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2012-11-15
Saraki's Death a Colossal Loss - Ajimobi
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has described the passing away of the Second Republic Senate Majority Leader, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, as a colossal loss, not only to the people of Kwara, but also to the entir...
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has described the passing away of the Second Republic Senate Majority Leader, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, as a colossal loss, not only to the people of Kwara, but also to the entir...
Saraki's Death, Loss To Nigeria - Atiku
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday described the death of the second republic senator, Dr Olusola Saraki, as a loss to the country. Atiku said this in Ilorin during a condolence visit to the family of...
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday described the death of the second republic senator, Dr Olusola Saraki, as a loss to the country. Atiku said this in Ilorin during a condolence visit to the family of...
Eminent Nigerians Storm Ilorin in Jets for Saraki
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, was agog yesterday, as eminent Nigerians stormed the city to pay their last respects to the late Dr. Olusola Abubakar Saraki. Saraki died in a Lagos hospital in the early hours ...
Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, was agog yesterday, as eminent Nigerians stormed the city to pay their last respects to the late Dr. Olusola Abubakar Saraki. Saraki died in a Lagos hospital in the early hours ...
Kwara Assembly Adjourns Sitting for 8 Days in Honour of Saraki
The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday adjourned sitting for eight days in honour of late Dr Olusola Saraki, Second Republic Senate Leader, who died on Wednesday. The Speaker of the house, Rasaq Atunwa, anno...
The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday adjourned sitting for eight days in honour of late Dr Olusola Saraki, Second Republic Senate Leader, who died on Wednesday. The Speaker of the house, Rasaq Atunwa, anno...
Shekarau, Adeyemi Mourns Saraki
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator Smart Adeyemi yesterday described the demise of a former Senate Leader, Senator Olusola Saraki as a huge loss. Adeyemi, who pa...
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator Smart Adeyemi yesterday described the demise of a former Senate Leader, Senator Olusola Saraki as a huge loss. Adeyemi, who pa...
Aregbesola, Yuguda, Chime, Northern Governors: A Great Leader is Gone
Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, Bauchi State Governor Isa Yuguda, Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime and the Northern Governors' Forum yesterday with the death of Second Republic's Senate Leader, Dr. Abubakar Olu...
Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, Bauchi State Governor Isa Yuguda, Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime and the Northern Governors' Forum yesterday with the death of Second Republic's Senate Leader, Dr. Abubakar Olu...
He Was Wonderful, Says Mrs. Morenike Saraki
Florence, widow of the late Dr. Olusola Saraki, yesterday described him as a wonderful man. She said: "I have to thank God for everything. He was a very wonderful man. I can never forget him. He was a good...
Florence, widow of the late Dr. Olusola Saraki, yesterday described him as a wonderful man. She said: "I have to thank God for everything. He was a very wonderful man. I can never forget him. He was a good...
'Kwara People Know l Don't Deceive Them' - Olusola Saraki
You are an Islamic elder. How true is it that women don’t take leadership position in Islam? It is not true; there is nothing like that. Even in Pakistan and Bangladesh, a woman is their leader. . . We ha...
You are an Islamic elder. How true is it that women don’t take leadership position in Islam? It is not true; there is nothing like that. Even in Pakistan and Bangladesh, a woman is their leader. . . We ha...
Saraki is Laid to Rest
The former Senate leader in the second republic and strong man of Ilorin politics, Olushola Saraki has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites. He was buried in his country home ...
The former Senate leader in the second republic and strong man of Ilorin politics, Olushola Saraki has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites. He was buried in his country home ...
Saraki: As The Strongman of Kwara Politics Departs
The strongman of Kwara politics, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki's quiet passage into the great beyond hit the Nigerian nation like a thunderbolt early on Wednesday. Though at 79, the man cannot be said to be a young man, i...
The strongman of Kwara politics, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki's quiet passage into the great beyond hit the Nigerian nation like a thunderbolt early on Wednesday. Though at 79, the man cannot be said to be a young man, i...
The Life, Times of Strongman of Kwara Politics
Widely regarded as strongman of Kwara politics, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki died yesterday at the age of 79. Our Kwara State correspondent, Abdullahi Olesin reports on the life and times of the man fondly called Ba...
Widely regarded as strongman of Kwara politics, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki died yesterday at the age of 79. Our Kwara State correspondent, Abdullahi Olesin reports on the life and times of the man fondly called Ba...
A Lawyer Who Has Expended His Skill in Representing His Client Deserves His Fees!
COURT OF APPEAL (ILORIN DIVISION) (GALINJE; MBABA; OGBUINYA, JJ.CA) The Appellant engaged the legal services of the Respondent to defend its interests in a case which was instituted against it. The Resp...
