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2015-03-16
PRESS RELEASE: APC CONDEMNS THE ATTACK ON THE CONVOY OF HAJIA AISHAT BUHARI, WIFE OF APC
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, GEN MUHAMMADU BUHARI
It will be recalled that the APC has repeatedly reported to the police and other security agencies about the plan by the PDP to cause violence and mayhem before, during and after the forthcoming general elections. ...
It will be recalled that the APC has repeatedly reported to the police and other security agencies about the plan by the PDP to cause violence and mayhem before, during and after the forthcoming general elections. ...
OPINION - Kwara Polls: Between Phone Calls and 13,104 Mobilizers. By Kayode Oyin-Zubair
As the the General Elections draw near, events that unfold lately are very interesting with the contending parties trying to outwit each other in tactics and strategies. In Kwara State for instance, the parties and the...
As the the General Elections draw near, events that unfold lately are very interesting with the contending parties trying to outwit each other in tactics and strategies. In Kwara State for instance, the parties and the...
National Pilot MD turbaned
The Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, National Pilot Newspaper, Alhaji Billy Adedamola, was on Sunday turbaned Nuru Deen by Al-Nuraniyah-Alasaliyyah Society of Nigeria (NURASAL). Alhaji Adadamola, according to th...
The Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, National Pilot Newspaper, Alhaji Billy Adedamola, was on Sunday turbaned Nuru Deen by Al-Nuraniyah-Alasaliyyah Society of Nigeria (NURASAL). Alhaji Adadamola, according to th...
Gbemi Saraki Remains Kwara PDP Leader - Oyedepo
The Kwara State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Iyiola Oyedepo, has said that Sen. Gbemisola Saraki remained a formidable leader and financier of the party. He said this, on Sunday...
The Kwara State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Iyiola Oyedepo, has said that Sen. Gbemisola Saraki remained a formidable leader and financier of the party. He said this, on Sunday...
Press Release: Probe Ilorin shootings by Ajibola's thugs, Kwara APC tells Police
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has called on ?Kwara State Police Command to immediately commence investigation into the sporadic shootings which subjected Ilorin residents to humiliation and f...
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has called on ?Kwara State Police Command to immediately commence investigation into the sporadic shootings which subjected Ilorin residents to humiliation and f...
Kwara Labour Party crisis deepens
The crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the Labour Party yesterday took a new dimension following a 24-hour ultimatum issued by its governorship aspirant, Engineer Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao, to the party’s d...
The crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the Labour Party yesterday took a new dimension following a 24-hour ultimatum issued by its governorship aspirant, Engineer Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao, to the party’s d...
We will welcome Gbemi Saraki, Dele Belgore with open arms - Kwara APC
The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it would welcome Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Dele Belgore and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its fold if they decided to dump the PDP. T...
The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it would welcome Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Dele Belgore and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its fold if they decided to dump the PDP. T...
Women mobilise for Mrs Jonathan's Kwara visit
The Kwara State chapter of Women for Change and Development Initiative (WCDI) yesterday said it has mobilised massively ahead of the visit of the first lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, to the state tomorrow. The...
The Kwara State chapter of Women for Change and Development Initiative (WCDI) yesterday said it has mobilised massively ahead of the visit of the first lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, to the state tomorrow. The...
Nigeria, Morocco Row Unfortunate - Saraki
Former governor of Kwara State and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bukola Saraki has said that the federal government must sanction its officials culpable in the row between Nigeria and Morocco....
Former governor of Kwara State and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bukola Saraki has said that the federal government must sanction its officials culpable in the row between Nigeria and Morocco....
REDAN North Central to Elect Exco
Vice President, Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, North Central Zone (REDAN NC) Mr Idachaba Sunday has said that elections into seven of its vacant positions is to be conducted on Friday in Abuja. ...
Vice President, Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, North Central Zone (REDAN NC) Mr Idachaba Sunday has said that elections into seven of its vacant positions is to be conducted on Friday in Abuja. ...
2015-03-15
Buhari, Osinbajo's wives storm Kwara on Monday
The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Hajiya Aisha, wife of vice presidential candidate, Mrs Oludolapo Osinbajo and other APC women leaders will on Monday storm Ilori...
The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Hajiya Aisha, wife of vice presidential candidate, Mrs Oludolapo Osinbajo and other APC women leaders will on Monday storm Ilori...
