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2012-09-20
Kwara Spends N3.2b on Road Projects
The Kwara State Government says it has spent N3.2billion on all on-going road projects across the three Senatorial Districts of the State, while N600million has been accessed out of the N4.5billion earmarked for new roa...
The Kwara State Government says it has spent N3.2billion on all on-going road projects across the three Senatorial Districts of the State, while N600million has been accessed out of the N4.5billion earmarked for new roa...
Ilorin East LG Elders' Forum Rallies Support for Ahmed
The Akanbi District Elders Forum of Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State has lauded the achievements of Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed, describing them as people-oriented. The forum also gave Senator Abuba...
The Akanbi District Elders Forum of Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State has lauded the achievements of Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed, describing them as people-oriented. The forum also gave Senator Abuba...
Students Give Kudos to Ahmed, Banu
The people of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have been charged to upgrade their support and loyalty to the present administration so that development could be attained in the area. The General Se...
The people of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have been charged to upgrade their support and loyalty to the present administration so that development could be attained in the area. The General Se...
Oyawoye Commends Kwara ALGON
The Kwara State Association of Local Government of Nigeria ALGON has been commended for its understanding and good rapport with Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture in the recent times. Th...
The Kwara State Association of Local Government of Nigeria ALGON has been commended for its understanding and good rapport with Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture in the recent times. Th...
Sympathy Pours in for Share Community over Robbery Incident
Following a recent robbery incident in Share community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, where two members of the local security operatives lost their lives, the residents of the area have continued t...
Following a recent robbery incident in Share community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, where two members of the local security operatives lost their lives, the residents of the area have continued t...
Ilorin: FG Advocates Support for Special Education
Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa'i, has stressed the need for improved special education in the country. Speaking during the first national deaf education summit in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday,...
Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa'i, has stressed the need for improved special education in the country. Speaking during the first national deaf education summit in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday,...
Flood Sweeps Man into River in Kwara
A 65-year-old man, Mr. Kehinde Ajongolo, was on Tuesday night swept into river at Akerebiata, Ilorin, Kwara State, after a downpour. The rain, which started about 5.45pm and last...
A 65-year-old man, Mr. Kehinde Ajongolo, was on Tuesday night swept into river at Akerebiata, Ilorin, Kwara State, after a downpour. The rain, which started about 5.45pm and last...
Top Coaches Scramble for Kwara United Job
The secretariat of Premier League side; Kwara United of Ilorin has turned to Mecca of coaches as three top coaches are presently scrambling to become the head coach of Kwara United. The coaches are former Warri Wolves ...
The secretariat of Premier League side; Kwara United of Ilorin has turned to Mecca of coaches as three top coaches are presently scrambling to become the head coach of Kwara United. The coaches are former Warri Wolves ...
Saraki Approves the Construction of 70 Boreholes in his Constituency
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, has approved the construction of 70 bore holes for communities in his constituency, Kwara Central Senatorial District. Saraki, f...
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, has approved the construction of 70 bore holes for communities in his constituency, Kwara Central Senatorial District. Saraki, f...
Ilorin: NIREC Urges Govts to Stem Tide of Violence
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has called on the government at all levels to stem the tide of violence in the country with a great sense of responsibility. NIREC in a statement signed by its nation...
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has called on the government at all levels to stem the tide of violence in the country with a great sense of responsibility. NIREC in a statement signed by its nation...
Kwara Adopts IPSAS to Ensure Transparency
Kwara State Government has expressed readiness for full adoption of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for its public sector, towards ensuring transparency in the system. The State Com...
Kwara State Government has expressed readiness for full adoption of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for its public sector, towards ensuring transparency in the system. The State Com...
2012-09-19
25,000 Teachers Claim: Govt Embarrassing Kwarans - ACN
Kwara ACN has accused the PDP-led state government of "attempting a dubious swap of words" to justify its lies that the state has 25,000 teachers across public primary schools and had employed additional 1,410 in the la...
Kwara ACN has accused the PDP-led state government of "attempting a dubious swap of words" to justify its lies that the state has 25,000 teachers across public primary schools and had employed additional 1,410 in the la...
Ilorin: Reliable Data, Essential for Universal Health Coverage - Pate
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mohammed Pate, has said reliable data is essential to the implementation of the universal health coverage embarked upon by the Federal Government. He said the need to use r...
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mohammed Pate, has said reliable data is essential to the implementation of the universal health coverage embarked upon by the Federal Government. He said the need to use r...
Kwara Inaugurates Independence Anniversary Committee
Kwara Government has inaugurated a 22-member committee for the celebration of the 52nd independence anniversary of the country. The Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Anthony Towoju, inaugurated ...
Kwara Government has inaugurated a 22-member committee for the celebration of the 52nd independence anniversary of the country. The Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Anthony Towoju, inaugurated ...
