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2015-04-02
OPINION - 'Omo to sure': The Mike Omotosho guber challenge in Kwara. By Is'haq Modibbo Kawu
On Sunday night, this week, Mike Omotosho, gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party in Kwara State, visited my residence in Ilorin. We held wide-ranging discussions for about two hours. It was my first meeting with him...
On Sunday night, this week, Mike Omotosho, gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party in Kwara State, visited my residence in Ilorin. We held wide-ranging discussions for about two hours. It was my first meeting with him...
Akanbi, Ali Urge Buhari to Wage War against Corruption
Former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi (rtd) and chairman, anti-corruption committee of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mallam Yusuf Ali (SAN) hav...
Former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi (rtd) and chairman, anti-corruption committee of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mallam Yusuf Ali (SAN) hav...
Opinion: Muhammadu Buhari: A historical turning point By Is'haq Modibbo Kawu
THE story filtered out by late evening on Tuesday evening this week. President Goodluck Jonathan had placed a call to General Muhammadu Buhari, to congratulate him, as victor in what might be the most bitterly fought e...
THE story filtered out by late evening on Tuesday evening this week. President Goodluck Jonathan had placed a call to General Muhammadu Buhari, to congratulate him, as victor in what might be the most bitterly fought e...
First Lady congratulates Hajia Aisha Buhari
The First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has congratulated the wife of the President-elect, Hajia Aisha Buhari on the election of her husband, General Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement signed by Ayo Adewuyi, Medi...
The First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has congratulated the wife of the President-elect, Hajia Aisha Buhari on the election of her husband, General Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement signed by Ayo Adewuyi, Medi...
Aisha - Brain and Beauty in the Villa
Few would have believed that the taciturn, austere General Buhari had a soft, smiling and sweet woman at home. She was finally unveiled to Nigerians as the campaign unfolded, and to some extent, also took got...
Few would have believed that the taciturn, austere General Buhari had a soft, smiling and sweet woman at home. She was finally unveiled to Nigerians as the campaign unfolded, and to some extent, also took got...
Buhari's Victory - the Men Who Made It Possible
The significance of Muhammadu Buhari's victory is underlined by the fact that this will be the first in the history of Nigeria's electoral process when an incumbent president is defeated. It was no small feat that was ...
The significance of Muhammadu Buhari's victory is underlined by the fact that this will be the first in the history of Nigeria's electoral process when an incumbent president is defeated. It was no small feat that was ...
Jonathan has nothing to fear from me - Buhari
President-elect retired General Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assured President Goodluck Jonathan that he has nothing to fear from him. Buhari defeated Jonathan in Saturday's general election thus terminating th...
President-elect retired General Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assured President Goodluck Jonathan that he has nothing to fear from him. Buhari defeated Jonathan in Saturday's general election thus terminating th...
Ahmed Congratulates Buhari
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has described ?the emergence of the All Progressives Congress candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari as the President-elect as the birth of a new dawn for national development and integr...
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has described ?the emergence of the All Progressives Congress candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari as the President-elect as the birth of a new dawn for national development and integr...
Kwara United through to FA cup final
Kwara United have cruised to the final of the Kwara State FA Cup after they laboured to a 1-0 victory over Kwara United Feeder on Tuesday. Speaking with SportingLife about the match, the head coach of the A...
Kwara United have cruised to the final of the Kwara State FA Cup after they laboured to a 1-0 victory over Kwara United Feeder on Tuesday. Speaking with SportingLife about the match, the head coach of the A...
Buhari wins historic polls
The main opposition party candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari has defeated Nigeria's sitting President in a historic vote. This is the first time the opposition would defeat an incumbent in presidential elect...
The main opposition party candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari has defeated Nigeria's sitting President in a historic vote. This is the first time the opposition would defeat an incumbent in presidential elect...
Cassava farmers bemoan loss to cattle rearing
* It's not true - Miyetti Allah Nigerian Cassava Growers' Association (NCGA), Kwara State chapter, has called on the state and federal governments to address the challenge posed by cattle breeders. ...
* It's not true - Miyetti Allah Nigerian Cassava Growers' Association (NCGA), Kwara State chapter, has called on the state and federal governments to address the challenge posed by cattle breeders. ...
Police Nab Two Suspects Over N15 Million Stolen Goods
Police operatives attached to Zone Two police command, Onikan, in Lagos State, have arrested two suspects who received stolen goods worth over N15 million. suspects, identified as James Adeoba and Emeka Phili...
