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2012-08-03
Two suspects in trouble for robbing a taxi driver
Two armed robbery suspects have been arrested by the police in Kwara State. Investigation revealed the suspects (names withheld) were unmasked recently when they robbed a taxi driver of his vehicle in Eiyenkorin area of I...
Two armed robbery suspects have been arrested by the police in Kwara State. Investigation revealed the suspects (names withheld) were unmasked recently when they robbed a taxi driver of his vehicle in Eiyenkorin area of I...
In Kwara, film provides template for job creation
THE ceremony at the office of the Deputy Governor, Kwara State last Friday morning was brief. But the import was impactful as it touches on one of the very essence of governance – creation of job opportunities for th...
THE ceremony at the office of the Deputy Governor, Kwara State last Friday morning was brief. But the import was impactful as it touches on one of the very essence of governance – creation of job opportunities for th...
Ilorin court remands herdsmen
An Ilorin Magistrates' Court on Friday ordered the remand of four herdsmen for allegedly destroying some farms and assault. The defendants-Saliu Buderi, Saliman Tuku, Abdulkadir Dogo and Abubakar Awalu-...
An Ilorin Magistrates' Court on Friday ordered the remand of four herdsmen for allegedly destroying some farms and assault. The defendants-Saliu Buderi, Saliman Tuku, Abdulkadir Dogo and Abubakar Awalu-...
Kwara Govt tasks farmers
The Kwara StateGovernment has urged farmers in the state to be up and doing as it takes the necessary measures to make agriculture the mainstay of the state's economy. The State Commissioner for Agriculture ...
The Kwara StateGovernment has urged farmers in the state to be up and doing as it takes the necessary measures to make agriculture the mainstay of the state's economy. The State Commissioner for Agriculture ...
KWHA reverses SSG order on Hajj Monopoly
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on the Secretary to the State Government to immediately reverse its directive to all Local Government Councils mandating them to patronize only two Agents or operators fo...
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on the Secretary to the State Government to immediately reverse its directive to all Local Government Councils mandating them to patronize only two Agents or operators fo...
Emir Shonga Wants Govt to Focus More attention on the Development of Primary Healthcare
The three tiers of government have been told to focus more attention on the development of Primary Healthcare to eradicate most of the common diseases in the Society. The Chairman, National Primary Healthcare...
The three tiers of government have been told to focus more attention on the development of Primary Healthcare to eradicate most of the common diseases in the Society. The Chairman, National Primary Healthcare...
Kwara Wants More Hajj Slots
The Kwara Government has called on the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to increase the Hajj seats given to the state. The Secretary to Kwara State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, made the appeal in Ilorin ...
The Kwara Government has called on the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to increase the Hajj seats given to the state. The Secretary to Kwara State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, made the appeal in Ilorin ...
Riotous Okada Operators Invade Bibire Ajape's Residence
By Our Reporters Okada operators numbering about one hundred today invaded the private residence of the Special Adviser to the state Government on Utility and Transport, Alhaji Bibire Ajape destroying properties inclu...
By Our Reporters Okada operators numbering about one hundred today invaded the private residence of the Special Adviser to the state Government on Utility and Transport, Alhaji Bibire Ajape destroying properties inclu...
Dr Ramota warns against breaking with oranges
University of Ilorin Acting Head of Home Economics and Food Science Department Dr Ramota Karim, has warned Muslims against breaking the fast with orange, lemon and cashew due to their acidic content. She told t...
University of Ilorin Acting Head of Home Economics and Food Science Department Dr Ramota Karim, has warned Muslims against breaking the fast with orange, lemon and cashew due to their acidic content. She told t...
Flying Eagles Arrive in Ilorin
Nigeria's Flying Eagles arrived in Ilorin Thursday morning ahead of their African Youth Championship second round, second leg match in the Kwara State capital on Sunday. The Nigeria U20s touched down at the Ilo...
Nigeria's Flying Eagles arrived in Ilorin Thursday morning ahead of their African Youth Championship second round, second leg match in the Kwara State capital on Sunday. The Nigeria U20s touched down at the Ilo...
As Kwara Begins Airlift of Lesser Hajj Pilgrims Tomorrow
 Intending pilgrims for this year\'s lesser-Hajj to Saudi Arabia from Kwara State will be airlifted between Saturday and Sunday, the Executive Secretary of the state\'s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaja Fatimoh Ab...
 Intending pilgrims for this year\'s lesser-Hajj to Saudi Arabia from Kwara State will be airlifted between Saturday and Sunday, the Executive Secretary of the state\'s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaja Fatimoh Ab...
