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2015-05-23
OPINION: Bukola Saraki: The Overtones of Envy. By Sheriff Olanrewaju
I have always said that a wise man is wealthier than the financially buoyant, but when an individual is endowed with affluence and wisdom; he leads even though people might detest it. In consequence, this article is mer...
I have always said that a wise man is wealthier than the financially buoyant, but when an individual is endowed with affluence and wisdom; he leads even though people might detest it. In consequence, this article is mer...
[Video] Senators Supporting Saraki for Senate Presidency
[Video] Senators Supporting Saraki for Senate Presidency pic.twitter.com/JzOk6pgOg5— Bukola Saraki (A...
[Video] Senators Supporting Saraki for Senate Presidency pic.twitter.com/JzOk6pgOg5— Bukola Saraki (A...
Senate Presidency: 35 APC senators kick against Lawan, back Saraki
Less than one hour after Barnabas Gemade announced that the Senate Unity Forum had endorsed Ahmad Lawan as the APC “consensus candidate” for senate president, 35 senators have pitched their tent with Bukola...
Less than one hour after Barnabas Gemade announced that the Senate Unity Forum had endorsed Ahmad Lawan as the APC “consensus candidate” for senate president, 35 senators have pitched their tent with Bukola...
The Soaring Number Of Unemployed Pilots
Aviation industry in Nigeria is, again, experiencing pilots' glut. There are about 500 unemployed professional pilots in the system today. The number of seasoned /experienced pilots who are jobless stands at about 100,...
Aviation industry in Nigeria is, again, experiencing pilots' glut. There are about 500 unemployed professional pilots in the system today. The number of seasoned /experienced pilots who are jobless stands at about 100,...
Kwara PDP Says Moles Responsible For Its Electoral Defeat
THE Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has identified alleged heavy presence of moles within its fold as the strongest reason for its electoral defeat to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in th...
THE Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has identified alleged heavy presence of moles within its fold as the strongest reason for its electoral defeat to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in th...
'Only Detribalised Politicians Can Save Nigeria'
A MEMBER of the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspapers, Dr Jeremiah Omotola, has said that only detribalised Nigerian politicians could lead the country and her people out of its present socio-political and economi...
A MEMBER of the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspapers, Dr Jeremiah Omotola, has said that only detribalised Nigerian politicians could lead the country and her people out of its present socio-political and economi...
Man trekking to actualise Saraki's senate presidency reaches Omu-Aran
A 25 year old man, David Godwin, who claimed to have been trekking from Abuja to Ilorin for the actualisation of Sen. Bukola Saraki's senate presidency ambition has arrived in Omu-Aran in Kwara state. Godwin ...
A 25 year old man, David Godwin, who claimed to have been trekking from Abuja to Ilorin for the actualisation of Sen. Bukola Saraki's senate presidency ambition has arrived in Omu-Aran in Kwara state. Godwin ...
Rape: 14-year-old Victim Seeks Justice
Rape and other acts of violence against females continue to take horrifying dimensions despite the efforts of the Federal Government to check the menace. Abdullahi olesin, Kwara, brings Leadership Weekend the sad story...
Rape and other acts of violence against females continue to take horrifying dimensions despite the efforts of the Federal Government to check the menace. Abdullahi olesin, Kwara, brings Leadership Weekend the sad story...
Senate presidency: APC cannot discard zoning - Akume
Senate minority leader Goerge Akume has insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot afford to discard power sharing arrangement ahead of the election of principal officers of the National Assembly. ...
Senate minority leader Goerge Akume has insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot afford to discard power sharing arrangement ahead of the election of principal officers of the National Assembly. ...
Lawan's Appropriateness For Senate President
As the seventh National Assembly is winding down stylishly, a new parliament is set to be inaugurated on June 4, 2015. This realisation has thrown open leadership tussle in the National Assembly and its attendant chall...
As the seventh National Assembly is winding down stylishly, a new parliament is set to be inaugurated on June 4, 2015. This realisation has thrown open leadership tussle in the National Assembly and its attendant chall...
Kwara Transport Workers Protest Passage Of Law
No fewer than a hundred workers with the Kwara State Transport Corporation, popularly known as 'Kwara Express', on Thursday, embarked on a peaceful protest to the state House of Assembly, over the passage of an act est...
No fewer than a hundred workers with the Kwara State Transport Corporation, popularly known as 'Kwara Express', on Thursday, embarked on a peaceful protest to the state House of Assembly, over the passage of an act est...
