching Hospital staff industrial action continues
Vice Chancellor of the University of Illorin in Kwara State, has said the strike embarked upon by staff of the institutions Teaching Hospital has led to the death of a female student of the university. The Vice...
Vice Chancellor of the University of Illorin in Kwara State, has said the strike embarked upon by staff of the institutions Teaching Hospital has led to the death of a female student of the university. The Vice...
Kwara state to build 1274 new classrooms
The Kwara State Government is to overhaul 120 secondary schools across the state by building 1274 new classrooms and rehabilitating 2000 existing ones. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed disclosed th...
The Kwara State Government is to overhaul 120 secondary schools across the state by building 1274 new classrooms and rehabilitating 2000 existing ones. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed disclosed th...
Ahmed Takes Oath for Second Term, Promises More Welfare Programme
Despite the fuel scarcity that hit many states of the federation ahead of yesterday inauguration, thousands of Kwara State residents yesterday stormed Ilorin Metropolitan Square, Ilorin, venue of the sweari...
Despite the fuel scarcity that hit many states of the federation ahead of yesterday inauguration, thousands of Kwara State residents yesterday stormed Ilorin Metropolitan Square, Ilorin, venue of the sweari...
NURTW protests police killing of leader in Ajasse
Confusion enveloped Ajasse, Kwara State, on Saturday as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers stormed the Ilorin-Ajasse...
Confusion enveloped Ajasse, Kwara State, on Saturday as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers stormed the Ilorin-Ajasse...
For the Records: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed's 2nd Term Inauguration Speech
INAUGURAL SPEECH BY THE KWARA STATE GOVERNOR, HIS EXCELLENCY, ALHAJI ABDULFATAH AHMED DURING HIS SWEARING-IN CEREMONY AND DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION AT METROPOLITAN SQUARE, ILORIN ON MAY 29, 2015....
INAUGURAL SPEECH BY THE KWARA STATE GOVERNOR, HIS EXCELLENCY, ALHAJI ABDULFATAH AHMED DURING HIS SWEARING-IN CEREMONY AND DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION AT METROPOLITAN SQUARE, ILORIN ON MAY 29, 2015....
INTERVIEW: My dad is unabashedly fashionable - Yahaya Haliru Dantoro
Weekly Trust: Could you describe your father away from public life? Yahaya Dantoro: His Royal Highness, Emir of Borgu... WT: (Cuts in) Do you call him his ...
Weekly Trust: Could you describe your father away from public life? Yahaya Dantoro: His Royal Highness, Emir of Borgu... WT: (Cuts in) Do you call him his ...
2015-05-29
For the Records: President Buhari's Inaugural Speech
INAUGURAL SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI FOLLOWING HIS SWEARING-IN AS PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON 29TH MAY, 2015 I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to ...
INAUGURAL SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI FOLLOWING HIS SWEARING-IN AS PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON 29TH MAY, 2015 I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to ...
Gov. Ahmed Announces First 6 Appointments
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has appointed six officials. They are: Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold - SSG Hajia Zaratu Umar - Head of Service Alhaji Yusuf Babatunde Abdulwahab - Chief of Staff ...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has appointed six officials. They are: Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold - SSG Hajia Zaratu Umar - Head of Service Alhaji Yusuf Babatunde Abdulwahab - Chief of Staff ...
Senate Presidency: Why I trekked for Saraki - Godwin
A 25 year old graduate of Economics, Kogi State University, Ayingba, David Godwin, who trekked from Abuja to Ilorin in support of Kwara Central Senator, Bukola Saraki, in his bid to become Senate President of the eight...
A 25 year old graduate of Economics, Kogi State University, Ayingba, David Godwin, who trekked from Abuja to Ilorin in support of Kwara Central Senator, Bukola Saraki, in his bid to become Senate President of the eight...
Senate Presidency should be about capacity - Saraki
One of the contenders for the president of the 8th Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki from Kwara State has stated that competence and capacity to move the legislature and Nigeria forward should be the criteria for choosing ...
One of the contenders for the president of the 8th Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki from Kwara State has stated that competence and capacity to move the legislature and Nigeria forward should be the criteria for choosing ...
Opinion: Why Fuel Subsidy Must Go (III). By Clara Nwachukwu and Sebastine Obasi
While the National Assembly appears to be divided over the removal or retention of the subsidy regime, which is believed to be fraught with corruption, different parties are now quoting figures of how much has gone dow...
While the National Assembly appears to be divided over the removal or retention of the subsidy regime, which is believed to be fraught with corruption, different parties are now quoting figures of how much has gone dow...
Emir tasks Buhari on new national health policy
A member of Northern Nigerian Traditional Leaders' Committee on Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and Primary Health Care (PHC) Services and Emir of Shonga in Kwara State, HRH Haliru Yahaya has called on the President...
A member of Northern Nigerian Traditional Leaders' Committee on Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and Primary Health Care (PHC) Services and Emir of Shonga in Kwara State, HRH Haliru Yahaya has called on the President...
'We Developed Coating Technology for Our Fruits and Vegetables'
Professor Olufemi Peters is the Executive Director, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NISPRI), Ilorin. In this interview with Daily Trust, he said the institute has started undergoing extreme high-tech cotta...
Professor Olufemi Peters is the Executive Director, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NISPRI), Ilorin. In this interview with Daily Trust, he said the institute has started undergoing extreme high-tech cotta...
