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2012-09-08
Suicide Rate On The Rise
Although a survey sometime ago stated that Nigeria was the "Happiest Place on Earth," EMMA OKEREH, Abuja, STANLEY UZOARU, Owerri, OSA OKHOMINA, Bayelsa, ABU NMODU, Minna and ONYEKAOZURULA OFOMA, Abakili...
Although a survey sometime ago stated that Nigeria was the "Happiest Place on Earth," EMMA OKEREH, Abuja, STANLEY UZOARU, Owerri, OSA OKHOMINA, Bayelsa, ABU NMODU, Minna and ONYEKAOZURULA OFOMA, Abakili...
Akanbi Advocates Participatory National Conference
The pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi has suggested the convocation of an all-Participatory National Conference to address myr...
The pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi has suggested the convocation of an all-Participatory National Conference to address myr...
Zoological And Nature Parks Stakeholders Lament Neglect of Zoos
THE National Council on Tourism is a forum where the Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, state commissioners for tourism and stakeholders across the spectrum meet to discuss and come out with actio...
THE National Council on Tourism is a forum where the Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, state commissioners for tourism and stakeholders across the spectrum meet to discuss and come out with actio...
Kwara United Attacker Happy With Victory
Kwara United attacking midfielder, Jimoh Sherif has expressed joy to see his side escape relegation after the 2011/2012 Nigerian Premier League ended on Friday. Segun Alebiosun and Kabiru Sanusi both scored in th...
Kwara United attacking midfielder, Jimoh Sherif has expressed joy to see his side escape relegation after the 2011/2012 Nigerian Premier League ended on Friday. Segun Alebiosun and Kabiru Sanusi both scored in th...
Urbanisation Law Threatens Peace in Kwara
Success Nwogu writes that the suspension of the implementation of the urbanisation law in Kwara State explains why the government must consult the people before enacting laws that affect them When Alhaji Abdulf...
Success Nwogu writes that the suspension of the implementation of the urbanisation law in Kwara State explains why the government must consult the people before enacting laws that affect them When Alhaji Abdulf...
Offa Rerun Poll:PDP Assures of Victory
Following the nullification of election in Offa Local Government of Kwara State by the election petition tribunal, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the local government has said that unity of purpose and determinati...
Following the nullification of election in Offa Local Government of Kwara State by the election petition tribunal, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the local government has said that unity of purpose and determinati...
Attorney-General's Control Incapacitates ICPC, EFCC - Justice Akanbi at 80
On Thursday this week, pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi, who will be 80 on September 12 interacted with journalis...
On Thursday this week, pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi, who will be 80 on September 12 interacted with journalis...
Bank Manager, 2 Others Docked for Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, 7 September, arraigned a Business Manager with the United Bank of Africa Plc, University of Ilorin Branch, Sirajudeen Abdullahi alongside two others: Segun...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, 7 September, arraigned a Business Manager with the United Bank of Africa Plc, University of Ilorin Branch, Sirajudeen Abdullahi alongside two others: Segun...
2012-09-07
Akanbi Insists on Salami's Reinstatement
The pioneer chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi, yesterday insisted on the reinstatement of Justice Isa Ayo Salami, the suspended Presiden...
The pioneer chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi, yesterday insisted on the reinstatement of Justice Isa Ayo Salami, the suspended Presiden...
Kwara Creates Council for LG Administration
The Kwara state government yesterday approved the creation of a new Council of Establishment Matters with a mandate to advise the state government on how best to resolve problems relating to local gover...
The Kwara state government yesterday approved the creation of a new Council of Establishment Matters with a mandate to advise the state government on how best to resolve problems relating to local gover...
Don't Turn Offa into Battleground
A socio-political organisation in Offa Local Government of Kwara State, Offa Majo, has advised members of the Action Congress of Nigeria and their Peoples Democratic Party counterparts against turning Offa LG to a b...
A socio-political organisation in Offa Local Government of Kwara State, Offa Majo, has advised members of the Action Congress of Nigeria and their Peoples Democratic Party counterparts against turning Offa LG to a b...
Kwara Hustle 3SC for Survival Today
Hosts Kwara United need to beat 3SC today to ensure their survival in the top flight. They now have 49 points from 35 matches and three more points will guarantee their safety. Shooting Stars are ...
Hosts Kwara United need to beat 3SC today to ensure their survival in the top flight. They now have 49 points from 35 matches and three more points will guarantee their safety. Shooting Stars are ...
Kwara Warns Charcoal Dealers Against Illegal Revenue Collection
The Kwara Commissioner for Environment and Foresry, Mr Samuel Bamisaiye, on Thursday warned charcoal dealers to stop illegal revenue collection on behalf of the state or face prosecution. Bamisaye gave the warn...
The Kwara Commissioner for Environment and Foresry, Mr Samuel Bamisaiye, on Thursday warned charcoal dealers to stop illegal revenue collection on behalf of the state or face prosecution. Bamisaye gave the warn...
Kwara Gov's Wife Warns Against Child Abuse
The wife of Kwara State governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has warned that anyone found engaging in child molestation would face the full weight of the law. She also urged parents to give utmost priority to the welfa...