2015-05-22
Embrace ante-natal care to prevent death - Folorunso tells women
The Director of Primary Healthcare and Disease Control in Kwara State, Dr. Afolabi Folorunso, yesterday urged women to take ante-natal care serious, saying access to ante-natal services and their utilisation prevent mo...
The Director of Primary Healthcare and Disease Control in Kwara State, Dr. Afolabi Folorunso, yesterday urged women to take ante-natal care serious, saying access to ante-natal services and their utilisation prevent mo...
Provosts protest de-listing from TETFUND
Colleges of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies across the 19 northern states have protested their removal as beneficiaries of the federal government's intervention under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TERTFUND). ...
Colleges of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies across the 19 northern states have protested their removal as beneficiaries of the federal government's intervention under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TERTFUND). ...
More Patients Flood Ilorin General Hospital
The management of Ilorin General Hospital, Kwara State, has said that the hospital had been treating no fewer than 6, 000 patients monthly in the last four months. Its Chief Medical Director, (CMD), Dr Abdulf...
The management of Ilorin General Hospital, Kwara State, has said that the hospital had been treating no fewer than 6, 000 patients monthly in the last four months. Its Chief Medical Director, (CMD), Dr Abdulf...
Kwara govt restates commitment to judicial workers' welfare
Kwara State government has restated its commitment to the welfare of judicial officers and other supporting personnel in the justice administration system. The state solicitor-general and permanent secretary,...
Kwara State government has restated its commitment to the welfare of judicial officers and other supporting personnel in the justice administration system. The state solicitor-general and permanent secretary,...
'Kwara PDP hasn't recovered from post-election trauma'
The Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the state's chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has not recovered from post-elections trauma. APC also dismissed the allegation by the PDP th...
The Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the state's chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has not recovered from post-elections trauma. APC also dismissed the allegation by the PDP th...
Kwara raises inauguration panel
The Inauguration Committee for the second term swearing-in ceremony of Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has announced weeklong activities for programme. Briefing reporters in Ilorin, Chairman of the 21-m...
The Inauguration Committee for the second term swearing-in ceremony of Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has announced weeklong activities for programme. Briefing reporters in Ilorin, Chairman of the 21-m...
Kwara Police Chief whisked to Abuja
An Assistant Commissioner of Police attached to the Crime Investigation Department, Kwara State Police Command (name withheld) was last week reportedly whisked to Abuja over the alleged kidnappers' vehicle found in his...
An Assistant Commissioner of Police attached to the Crime Investigation Department, Kwara State Police Command (name withheld) was last week reportedly whisked to Abuja over the alleged kidnappers' vehicle found in his...
Senate Presidency: 59 APC senators to select sole candidate
Ahead of a one-day retreat organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its senators-elect in Abuja tomorrow, checks indicate that the party is going ahead with an open primary to select a sole candidate to suc...
Ahead of a one-day retreat organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its senators-elect in Abuja tomorrow, checks indicate that the party is going ahead with an open primary to select a sole candidate to suc...
Press Release: Alleged Plan to victimise Civil Servants: Kwara APC dismisses PDP allegation as false alarm
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has assured the people of the state that the APC-led Kwara State government has no plan or mission to victimise civil servants on account of political preferences in th...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has assured the people of the state that the APC-led Kwara State government has no plan or mission to victimise civil servants on account of political preferences in th...
KWSG assures Kwara Express Workers on Job Security
The Kwara State Government has assured employees of the Kwara State Transport Corporation, otherwise known as Kwara Express, that no one will lose their job on account of the repeal of the law establishing the corpora...
The Kwara State Government has assured employees of the Kwara State Transport Corporation, otherwise known as Kwara Express, that no one will lose their job on account of the repeal of the law establishing the corpora...
OPINION: Between Bukola Saraki and Anti-Corruption Campaign. By Tunji Balogun
Fellow Nigerians, permit me to join the ongoing National conversation and question on the yet to be inaugurated Leadership of the 8th National Assembly by quickly making a concession that the business of nominating or ...
Fellow Nigerians, permit me to join the ongoing National conversation and question on the yet to be inaugurated Leadership of the 8th National Assembly by quickly making a concession that the business of nominating or ...
2015-05-21
Teams Arrive In Lagos For Channels National Kids Cup
Participating teams for this year's Channels National Kids Cup have started arriving the Teslim Balogun Stadium for the one-week football tournament. One of Lagos State representative, Uncle Bayus Nursery ...