Police operatives attached to Zone Two police command, Onikan, in Lagos State, have arrested two suspects who received stolen goods worth over N15 million. suspects, identified as James Adeoba and Emeka Phili...
Jostle for N/Assembly positions begins
Behind the scene moves for leadership positions in the National Assembly has begun among lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which won majority seats in Saturday's polls, Daily Trust has gathered. ...
Behind the scene moves for leadership positions in the National Assembly has begun among lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which won majority seats in Saturday's polls, Daily Trust has gathered. ...
2015-04-01
IITA Trains Farmers On Production of Aflatoxin-Free Maize
In a bid to mitigate Aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnuts, farmers in Kwara state have become recent beneficiaries of a workshop conducted by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on the appro...
In a bid to mitigate Aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnuts, farmers in Kwara state have become recent beneficiaries of a workshop conducted by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on the appro...
Banks operate skeletal services in Kwara
There was tension in Kwara State yesterday during collation of presidential results, with some offices including banks shutting down services. Daily Trust gathered that many banks closed as early as 1 pm as ...
There was tension in Kwara State yesterday during collation of presidential results, with some offices including banks shutting down services. Daily Trust gathered that many banks closed as early as 1 pm as ...
Suleiman Abubakar other Ministers pay solidarity visit to Jonathan
The Presidential Villa, Abuja wore a mournful look in the early hours of Wednesday, the morning after President Goodluck Jonathan lost his re-election bid. A few workers who had already closed from work as of &...
The Presidential Villa, Abuja wore a mournful look in the early hours of Wednesday, the morning after President Goodluck Jonathan lost his re-election bid. A few workers who had already closed from work as of &...
Non-payment of salaries affecting productivity - Kwara commissioner
The Kwara State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Demola Banu, has said that the non-payment of salaries by some state and local governments in the country is inhibiting national productivity. Banu said only four s...
The Kwara State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Demola Banu, has said that the non-payment of salaries by some state and local governments in the country is inhibiting national productivity. Banu said only four s...
Press Release: Yinka Aluko congratulates Buhari, urges electorate to effect change in Kwara
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Kwara PDP, Mallam Yinka Ahmed has congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on his victory at the last Saturday presidential poll and thanked Nigerians and the people of Kwara state i...
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Kwara PDP, Mallam Yinka Ahmed has congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on his victory at the last Saturday presidential poll and thanked Nigerians and the people of Kwara state i...
Jonathan Congratulates Buhari, Concedes Defeat
In a rare show of democratic strength, President Goodluck Jonathan has called his main challenger, Major General Muhamadu Buhari of the All Progressive Congress (APC), to congratulate him on his victory at the March 28...
In a rare show of democratic strength, President Goodluck Jonathan has called his main challenger, Major General Muhamadu Buhari of the All Progressive Congress (APC), to congratulate him on his victory at the March 28...
How the NGF Election Crisis Cost Jonathan His Re-election
When a crisis broke out in the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) in 2013 following a disputed election between Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi and Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang, many never thought that t...
When a crisis broke out in the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) in 2013 following a disputed election between Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi and Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang, many never thought that t...
APC National Leaders May Storm Ilorin to Receive Gbemi Saraki
Barring any last minute change, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the national chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, may storm Ilorin, Kwara State capital this week ...
Barring any last minute change, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the national chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, may storm Ilorin, Kwara State capital this week ...
Ajiboye Aims Big With Kwara
Former Granada of Spain goalkeeper, Dele Ajiboye is aiming for big things with modest Kwara United in the Nigeria Premier League. Ajiboye spent two seasons with 3SC of Ibadan on return from Spain before a move ...
Former Granada of Spain goalkeeper, Dele Ajiboye is aiming for big things with modest Kwara United in the Nigeria Premier League. Ajiboye spent two seasons with 3SC of Ibadan on return from Spain before a move ...
Kwara Election Has Shamed Federal Might - Saraki
Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State and chairman Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr. Bukola Saraki, yesterday said the outcome of the presidential and National Assembly elections i...
Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State and chairman Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr. Bukola Saraki, yesterday said the outcome of the presidential and National Assembly elections i...
Easter: FG Declares Monday and Friday Public Holidays
The Federal Government on Tuesday declared Friday?, ?April 3?,?? ?and Monday?, ?April 6?,? as public holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations respectively. The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, m...
The Federal Government on Tuesday declared Friday?, ?April 3?,?? ?and Monday?, ?April 6?,? as public holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations respectively. The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, m...