The wife of Kwara State governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has warned that anyone found engaging in child molestation would face the full weight of the law. She also urged parents to give utmost priority to the welfa...
Akanbi Opposes Calls for State Police
Pioneer chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and related offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi, yesterday, expressed his opposition to calls for state police. Akanbi also cautioned agains...
Pioneer chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and related offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi, yesterday, expressed his opposition to calls for state police. Akanbi also cautioned agains...
Pensioners Protest in Ilorin
Retired civil servants under the auspices of the Nigeria Union of Electricity Pensioners on Wednesday took to the street in Ilorin, protesting the non-payment of their pension and other severance packages by the Federa...
Retired civil servants under the auspices of the Nigeria Union of Electricity Pensioners on Wednesday took to the street in Ilorin, protesting the non-payment of their pension and other severance packages by the Federa...
Kwara Orders Residents to Quit River Niger Banks
The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, asked residents along the banks of the River Niger in Kosubosu and Jebba to immediately vacate their residence, following the forecast of an impending flood disaster....
The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, asked residents along the banks of the River Niger in Kosubosu and Jebba to immediately vacate their residence, following the forecast of an impending flood disaster....
Opinion: Why ACN Failed in Kwara
By Abdulrazaq O. Hamzat The fact that the Action Congress of Nigeria ACN pulled crowd in the 2011 Kwara State election is not hidden, but it is also clear that its crowd was less than PDP's. If not for the d...
By Abdulrazaq O. Hamzat The fact that the Action Congress of Nigeria ACN pulled crowd in the 2011 Kwara State election is not hidden, but it is also clear that its crowd was less than PDP's. If not for the d...
2012-09-06
Stop Dumping Cases in my Court, Judge Warns Litigants
An Ilorin Area Court judge, Mr Abdulkadir Ibrahim-Umar, on Thursday warned litigants against dumping cases in his court. Ibrahim-Umar gave the warning in Ilorin before striking out a case filed by the Kwara Env...
An Ilorin Area Court judge, Mr Abdulkadir Ibrahim-Umar, on Thursday warned litigants against dumping cases in his court. Ibrahim-Umar gave the warning in Ilorin before striking out a case filed by the Kwara Env...
Kwara Tasks LG Bosses on Repair of Boreholes
The Kwara State Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Abubakar Idris, has urged local government chairmen in the state to promptly repair damaged bore holes in their areas. Idris made the plea in a statement...
The Kwara State Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Abubakar Idris, has urged local government chairmen in the state to promptly repair damaged bore holes in their areas. Idris made the plea in a statement...
Kwara Begins Selection into Secondary Schools
The Kwara State Government has begun the selection of students into Junior Secondary Schools in the 16 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the commencement of the exercise, the state Commissione...
The Kwara State Government has begun the selection of students into Junior Secondary Schools in the 16 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the commencement of the exercise, the state Commissione...
Akanbi Speaks on his Inheritance
The pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi, has said that his children would not inherit everything he has "because they are ...
The pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi, has said that his children would not inherit everything he has "because they are ...
Police Arrest 2 Vigilantes for Murder in Kwara
Kwara State Police Command has arrested two members of a vigilance group for the alleged murder of three persons in Patigi Local Government Area in Kwara. The Commissioner of Police in Kwara, Mr Chinwike Asadu,...
Kwara State Police Command has arrested two members of a vigilance group for the alleged murder of three persons in Patigi Local Government Area in Kwara. The Commissioner of Police in Kwara, Mr Chinwike Asadu,...
Gov Ahmed Seeks Private Sector Partnership for Educational Development
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has canvassed for a strong partnership between the State Government and public-spirited individuals and organizations for the promotion of socio-economic activities tha...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has canvassed for a strong partnership between the State Government and public-spirited individuals and organizations for the promotion of socio-economic activities tha...
Kwara Inaugurates Committee to Tackle Power Failure in Communities
In its bid to ensure that the dividends of democracy gets to the grassroots, Kwara State government has set up a committee to investigate the causes of events that threw Bubo, Lade, Lafiagi and Patigi, communities all ...
In its bid to ensure that the dividends of democracy gets to the grassroots, Kwara State government has set up a committee to investigate the causes of events that threw Bubo, Lade, Lafiagi and Patigi, communities all ...
Flooding: Kwara Issues Warning to Residents
The Kwara State government has warned residents living on river banks across the state to move to higher plains due to the likelihood of flooding. The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Tu...
The Kwara State government has warned residents living on river banks across the state to move to higher plains due to the likelihood of flooding. The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Tu...
NANS Commends Kwara Govt. Over Education Resource Centre
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday commended the Kwara Government over the inauguration of the Education Resource Centre. The commendation was contained in release issued on Wedne...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday commended the Kwara Government over the inauguration of the Education Resource Centre. The commendation was contained in release issued on Wedne...
