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2012-05-10
Kwara NLC makes case for 900 sacked teachers
Kwara NLC requests that the Kwara State government re-examine the sack of 900 primary school teachers The Kwara State chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday in Ilorin appealed to the state governmen...
Kwara NLC requests that the Kwara State government re-examine the sack of 900 primary school teachers The Kwara State chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday in Ilorin appealed to the state governmen...
WAUG: UNILORIN students demand compensation
Students of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Ilorin, Kwara State, who were asked by the authority to vacate their rooms in the hostels during the West African Universities Games (WAUG), hosted by the univer...
Students of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Ilorin, Kwara State, who were asked by the authority to vacate their rooms in the hostels during the West African Universities Games (WAUG), hosted by the univer...
Beyond mast wars and health hazards
Pray, how long is the distance between five metres and 10 metres? If you think the difference is insignificant, then you have not been following the imbroglio between the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and th...
Pray, how long is the distance between five metres and 10 metres? If you think the difference is insignificant, then you have not been following the imbroglio between the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and th...
First Students\' Union Congress Holds At Unilorin
The current administration of the Students Union Government (SUG) in the University of Ilorin, Kwara State is winding up. But the executives are bowing out in style by organizing the first ever students union congress....
The current administration of the Students Union Government (SUG) in the University of Ilorin, Kwara State is winding up. But the executives are bowing out in style by organizing the first ever students union congress....
Navy to establish aviation training school in Kwara
The shared prosperity agenda of the Kwara State Government has started to yield fruits as a Naval Aviation Training School for the training of Naval pilots will soon be established in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. ...
The shared prosperity agenda of the Kwara State Government has started to yield fruits as a Naval Aviation Training School for the training of Naval pilots will soon be established in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. ...
Court Remands 4 For Sexual Abuse Of Minors
An Ilorin Magistrates\' Court on Wednesday remanded four men for allegedly abusing minors sexually. The accused - Abolarin John, Balogun Samuel, Abdullahi Sulaiman and Moses Lawal-...
An Ilorin Magistrates\' Court on Wednesday remanded four men for allegedly abusing minors sexually. The accused - Abolarin John, Balogun Samuel, Abdullahi Sulaiman and Moses Lawal-...
Rashidi Yekini and our compassion deficiency
By Is\'haq Modibbo Kawu I WAS in total bewilderment last Friday evening when news broke of the tragic death of former national football star, RashidiYekini. I had spoken about him the night before to...
By Is\'haq Modibbo Kawu I WAS in total bewilderment last Friday evening when news broke of the tragic death of former national football star, RashidiYekini. I had spoken about him the night before to...
Kwara Moves to Rename Ilorin Stadium After Yekini
Kwara State House of Assembly (KWHA), Wednesday moved the motion for the renaming of the state stadium complex in Ilorin after the ex-Super Eagles striker, Rashidi Yekini. The stadium is located along Ibrahim T...
Kwara State House of Assembly (KWHA), Wednesday moved the motion for the renaming of the state stadium complex in Ilorin after the ex-Super Eagles striker, Rashidi Yekini. The stadium is located along Ibrahim T...
Farmer remanded over unlawful possession of gun
In Bukoro community via Gwanara in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, a 22-year-old farmer, Nicholas Ilani, who was allegedly found in possession of firearm, has been remanded at the Federal Medium Secur...
In Bukoro community via Gwanara in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, a 22-year-old farmer, Nicholas Ilani, who was allegedly found in possession of firearm, has been remanded at the Federal Medium Secur...
Abandoned project at Kwara Poly will be completed - Govt
Some of the hostels yet to be completed in the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, are already being vandalized by unknown people. The development drew the ire of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital D...
Some of the hostels yet to be completed in the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, are already being vandalized by unknown people. The development drew the ire of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital D...
2012-05-09
Photo News: Gov Ahmed visits the Yekinis in Ira
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed with the Yekinis at Ira (08/05/2012) ...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed with the Yekinis at Ira (08/05/2012) ...
Family to Kwara govt: Immortalise Yekini
Family of the illustrious football striker, Rashidi Yekini, has asked Kwara State government to immortalize their son in view of the deceased\'s contributions to the football development in the country. Speakin...
Family of the illustrious football striker, Rashidi Yekini, has asked Kwara State government to immortalize their son in view of the deceased\'s contributions to the football development in the country. Speakin...
Kwara advises professionals on quality materials
The Kwara State government has advised professionals in the state to use quality materials for housing construction to avert collapsed The Special Adviser on Emergency and Relief Services to the governor, Alhaj...
The Kwara State government has advised professionals in the state to use quality materials for housing construction to avert collapsed The Special Adviser on Emergency and Relief Services to the governor, Alhaj...