Keke Maigida Replaces Okada in Kwara
The ban placed on commercial motorcycles in Kwara State has been concretised with the introduction of tricycles christened Keke Maigida. The state governor Abdulfatah Ahmed launched 250 tricycles in Ilorin, the...
The ban placed on commercial motorcycles in Kwara State has been concretised with the introduction of tricycles christened Keke Maigida. The state governor Abdulfatah Ahmed launched 250 tricycles in Ilorin, the...
Kwara Set to Generate N50b Revenue by 2032
Kwara State government has targeted N50 billion by the year 2032 through the newly established Kwara State Holdings Limited, with 20 companies. This, it noted, would be realised through a minimum annual revenue...
Kwara State government has targeted N50 billion by the year 2032 through the newly established Kwara State Holdings Limited, with 20 companies. This, it noted, would be realised through a minimum annual revenue...
Impeachment: It is risky to ignore House warning, says Mustapha
Although he said members of the National Assembly were not threatening President Goodluck Jonathan with impeachment for the sake of it, a member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Pe...
Although he said members of the National Assembly were not threatening President Goodluck Jonathan with impeachment for the sake of it, a member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Pe...
I'm not distracted by opposition's comments, says Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has said his administration was not distracted by the negative comments of the opposition. He said the administration was resolute on its decision to positively transform...
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has said his administration was not distracted by the negative comments of the opposition. He said the administration was resolute on its decision to positively transform...
Impeachment Threat is Meant to Make Executive Sit up, Says Mustapha
Vice-Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Upstream), Hon. Moshood Mustapha, Thursday said the alleged plan to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan by the House was not to heat the polity but to put...
Vice-Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Upstream), Hon. Moshood Mustapha, Thursday said the alleged plan to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan by the House was not to heat the polity but to put...
Unilorin Records 36 First Class at Graduation
The University of Ilorin has released the results of the 2011/2012 degree and diploma examinations held between June and July this year. The results, which were ratified by the university's Senate at its 227t...
The University of Ilorin has released the results of the 2011/2012 degree and diploma examinations held between June and July this year. The results, which were ratified by the university's Senate at its 227t...
Toyin Saraki shows love to the poor
The Wellbeing Foundation (WBF) Alaafia Kwara has distributed food items to the poor, aged and infirm in Kwara State. The nongovernmental organisation, as part of its activities to usher in the Ramadan, also org...
The Wellbeing Foundation (WBF) Alaafia Kwara has distributed food items to the poor, aged and infirm in Kwara State. The nongovernmental organisation, as part of its activities to usher in the Ramadan, also org...
Opinion - Olasore: One of Offa Grams' giants
The passage, on June 1, 2012, of a foremost banker and traditional ruler of Iloko Ijesa, Osun State, Oba Oladele Olasore, is no doubt a huge blow to Nigeria, even if this great loss was clouded by the Dana tragedy that...
The passage, on June 1, 2012, of a foremost banker and traditional ruler of Iloko Ijesa, Osun State, Oba Oladele Olasore, is no doubt a huge blow to Nigeria, even if this great loss was clouded by the Dana tragedy that...
2012-08-02
Flying Eagles tackles Prime FC, Kwara United
The U20 National football team are billed to play two warm-up games before their return leg clash against the Ngorogoro Heroes of Tanzania. The Team's Media Officer, Samm Audu has revealed on Thursday afternoon. ...
The U20 National football team are billed to play two warm-up games before their return leg clash against the Ngorogoro Heroes of Tanzania. The Team's Media Officer, Samm Audu has revealed on Thursday afternoon. ...
AYC qualifiers update: Kwara Utd defender Obadaki joins Flying Eagles
Kwara United left back Aliu Obadaki has joined the Flying Eagles, who are training ahead of a 2013 Africa Youth Championship second round, second leg qualifier at home to Tanzania. Obadaki, who trained ...
Kwara United left back Aliu Obadaki has joined the Flying Eagles, who are training ahead of a 2013 Africa Youth Championship second round, second leg qualifier at home to Tanzania. Obadaki, who trained ...
Share-Tsaragi: Ahmed sues for peace
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed, has directed the people of Share and Tsaragi in Ifelodun and Edu Local Government Areas of the state to desist from encroaching on the Kange buffer zone, which has b...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed, has directed the people of Share and Tsaragi in Ifelodun and Edu Local Government Areas of the state to desist from encroaching on the Kange buffer zone, which has b...