Kwara United 2-1 El-Kanemi Warriors
Kwara United held a second half challenge from El-Kanemi Warriors to win 2-1 in a Nigeria Professional Football League match on Sunday in Ilorin. The home crowd urged on their darling team after they recorded a...
Kwara United held a second half challenge from El-Kanemi Warriors to win 2-1 in a Nigeria Professional Football League match on Sunday in Ilorin. The home crowd urged on their darling team after they recorded a...
No amount of Presidency's largesse can return Jonathan - Saraki
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, spoke with journalists on Friday night at his Ilorin residence on sundry national issues in the polity ahead of the...
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, spoke with journalists on Friday night at his Ilorin residence on sundry national issues in the polity ahead of the...
Ahmed, Ajibola and the battle for Kwara
For the incumbent governor of Kwara State and the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming general elections, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed,his performance in office in the last four years is s...
For the incumbent governor of Kwara State and the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming general elections, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed,his performance in office in the last four years is s...
Obanikoro: Mark Betrayed Us - Saraki
The chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr. Bukola Saraki has declared that the Senate President, David Mark betrayed the APC senators on his decision to go ahead with the confirmation of Musliu Ob...
The chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr. Bukola Saraki has declared that the Senate President, David Mark betrayed the APC senators on his decision to go ahead with the confirmation of Musliu Ob...
Ajibola
promises Offa, Oyun quick intervention on roads, others
The Governorship Candidate of the ?Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Kwara State, Sen. Simeon Sule Ajibola, has restated his commitment to the people of Offa in Offa local government area. He promised that the incoming...
The Governorship Candidate of the ?Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Kwara State, Sen. Simeon Sule Ajibola, has restated his commitment to the people of Offa in Offa local government area. He promised that the incoming...
Press Release: Kwara APC assures defectors of fairness, equity
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has assured defectors from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other political parties in the state of fairness and equity ?in the management of party ac...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has assured defectors from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other political parties in the state of fairness and equity ?in the management of party ac...
Press Release: Magaji Ngeri drum support for PDP as Aluko unveils billboard
The people of Magaji Ngeri ward in the Ilorin West local government area of Kwara State have pledged their unflinching support for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the forthcoming general elections even as they unv...
The people of Magaji Ngeri ward in the Ilorin West local government area of Kwara State have pledged their unflinching support for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the forthcoming general elections even as they unv...
Again, Police intercepts truck-load of ammunition in Kwara
About 22,000 rounds of ammunition concealed in a truck have been intercepted by men of the Kwara State Police command. The interception came barely two weeks after a detachment of the command uncovered arms f...
About 22,000 rounds of ammunition concealed in a truck have been intercepted by men of the Kwara State Police command. The interception came barely two weeks after a detachment of the command uncovered arms f...
Insurgency: Kwara asks landlords to demand international passports from tenants
As part of security measures against activities of criminals and terrorists, Kwara State government has directed landlords and house owners in the state to henceforth demand for international passports or other valid ...
As part of security measures against activities of criminals and terrorists, Kwara State government has directed landlords and house owners in the state to henceforth demand for international passports or other valid ...
INEC attains 76% distribution of voters cards in Kwara
About 76 percent of permanent voters cards have so far been distributed to eligible voters in Kwara state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Kwara state Resident Electoral Commissio...
About 76 percent of permanent voters cards have so far been distributed to eligible voters in Kwara state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Kwara state Resident Electoral Commissio...
Emir of Ilorin prays for Kwara United
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu-Gambari, has charged Kwara United Football Club, to make the state proud in the 2014/2015 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The royal father said in h...
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu-Gambari, has charged Kwara United Football Club, to make the state proud in the 2014/2015 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The royal father said in h...
2015-03-14
Mustapha Is a Workout Freak
Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources, Hon. Mashood Mustapha gives it all to regular workouts. Every member of the National Assembly, whether the upper or lower chamber is...
Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources, Hon. Mashood Mustapha gives it all to regular workouts. Every member of the National Assembly, whether the upper or lower chamber is...
Will Patience Jonathan Go the Way of Simone Gbagbo? - Bukola Saraki
Former governor of Kwara State and Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Dr Bukola Saraki, has asked if the First Lady of the country, Dame Patience Jonathan will go the way of former First Lady ...
Former governor of Kwara State and Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Dr Bukola Saraki, has asked if the First Lady of the country, Dame Patience Jonathan will go the way of former First Lady ...
Saraki Might Sue Over Jonathan "Love-Triangle" Doccie
SENATOR Bukola Saraki, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has denied any involvement in the production of a documentary alleging a love triangle involving President Goodluck Jonath...
