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2015-05-15
Kwara Police Orders criminals to surrender arms in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command yesterday warned trouble makers and thugs to surrender their arms and ammunitions to avoid arrest and prosecution, saying no one caught with arms or dangerous weapons would escape the law...
The Kwara State Police Command yesterday warned trouble makers and thugs to surrender their arms and ammunitions to avoid arrest and prosecution, saying no one caught with arms or dangerous weapons would escape the law...
Focus on agric not oil, Kwara AFAN charges Buhari
Chairman of All Farmers' Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Kwara State, Elder Daniel Ajiboye has advised the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, to give maximum priority to the agriculture sector in his incoming ...
Chairman of All Farmers' Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Kwara State, Elder Daniel Ajiboye has advised the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, to give maximum priority to the agriculture sector in his incoming ...
Farmers groan over late rainfall
Farmers in Kwara State have expressed their worries over the delay in the commencement of this year's rainfall, saying that the development has adversely affected their farming activities. Some of the farmers...
Farmers in Kwara State have expressed their worries over the delay in the commencement of this year's rainfall, saying that the development has adversely affected their farming activities. Some of the farmers...
OPINION: The challenge of unemployment among youth By Namah Naomi Kanti
The unemployment situation in Nigeria, a country said to house the largest economy in Africa, is alarming. With a population estimated at 167 million, 50% of whom are youth, aged between 15 and 34 years, the question o...
The unemployment situation in Nigeria, a country said to house the largest economy in Africa, is alarming. With a population estimated at 167 million, 50% of whom are youth, aged between 15 and 34 years, the question o...
Senate Presidency - Saraki Enlists Akpabio, Ex-Governors Support
Former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, Tuesday night, met with the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Godswill Akpabio to solicit the support of senators from PDP states in ...
Former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, Tuesday night, met with the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Godswill Akpabio to solicit the support of senators from PDP states in ...
Opinion: Political Bumps GMB Must Avoid By Victor Peter
WITH a few days to May 29, the handover date, two major talking points have gained prominence and remained in the front burner of public discourse as Nigeria marches to a new start at the presidency. Surreptitiously th...
WITH a few days to May 29, the handover date, two major talking points have gained prominence and remained in the front burner of public discourse as Nigeria marches to a new start at the presidency. Surreptitiously th...
Minority Ethnic Group Wants Akume For Senate President
A socio-cultural group, under the auspices of Swing Nationalities of Nigeria (Umbrella of All Minorities in Nigeria) has called on the 8th National Assembly members to as a matter of equity and justice allow the minori...
A socio-cultural group, under the auspices of Swing Nationalities of Nigeria (Umbrella of All Minorities in Nigeria) has called on the 8th National Assembly members to as a matter of equity and justice allow the minori...
Opinion: The Nurudeen Factor in Kwara Politics By Is'haq Modibbo Kawu
I HAVE been in Ilorin over the past two weeks, including even the days I spent in Lagos and Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, to attend a funeral ceremony, as I reported, last week. The most important political issue in Kwara state ...
I HAVE been in Ilorin over the past two weeks, including even the days I spent in Lagos and Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, to attend a funeral ceremony, as I reported, last week. The most important political issue in Kwara state ...
Journalist Launches Book On Media Threat On Islam
Months after escaping death in ghastly motor accident, journalist, Rasheed Abubakar finally launched his book, "Muslims and the Threat of the Media". The author, who had an accident at Ojota area of Lagos and had a fra...
Months after escaping death in ghastly motor accident, journalist, Rasheed Abubakar finally launched his book, "Muslims and the Threat of the Media". The author, who had an accident at Ojota area of Lagos and had a fra...
Emulate Awolowo's Education Policy, VC Tells Buhari
The Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, has urged the incoming administration of Muhammadu Buhari to prioritise education. He said that the solid education foundation put in...
The Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, has urged the incoming administration of Muhammadu Buhari to prioritise education. He said that the solid education foundation put in...
FG Approves Private Polytechnic for Kwara
As part of efforts to improve the development of manpower in the country, the Federal Government on Thursday, May 14, in Abuja presented operational licences to four new private polytechnics and 34 Innovation Enterpri...
As part of efforts to improve the development of manpower in the country, the Federal Government on Thursday, May 14, in Abuja presented operational licences to four new private polytechnics and 34 Innovation Enterpri...
Senator-elect, Shehu Sani, warns APC on delay in zoning National Assembly offices
An All Progressives Congress senator-elect, Shehu Sani, has warned the party of the danger posed by the delay in adopting a zoning formula for the office the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representat...
An All Progressives Congress senator-elect, Shehu Sani, has warned the party of the danger posed by the delay in adopting a zoning formula for the office the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representat...