Prosperity of Kwara our Number One Priority - Ahmed
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has said that his administration is not distracted by the negative comments of the opposition in his resolve to positively transform the lives of the people even as ...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has said that his administration is not distracted by the negative comments of the opposition in his resolve to positively transform the lives of the people even as ...
Ahmed Swears in Two New Special Advisers
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state swore-in two new special advisers this afternoon, The Sepcial Advisers sworn-in are Mr. Yinka Aje as Special Adviser on Special Duties and Mr. James Kolo as Special Advisers on Rev...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state swore-in two new special advisers this afternoon, The Sepcial Advisers sworn-in are Mr. Yinka Aje as Special Adviser on Special Duties and Mr. James Kolo as Special Advisers on Rev...
Sultan Storms UNILORIN For Al-Ilory
The Faculty of Arts of the University of Ilorin is set to thrill the academic community and the larger public as it stages a commemorative international conference on the life and works of Shaykh Adam Abdullahi Al-Il...
The Faculty of Arts of the University of Ilorin is set to thrill the academic community and the larger public as it stages a commemorative international conference on the life and works of Shaykh Adam Abdullahi Al-Il...
Ahmed Orders LGs to Pay Workers Immediately
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has directed all local governments in the state to pay the July salaries of their workers without further delay. This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secreta...
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has directed all local governments in the state to pay the July salaries of their workers without further delay. This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secreta...
Court Grants Mother Custody Of Child Born Out Of Wedlock
An Ilorin Area Court on Wednesday awarded the custody of a child born out of wedlock to the mother in spite of the pleadings of the father. The mother, Bilikisu Adamu of Eruda Compound Ilorin, filed the suit on...
An Ilorin Area Court on Wednesday awarded the custody of a child born out of wedlock to the mother in spite of the pleadings of the father. The mother, Bilikisu Adamu of Eruda Compound Ilorin, filed the suit on...
Kwara To Restrict Operations Of Commercial Motorcyclists, Warns Against Land Encroachment
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Wednesday forwarded a bill to the state House of Assembly seeking to restrict the operations of commercial motorcyclists in some parts of Ilorin. The governor's request was c...
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Wednesday forwarded a bill to the state House of Assembly seeking to restrict the operations of commercial motorcyclists in some parts of Ilorin. The governor's request was c...
Kwara Ready to Host Flying Eagles
Kwara State government has assured it will stage a hitch-free African Youth Championship qualifier on August 12 in Ilorin. Nigeria\'s Flying Eagles will welcome their Tanzanian counterparts at the Ilorin Towns...
Kwara State government has assured it will stage a hitch-free African Youth Championship qualifier on August 12 in Ilorin. Nigeria\'s Flying Eagles will welcome their Tanzanian counterparts at the Ilorin Towns...
Obanoyen Adoption by SSS: Ondo Youth and Student Leaders in Secret Meeting at Ilorin, Restrategizes
The apex caucus of the youth and student leaders from Ondo State met in Ilorin kwara state capital today(wednesday). The meeting was hosted by the former member, Nigeria youth parliament and president of the st...
The apex caucus of the youth and student leaders from Ondo State met in Ilorin kwara state capital today(wednesday). The meeting was hosted by the former member, Nigeria youth parliament and president of the st...
KWASU to spend N2.7b on film village
The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete will spend N2.7billion on the proposed film village. The Malete Film Village is expected to have production level of 100 films in a year and 50 films in the first ye...
The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete will spend N2.7billion on the proposed film village. The Malete Film Village is expected to have production level of 100 films in a year and 50 films in the first ye...
Jega Tasks SIECs Over Credible Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has stressed the need for the states Independent Electoral Commission (SIECs) to conduct credible elections at local govern...
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has stressed the need for the states Independent Electoral Commission (SIECs) to conduct credible elections at local govern...
Kwara Govt, LG Workers May Clash Over Unpaid Salaries
Indication emerged yesterday that the Kwara State government and local government workers in the state may clash over the former\'s non-payment of the workers\' June salaries. To this end, the workers are conte...
Indication emerged yesterday that the Kwara State government and local government workers in the state may clash over the former\'s non-payment of the workers\' June salaries. To this end, the workers are conte...
Police Warn of Robbers' Strategies in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has alerted members of the public on current tactics being used by some commercial motorcyclists in Ilorin, the state capital, to rob unsuspecting members of the public of their valuables...
The Kwara State Police Command has alerted members of the public on current tactics being used by some commercial motorcyclists in Ilorin, the state capital, to rob unsuspecting members of the public of their valuables...