COURT OF APPEAL (ILORIN DIVISION) (GALINJE; MBABA; OGBUINYA, JJ.CA) The Appellant engaged the legal services of the Respondent to defend its interests in a case which was instituted against it. The Resp...
Bukola Saraki Mourns Father, Says He Will Be Sorely Missed
Former governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday said his late father, Dr. Olusola Saraki, would be sorely missed. The elder Saraki died in Lagos on Wednesday morning aged 79 after succumbing to ...
Former governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday said his late father, Dr. Olusola Saraki, would be sorely missed. The elder Saraki died in Lagos on Wednesday morning aged 79 after succumbing to ...
Sympathisers Besiege Saraki's Residence In Ilorin
Sympathisers on Wednesday in Ilorin besieged the GRA residence of the late Dr Olusola Saraki to mourn his demise, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The elder statesman died in the early hours of Wednes...
Sympathisers on Wednesday in Ilorin besieged the GRA residence of the late Dr Olusola Saraki to mourn his demise, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The elder statesman died in the early hours of Wednes...
Saraki will be remembered as a political colossus - Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has joined Nigerians in mourning Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki who he described as "one of Nigeria's most prominent political leaders, medical practitioner and democrat."...
President Goodluck Jonathan has joined Nigerians in mourning Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki who he described as "one of Nigeria's most prominent political leaders, medical practitioner and democrat."...
Kwara NYSC Coordinator Appeals to Youth on Self Reliance
The coordinator of National Youth Service Corps in Kwara State, Ezinne Ngozi Ezekwe, has said that the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme of the scheme is aimed at promoting culture of ...
The coordinator of National Youth Service Corps in Kwara State, Ezinne Ngozi Ezekwe, has said that the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme of the scheme is aimed at promoting culture of ...
2012-11-14
SARAKI AND HIS BUSINESS EMPIRE
Baba Oloye, as he was fondly called, the late strongman of Kwara politics, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, although largely successful in politics, had sour experiences with his romance with business, especially banking....
Baba Oloye, as he was fondly called, the late strongman of Kwara politics, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, although largely successful in politics, had sour experiences with his romance with business, especially banking....
Olusola Saraki: Nigeria has lost another political titan - ACN
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Dr. Olusola Saraki, saying the nation has lost another political titan and a legend of his time. In a statement issued in Lagos ...
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Dr. Olusola Saraki, saying the nation has lost another political titan and a legend of his time. In a statement issued in Lagos ...
Tambuwal, Ekweremadu Mourn Olusola Saraki
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Aminu Tambuwal, has described the late Dr Olusola Saraki as a quintessential politician and father figure, who gave his all for the development of Nigeria. The sp...
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Aminu Tambuwal, has described the late Dr Olusola Saraki as a quintessential politician and father figure, who gave his all for the development of Nigeria. The sp...
My Father Died of Cancer - Laolu Saraki
Olaolu, son of the Senate Republic Senate Leader, Dr Olusola Saraki, said in Lagos on Wednesday that his father died of cancer. ''He has been battling cancer for about five years. He was fine this morning. He...
Olaolu, son of the Senate Republic Senate Leader, Dr Olusola Saraki, said in Lagos on Wednesday that his father died of cancer. ''He has been battling cancer for about five years. He was fine this morning. He...
Saraki, a Political Giant, Says Belgore
Kwara ACN leader Mohammed Dele Belgore SAN has said Nigeria has lost a politician who touched the lives of many people and whose contributions would be debated for years to come. Belgore, who was ...
Kwara ACN leader Mohammed Dele Belgore SAN has said Nigeria has lost a politician who touched the lives of many people and whose contributions would be debated for years to come. Belgore, who was ...
Olusola Saraki: Kwara Declares 3-Day Mourning
The Kwara Government on Wednesday announced the death of Second Republic Senate Leader, Dr Olusola Saraki. The elder statesman died at the age of 79 years. Gov. Abdulfattah Ahmed of Kwara, who an...
The Kwara Government on Wednesday announced the death of Second Republic Senate Leader, Dr Olusola Saraki. The elder statesman died at the age of 79 years. Gov. Abdulfattah Ahmed of Kwara, who an...
Burial Arrangements for Late Olusola Saraki
Arrangements for the burial the late Waziri of Ilorin, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, have been announced by the state committee. According to a statement by Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Saka Onimago, the ...
Arrangements for the burial the late Waziri of Ilorin, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, have been announced by the state committee. According to a statement by Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Saka Onimago, the ...
