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2015-05-04
Petrol sells at N300 per litre in Kwara
Despite the suspension of strike by petrol tankers in the country, fuel scarcity has worsened in Kwara State with a litre of petrol selling at N300 per litre at the weekend, Daily Trust findings have shown. The scarci...
Despite the suspension of strike by petrol tankers in the country, fuel scarcity has worsened in Kwara State with a litre of petrol selling at N300 per litre at the weekend, Daily Trust findings have shown. The scarci...
NAFDAC DG Visits Ilorin Emir
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake drugs, unwholesome foods and other substandard regulated products valued at N30 billion in the last six and half years. ...
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake drugs, unwholesome foods and other substandard regulated products valued at N30 billion in the last six and half years. ...
Zenith Basketball: Ilorin, Asaba, chase Phase 2 rights
The Technical Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) yesterday presented Ilorin and Asaba as the two cities bidding for the hosting rights of the 2nd phase of the 2015 Zenith Bank Women Basketball League...
The Technical Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) yesterday presented Ilorin and Asaba as the two cities bidding for the hosting rights of the 2nd phase of the 2015 Zenith Bank Women Basketball League...
Offa Poly Student Drowns in Well
A student, Akojede Sodeeq, and a man who tried to rescue him have both died inside a well at Igbawere village, Offa LGA of Kwara state. Sodeeq, a National Diploma 1 s...
A student, Akojede Sodeeq, and a man who tried to rescue him have both died inside a well at Igbawere village, Offa LGA of Kwara state. Sodeeq, a National Diploma 1 s...
Dwindling Allocations Affecting Kwara - Gov Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday reviewed the financial position of the state in the past few months and concluded that the dwindling monthly allocations from the federation account had put Kwara...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday reviewed the financial position of the state in the past few months and concluded that the dwindling monthly allocations from the federation account had put Kwara...
Photo News: Gbemisola Saraki's 50th Birthday
Gbemi Saraki was 50 on Sunday. ...
Gbemi Saraki was 50 on Sunday. ...
2015-05-03
Gbemisola Saraki is 50
Senator Gbemisola Saraki is fifty years today....
Senator Gbemisola Saraki is fifty years today....
Fuel: Black market thrives in Kwara, Oyo
The worsening fuel scarcity has increased the activities of illegal petrol sellers, otherwise called black market, in Ilorin and environs of Kwara State. The Punch correspondent who monitored the development ...
The worsening fuel scarcity has increased the activities of illegal petrol sellers, otherwise called black market, in Ilorin and environs of Kwara State. The Punch correspondent who monitored the development ...
Rain renders over 100 homeless in Kwara
No fewer than 100 residents of Kosubosu , a community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara, were rendered homeless on Friday night as a result of a rainstorm. The rain, the first in the year, affected more than 2...
No fewer than 100 residents of Kosubosu , a community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara, were rendered homeless on Friday night as a result of a rainstorm. The rain, the first in the year, affected more than 2...
Pillars eye redemption points at Kwara
Kano Pillars captain and goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai has said his side will do what is needed to end the away drought at Kwara United. The reigning Nigerian champions will be the guests of Afonja Warriors...
Kano Pillars captain and goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai has said his side will do what is needed to end the away drought at Kwara United. The reigning Nigerian champions will be the guests of Afonja Warriors...
Maigida, the masses' messiah in Kwara
His Excellency, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, the 6th executive governor of Kwara State, brings to the position composite experience in the academia banking and public sector. Given his rich tapestry of experience and high ...
His Excellency, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, the 6th executive governor of Kwara State, brings to the position composite experience in the academia banking and public sector. Given his rich tapestry of experience and high ...
Kwara youths walk for change
Various youths organisations Friday joined a Non-Governmental Organisation, Conference of Nigerians in Defence of Democracy to stage a walk for attitudinal change among Nigerians across major streets of Ilorin metropol...
Various youths organisations Friday joined a Non-Governmental Organisation, Conference of Nigerians in Defence of Democracy to stage a walk for attitudinal change among Nigerians across major streets of Ilorin metropol...
2015-05-02
Saraki Dynasty And Ideological Vacuum In Kwara Politics
THE Saraki factor remains strong in Kwara State politics even after the death of the grandmaster of Kwara politics, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki. It would be recalled that Saraki after his training as a medical doctor, ...
THE Saraki factor remains strong in Kwara State politics even after the death of the grandmaster of Kwara politics, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki. It would be recalled that Saraki after his training as a medical doctor, ...
2015-05-01
Senate Presidency: Northeast Senators disown Lawan
A major crack may have emerged in the bid of the Northeast geopolitical zone to secure the Senate President seat in soon to be inaugurated 8th National Assembly. At least 12 Senators from the zone on Friday dis...