Comply with govt\'s free education policy, Principals charged
Principals of all Secondary Schools in Kwara State have been charged to ensure compliance with the non-school fees regime introduced by the Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed-led administration across the state. The P...
Principals of all Secondary Schools in Kwara State have been charged to ensure compliance with the non-school fees regime introduced by the Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed-led administration across the state. The P...
We never ganged up against him - Ikpeba
FORMER Nigerian International, Victor Ikpeba has laid to rest the speculation that some members of the USA 94 World Cup squad ganged up against Rashidi Yekini. Yekini passed away last Friday in Ibadan and was b...
FORMER Nigerian International, Victor Ikpeba has laid to rest the speculation that some members of the USA 94 World Cup squad ganged up against Rashidi Yekini. Yekini passed away last Friday in Ibadan and was b...
DG Lands Bureau promises synergy with Town Planing Authourity
The Kwara State Director General, Bureau of Lands, Mr Tope Daramola has promised to give maximum support and cooperation to the new state Executive Secretary of the Town Planning D velopment Authority, TPL Raimi Adeoti...
The Kwara State Director General, Bureau of Lands, Mr Tope Daramola has promised to give maximum support and cooperation to the new state Executive Secretary of the Town Planning D velopment Authority, TPL Raimi Adeoti...
UNILORIN v teachers: Appeal Court upturns verdict
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, yesterday upturned the ruling of the Ilorin Federal High Court in a suit between the University of Ilorin and its employees. Some documents tender...
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, yesterday upturned the ruling of the Ilorin Federal High Court in a suit between the University of Ilorin and its employees. Some documents tender...
ABS, Kwara Utd. heats up Ilorin today
ABS\' defender, Idris Aloma feels his side are ready to emerge from the shadows when they tackle city rivals, Kwara United today. The two teams will come head-to-head in a Matchday 25 fixture of the Nigeria Pre...
ABS\' defender, Idris Aloma feels his side are ready to emerge from the shadows when they tackle city rivals, Kwara United today. The two teams will come head-to-head in a Matchday 25 fixture of the Nigeria Pre...
Ex-LG scribe urges on development
Former secretary of the Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara state, Alhaji Atolagbe Sulaiman Alige, has charged the council chairmen in the 16 local government areas of the state to strive harder in their effort...
Former secretary of the Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara state, Alhaji Atolagbe Sulaiman Alige, has charged the council chairmen in the 16 local government areas of the state to strive harder in their effort...
'5, 500 Women Die From Child Birth Complications'
No fewer than 5, 500 women died globally from pregnancy or child birth related complications, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Kayode Issa has said. He disclosed that over 99% of the death result...
No fewer than 5, 500 women died globally from pregnancy or child birth related complications, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Kayode Issa has said. He disclosed that over 99% of the death result...
2012-05-08
Don Blames Corruption on Environment
A Political scientist, Professor Hassan Salihu, x-rayed the war against corruption in the country and concluded that the Nigerian environment makes corruption inevitable. He asserted that Nigerians have been pa...
A Political scientist, Professor Hassan Salihu, x-rayed the war against corruption in the country and concluded that the Nigerian environment makes corruption inevitable. He asserted that Nigerians have been pa...
Yekini is irreplaceable - Chukwu
Former national team coach, Christian Chukwu said he was still in shock over the news. "It is a terrible one. I heard it last(Friday) night and it was a shock to me. I never expected to hear that type of news about Y...
Former national team coach, Christian Chukwu said he was still in shock over the news. "It is a terrible one. I heard it last(Friday) night and it was a shock to me. I never expected to hear that type of news about Y...
Cabinet shake up: 10 ministers to go
There is tension in President Goodluck Jonathan's cabinet as he sets in motion the machinery to relieve at least 10 serving ministers of their jobs before May 29. Already, reports indicate that the president has s...
There is tension in President Goodluck Jonathan's cabinet as he sets in motion the machinery to relieve at least 10 serving ministers of their jobs before May 29. Already, reports indicate that the president has s...
OPINION: Weep not for Yekini. By Suraj Oyewale
By Suraj Oyewale Since the death of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua exactly two years ago, no other death of a Nigerian has generated so much publicity and discussion than that of the gangling former Sup...
By Suraj Oyewale Since the death of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua exactly two years ago, no other death of a Nigerian has generated so much publicity and discussion than that of the gangling former Sup...
Victoria Setubal Honour Yekini
Vitoria Setubal have given the ultimate honour to the late Rashidi Yekini, who was one of the Portuguese club's biggest stars in the 1990s. The Nigeria legend died aged 48 on Friday after a brief illness ...
