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2012-08-27
Our Demand for a State is Legitimate - Igbomina Conference
The demand for Igbomina State is a legitimate process for self determination and unification of the people of Igbomina of Kwara State and Osun States, recognized by both the local and international laws. This decl...
The demand for Igbomina State is a legitimate process for self determination and unification of the people of Igbomina of Kwara State and Osun States, recognized by both the local and international laws. This decl...
Kwara to Hold Financial Freedom Workshop for Workers
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, will this Thursday, 29th August declare open a two-day investment workshop for civil servants and political office holders. The workshop is tagged Steps to Attaining ...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, will this Thursday, 29th August declare open a two-day investment workshop for civil servants and political office holders. The workshop is tagged Steps to Attaining ...
NAFDAC Seizes Fake Products From Oja Tuntun, Yoruba Road and Oja Oba Markets
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday said it seized fake goods worth millions of naira during a raid on major markets in Ilorin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) repo...
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday said it seized fake goods worth millions of naira during a raid on major markets in Ilorin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) repo...
KWABES Set to Engage More Youths; Youths Urged to Register Online
Ahead of the scheme's first anniversary, The Kwara State Bridge Empowerment Scheme (KWABES) has introduced online-registration for new job applicants in a renewed drive to improve access to job opportuniti...
Ahead of the scheme's first anniversary, The Kwara State Bridge Empowerment Scheme (KWABES) has introduced online-registration for new job applicants in a renewed drive to improve access to job opportuniti...
Sultan Pledges Annual Cash Awards to Best Unilorin Islamic Studies Students
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, has declared an annual financial award of half a million naira to the best students in Islamic Studies at the University of Ilorin. The Sultan said this at the openi...
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, has declared an annual financial award of half a million naira to the best students in Islamic Studies at the University of Ilorin. The Sultan said this at the openi...
Ilorin: FG to Emulate Top 20 Economies Towards Vision 2020
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Orientation, Chief Edem Duke, has said that the Federal Government will engage in activities that top 20 economies of the world engaged in to achieve the Vision 20-20-20, especially ...
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Orientation, Chief Edem Duke, has said that the Federal Government will engage in activities that top 20 economies of the world engaged in to achieve the Vision 20-20-20, especially ...
FG, States Asked to Submit Data on Mineral Resources
The Federal and State Governments have been mandated to supply data on identified mineral resources in the country as a way of boosting the nation's prospects in solid mineral resources. This was disclosed by N...
The Federal and State Governments have been mandated to supply data on identified mineral resources in the country as a way of boosting the nation's prospects in solid mineral resources. This was disclosed by N...
Shonga Farm: Empowering Milk Farmers as Dairy Manufacturing Spinoffs
The 13 white Zimbabwean farmers, who run Shonga Farms in Kwara State, knew in 2004, when discussions about their doing business in Nigeria commenced that they would sell their fresh milk to local dairy manufacturing co...
The 13 white Zimbabwean farmers, who run Shonga Farms in Kwara State, knew in 2004, when discussions about their doing business in Nigeria commenced that they would sell their fresh milk to local dairy manufacturing co...
Shortfall in federal allocation affects workers' salaries - Ahmed
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed said the recent shortfall in federal allocation to Kwara State was responsible for the delay in the payment of workers’ salaries, particularly the local government employees. ...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed said the recent shortfall in federal allocation to Kwara State was responsible for the delay in the payment of workers’ salaries, particularly the local government employees. ...
No Discord With Saraki - Ahmed
The Kwara State governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed, yesterday denied that any discord exists between him and his political mentor, Senator Bukola Saraki. He also clarifed the delay in the payment of salaries...
The Kwara State governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed, yesterday denied that any discord exists between him and his political mentor, Senator Bukola Saraki. He also clarifed the delay in the payment of salaries...
Offa: Kwara PDP chieftain harps on peaceful co-existence
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples' Democratic Party, PDP, has appealed to its teeming supporters in Offa local government area of the state to continue to give maximum supports to the party and also be l...
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples' Democratic Party, PDP, has appealed to its teeming supporters in Offa local government area of the state to continue to give maximum supports to the party and also be l...