A major crack may have emerged in the bid of the Northeast geopolitical zone to secure the Senate President seat in soon to be inaugurated 8th National Assembly. At least 12 Senators from the zone on Friday dis...
I'm not interested in Senate Presidency - Akume
Senate Minority Leader, George Akume, has denied meeting with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, over his bid to become the next Senate president. Akume also denied repor...
Senate Minority Leader, George Akume, has denied meeting with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, over his bid to become the next Senate president. Akume also denied repor...
Kwara community accuses former IG of abduction
The Oro Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State yesterday raised alarm over alleged clampdown on them on the orders of a former Inspector General of Police, IGP, leading the abduction of six of t...
The Oro Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State yesterday raised alarm over alleged clampdown on them on the orders of a former Inspector General of Police, IGP, leading the abduction of six of t...
May Day: Kwara Speaker Charges Workers On Productivity
Each year, on the first day of the month of May, we join millions across the world to celebrate the contributions, sacrifices and victories of workers to our social order, community wellbeing and economy in their vario...
Each year, on the first day of the month of May, we join millions across the world to celebrate the contributions, sacrifices and victories of workers to our social order, community wellbeing and economy in their vario...
Ilorin unrest: Police, soldiers comb houses for suspects
Security operatives have commenced a house-house search for people who participated in the attack on two operatives of Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ilorin, Kwara State. Daily Trust learnt t...
Security operatives have commenced a house-house search for people who participated in the attack on two operatives of Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ilorin, Kwara State. Daily Trust learnt t...
Jonathan: Chairman's absence hindering character commission
President Goodluck Jonathan has decried that the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has not been visible lately. He spoke at the State House, Abuja, yesterday after swearing in Toye Olofintuyi as a commission...
President Goodluck Jonathan has decried that the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has not been visible lately. He spoke at the State House, Abuja, yesterday after swearing in Toye Olofintuyi as a commission...
"Petrol supply to Kwara dips by 50%"
Following the continued sale of petrol at N100 per litre by filling stations in Ilorin, Kwara State, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has summoned the state leadership of Independent Petroleum Marketers Asso...
Following the continued sale of petrol at N100 per litre by filling stations in Ilorin, Kwara State, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has summoned the state leadership of Independent Petroleum Marketers Asso...
Power supply, big challenge to industries -Industrialist
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Printbest Enterprises, a registered printing press, Alhaji Musbau Olaniyi has said poor power supply is a big challenge confronting the printing industries and other bus...
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Printbest Enterprises, a registered printing press, Alhaji Musbau Olaniyi has said poor power supply is a big challenge confronting the printing industries and other bus...
Senate presidency: Don makes case for Saraki
As jostle for the position of Senate president gets hotter, a Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Hassan Salihu, has advocated for the candidacy of Senator Bukola Saraki representing Kwara Centr...
As jostle for the position of Senate president gets hotter, a Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Hassan Salihu, has advocated for the candidacy of Senator Bukola Saraki representing Kwara Centr...
Kwara farmers advise Buhari on agriculture
Chairman of All Farmers' Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Kwara State, Elder Daniel Ajiboye, has advised the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to prioritise the agricultural sector in his government. He chall...
Chairman of All Farmers' Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Kwara State, Elder Daniel Ajiboye, has advised the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to prioritise the agricultural sector in his government. He chall...
Jonathan appoints new chancellors for federal varsities
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday approved the appointment of new Chancellors for all the 38 Federal Universities in the country. The list of the new chancellors was contained in a statement signed by Min...
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday approved the appointment of new Chancellors for all the 38 Federal Universities in the country. The list of the new chancellors was contained in a statement signed by Min...
Kwara Assembly Passes Debt Securities Issuance Bill
The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the state debt securities issuance amendment bill 2014 into law. The bill, which was sent to the House by the state governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed in August 20...
The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the state debt securities issuance amendment bill 2014 into law. The bill, which was sent to the House by the state governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed in August 20...
Kwara Lawmaker Barred From Gaining Entry Into Assembly
A member, representing Malete/lpaiye/Oloru constituency at the Kwara House of Assembly, Alhaji lliasu lbrahim, was on Thursday, prevented from entering the Assembly premises by some security operatives. Hon I...
A member, representing Malete/lpaiye/Oloru constituency at the Kwara House of Assembly, Alhaji lliasu lbrahim, was on Thursday, prevented from entering the Assembly premises by some security operatives. Hon I...
Kwara community seeks release of detained chiefs
THE Chairman Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Council of Kwara State, Chief Richard Olushola, has appealed to the police for the release of four members of the community who were arrested during a recent clash betwe...
THE Chairman Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Council of Kwara State, Chief Richard Olushola, has appealed to the police for the release of four members of the community who were arrested during a recent clash betwe...
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