Abubakar Olusola Saraki is Dead
The strongman of Kwara State politics, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, is dead. Saraki, who has been in and out of hospitals in the last two years, it was learnt, died in Lagos this morning (Wednesday). So...
The strongman of Kwara State politics, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, is dead. Saraki, who has been in and out of hospitals in the last two years, it was learnt, died in Lagos this morning (Wednesday). So...
Kwara Govt. Gives Ultimatum to Contractors over Rural Roads
The Kwara Government has ordered contractors handling rural road projects in the state to complete them by the first week of December. The state Commissioner for Works and Transport, Dr Amuda Kannike, ga...
The Kwara Government has ordered contractors handling rural road projects in the state to complete them by the first week of December. The state Commissioner for Works and Transport, Dr Amuda Kannike, ga...
Gov Ahmed Congratulates Emir of Ilorin on 17th Anniversary of Installation
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed has reiterated his administration's continuous willingness to collaborate with the state's traditional council and other stakeholders in his determined effort to enhance q...
The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed has reiterated his administration's continuous willingness to collaborate with the state's traditional council and other stakeholders in his determined effort to enhance q...
2012-11-13
Minor Cabinet Reshuffle in Kwara
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving three commissioners as part of efforts to strengthen his administration for efficiency and effectiveness. Ma...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving three commissioners as part of efforts to strengthen his administration for efficiency and effectiveness. Ma...
New Revenue Formula, State Creation, Others Dominate Sessions in Borno, Benue, Kwara, Jigawa
LIKE in other parts of the country, the constitutional review in Kwara, Benue, Borno, and Jigawa states witnessed mass turnout with the people calling for more revenue allocation to states, new states, removal of imm...
LIKE in other parts of the country, the constitutional review in Kwara, Benue, Borno, and Jigawa states witnessed mass turnout with the people calling for more revenue allocation to states, new states, removal of imm...
Ekiti Kwara Seeks Reintegration with Kindred in Ekiti State
The people of Ekiti and Oke-Ero local government areas of Kwara State have sought for reintegration with their kindred in the present Ekiti state insisting that their presence in Kwara was amalgam of strange bedfellows...
The people of Ekiti and Oke-Ero local government areas of Kwara State have sought for reintegration with their kindred in the present Ekiti state insisting that their presence in Kwara was amalgam of strange bedfellows...
12 Suspects Arrested over Ilorin Crisis
The Kwara state police command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected hoodlums behind a week of continuous fighting among youths within the Kwara state capital which resulted in the damage of cars and property. ...
The Kwara state police command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected hoodlums behind a week of continuous fighting among youths within the Kwara state capital which resulted in the damage of cars and property. ...
2012-11-12
PDP Charges Governors to Surpass Predecessors' Records
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has charged governors elected on the platform of the party to work towards surpassing the achievements of their predecessors in office....
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has charged governors elected on the platform of the party to work towards surpassing the achievements of their predecessors in office....
Ensure Funding of Projects in Physics, Don Urges FG
The development of Physics education has been described as one of the major factors that can help solve the problems of energy in Nigeria and that lack of proper usage of advanced technology among other factors is resp...
The development of Physics education has been described as one of the major factors that can help solve the problems of energy in Nigeria and that lack of proper usage of advanced technology among other factors is resp...
Saraki Pays ABS Outstanding Sign on Fees
Proprietor of ABS Football Club of Ilorin, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has ordered full payment of the 45 per cent balance of last season's sign on fees and other entitlements owed the team. The team's Genera...
Proprietor of ABS Football Club of Ilorin, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has ordered full payment of the 45 per cent balance of last season's sign on fees and other entitlements owed the team. The team's Genera...
Kwara Media Houses: Going The Way of Triumph?
Certainly, this is not the best of time for the media industry in Nigeria, considering the numerous challenges confronting some organisations and their staff, UMAR BAYO ABDULWAHAB writes ...
Certainly, this is not the best of time for the media industry in Nigeria, considering the numerous challenges confronting some organisations and their staff, UMAR BAYO ABDULWAHAB writes ...
Kwara to Clamp Down on Hoodlums
Kwara State Government has directed security agencies to apprehend and prosecute anyone found disrupting the peace or engaging in violent activities in the state. It said, this directive followed cases of lawle...
Kwara State Government has directed security agencies to apprehend and prosecute anyone found disrupting the peace or engaging in violent activities in the state. It said, this directive followed cases of lawle...
Ahmed Warns Councils Against Overspending
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has directed local council chairmen to ensure that their expenditure does not surpass available resources. Meanwhile, some students of tertiary institutions have lauded ...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has directed local council chairmen to ensure that their expenditure does not surpass available resources. Meanwhile, some students of tertiary institutions have lauded ...
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