2012-08-01
Commissioner Tasks Farmers on Agriculture Output
The Kwara State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Olabode Olayemi, has called on state potential farmers to be up and doing in their efforts to make agriculture the fulcrum of the state economy...
The Kwara State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Olabode Olayemi, has called on state potential farmers to be up and doing in their efforts to make agriculture the fulcrum of the state economy...
Ojomu Tasks New Development Association
Members of the newly reconstituted Executive Committee of Ojomu District Development Association in Offa have been charged to justify the confidence reposed in them by taking the association to greater heights. ...
Members of the newly reconstituted Executive Committee of Ojomu District Development Association in Offa have been charged to justify the confidence reposed in them by taking the association to greater heights. ...
Prof. Jimoh Wants More Budgetary Allocation for Health
A don, Prof. AbdulGafar Akanbi Jimoh has called an government at all levels to increase budgetary provision For health sector with a view to meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) on health provision. He...
A don, Prof. AbdulGafar Akanbi Jimoh has called an government at all levels to increase budgetary provision For health sector with a view to meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) on health provision. He...
Unilorin Holds End of Senate Soiree
Members of Senate and staff of the University have been charged to extend cooperation to the incoming top officers of the university as they should always look forward to making the University better by far. ...
Members of Senate and staff of the University have been charged to extend cooperation to the incoming top officers of the university as they should always look forward to making the University better by far. ...
2012 bursary for students, September
The Kwara State Government said it would start disbursing this year's bursary award to indigenes of the state in tertiary institutions across the country by September 2012. The Special Adviser to Governor Abd...
The Kwara State Government said it would start disbursing this year's bursary award to indigenes of the state in tertiary institutions across the country by September 2012. The Special Adviser to Governor Abd...
Kwara State Govt. Sets Up Committee to Assess Ministries, Others
The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a committee to scrutinize the performances of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in line with the state's Medium Term Sectoral Strategy (MTSS). Secretary to...
The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a committee to scrutinize the performances of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in line with the state's Medium Term Sectoral Strategy (MTSS). Secretary to...
Kwara pilgrims advised to obtain yellow card
Intending pilgrims for the lesser Hajj from Kwara State have been advised to obtain the yellow card from the state\'s Ministry of Health, Ilorin. A statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaj...
Intending pilgrims for the lesser Hajj from Kwara State have been advised to obtain the yellow card from the state\'s Ministry of Health, Ilorin. A statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaj...
Kwara Town Planning Demolishes 'Illegal' Shops
Hundreds of illegal shops along Taiwo Road, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital have been demolished by the state Town Planning and Development Authority for encroachment on the high way. The Executive Secretar...
Hundreds of illegal shops along Taiwo Road, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital have been demolished by the state Town Planning and Development Authority for encroachment on the high way. The Executive Secretar...
GO TO BOND MARKET TO FUND POLICE Ahmed urges FG
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has advised the Federal Government to adopt a fresh approach to funding the police and other security agencies through the capital and bond markets. Acco...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has advised the Federal Government to adopt a fresh approach to funding the police and other security agencies through the capital and bond markets. Acco...
Woman seeks divorce over husband's drinking habit
A FATHER OF THREE, Abdulrazaq Haruna, whose wife wants a divorce over his drinking habit, yesterday told an Ilorin Area Court that he was not a drunk. Haruna admitted that he drank beer but pleaded with t...
A FATHER OF THREE, Abdulrazaq Haruna, whose wife wants a divorce over his drinking habit, yesterday told an Ilorin Area Court that he was not a drunk. Haruna admitted that he drank beer but pleaded with t...
Kwara Govt Acquires 4,000 Hectares Of Land For Farm Settlement
The Kwara Government has set aside 4,000 hectares of land for setting up of farm settlements across seven local government in the state. Â The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Bo...
The Kwara Government has set aside 4,000 hectares of land for setting up of farm settlements across seven local government in the state. Â The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Bo...
Kwara Assembly rerun winner promises to be responsive
Winner of the House of Assembly rerun election for the Ilorin North-West constituency, Abdulfatah Salman, has promised to be more responsive to the yearnings and aspirations of the people of his constituency. Speak...
Winner of the House of Assembly rerun election for the Ilorin North-West constituency, Abdulfatah Salman, has promised to be more responsive to the yearnings and aspirations of the people of his constituency. Speak...
Kwara gov advocates long term funding for Police
Against the backdrop of unabated security challenge in the country, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has advocated for a long term strategic funding regime for the Nigerian Police and other security ag...
Against the backdrop of unabated security challenge in the country, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has advocated for a long term strategic funding regime for the Nigerian Police and other security ag...