Kwara begins tax harmonisation
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed has said his administration has started the harmonisation of taxes and the creation of new policies to ease investment culture. Ahmed, who spoke at the opening of the Gb...
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed has said his administration has started the harmonisation of taxes and the creation of new policies to ease investment culture. Ahmed, who spoke at the opening of the Gb...
Democracy Day: Rebirth of Good Governance in Our Motherland - Bukola Saraki
Today, I join millions around the world to congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo on their inauguration. Additionally, I join Nigerians both home and abroad to celebrate the rebirth of ...
Today, I join millions around the world to congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo on their inauguration. Additionally, I join Nigerians both home and abroad to celebrate the rebirth of ...
Democracy Day Press Statement from Razaq Atunwa
Happy Democracy Day Nigerians! Our primal season of the long awaited change has finally come. Today is testimonial to Nigeria's commitment to democratic dispensation, today represents a significant turnaround because N...
Happy Democracy Day Nigerians! Our primal season of the long awaited change has finally come. Today is testimonial to Nigeria's commitment to democratic dispensation, today represents a significant turnaround because N...
Maigida Returns. Continuity of Building a Suitable Kwara for All - Bukola Saraki
Today, as the whole country celebrates Democracy Day, I Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki join Nigerians home and abroad to celebrate the inauguration of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for Second Term. Over the years, fr...
Today, as the whole country celebrates Democracy Day, I Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki join Nigerians home and abroad to celebrate the inauguration of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for Second Term. Over the years, fr...
2015-05-28
Tinubu versus Saraki: Who blinks first over Senate presidency?
Though the race for the senate presidency is between Senators Lawan and Saraki, but there are stronger forces behind the scene. In order to protect his political interest and perhaps investment, Tinubu's unseen hand is vi...
Though the race for the senate presidency is between Senators Lawan and Saraki, but there are stronger forces behind the scene. In order to protect his political interest and perhaps investment, Tinubu's unseen hand is vi...
Press Release: Kwara APC Suspends Senator Ahmed, Others
The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has ordered the suspension of five of its members in Baruten local government area of the state for anti-party activities. The members are Senator Mohammed ...
The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has ordered the suspension of five of its members in Baruten local government area of the state for anti-party activities. The members are Senator Mohammed ...
Senate Presidency: 40 APC senators-elect, others endorse Ahmed Lawan
The Senate Unity Forum, the group supporting Ahmed Lawan for Senate President and George Akume as deputy, said it had the support of 40 senators-elect of All Progressives Congress (APC). Leader of the group, Sen. ...
The Senate Unity Forum, the group supporting Ahmed Lawan for Senate President and George Akume as deputy, said it had the support of 40 senators-elect of All Progressives Congress (APC). Leader of the group, Sen. ...
Opinion: The Jonathan finale. By Is'haq Modibbo Kawu
NIGERIA will usher in President Muhammadu Buhari tomorrow. Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration should potentially, open up new vistas of development for our country. And if the new administration stays true to promis...
NIGERIA will usher in President Muhammadu Buhari tomorrow. Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration should potentially, open up new vistas of development for our country. And if the new administration stays true to promis...
How students are coping with fuel scarcity
The industrial action embarked upon by the independent oil marketers spread swiftly nationwide leaving filling stations dry of products and grinding many sectors to a halt or running at half capacity. In the...
The industrial action embarked upon by the independent oil marketers spread swiftly nationwide leaving filling stations dry of products and grinding many sectors to a halt or running at half capacity. In the...
Fuel scarcity affects academic activities at Unilorin
The ever busy campus of the University of Ilorin which was usually beehive of academic activities has lately recorded low turnout of students to lectures due to the prevailing fuel scarcity. Even as the insti...
The ever busy campus of the University of Ilorin which was usually beehive of academic activities has lately recorded low turnout of students to lectures due to the prevailing fuel scarcity. Even as the insti...
MSSN Unilorin holds Jihad Week
The Muslim Student Society of Nigeria, Unilorin branch, has held its annual Jihad Week programme. The event, which took place at the university auditorium, was graced by dignitaries of the university' Muslim ...
The Muslim Student Society of Nigeria, Unilorin branch, has held its annual Jihad Week programme. The event, which took place at the university auditorium, was graced by dignitaries of the university' Muslim ...
Strike claims Unilorin student's life
The ongoing strike by resident doctors and health workers at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) in Kwara State has claimed the life of a female student of the University of Ilorin, Daily Trust has learnt...
The ongoing strike by resident doctors and health workers at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) in Kwara State has claimed the life of a female student of the University of Ilorin, Daily Trust has learnt...
11 dead, 8 injured in Ilorin autocrash
Tragedy struck, Wednesday, in Kwara State as 11 people lost their lives in an auto crash involving a Toyota Hiace bus, which collided with a Turbo branded truck along Ilorin/Mokwa Road, Ilorin at about 2a.m. ...
Tragedy struck, Wednesday, in Kwara State as 11 people lost their lives in an auto crash involving a Toyota Hiace bus, which collided with a Turbo branded truck along Ilorin/Mokwa Road, Ilorin at about 2a.m. ...
Thunderstorm kills three sisters, one pupil in Kwara
Three pupils of the same parents and another pupil were killed by thunderstorm in Gure, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, between 12 midnight and 1am on Wednesday. Apart from the four dead female ...
Three pupils of the same parents and another pupil were killed by thunderstorm in Gure, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, between 12 midnight and 1am on Wednesday. Apart from the four dead female ...
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