Participating teams for this year's Channels National Kids Cup have started arriving the Teslim Balogun Stadium for the one-week football tournament. One of Lagos State representative, Uncle Bayus Nursery ...
NBC releases list of community radio licencees
DETAILS on communities for whom President Goodluck Jonathan approved radio licences have been released. But contrary to earlier information, a total of 17 communities are the hosts of the newly-approved radio stations ...
DETAILS on communities for whom President Goodluck Jonathan approved radio licences have been released. But contrary to earlier information, a total of 17 communities are the hosts of the newly-approved radio stations ...
OPC Will Wax Stronger After President Jonathan
The Odua Peoples Congress(OPC) in Kwara State has insisted that after the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, the Congress would continue to wax stronger. The Congress which condemned the claimes o...
The Odua Peoples Congress(OPC) in Kwara State has insisted that after the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, the Congress would continue to wax stronger. The Congress which condemned the claimes o...
Opinion: Muhammadu Buhari and decent company By Is'haq Modibbo Kawu
EARLY this week, the All Progressives Congress, APC's Policy, Research and Strategy Directorate, announced a 2-Day Policy Dialogue on the Implementation of the Agenda for Change, on the eve of the inauguration of the M...
EARLY this week, the All Progressives Congress, APC's Policy, Research and Strategy Directorate, announced a 2-Day Policy Dialogue on the Implementation of the Agenda for Change, on the eve of the inauguration of the M...
Premier League Round-Up - Sunshine Stars Open 2-Point Gap
Sunshine Stars now enjoy a two-point gap on the Nigeria Premier League table as the Akure Gunners made the most of their home advantage on Wednesday, beating visiting Kwara United by a lone goal in their Week 10 tie at...
Sunshine Stars now enjoy a two-point gap on the Nigeria Premier League table as the Akure Gunners made the most of their home advantage on Wednesday, beating visiting Kwara United by a lone goal in their Week 10 tie at...
Insecurity - Air Force Inducts 11 Pilots
The Nigerian Air Force Tuesday, inducted 11 new Pilots with their 'Wings' after completion of flight training within Nigeria and abroad with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu charging the young pilots t...
The Nigerian Air Force Tuesday, inducted 11 new Pilots with their 'Wings' after completion of flight training within Nigeria and abroad with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu charging the young pilots t...
Kwara LG Workers Owed Three Months Resort to Demeaning Jobs to Survive
Some workers in Baruten Local Government Council of Kwara now engage in casual labour to earn a living due to the non-payment of their three months salaries. A correspondent who visited the council secretaria...
Some workers in Baruten Local Government Council of Kwara now engage in casual labour to earn a living due to the non-payment of their three months salaries. A correspondent who visited the council secretaria...
MAY 29: Kwara plans low-key inauguration
The second term inauguration committee of the Kwara State government yesterday unfolded a six-day programme for the May 29 Democracy Day anniversary. The programme is expected to be low-keyed in line with the...
The second term inauguration committee of the Kwara State government yesterday unfolded a six-day programme for the May 29 Democracy Day anniversary. The programme is expected to be low-keyed in line with the...
Ilorin Emirate urges Ahmed to address security, education
The Ilorin emirate community has advised Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State to address insecurity and the falling education standard in the state. The community under the aegis of Ilorin Emirate Descendants...
The Ilorin emirate community has advised Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State to address insecurity and the falling education standard in the state. The community under the aegis of Ilorin Emirate Descendants...
Kwara Express workers Protest over alleged privatization
The workers of Kwara State Transport Corporation, popularly known as Kwara Express on Thursday protested over alleged move to privatize the corporation. They marched to the premises of Harmony Holdings Limite...
The workers of Kwara State Transport Corporation, popularly known as Kwara Express on Thursday protested over alleged move to privatize the corporation. They marched to the premises of Harmony Holdings Limite...
2015-05-20
Govs, Okonjo-Iweala Disagree on Excess Crude Account
When the Senate passed a resolution in September 2011 that some states were financially distressed while others faced acute state of bankruptcy, it was dismissed in some quarters as a needless move capable of misleadin...
When the Senate passed a resolution in September 2011 that some states were financially distressed while others faced acute state of bankruptcy, it was dismissed in some quarters as a needless move capable of misleadin...
'Why Saraki deserves Senate Presidency' - Maja
Senator Bukola Saraki deserves the position of Senate President in the eighth Senate going by his father's numerous contributions to the political development of Nigeria, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) ...