Vitoria Setubal have given the ultimate honour to the late Rashidi Yekini, who was one of the Portuguese club's biggest stars in the 1990s. The Nigeria legend died aged 48 on Friday after a brief illness ...
Subsidy scam in Saraki's saga
The outcome of the fuel subsidy probe by the National Assembly has no doubt shocked many Nigerians. It revealed that a major rip-off was going on in the name of fuel subsidy. But this did not really prepare Nigerians f...
The outcome of the fuel subsidy probe by the National Assembly has no doubt shocked many Nigerians. It revealed that a major rip-off was going on in the name of fuel subsidy. But this did not really prepare Nigerians f...
Nigeria's Road To Nationhood - Conference At Unilorin
Being a lecture presented by the director of Centre for Trans-Saharan Studies, University of Maiduguri, Prof. Nur Alkali, CON, FHSN, FIMC at the annual conference of Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) held at University...
Being a lecture presented by the director of Centre for Trans-Saharan Studies, University of Maiduguri, Prof. Nur Alkali, CON, FHSN, FIMC at the annual conference of Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) held at University...
How To Curb Militancy In The Country - Baraje
The immediate past acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, has proffered solution to militancy in the North and general state of insecurity in the country. &...
The immediate past acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, has proffered solution to militancy in the North and general state of insecurity in the country. &...
VC, others canvass documentation of indigenuous languages
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na\'Allah, Provost, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, KWASU, Prof. Abiola Irele, and Araba of Osogboland, High Priest Yemi Elebubon, ha...
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na\'Allah, Provost, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, KWASU, Prof. Abiola Irele, and Araba of Osogboland, High Priest Yemi Elebubon, ha...
Allow IGP To Investigate Saraki - Coalition
The Civil Society Coalition of Nigeria,( CSCN), has cautioned mischief makers to allow the Nigeria Police conclude its investigation on Senator Bukola Saraki before passing judgement on him. The Coalition\'s Co...
The Civil Society Coalition of Nigeria,( CSCN), has cautioned mischief makers to allow the Nigeria Police conclude its investigation on Senator Bukola Saraki before passing judgement on him. The Coalition\'s Co...
Why I Want Yekini's Death Investigated - Lawyer
Information emanating from Ilorin and Ibadan indicate that the personal lawyer of the fallen football icon, Rashidi Yekini wants the death of the country\'s world cup star probed by both the state and Federal gove...
Information emanating from Ilorin and Ibadan indicate that the personal lawyer of the fallen football icon, Rashidi Yekini wants the death of the country\'s world cup star probed by both the state and Federal gove...
International terrorism exists in Nigeria - Ex-PDP chairman
Former acting chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, said on Monday that terrorism in Nigeria was no longer a local matter, but one that had assumed an international scale. Baraje,...
Former acting chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, said on Monday that terrorism in Nigeria was no longer a local matter, but one that had assumed an international scale. Baraje,...
2012-05-07
Saraki's Debt Scandal - The News
It's troubled moments for Senator Bukola Saraki, former governor of Kwara State who has been answering questions before the Special Anti-Fraud Unit, SFU, of the Nigeria Police over an alleged N9.97 billion loan writ...
It's troubled moments for Senator Bukola Saraki, former governor of Kwara State who has been answering questions before the Special Anti-Fraud Unit, SFU, of the Nigeria Police over an alleged N9.97 billion loan writ...
PDP backs Jonathan's stance on 2015 elections - Baraje
The immediate past acting national chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, has said the party is in support of President Goodluck Jonathan's stance on 2015 elections. Baraje...
The immediate past acting national chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, has said the party is in support of President Goodluck Jonathan's stance on 2015 elections. Baraje...
Kwara to rehabilitate 16 general hospitals and build three new ones
As part of efforts towards strengthening healthcare delivery in Kwara State through 500 metre access to quality health care in line with Shared Prosperity, the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has reaffirmed the co...
As part of efforts towards strengthening healthcare delivery in Kwara State through 500 metre access to quality health care in line with Shared Prosperity, the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has reaffirmed the co...
Unilorin Academic and Non-Academic Vacancies
The University of Ilorin is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for several academic and non-academic vacant positions in the University. ...
The University of Ilorin is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for several academic and non-academic vacant positions in the University. ...
Man held over shop burglary
A 40-year-old driver, Mr. SaliuAyindeAlabi of Adabata Area, Ilorin accused of theft has been remanded at Mandala Prison, IIorin. The order to remand the accused was made by an llorin Magistrate Court befor...
A 40-year-old driver, Mr. SaliuAyindeAlabi of Adabata Area, Ilorin accused of theft has been remanded at Mandala Prison, IIorin. The order to remand the accused was made by an llorin Magistrate Court befor...