SENATOR Bukola Saraki, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has denied any involvement in the production of a documentary alleging a love triangle involving President Goodluck Jonath...
Human Rights Activist Urges Stakeholders to Close Ranks over Card Readers
National Coordinator for Committee for Democracy and Rights of the People(CDRP) Comrade Amitolu Shittu has advised stakeholders in this forthcoming general elections to close ranks and allow the Independent National E...
National Coordinator for Committee for Democracy and Rights of the People(CDRP) Comrade Amitolu Shittu has advised stakeholders in this forthcoming general elections to close ranks and allow the Independent National E...
'LP will use Rotary model to govern Kwara' - Omotosho
ONE surest way the Kwara state Governorship candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the forthcoming elections Mike Omotosho hopes to turn around the fortunes of the people of Kwara is bringing about the ideals of Rotary into...
ONE surest way the Kwara state Governorship candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the forthcoming elections Mike Omotosho hopes to turn around the fortunes of the people of Kwara is bringing about the ideals of Rotary into...
Celebrating the Qur'an as cradle of Ilorin culture
It was glamour last weekend when the Shehu Alimi Islamic Foundation (SAIF) under the auspices of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, hosted participants of Kwara State in the just concluded National Qur&...
It was glamour last weekend when the Shehu Alimi Islamic Foundation (SAIF) under the auspices of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, hosted participants of Kwara State in the just concluded National Qur&...
Jonathan's N6billion bribe to Christian clergies tears Kwara CAN
When on February 3, 2015 the Rivers state governor, Chief Rotimi Amaechi alleged that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led federal government bribed some Nigerian Christian cler...
When on February 3, 2015 the Rivers state governor, Chief Rotimi Amaechi alleged that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led federal government bribed some Nigerian Christian cler...
Kwara CAN not out to discredit anyone - Chairman
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State Chapter, Professor Timothy Opoola has dismissed the allegation that the leadership of the Christian body is out discredit any candidate or p...
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State Chapter, Professor Timothy Opoola has dismissed the allegation that the leadership of the Christian body is out discredit any candidate or p...
Pay: Ex-officials sue Kwara LGs, Plateau APC flays govt
No fewer than 120 members of the 2003 Local Government Transition Committees of Kwara State have sued 13 of the now 16 local government councils of the state before an Ilorin High Court presided over by Justice Moham...
No fewer than 120 members of the 2003 Local Government Transition Committees of Kwara State have sued 13 of the now 16 local government councils of the state before an Ilorin High Court presided over by Justice Moham...
Nigeria losing billions to medical tourism - UITH CMD
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has sad that Nigeria is losing billions of naira to foreign medical tourism. He said many of ...
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has sad that Nigeria is losing billions of naira to foreign medical tourism. He said many of ...
Press Release: Kwara APC accuses Ajibola of inciting religious crises
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has accused the governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Simeon Ajibola of inciting religious crises in Kwara State with the hope of benefitin...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has accused the governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Simeon Ajibola of inciting religious crises in Kwara State with the hope of benefitin...
Press Release: Wellbeing
Foundation Africa Facilitates Progress for Women's Health, Rights, Education
and Empowerment
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) - a leading frontline African Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and empowerment organization, and its Founder-President, Her Excellency, Mrs Toyin Saraki, facil...
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) - a leading frontline African Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and empowerment organization, and its Founder-President, Her Excellency, Mrs Toyin Saraki, facil...
2015-03-13
Gbemi Saraki: Between defection and reconciliation
There is apprehension in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State over rumour of the defection of one of its governorship aspirants, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, over alleged maltreatment of the ex-senator by the pa...
There is apprehension in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State over rumour of the defection of one of its governorship aspirants, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, over alleged maltreatment of the ex-senator by the pa...
April 11: Ahmed raises campaign bar in Kwara
The six-week controversial extension, bonus' dates given by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the general elections has become a blessing in disguise to party candidates, who hitherto kicked...
The six-week controversial extension, bonus' dates given by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the general elections has become a blessing in disguise to party candidates, who hitherto kicked...
2 held over homicide
Two suspects, Folorunsho Abdulmalik and Abdulrasheed Garuba, were yesterday remanded in prison by a Magistrate's Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, for allegedly killing one Abubakar Ismaila. The case was transfer...
Two suspects, Folorunsho Abdulmalik and Abdulrasheed Garuba, were yesterday remanded in prison by a Magistrate's Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, for allegedly killing one Abubakar Ismaila. The case was transfer...