Senator Bukola Saraki deserves the position of Senate President in the eighth Senate going by his father's numerous contributions to the political development of Nigeria, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) ...
'Like-Minds' senators vow to produce next Senate president, deputy
A group of senators under the auspices of 'Like-Minds' have resolved to ensure that one of their members emerge as the next Senate president. A ranking senator who is a member of the group told Daily Trust ye...
A group of senators under the auspices of 'Like-Minds' have resolved to ensure that one of their members emerge as the next Senate president. A ranking senator who is a member of the group told Daily Trust ye...
NCC plans N8b intervention fund for varsities, others
ABOUT N8 billion has been earmarked by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as part of intervention fund to empower no fewer than eight universities in the country. The NCC, which set standards and r...
ABOUT N8 billion has been earmarked by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as part of intervention fund to empower no fewer than eight universities in the country. The NCC, which set standards and r...
Police deny releasing suspected thugs in Kwara
The Kwara State police command has said that it is not responsible for the release of suspected thugs recently arrested by a joint security team. The command said it had discharged its duty by arresting the s...
The Kwara State police command has said that it is not responsible for the release of suspected thugs recently arrested by a joint security team. The command said it had discharged its duty by arresting the s...
I'll help Owode market victims, says Senator-elect
The senator-elect representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Dr Rafiu Ibrahim, on Tuesday assured victims of Owode market fire disaster in Offa of adequate succour. He gave the assurance in Offa while speakin...
The senator-elect representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Dr Rafiu Ibrahim, on Tuesday assured victims of Owode market fire disaster in Offa of adequate succour. He gave the assurance in Offa while speakin...
Sunshine Stars plot Kwara United fall
Nigeria Premier League leaders, Sunshine Stars have vowed not to spare Kwara United in Wednesday's Week Nine Nigeria Premier League encounter billed for the Akure Township Stadium. Kennedy Boboye's men forced...
Nigeria Premier League leaders, Sunshine Stars have vowed not to spare Kwara United in Wednesday's Week Nine Nigeria Premier League encounter billed for the Akure Township Stadium. Kennedy Boboye's men forced...
Gov. Ahmed Approves Appointment of Four New Traditional Rulers
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved and presented letter of appointments to four new traditional rulers in the state. The new monarchs are Emir of Ilesha Baruba, Professor Halidu Abubakar;...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved and presented letter of appointments to four new traditional rulers in the state. The new monarchs are Emir of Ilesha Baruba, Professor Halidu Abubakar;...
Kwara PDP alleges plan by APC to victimise members in state employment
Ex-council commission boss denies claim THE Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged plans by the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) to victimise civil servants who are perceive...
Ex-council commission boss denies claim THE Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged plans by the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) to victimise civil servants who are perceive...
Kwara government restates commitment to welfare of judicial workers
The Kwara State Government has restated its commitment to the welfare of judicial officers and other supporting personnel in the Justice Administration system. The State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secret...
The Kwara State Government has restated its commitment to the welfare of judicial officers and other supporting personnel in the Justice Administration system. The State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secret...
Fraud case: Court stops police from inviting Saraki
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday cleared a former Kwara State Governor, Bukola Saraki, of any wrongdoing in a bank loan being investigated by the Police Special Fraud Unit since 2012. Delivering judgment i...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday cleared a former Kwara State Governor, Bukola Saraki, of any wrongdoing in a bank loan being investigated by the Police Special Fraud Unit since 2012. Delivering judgment i...
OPINION: Still On IEDPU's Infamous Advertorial For Bukola Saraki. By Ahmad Mayaki
At the end of time, it is said that several unbelievable things would be happening such as people openly rebelling against God and giving recognition to overtly satanic, shameful and immoral cause in desper...
At the end of time, it is said that several unbelievable things would be happening such as people openly rebelling against God and giving recognition to overtly satanic, shameful and immoral cause in desper...
Gov Ahmed's 2nd Term Inauguration Programme
Programme for Inauguration of Governor Abdulfatah with the theme: MAKING OUR GOOD BETTER 1. Wed, 20th May, 2015 Press Briefing by the Chairman of the inauguration committee at the Conference Room, Governor's Offic...
Programme for Inauguration of Governor Abdulfatah with the theme: MAKING OUR GOOD BETTER 1. Wed, 20th May, 2015 Press Briefing by the Chairman of the inauguration committee at the Conference Room, Governor's Offic...
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