Man Charged With Causing Driving Death by Dangerous Driving
A middle-aged man, Oseni Abdul-Jelili of Popo Market, Offa, Kwara State, has been \'charged before all Ilorin Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly causing the death of a motorcyclist. The cyclist, Saka Su...
A middle-aged man, Oseni Abdul-Jelili of Popo Market, Offa, Kwara State, has been \'charged before all Ilorin Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly causing the death of a motorcyclist. The cyclist, Saka Su...
Man Arraigned for Impersonating Police
A man, Mohammed Lapai Shagari has been arraigned before an lIorin Magistrate Court for allegedly impersonating a police officer. The 30-year-old accused of Taoheed Road, Basin, llorin, was on April 26, 2012 a...
A man, Mohammed Lapai Shagari has been arraigned before an lIorin Magistrate Court for allegedly impersonating a police officer. The 30-year-old accused of Taoheed Road, Basin, llorin, was on April 26, 2012 a...
New cabinet: Jonathan sends fresh names to SSS
President Goodluck Jonathan has sent the names of people being considered for ministerial appointments to the State Security Services for screening, investigations have revealed. A source in the Presidenc...
President Goodluck Jonathan has sent the names of people being considered for ministerial appointments to the State Security Services for screening, investigations have revealed. A source in the Presidenc...
Kwara state website may be down for 3 weeks
The Kwara State website may be unavailable for a three week period during which it's upgrade will be completed. This was contained in a facebook post by Femi Akorede, Senior Special Assistant (Media and Communication) to ...
The Kwara State website may be unavailable for a three week period during which it's upgrade will be completed. This was contained in a facebook post by Femi Akorede, Senior Special Assistant (Media and Communication) to ...
Rashidi Yekini... NFF, 1994 World Cup teammates, shun burial.
Nigeria\'s all-time highest goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini, who died on Friday, was, on Saturday buried like a \'commoner\' in his Ira village in Kwara State, without his colleagues in the national team in attendance. He ...
Nigeria\'s all-time highest goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini, who died on Friday, was, on Saturday buried like a \'commoner\' in his Ira village in Kwara State, without his colleagues in the national team in attendance. He ...
States donate N3.5m to fallen star's family
The Kwara State Government donated N1.5m while Osun and Oyo states governments donated N1m each, to the family of the late football legend, Rashidi Yekini during his burial. ...
The Kwara State Government donated N1.5m while Osun and Oyo states governments donated N1m each, to the family of the late football legend, Rashidi Yekini during his burial. ...
Mumuni, Adepoju, Others Face NPL Sanctions
Team Manager of Enyimba International, Okey Nwabeke and Shooting Stars of Ibadan trio of Mutiu Adepoju, Ajibade Babalade and goalkeeper, Ajiboye Oladele top the long list of officials, players and clubs indicted by the...
Team Manager of Enyimba International, Okey Nwabeke and Shooting Stars of Ibadan trio of Mutiu Adepoju, Ajibade Babalade and goalkeeper, Ajiboye Oladele top the long list of officials, players and clubs indicted by the...
The Dull and Drab Latter Years of the Goal King, Rashidi Yekini
By Tunde Sanni (This Day) The name of Rashidi Yekini, for years, rang a loud bell in Nigeria, nay soccer world. Last Friday, he died at 48. He was buried last Saturday in Ira, Kwara State. But this is one name...
By Tunde Sanni (This Day) The name of Rashidi Yekini, for years, rang a loud bell in Nigeria, nay soccer world. Last Friday, he died at 48. He was buried last Saturday in Ira, Kwara State. But this is one name...
Saka Saadu Appointed Unilorin Pro Chancellor
The Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed Alh. Saka Saadu as the new Pro-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin ...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed Alh. Saka Saadu as the new Pro-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin ...
Youth living with HIV/AIDS in Kwara decry stigmatisation
Youth living with HIV /AIDS in Kwara State have called on the state government to save them from the current stigmatization and discrimination they face in the society. Speaking during a one-day workshop on the...
Youth living with HIV /AIDS in Kwara State have called on the state government to save them from the current stigmatization and discrimination they face in the society. Speaking during a one-day workshop on the...
Nigeria, only country without stable power supply - Gov. Ahmed
Governor Abdufatah Ahmed of Kwara State has said that Nigeria is the only country in the world without stable electricity supply. He spoke at the Special Business Luncheon, organised by the Kwara Professionals Lagos (KPL...
Governor Abdufatah Ahmed of Kwara State has said that Nigeria is the only country in the world without stable electricity supply. He spoke at the Special Business Luncheon, organised by the Kwara Professionals Lagos (KPL...
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