2012-07-31
Okada Riders Back Govt. on New Uniform
The Kwara State Association of Commercial Motorcyclists, Â popularly known as Okada Riders, has pledged to support the slate government on the new uniform introduced for its members. The state Secretary of the...
The Kwara State Association of Commercial Motorcyclists, Â popularly known as Okada Riders, has pledged to support the slate government on the new uniform introduced for its members. The state Secretary of the...
Kwara Inaugurates Committee To Review performances of MDAS
A committee to review the performance of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in line with the state Medium Term Sectoral Strategy (MTSS) has been inaugurated by the Kwara State Government. Inaugurating ...
A committee to review the performance of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in line with the state Medium Term Sectoral Strategy (MTSS) has been inaugurated by the Kwara State Government. Inaugurating ...
Kwara, NRC differ on stoppage of Ilorin-Offa shuttle train
There is controversy between the Kwara State Government and the Nigerian Railway Corporation over the stoppage of the Ilorin-Offa shuttle train service. The service which was introduced to popular acclaim l...
There is controversy between the Kwara State Government and the Nigerian Railway Corporation over the stoppage of the Ilorin-Offa shuttle train service. The service which was introduced to popular acclaim l...
Fire razes building in Ilorin
Properties worth millions of naira were perished in an early morning inferno that consumed a building at Ita-Amodu Street in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Sunday. The fire, which reportedly occurred a...
Properties worth millions of naira were perished in an early morning inferno that consumed a building at Ita-Amodu Street in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Sunday. The fire, which reportedly occurred a...
FG Ranks Kwara Top in Agriculture
Federal Government has named Kwara State as the most agriculturally developed state in the federation, even as it has distributed free high yielding cassava stems to farmers in the state. The M...
Federal Government has named Kwara State as the most agriculturally developed state in the federation, even as it has distributed free high yielding cassava stems to farmers in the state. The M...
Environmental Defaulter Beats Up Policeman
An unidentified driver, who allegedly defaulted during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Kwara State, beat up a policeman and tore his uniform on Saturday. The...
An unidentified driver, who allegedly defaulted during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Kwara State, beat up a policeman and tore his uniform on Saturday. The...
'Why flooding persists' - Charlotte
The menace of flooding in some major cities in the country has been blamed on Nigerians' non-challant attitude to waste disposal. According to a Professor of Environmental Engineering and Science at the Univers...
The menace of flooding in some major cities in the country has been blamed on Nigerians' non-challant attitude to waste disposal. According to a Professor of Environmental Engineering and Science at the Univers...
Kwara defends ban of okada in Ilorin
The Special Adviser to Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State on Utility and Transport, Alhaji Usman Bibire Ajape, has said that the tricycle scheme of the state government was introduced to ply the roads that motorc...
The Special Adviser to Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State on Utility and Transport, Alhaji Usman Bibire Ajape, has said that the tricycle scheme of the state government was introduced to ply the roads that motorc...
F/Eagles return leg moved to Sunday - Still to hold in Ilorin
The return leg match of the second round AYC qualifier between Nigeria and Tanzania has been moved by a day to Sunday, August 12. Officials announced that the match will still be played at the Ilorin Tow...
The return leg match of the second round AYC qualifier between Nigeria and Tanzania has been moved by a day to Sunday, August 12. Officials announced that the match will still be played at the Ilorin Tow...
Two ‘Muslim clerics’ who operate in Ilorin, arrested over N10m fraud
Police detectives attached to the Lagos Special Fraud Unit (SFU) have arrested two \'Muslim clerics\' for allegedly defrauding local and foreign businessmen of N10 million. The suspects Fatai Bamidele and Lateef Ahme...
Police detectives attached to the Lagos Special Fraud Unit (SFU) have arrested two \'Muslim clerics\' for allegedly defrauding local and foreign businessmen of N10 million. The suspects Fatai Bamidele and Lateef Ahme...
Kwara communities kick against govt land acquisition
No fewer than 15 villages in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State have accused the Kwara State government of illegal acquisition of their land. Accordingly, scores of placard-carrying members of the vill...
No fewer than 15 villages in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State have accused the Kwara State government of illegal acquisition of their land. Accordingly, scores of placard-carrying members of the vill...
Kwara disburses N268.6m to artisans, others
The Kwara State government has disbursed N268.6 million to 3,740 artisans and small business owners under its Micro-Credit Intervention Scheme for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. The amount represents the f...
The Kwara State government has disbursed N268.6 million to 3,740 artisans and small business owners under its Micro-Credit Intervention Scheme for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. The amount represents the f...
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