Kwara Govt Orders Immediate repairs of Offa road
The Kwara State Government has directed its Ministry of Works and Transport to carry out immediate repairs on the Ajasse-Ipo-Erin-Ile federal road which has been in a very deplorable State. The Senior Special A...
The Kwara State Government has directed its Ministry of Works and Transport to carry out immediate repairs on the Ajasse-Ipo-Erin-Ile federal road which has been in a very deplorable State. The Senior Special A...
2012-09-05
Kwara Warns Against Unauthorised Digging of Roads
The Kwara State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Dr. Abubakar Amuda-Kannike, has warned against unauthorised digging of roads or laying of pipelines and telecommunications cables in Kwara State. He stated ...
The Kwara State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Dr. Abubakar Amuda-Kannike, has warned against unauthorised digging of roads or laying of pipelines and telecommunications cables in Kwara State. He stated ...
Three Held for Defrauding Employer of N12m
An Ilorin chief magistrate Court has remanded three persons at the federal medium security prison, Mandala Ilorin, for allegedly defrauding their employer of the sum of N 12,657,110. The accused, Dauda Ba...
An Ilorin chief magistrate Court has remanded three persons at the federal medium security prison, Mandala Ilorin, for allegedly defrauding their employer of the sum of N 12,657,110. The accused, Dauda Ba...
Ahmed Inaugurates Resource Centre
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has inaugurated the state's education resource centre. Speaking at the inauguration, Ahmed said the centre was set up for the training of teachers in micro-science kits and th...
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has inaugurated the state's education resource centre. Speaking at the inauguration, Ahmed said the centre was set up for the training of teachers in micro-science kits and th...
Hajj: Kwara Airlifts First Batch Sept. 20th
The Kwara Government has disclosed that the first batch of prospective pilgrims to this year's Hajj from the state would be transported on Sept. 20. The Executive Secretary of the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare...
The Kwara Government has disclosed that the first batch of prospective pilgrims to this year's Hajj from the state would be transported on Sept. 20. The Executive Secretary of the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare...
Opinion: Ilorin-Offa-Erin Ile Road Needs Urgent Attention
SIR: By the provision of section 20 of the 1999 constitution (as amended), it is the primary duty of government at all levels to ensure adequate protection for citizens and improvement of the environment: the water, ...
SIR: By the provision of section 20 of the 1999 constitution (as amended), it is the primary duty of government at all levels to ensure adequate protection for citizens and improvement of the environment: the water, ...
Forget Offa Council, ACN Advises PDP
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has urged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) not to entertain the thoughts of regaining the political control of the Offa Local Government, no matter the level of its politic...
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has urged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) not to entertain the thoughts of regaining the political control of the Offa Local Government, no matter the level of its politic...
Woman, 77, arraigned for N5.4m 'fraud'
A 77-year-old woman, Felicia Olu Obaoye and four others were yesterday arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate's Court for alleged N5.4 million fraud. Other accused are Musa Abubakar, Abubakar Salami, Babalola Ma...
A 77-year-old woman, Felicia Olu Obaoye and four others were yesterday arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate's Court for alleged N5.4 million fraud. Other accused are Musa Abubakar, Abubakar Salami, Babalola Ma...
Ahmed Urges Traditional Rulers to Complement Govt Efforts
Traditional rulers in Kwara State have been called upon to complement government efforts to develop the state by soliciting investments in their various domains by their indigenes and residents. The state Governor, Alh...
Traditional rulers in Kwara State have been called upon to complement government efforts to develop the state by soliciting investments in their various domains by their indigenes and residents. The state Governor, Alh...
Ahmed Solicits Italy's Assistance on Security
In the bid to proffer solution to the current security challenges facing the country, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called for the intervention of the Italian Government. Ahmed, who ...
In the bid to proffer solution to the current security challenges facing the country, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called for the intervention of the Italian Government. Ahmed, who ...
Kwara Set to Become Major Exporter of Forest Resources - Gov Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of kwara has disclosed that the sate is set to become major exporter of wood, furniture and other forest resources like Malaysia. Ahmed while flagging off the tree planting at Asa...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of kwara has disclosed that the sate is set to become major exporter of wood, furniture and other forest resources like Malaysia. Ahmed while flagging off the tree planting at Asa...
Flying Eagles Beat ABS 3-1 in a Friendly
The Flying Eagles defeated Nigeria Premier League side ABS 3-1 at the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin Tuesday in continuation of their preparation for a 2013 AYC qualifier in South Africa. The two teams played ou...
The Flying Eagles defeated Nigeria Premier League side ABS 3-1 at the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin Tuesday in continuation of their preparation for a 2013 AYC qualifier in South Africa. The two teams played ou...
Gov Ahmed: Let's Re-Open Onshore/Offshore Debate
Kwara State Governor Abdul-Fattah Ahmed has called for the review of the onshore-offshore dichotomy abrogation law to allow every component of the country benefit fully from proceeds of crude oil derived in the high seas...
Kwara State Governor Abdul-Fattah Ahmed has called for the review of the onshore-offshore dichotomy abrogation law to allow every component of the country benefit fully from proceeds of crude oil derived in the high seas...
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