Crisis hits Kwara Labour Party over guber candidate
Ahead of the April 11 governorship election in Kwara State, the state chapter of Labour Party (LP) is currently enmeshed in a crisis over who is its governorship flag bearer. Though Dr. Mike Omotosho has been...
Ahead of the April 11 governorship election in Kwara State, the state chapter of Labour Party (LP) is currently enmeshed in a crisis over who is its governorship flag bearer. Though Dr. Mike Omotosho has been...
Awoniyi Shows Class As Flying Eagles Sink Host Senegal
Nigeria's Under-20 team, the Flying Eagles opened their 2015 African Youth Championship campaign with a 3-1 victory over host country, Senegal yesterday evening. Expectedly, Taiwo Awoniyi lived up to expectations, firi...
Nigeria's Under-20 team, the Flying Eagles opened their 2015 African Youth Championship campaign with a 3-1 victory over host country, Senegal yesterday evening. Expectedly, Taiwo Awoniyi lived up to expectations, firi...
Don't drag judiciary into campaign - group warns politicians
A group Society for Global Justice yesterday called on politicians not to drag the judiciary into their campaigns. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the group's National Coordinator, Mr Olu Akinboyewa said there w...
A group Society for Global Justice yesterday called on politicians not to drag the judiciary into their campaigns. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the group's National Coordinator, Mr Olu Akinboyewa said there w...
Student Held Over Rape
A 21- year- old student, Tajudeen Babatunde, was yesterday remanded in prison by a Magistrate's Court in Ilorin, Kwara State over rape. The case was transferred from the Department of State Security Services ...
A 21- year- old student, Tajudeen Babatunde, was yesterday remanded in prison by a Magistrate's Court in Ilorin, Kwara State over rape. The case was transferred from the Department of State Security Services ...
Peaceful polls: Kwara FIBAN takes campaign to markets, motor parks
The Freelance and Independent Broadcasters' Association of Nigeria, (FIBAN) Kwara state chapter yesterday took the campaign for a violence free election to markets and motor parks across the metropolis. Speak...
The Freelance and Independent Broadcasters' Association of Nigeria, (FIBAN) Kwara state chapter yesterday took the campaign for a violence free election to markets and motor parks across the metropolis. Speak...
Playwrights call for revival of theatre
Playwrights in the country have observed that theatre seem to have lost its voice among other contemporary of arts and have therefore called for its urgent revival so it can attain a competitive and profitable level....
Playwrights in the country have observed that theatre seem to have lost its voice among other contemporary of arts and have therefore called for its urgent revival so it can attain a competitive and profitable level....
Kwara Utd targets continental ticket
The need to provide adequate security, control crowd and educate the fans on the rules of football was the highlight of the stormy stakeholders' session summoned by Kwara United's management at the Conference Room of t...
The need to provide adequate security, control crowd and educate the fans on the rules of football was the highlight of the stormy stakeholders' session summoned by Kwara United's management at the Conference Room of t...
KWSG expends N3b on empowerment
Kwara State Government has committed about N3billion to the state's revolving micro credit scheme since the commencement of the present administration, the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed. ...
Kwara State Government has committed about N3billion to the state's revolving micro credit scheme since the commencement of the present administration, the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed. ...
Group cautions CAN against divisive politics in Kwara
A GROUP, Kwara Christians in Leadership for Peace and Development (KWACILPAD), has sharply criticised the alleged decision by people it called "infiltrators" to use religion to cause divisive politics and disrupt peace...
A GROUP, Kwara Christians in Leadership for Peace and Development (KWACILPAD), has sharply criticised the alleged decision by people it called "infiltrators" to use religion to cause divisive politics and disrupt peace...
El Kanemi hits Ilorin today
*Bank on Benjamin, Adewale to crush Kwara United El kanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri will arrive in Ilorin today ahead of their week 2 Glo Premier League clash against Kwara United on Sunday. The team le...
*Bank on Benjamin, Adewale to crush Kwara United El kanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri will arrive in Ilorin today ahead of their week 2 Glo Premier League clash against Kwara United on Sunday. The team le...
Kwara Gets Committee On IDPs
The Kwara State Security Council has constituted a committee on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) . According to the state government, the committee was set up to manage possible influx of people from the tro...
The Kwara State Security Council has constituted a committee on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) . According to the state government, the committee was set up to manage possible influx of people from the tro...
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