Kwara PDP Reads Riot Act to Members
The Peoples Democratic party (PDP), Kwara State Chapter, has charged the leadership of the party at all levels to ensure discipline and unity among the membership, just as the party declared the purported decamping of ...
The Peoples Democratic party (PDP), Kwara State Chapter, has charged the leadership of the party at all levels to ensure discipline and unity among the membership, just as the party declared the purported decamping of ...
Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder in Ilorin
Fuel scarcity has continued to bite harder in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State even though reports from other towns in the state such as Omu-Aran, Oro and Ajase-Ipo indicated adequate supply of the commodity, albeit ...
Fuel scarcity has continued to bite harder in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State even though reports from other towns in the state such as Omu-Aran, Oro and Ajase-Ipo indicated adequate supply of the commodity, albeit ...
Airlift of Hajj Pilgrims Begins Sept 23
The airlifting of Ilorin, Kwara state zone of intending pilgrims for this years Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabi which comprises of Kwara ,Ekiti and Ondo state , is to commence between 23rd and 24th of this month....
The airlifting of Ilorin, Kwara state zone of intending pilgrims for this years Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabi which comprises of Kwara ,Ekiti and Ondo state , is to commence between 23rd and 24th of this month....
NIS to Repatriate 150 Aliens from Kwara
The Nigeria Immigration Service in Ilorin yesterday said it has concluded plan to repatriate about 150 illegal aliens to their countries of origin. The affected immigrants were nabbed in some areas within the I...
The Nigeria Immigration Service in Ilorin yesterday said it has concluded plan to repatriate about 150 illegal aliens to their countries of origin. The affected immigrants were nabbed in some areas within the I...
2012-09-18
ACN Needs Educating About Kwara - KWSG
The Kwara State Government has advised the state chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria(ACN) to properly educate itself about the state it is seeking to govern rather than distracting the people with meaningless prop...
The Kwara State Government has advised the state chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria(ACN) to properly educate itself about the state it is seeking to govern rather than distracting the people with meaningless prop...
Ilorin: AGF Canvasses Salami's Reinstatement
A group, the Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation (AGF), has joined those calling for the reinstatement of the suspended Appeal Court President, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, as recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC)....
A group, the Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation (AGF), has joined those calling for the reinstatement of the suspended Appeal Court President, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, as recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC)....
Kwara: ACN Slams Ahmed over 25,000 Teachers' Claim
Kwara State chapter of Action Congress of Nigeria on Tuesday dismissed as outright falsehood and dishonourable Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed's claim that the state has 25,000 teachers in its employ. The party al...
Kwara State chapter of Action Congress of Nigeria on Tuesday dismissed as outright falsehood and dishonourable Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed's claim that the state has 25,000 teachers in its employ. The party al...
My Administration Committed to Education - Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State at the weekend said his administration was commitment to quality education and youth empowerment. Addressing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Ilorin, the state cap...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State at the weekend said his administration was commitment to quality education and youth empowerment. Addressing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Ilorin, the state cap...
Kwara FRSC Sensitises Motorists
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Saturday in Ilorin embarked on a road show to sensitise the public on the need to reduce road crashes in the "ember months". According to the Zonal Comma...
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Saturday in Ilorin embarked on a road show to sensitise the public on the need to reduce road crashes in the "ember months". According to the Zonal Comma...
Gov Ahmed Restates Need for Independence of Judiciary
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has assured judicial officers on the readiness of his administration to uphold the principle of the independence of the judiciary. Ahmed, at the swearing in of the state...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has assured judicial officers on the readiness of his administration to uphold the principle of the independence of the judiciary. Ahmed, at the swearing in of the state...
Kwara: ACN, PDP in War of Words over Defection from Ruling Party
Through its National Publicity Secretary Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) yesterday criticised a claim by the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that those who defected t...
Through its National Publicity Secretary Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) yesterday criticised a claim by the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that those who defected t...
Ilorin: Democratise CBN Governor's Appointment, Com Issa Aremu Tells FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has restated its opposition to the proposed introduction of 5, 000 naira bill, even as it called for the democratisation of the appointment of Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) governor....
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has restated its opposition to the proposed introduction of 5, 000 naira bill, even as it called for the democratisation of the appointment of Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) governor....
HDPU Meeting in Ilorin: Policy on Health Information MGT for Review
Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mohammed Ali Pate, Monday said the Federal Government had finalised arrangement to begin a comprehensive review of its National Policy on Health Management Information System (HMIS)....
Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mohammed Ali Pate, Monday said the Federal Government had finalised arrangement to begin a comprehensive review of its National Policy on Health Management Information System (HMIS)....
Kwara Gets Acting Chief Judge Bamgbola
Kwara State Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed yesterday swore in Justice Ayinla Bamgbola as the Acting Chief Judge. His predecessor, Justice Raliat Elelu-Habeeb, bowed out of office last Friday, having attained the ret...