Offa Garage Residents Decry Seven Years Water Scarcity
Residents of Offa Garage Community in Ilorin, Kwara State, have cried out to the State Government to restore pipe borne water supply to the area. Some of the residents told the News Agency of Nigeria, in Ilor...
Residents of Offa Garage Community in Ilorin, Kwara State, have cried out to the State Government to restore pipe borne water supply to the area. Some of the residents told the News Agency of Nigeria, in Ilor...
Kwara ADC Guber Candidate Seeks Cancellation Of Poll Result
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Kwara State, during the last general elections, Comrade Abubakar Abdulraheem, has petitioned the state election tribunal, seeking the nullificatio...
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Kwara State, during the last general elections, Comrade Abubakar Abdulraheem, has petitioned the state election tribunal, seeking the nullificatio...
2015-05-14
UNILORIN expels 10 students over misconduct
University of Ilorin has expelled 10 students found guilty of misconduct by the institution’s Students' Disciplinary Committee (SDC), Pilot Education can report. Besides, one was rusticated...
University of Ilorin has expelled 10 students found guilty of misconduct by the institution’s Students' Disciplinary Committee (SDC), Pilot Education can report. Besides, one was rusticated...
No one fighting over my son's property - Yekini's mother
Mother of the former African Footballer of the year, late Rasheed Yekini, Alhaja Alhaja Sidikat Yekini has debunked the allegation levelled against the family by her son's lawyer that they are fighting over the late st...
Mother of the former African Footballer of the year, late Rasheed Yekini, Alhaja Alhaja Sidikat Yekini has debunked the allegation levelled against the family by her son's lawyer that they are fighting over the late st...
Will Kwara have credible opposition in 2019? By Mumini Abdulkareem
The last general elections held in Kwara State threw up many questions than answers among which is whether the state, known for its peculiar politics, can spring up a credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Con...
The last general elections held in Kwara State threw up many questions than answers among which is whether the state, known for its peculiar politics, can spring up a credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Con...
Opinion: Let's rehabilitate traditional rulers By Pius Abioje, University of Ilorin
SIR: I criticise traditional rulers and Christo-Islamic clerics because if they are upright, there is a limit to how politicians will dribble the people. How do we position our traditional rulers, so that the...
SIR: I criticise traditional rulers and Christo-Islamic clerics because if they are upright, there is a limit to how politicians will dribble the people. How do we position our traditional rulers, so that the...
NLNG To Fund N4.5bn School
Nigeria LNG Limited said it has signed an agreement guaranteeing funding estimated at N4.5 billion towards the development of a new model secondary school on Bonny Island, Rivers State. The agreement, co-sign...
Nigeria LNG Limited said it has signed an agreement guaranteeing funding estimated at N4.5 billion towards the development of a new model secondary school on Bonny Island, Rivers State. The agreement, co-sign...
Federation Cup Round Up: Enyimba, Kwara United in, 3SC, Giwa crash out
There were easy passages for most of the premier league sides in the Round of 64 of the Federation Cup but Giwa and 3SC were some of the big guns eliminated by lower teams Enyimba qualified for the next round...
There were easy passages for most of the premier league sides in the Round of 64 of the Federation Cup but Giwa and 3SC were some of the big guns eliminated by lower teams Enyimba qualified for the next round...
Why Saraki should succeed Mark as Senate President - Amao, APC chieftain
Ahead of the inauguration of a new political dispensation that will be led by Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd) from May 29, one of the questions begging for answer is who succeeds David Mark as the new Senate President....
Ahead of the inauguration of a new political dispensation that will be led by Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd) from May 29, one of the questions begging for answer is who succeeds David Mark as the new Senate President....
Senate Presidency: Akpabio, Orji, Uba, Egwu attend pro-Saraki meeting
Some Peoples Democratic Party Governors-elect on Tuesday night attended a meeting held by some of their All Progressives Congress counterparts rooting for the emergence of former Kwara State Governor Bukola Saraki as t...
Some Peoples Democratic Party Governors-elect on Tuesday night attended a meeting held by some of their All Progressives Congress counterparts rooting for the emergence of former Kwara State Governor Bukola Saraki as t...
Slave Wage: Kwara lawmakers pay staff N15,000 monthly
Personal staff of members of Kwara State House of Assembly are not one of the happiest set of workers in the country, National Pilot can report. Worst hit in the cadre of their staffers are reporte...
Personal staff of members of Kwara State House of Assembly are not one of the happiest set of workers in the country, National Pilot can report. Worst hit in the cadre of their staffers are reporte...