Saraki, Gbemi Laud INEC for Transparent, Free, Fair Polls in Kwara
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ecology and Environment, Senator Bukola Saraki and his sister, Gbemisola, have lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting transparent, free, fair and credi...
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ecology and Environment, Senator Bukola Saraki and his sister, Gbemisola, have lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting transparent, free, fair and credi...
2015-03-31
Jubilation Galore in Ilorin Over Buhari's Victory
The Ilorin, Kwara state capital on Tuesday witnessed jubilation galore following the reported victory of the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress(APC) Gen. Muhammadu Buhari as the new president-elect of ...
The Ilorin, Kwara state capital on Tuesday witnessed jubilation galore following the reported victory of the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress(APC) Gen. Muhammadu Buhari as the new president-elect of ...
Without Buhari, APC Would Not Have Won, Says Lai Mohammed
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has attributed the party's victory in the presidential polls to the strong character and integrity of the person of the part...
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has attributed the party's victory in the presidential polls to the strong character and integrity of the person of the part...
Yinka Aluko Congratulates Buhari
I wish to congratulate General Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians and particularly, the good people of Kwara, for the massive turn out and voting on Saturday during the presidential election. In the same manner, I want all...
I wish to congratulate General Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians and particularly, the good people of Kwara, for the massive turn out and voting on Saturday during the presidential election. In the same manner, I want all...
Kwara PDP supporters blame leaders for party's defeat
Some supporters of Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State have blamed the party's crushing defeat by the All Progressives Congress in the Saturday's elections on the lack of unity among its political stalwarts in the ...
Some supporters of Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State have blamed the party's crushing defeat by the All Progressives Congress in the Saturday's elections on the lack of unity among its political stalwarts in the ...
APC Clears Three Senatorial Seats, Six House of Reps, Says Kwara INEC
Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Emmanual Onucheyo, yesterday announced the results for all the national assembly seats with Senator Bukola Saraki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was re-elected f...
Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Emmanual Onucheyo, yesterday announced the results for all the national assembly seats with Senator Bukola Saraki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was re-elected f...
O thee Nigerian People: "This Is Your Victory" by Bukola Saraki
As the polling figures poured in from across the country, after many years of heeding the clamour and cries for 'Change' across the country has finally become a reality with the formal announcement by INEC declaring Gen...
As the polling figures poured in from across the country, after many years of heeding the clamour and cries for 'Change' across the country has finally become a reality with the formal announcement by INEC declaring Gen...
Gov Ahmed Calls Buhari to Congratulate Him
I just called @ThisIsBuhari to congratulate and wish him success in the job of building a truly united and prosperous Nigeria. I also congratulate Nigerians for standing up for change and using their votes to bring ...
I just called @ThisIsBuhari to congratulate and wish him success in the job of building a truly united and prosperous Nigeria. I also congratulate Nigerians for standing up for change and using their votes to bring ...
APC's victory in Kwara marks a new dawn - Saraki
Former Kwara Governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has described the victory of the All Progressives Congress over the Peoples Democratic Party in the state as the beginning of a new dawn in Kwara and Nigeria. Saraki ...
Former Kwara Governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has described the victory of the All Progressives Congress over the Peoples Democratic Party in the state as the beginning of a new dawn in Kwara and Nigeria. Saraki ...
Kwara's Crumbling Indoor Sports Hall
The poor state of Kwara's indoor sports hall has forced many sports lovers in the state to speak out. One major setback in our society is the lack of a maintenance culture. Many public buildings which used to...
The poor state of Kwara's indoor sports hall has forced many sports lovers in the state to speak out. One major setback in our society is the lack of a maintenance culture. Many public buildings which used to...
Presidential election: Buhari defeats Jonathan in Kwara
The returning officer of INEC for Kwara state, Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Professor Musbau Akanji, Monday declared APC Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari as the winner in the la...
The returning officer of INEC for Kwara state, Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Professor Musbau Akanji, Monday declared APC Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari as the winner in the la...
Gbemi's defection announcement in due course - Saraki
Former governor of Kwara State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in the state yesterday spoke on the report of his sister, Gbemisola Saraki's defection to the APC, saying a formal announcement would soon b...
Former governor of Kwara State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in the state yesterday spoke on the report of his sister, Gbemisola Saraki's defection to the APC, saying a formal announcement would soon b...
'Card Reader Will Give Elections Credibility'
Despite the challenges experienced with the use of card reading machines for the elections, Director-general of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Organisation in Kwara State, Barr. Razak Atunwa yesterday des...