Kwara State Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed yesterday swore in Justice Ayinla Bamgbola as the Acting Chief Judge. His predecessor, Justice Raliat Elelu-Habeeb, bowed out of office last Friday, having attained the ret...
Kwara Government Distributes Blood Banks to 21 Hospitals
The Kwara Government on Monday in Ilorin, donated blood banks and other medical equipment to 21 hospitals in the state. On the occasion, the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Abdul Kayode, said the aim was to imp...
The Kwara Government on Monday in Ilorin, donated blood banks and other medical equipment to 21 hospitals in the state. On the occasion, the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Abdul Kayode, said the aim was to imp...
2012-09-17
NULGE Tackles Ahmed over Call to Remove LG Administration
Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has condemned calls by Kwara State Governor Ahmed Abdulfattah for local government administration to be removed from the constitution. Abdulfattah in a recent ne...
Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has condemned calls by Kwara State Governor Ahmed Abdulfattah for local government administration to be removed from the constitution. Abdulfattah in a recent ne...
Environmental Laws: Kwara Ready to Introduce Mobile Court - Bamisaiye
Kwara government has expressed its readiness to introduce daily mobile courts to further ensure compliance with the environmental laws in the state. This was said by the commissioner for Environment and Forestr...
Kwara government has expressed its readiness to introduce daily mobile courts to further ensure compliance with the environmental laws in the state. This was said by the commissioner for Environment and Forestr...
Sheikh Aduagba Flays Attitude of Politicians in Kwara
Renowned Islamic Preacher in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh AbdulRasaq Aduagba, has alleged political office holders in the state of selfishness and self-centeredness. "Even when vacancies exist in the state ...
Renowned Islamic Preacher in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh AbdulRasaq Aduagba, has alleged political office holders in the state of selfishness and self-centeredness. "Even when vacancies exist in the state ...
Opinion: Ilorin-Offa-Erin Ile Road; When Would Government Intervene?
By the provision of section 20 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), it is crystal clear and without any modicum of doubt that it is the non-negotiable duty of the government at all levels, to ensure adequate protecti...
By the provision of section 20 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), it is crystal clear and without any modicum of doubt that it is the non-negotiable duty of the government at all levels, to ensure adequate protecti...
Kwara PDP, ACPN, Accord Members Defect to Kwara ACN
Many Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) and Accord members at the weekend defected to the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara State. Notable among them were the 1999 P...
Many Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) and Accord members at the weekend defected to the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara State. Notable among them were the 1999 P...
Gbadamosi Community Craves for Completion of Health Centre
Gbadamosi is a sleepy little town in Ilemona ward of Oyun local government area of Kwara state. The basic health center initiated 30 years ago by the then Oyun local government is in a very pathetic state for it has be...
Gbadamosi is a sleepy little town in Ilemona ward of Oyun local government area of Kwara state. The basic health center initiated 30 years ago by the then Oyun local government is in a very pathetic state for it has be...
Adebiyi Tasks Offa on Peace
The people of Offa community have been urged to shun disingenious aproach to manipulation of information by some politicians to suit their desired goals of incitement in wake of the judgment of the Kwara state Electio...
The people of Offa community have been urged to shun disingenious aproach to manipulation of information by some politicians to suit their desired goals of incitement in wake of the judgment of the Kwara state Electio...
Baraje and the Title of CON
Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) is the new rank added to the numerous titles of Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, the erstwhile Acting National Chairman of the PDP. He has now joined the league of eminent Nigerian...
Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) is the new rank added to the numerous titles of Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, the erstwhile Acting National Chairman of the PDP. He has now joined the league of eminent Nigerian...
'Kwara Yet to Create Active Family Court' - Mrs Afolayan
The Kwara Government has yet to establish a functional family court to cater for problems confronting children, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Comfort Afolayan has said. Afolayan made the revelation i...
The Kwara Government has yet to establish a functional family court to cater for problems confronting children, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Comfort Afolayan has said. Afolayan made the revelation i...
Four Kwarans, 145 Others Bag National Honours Today
The immediate past Acting National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje; a Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sarah Alade ,the Nigerian Ambassador to The Netherlands, ...
The immediate past Acting National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje; a Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sarah Alade ,the Nigerian Ambassador to The Netherlands, ...
Kwara Employs 1,410 Teachers
No fewer than 1,410 teachers were employed in last one year, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed has disclosed. Addressing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwarts at the Charity House of the ...
No fewer than 1,410 teachers were employed in last one year, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed has disclosed. Addressing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwarts at the Charity House of the ...
Saraki Wants End to Oil Subsidy Palaver
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ecology and Environment, Dr. Bukola Saraki yesterday called for stakeholders' summit to resolving problem surrounding the oil subsidy regime in the face of looming fuel scarcity ac...
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ecology and Environment, Dr. Bukola Saraki yesterday called for stakeholders' summit to resolving problem surrounding the oil subsidy regime in the face of looming fuel scarcity ac...
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