Cabinet Dissolution: Gov. Ahmed Reschedules Umrah to Avoid Lobbyists
Sacked Kwara State Commissioners and governors’ aides have moved out from their offices and submitted the government’s property in their possession, National Pilot’s findings have rev...
Sacked Kwara State Commissioners and governors’ aides have moved out from their offices and submitted the government’s property in their possession, National Pilot’s findings have rev...
As KWASSAA moves to preserve Ilorin aesthetics
Kwara State Government in its bid to protect its environment, ensure its aesthetics and beauty of the state in the year 2010 came up with introduction of an agency, the State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASSA) s...
Kwara State Government in its bid to protect its environment, ensure its aesthetics and beauty of the state in the year 2010 came up with introduction of an agency, the State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASSA) s...
2015-05-13
Senate Presidency: I Favour No Candidate or Region - Buhari
PRESS RELEASE Buhari denies purported choice of Senate Leader General Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect, has said that he is willing to work with any leader of the Senate, irrespective of what part of the coun...
PRESS RELEASE Buhari denies purported choice of Senate Leader General Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect, has said that he is willing to work with any leader of the Senate, irrespective of what part of the coun...
Senate presidency: Ilorin emirate wants end to 'marginalization'
The aspiration of Senator Bukola Saraki to preside over the 8th senate has received a boost yesterday with the Ilorin Emirate Descendants' Progressive Union (IEDPU) in Kwara State, saying the state's former governor is...
The aspiration of Senator Bukola Saraki to preside over the 8th senate has received a boost yesterday with the Ilorin Emirate Descendants' Progressive Union (IEDPU) in Kwara State, saying the state's former governor is...
The Eighth Senate rollercoaster
In any elected government there are three arms, one to make laws, the second to execute them and the third to adjudicate on the laws. By separating their functions and powers, each is supposed to serve as a check on th...
In any elected government there are three arms, one to make laws, the second to execute them and the third to adjudicate on the laws. By separating their functions and powers, each is supposed to serve as a check on th...
Opinion: On National Assembly leadership By Mohammed Tukur Usman
The Far North/Hausa-Fulani may shoot themselves in the foot if they don't handle selection of the National Assembly leadership aright. The outcome of the election has seen some forum of unity returning to the North; ...
The Far North/Hausa-Fulani may shoot themselves in the foot if they don't handle selection of the National Assembly leadership aright. The outcome of the election has seen some forum of unity returning to the North; ...
Too Big to Succeed
The reality has begun to dawn on the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria's new ruling party on the bloc. It is the reality of the new dawn; the reality of the change they so seek. This new reality is typified by i...
The reality has begun to dawn on the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria's new ruling party on the bloc. It is the reality of the new dawn; the reality of the change they so seek. This new reality is typified by i...
Senate Presidency - Politics of Endorsement and Numbers
As the race for the President of the 8th Senate of Nigeria's National Assembly intensifies, Ralph Ugbelu a political analyst based in Abuja weighs the chances of both Ahmed Lawan and Bukola Saraki from Yobe and Kwara s...
As the race for the President of the 8th Senate of Nigeria's National Assembly intensifies, Ralph Ugbelu a political analyst based in Abuja weighs the chances of both Ahmed Lawan and Bukola Saraki from Yobe and Kwara s...
Intrigues, Horse Trading Trail Senate Presidency Race
The cloud of uncertainty surrounding the zone which should produce the senate president may be clearing soon as indications have shown that the President-elect, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), may have shown his ...
The cloud of uncertainty surrounding the zone which should produce the senate president may be clearing soon as indications have shown that the President-elect, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), may have shown his ...
Akume's Residence Turns New Mecca
Since he indicated interest in the office of the Senate President, the home of the Senate Minority Leader, George Akume has become a Mecca of sorts, writes Seriki Adinoyi The Saturday, June 6, 2015 inaugurati...
Since he indicated interest in the office of the Senate President, the home of the Senate Minority Leader, George Akume has become a Mecca of sorts, writes Seriki Adinoyi The Saturday, June 6, 2015 inaugurati...
Senate Presidency - S'west Senators Divided Over Candidate
Amidst the disagreements and anxiety over the choice of who replaces Senator David Mark as President of the National Assembly's upper chamber from next month, members of the South-West caucus are dividend on whether or...
Amidst the disagreements and anxiety over the choice of who replaces Senator David Mark as President of the National Assembly's upper chamber from next month, members of the South-West caucus are dividend on whether or...
Rainy Season: NEMA urges states, local councils to prepare for emergencies
Nigeria's National Emergency Agency (NEMA) has advised state and local governments in the country to put in place effective local emergency committees as rainy season sets in. Speaking on Tuesday at Ilorin du...