Ahmed calls for early release of fed allocation
KWARA State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has appealed to the Federal Government for early release of the Federal Allocation to enable states to meet their obligations. Ahmed, who spoke with reporters in Ilor...
KWARA State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has appealed to the Federal Government for early release of the Federal Allocation to enable states to meet their obligations. Ahmed, who spoke with reporters in Ilor...
State Police not Financially Feasible - Gov. Ahmed
Against the recent clamour for state police in the country, Kwara State governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has said that no matter the desirability of the idea, it is not financially feasible in the current nation’s eco...
Against the recent clamour for state police in the country, Kwara State governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has said that no matter the desirability of the idea, it is not financially feasible in the current nation’s eco...
Social Media: The Pains and the Gains
By Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin The recent cruel murder of the daughter of a retired Nigerian general, Cynthia Osokogu, by persons she allegedly met on Facebook has once again brought to the fore, the pervas...
By Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin The recent cruel murder of the daughter of a retired Nigerian general, Cynthia Osokogu, by persons she allegedly met on Facebook has once again brought to the fore, the pervas...
Belgore's Support Group Hits Back at Orisun Igbomina
Mohammed Dele Belgore Solidarity Team (MDBST) has hit back at Orisun Igbomina over claim that opposition parties, especially the ACN, are dead in Kwara State. Orisun Igbomina President Gbenga Awoyale had on Satur...
Mohammed Dele Belgore Solidarity Team (MDBST) has hit back at Orisun Igbomina over claim that opposition parties, especially the ACN, are dead in Kwara State. Orisun Igbomina President Gbenga Awoyale had on Satur...
2012-08-26
Letter - Re: Opposition is Dead in Kwara
By Tunji Ajanaku Dear sir, We are compelled to respond to the idle group of hungry politicians and busy bodies calling themselves Orisun Igbomina. But we are quick to make a clear distinction betwe...
By Tunji Ajanaku Dear sir, We are compelled to respond to the idle group of hungry politicians and busy bodies calling themselves Orisun Igbomina. But we are quick to make a clear distinction betwe...
Disquiet In 'The State Of Harmony'
These are indeed trying times for Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State. The governor, who had been having a seemingly rosy term since assumption of office in May, 2011, was suddenly in the last few weeks pushed i...
These are indeed trying times for Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State. The governor, who had been having a seemingly rosy term since assumption of office in May, 2011, was suddenly in the last few weeks pushed i...
Unilorin: Sultan institutes best Islamic studies student award
The Sultan of Sokoto, His eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III yesterday dedicated N500,000.00 yearly award to the best graduating Islamic studies student from the faculty of arts, University of Ilorin i...
The Sultan of Sokoto, His eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III yesterday dedicated N500,000.00 yearly award to the best graduating Islamic studies student from the faculty of arts, University of Ilorin i...
Al-Ilory Conference: Sultan Counsels Islamic Clerics
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar II, yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, canvassed the entrenchment of the right Islamic teaching framework by Muslims with a view to solving the growing ...
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar II, yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, canvassed the entrenchment of the right Islamic teaching framework by Muslims with a view to solving the growing ...
Power show over free extra-mural classes in Kwara
Two weeks ago, the Kwara State government stopped the free holiday coaching classes organised by the Action Congress of Nigeria, 2011 governorship candidate in the state, Mr. Dele Belgore for secondary school st...
Two weeks ago, the Kwara State government stopped the free holiday coaching classes organised by the Action Congress of Nigeria, 2011 governorship candidate in the state, Mr. Dele Belgore for secondary school st...
2012-08-25
Kwara: Is Saraki Parting Ways With Gov. Ahmed?
LEADERSHIP WEEKEND's ABDULLAHI OLESIN writes that history may be about to repeat itself in Kwara State if recent speculations of alleged rift between the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki an...
LEADERSHIP WEEKEND's ABDULLAHI OLESIN writes that history may be about to repeat itself in Kwara State if recent speculations of alleged rift between the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki an...