Despite the challenges experienced with the use of card reading machines for the elections, Director-general of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Organisation in Kwara State, Barr. Razak Atunwa yesterday des...
Elderly Voters Face Difficulty With Fingerprints
Elderly voters in some parts of Kwara State experienced difficulty during the accreditation exercise as their fingerprints could not be captured. The affected voters, aged 80 to 90 had problem with identifyin...
Elderly voters in some parts of Kwara State experienced difficulty during the accreditation exercise as their fingerprints could not be captured. The affected voters, aged 80 to 90 had problem with identifyin...
Opponent to challenge Kwara Speaker's election as Rep member
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ilorin West/Asa federal constituency in Kwara State, Alhaji Sherrif Shagaya, has expressed his intention to challenge the outcome of the election in the constituency whe...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ilorin West/Asa federal constituency in Kwara State, Alhaji Sherrif Shagaya, has expressed his intention to challenge the outcome of the election in the constituency whe...
Presidential poll: Kwara Rep lauds exercise
Rep Ali Ahmad, representing Ilorin South Federal Constituency, has lauded the conduct of the presidential and National Assembly elections. Ahmad commended the large turn out of voters, saying that the people ...
Rep Ali Ahmad, representing Ilorin South Federal Constituency, has lauded the conduct of the presidential and National Assembly elections. Ahmad commended the large turn out of voters, saying that the people ...
Husband beats wife to pulp over disagreement on election result
A commercial motorcyclist, Raphael Abiodun, yesterday beat up his wife, Bose, to a pulp over disagreement on the outcome of Saturday presidential and National Assembly (NASS) elections. A source told newsmen ...
A commercial motorcyclist, Raphael Abiodun, yesterday beat up his wife, Bose, to a pulp over disagreement on the outcome of Saturday presidential and National Assembly (NASS) elections. A source told newsmen ...
Why Senator Adeyemi lost third term bid
It was not too good for the incumbent senator representing Kogi West senatorial district Smart Adeyemi as he lost his bid to return to the Red Chamber during Saturday's National Assembly election in the district. ...
It was not too good for the incumbent senator representing Kogi West senatorial district Smart Adeyemi as he lost his bid to return to the Red Chamber during Saturday's National Assembly election in the district. ...
2015-03-30
Kwara elections, a sham - Minister
Minister of National Planning, Dr. Abubakar Sulaiman, yesterday faulted the conduct of presidential elections in Kwara State, describing it as a sham and electoral tragedy. He alleged connivance of the police...
Minister of National Planning, Dr. Abubakar Sulaiman, yesterday faulted the conduct of presidential elections in Kwara State, describing it as a sham and electoral tragedy. He alleged connivance of the police...
Results of Kwara elections not ready - INEC
The results of Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections in Kwara State were not ready, the state INEC has said.The results of Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections in Kwara State were n...
The results of Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections in Kwara State were not ready, the state INEC has said.The results of Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections in Kwara State were n...
Kwara 2015: Saraki, Sha'aba, Rafiu Ibrahim, Atunwa, Kannike, others emerge winners
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr. Bukola Saraki and a Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District, Alhaji Sha’aba Lafiaji have re-elected. The duo, who is members of t...
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr. Bukola Saraki and a Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District, Alhaji Sha’aba Lafiaji have re-elected. The duo, who is members of t...
Ex Minister declared winner of Reps election in Kwara
A former Minister in President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration, Princess Funke Adedoyin, has been declared winner of the Kwara House Representatives election for the Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-Ero Federal Constit...
A former Minister in President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration, Princess Funke Adedoyin, has been declared winner of the Kwara House Representatives election for the Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-Ero Federal Constit...
Kwara 2015: Why Gov. Ahmed will not be re-elected - Ajibola, PDP guber candidate
Senator Simeon Sule Ajibola, three-term member of the Senate, is a foundation member of the PDP in Kwara State. He is the party's governorship candidate in the state for the April 11 election. He speaks, in this interv...
Senator Simeon Sule Ajibola, three-term member of the Senate, is a foundation member of the PDP in Kwara State. He is the party's governorship candidate in the state for the April 11 election. He speaks, in this interv...
Peaceful polls: 'E' Division Kulende parleys residential associations
The Divisional Police Officer of 'E' Division Kulende has enjoined the residents of Sango to see the forthcoming elections not as do or die affair rather as an opportunity to contribute their quota to the country's fle...
The Divisional Police Officer of 'E' Division Kulende has enjoined the residents of Sango to see the forthcoming elections not as do or die affair rather as an opportunity to contribute their quota to the country's fle...
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