Nigeria's National Emergency Agency (NEMA) has advised state and local governments in the country to put in place effective local emergency committees as rainy season sets in. Speaking on Tuesday at Ilorin du...
Senate Presidency campaign disrupts proceedings
Those aspiring for various Senate positions especially the office of the Senate President and their supporters took their campaign to the floor of the red chamber yesterday, disrupting proceedings. This is ev...
Those aspiring for various Senate positions especially the office of the Senate President and their supporters took their campaign to the floor of the red chamber yesterday, disrupting proceedings. This is ev...
Disastrous Effect of Abandoned Projects In Nigeria
The May 29 handover gradually draws nearer. Very soon a new president, state governors, federal and state lawmakers will take oaths of office and assume the responsibilities of their offices. A hydra-headed monster has...
The May 29 handover gradually draws nearer. Very soon a new president, state governors, federal and state lawmakers will take oaths of office and assume the responsibilities of their offices. A hydra-headed monster has...
Ilorin emirate backs Saraki for Senate presidency
A socio-cultural organisation known as Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) yesterday urged political leaders and groups in the country to consider Senator Bukola Saraki for the seat of Senate President...
A socio-cultural organisation known as Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) yesterday urged political leaders and groups in the country to consider Senator Bukola Saraki for the seat of Senate President...
2015-05-12
Saraki seeks community-based conflict resolution body
FORMER Governor of Kwara State, Bukola Saraki, has canvassed a virile community-based conflict resolution mechanism towards prompt prevention of violence in the society. Saraki said it was only when people's ...
FORMER Governor of Kwara State, Bukola Saraki, has canvassed a virile community-based conflict resolution mechanism towards prompt prevention of violence in the society. Saraki said it was only when people's ...
Group To Buhari: Don't Allow Use of EFCC for Persecution
A Civil Rights Group, Transparency Coalition of Nigeria (TCN) has called on the President-Elect, General Mohammed Buhari to insulate the EFCC from being manipulated by politicians to witch hunt perceived enemies when he...
A Civil Rights Group, Transparency Coalition of Nigeria (TCN) has called on the President-Elect, General Mohammed Buhari to insulate the EFCC from being manipulated by politicians to witch hunt perceived enemies when he...
Saraki for Senate Presidency now
The Kwara state chapter of the Congress of Nigeria's Political Parties (CNPP) has joined the ever growing list of groups and individuals clamouring for the selection of Senator Abubakar Bukola Sareki (CON) as the Senat...
The Kwara state chapter of the Congress of Nigeria's Political Parties (CNPP) has joined the ever growing list of groups and individuals clamouring for the selection of Senator Abubakar Bukola Sareki (CON) as the Senat...
Two remanded for attempted robbery
Two persons, Tajudeen Salman, 27 of Ogidi Ajibensin Area, Ilorin, Kwara State and Abbas Rafiu, 27 Cele Aroro Area, Iwo, Osun State, who allegedly conspired and attempted to dispossess a woman of her valuables at gunpoi...
Two persons, Tajudeen Salman, 27 of Ogidi Ajibensin Area, Ilorin, Kwara State and Abbas Rafiu, 27 Cele Aroro Area, Iwo, Osun State, who allegedly conspired and attempted to dispossess a woman of her valuables at gunpoi...
We can't sell petrol at official rate- IPMAN leader
Prices of petroleum products will remain irregular unless the supply is made available at local depots, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Kwara State has said. The associat...
Prices of petroleum products will remain irregular unless the supply is made available at local depots, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Kwara State has said. The associat...
Lobby intensifies as Ahmed sacks commissioners, appointees
Kwara State Governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday, dissolved the state's executive council. The governor, who was recently re-elected for a second term, announced the dissolution in a statement issued b...
Kwara State Governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday, dissolved the state's executive council. The governor, who was recently re-elected for a second term, announced the dissolution in a statement issued b...
Senate President: Ilorin Elders forum backs Saraki
Some eminent elders in Ilorin Emirate of Kwara have expressed their support for the aspiration of Dr. Bukola Saraki, a chieftain of APC, to be the president of the eighth Senate. The elders expressed confidence in the ...
Some eminent elders in Ilorin Emirate of Kwara have expressed their support for the aspiration of Dr. Bukola Saraki, a chieftain of APC, to be the president of the eighth Senate. The elders expressed confidence in the ...
Bead Making Requires Creativity - Anthony
Damilola Anthony, a business administration graduate from Kwara State Polytechnic, decided to venture into bead making business when she couldn't secure any government job after graduation. She learnt the who...
Damilola Anthony, a business administration graduate from Kwara State Polytechnic, decided to venture into bead making business when she couldn't secure any government job after graduation. She learnt the who...
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