Opposition Parties Are Dead in Kwara - Awoyale
Chief Gbenga Awoyale is the President, Orisun Igbomina, a socio-cultural group of the people from Kwara South Senatorial district. In an interview with AROWONA ABDULAZEEZ, he spoke on the political situation in the state ...
Chief Gbenga Awoyale is the President, Orisun Igbomina, a socio-cultural group of the people from Kwara South Senatorial district. In an interview with AROWONA ABDULAZEEZ, he spoke on the political situation in the state ...
Police smash 5-man robbery syndicate
Law enforcement agents recently caught up with a gang of five suspected criminals that specialised in dismantling and coupling stolen motorcycles in Ilorin, capital of Kwara State. ...
Law enforcement agents recently caught up with a gang of five suspected criminals that specialised in dismantling and coupling stolen motorcycles in Ilorin, capital of Kwara State. ...
8th National Council on Tourism opens in Ilorin
The 8th National Council on Tourism, Culture and National Orientation was been declared opened on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara state. The national council meeting with the theme ...
The 8th National Council on Tourism, Culture and National Orientation was been declared opened on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara state. The national council meeting with the theme ...
Is It Really Good Here?
By Ayo Olokoyo The recent re-branding of our beloved state was greeted with mixed feelings in some quarters, while sparse confusion over what it portends or means also riddled others. Nevertheless, an...
By Ayo Olokoyo The recent re-branding of our beloved state was greeted with mixed feelings in some quarters, while sparse confusion over what it portends or means also riddled others. Nevertheless, an...
Kwara and its changing political environment
By Ishaq Abdullah Change is constant. This truism best describes the political situation in Kwara, a state gradually shedding its political image as the Sarakis' fiefdom. Until the 2011 general elections when t...
By Ishaq Abdullah Change is constant. This truism best describes the political situation in Kwara, a state gradually shedding its political image as the Sarakis' fiefdom. Until the 2011 general elections when t...
Why we disgraced Sunshine - ABS
Nigeria Premier league 'giant killers', Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC of Ilorin, have described the 4-1 bashing of Sunshine Stars in the replayed Week 3 fixture as a grudge match hence they disgraced the Akure side. ...
Nigeria Premier league 'giant killers', Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC of Ilorin, have described the 4-1 bashing of Sunshine Stars in the replayed Week 3 fixture as a grudge match hence they disgraced the Akure side. ...
2012-08-24
Unilorin: Sheikh Adam Al-Ilory International Conference Starts
An international conference themed "The Life and Works of Shaykh Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory" started today, Friday, at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The keynote addresses of the conference will be ...
An international conference themed "The Life and Works of Shaykh Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory" started today, Friday, at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The keynote addresses of the conference will be ...
IEDPU to Hold Economic Summit, Sept. 15
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (I.E.D.P.U), invites the general public to the Economic Summit which will come up on Saturday 15th September, 2012. The topics for discussion include: ...
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (I.E.D.P.U), invites the general public to the Economic Summit which will come up on Saturday 15th September, 2012. The topics for discussion include: ...
Ruling House Hails Cancellation of Offa Census
The Olugbense Ruling House, Offa has rejoiced with the entire people of Offa over the victory recorded at the National Population Appeal Tribunal in Abuja which nullified the census figure released for Offa in the last...
The Olugbense Ruling House, Offa has rejoiced with the entire people of Offa over the victory recorded at the National Population Appeal Tribunal in Abuja which nullified the census figure released for Offa in the last...
Soleye, Others Commend Olofa
The Bobagunwa of Offa and the Chairman of Council of Elders of Offa Descendants' Union (ODU) Dr. J. D. Soleye has described the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II as a great achiever considering his catalo...
The Bobagunwa of Offa and the Chairman of Council of Elders of Offa Descendants' Union (ODU) Dr. J. D. Soleye has described the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II as a great achiever considering his catalo...
Olofa Charges Offa Indigenes Abroad
The Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II has charged Offa sons and daughters abroad to remember the community in terms of development projects. The monarch gave the charge during a week prayer sess...
The Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II has charged Offa sons and daughters abroad to remember the community in terms of development projects. The monarch gave the charge during a week prayer sess...
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