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2012-01-27
Bukola Saraki commends Gov Ahmed on subsidy palliatives
I commend the effort of our able Governor in Kwara State, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed on the step he is taking to cushion the impact of increase in the pump price of petrol on the good people of our State. Fees and levies i...
I commend the effort of our able Governor in Kwara State, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed on the step he is taking to cushion the impact of increase in the pump price of petrol on the good people of our State. Fees and levies i...
Students commend Governor Ahmed for Palliatives
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has been commended for implementing palliatives to cushion the effect of fuel price increase on the people of the state. The governor received the commendation today from a de...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has been commended for implementing palliatives to cushion the effect of fuel price increase on the people of the state. The governor received the commendation today from a de...
Nigeria wastes $2.6bn on rice yearly - Gov Ahmed
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday lamented that Nigeria has spent at least $2.6bn every year on the importation of rice into the country, a situation he said needed to be addressed urgently. Ahme...
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday lamented that Nigeria has spent at least $2.6bn every year on the importation of rice into the country, a situation he said needed to be addressed urgently. Ahme...
Flooding: Residents around Asa river urged to leave area
Residents and owners of houses around Asa river bank in Ilorin, Kwara State, have been warned to vacate the area or face the wrath of the law of the land. Speaking in Ilorin, the Executive Secretary of Kwara St...
Residents and owners of houses around Asa river bank in Ilorin, Kwara State, have been warned to vacate the area or face the wrath of the law of the land. Speaking in Ilorin, the Executive Secretary of Kwara St...
Spanish firm to invest N70b in rice production in Kwara
Spanish firm, Vaoslar Consortium, will, in the next four years, invest 280million Euros (about N70 billion) in the production of rice in Kwara State. The firm and the state government yesterday in Ilorin, the s...
Spanish firm, Vaoslar Consortium, will, in the next four years, invest 280million Euros (about N70 billion) in the production of rice in Kwara State. The firm and the state government yesterday in Ilorin, the s...
2012-01-26
KWSG signs N70bn MoU with Vasolar Consortium of Spain
The Kwara State Government on Thursday signed a N70 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vasolar Consortium of Spain for the cultivation, processing and packaging of rice on a commercial scale in the Stat...
The Kwara State Government on Thursday signed a N70 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vasolar Consortium of Spain for the cultivation, processing and packaging of rice on a commercial scale in the Stat...
Ahmed Abolishes School Fees
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday approved the abolition of all fees and levies at senior secondary schools across the state. He said the policy would ease the burden of fee payment on pa...
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday approved the abolition of all fees and levies at senior secondary schools across the state. He said the policy would ease the burden of fee payment on pa...
Ilorin derby: Olawale throws weight behind Kwara Utd
Former Kwara United captain, Isiaka Olawale has thrown his weight behind Kwara United in today's league derby against ABS FC. Olawale, who did not play in the 3-0 bashing of the Afonja Warriors by ABS FC in Bau...
Former Kwara United captain, Isiaka Olawale has thrown his weight behind Kwara United in today's league derby against ABS FC. Olawale, who did not play in the 3-0 bashing of the Afonja Warriors by ABS FC in Bau...
Why Kwara poly not in session now, by board
THE Chairman of Governing Board of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Musa Yeketi, has debunked claim that the school is not in session due to either an alleged threat to peace by some students or unfulfilled demands of ...
THE Chairman of Governing Board of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Musa Yeketi, has debunked claim that the school is not in session due to either an alleged threat to peace by some students or unfulfilled demands of ...
Ahmed slashes KWASU fees by 30%
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has slashed by 30per cent the tuition fees (N50,000) payable by students of the state-owned University (KWASU). The new fee regime, expected to begin from next academic session...
Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has slashed by 30per cent the tuition fees (N50,000) payable by students of the state-owned University (KWASU). The new fee regime, expected to begin from next academic session...
Dolphins Sign-On Kwara United’s Olawale
Defending champions of the Nigeria Premier League, Dolphins of Port Harcourt, say they have signed-on Isiaka Olawale of Kwara United to play for them in the 2012 season. The Media Officer of Dolphins, China ...
Defending champions of the Nigeria Premier League, Dolphins of Port Harcourt, say they have signed-on Isiaka Olawale of Kwara United to play for them in the 2012 season. The Media Officer of Dolphins, China ...
Robbers Kill Youth Awaiting NYSC Call-up
A 26-year old Higher National Diploma graduate from the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Jacob Abiodun, has been shot dead by robbers. The victim, who read Accountancy at the polytechnic resided with his parents at 7...
A 26-year old Higher National Diploma graduate from the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Jacob Abiodun, has been shot dead by robbers. The victim, who read Accountancy at the polytechnic resided with his parents at 7...
Residents want govt to relocate illegal traders
An appeal has gone to the Kwara State government from residents of CocaCola Road in Ilorin to disperse roadside traders who have taken over the streets. Speaking with Community News in Ilorin, some residents...
An appeal has gone to the Kwara State government from residents of CocaCola Road in Ilorin to disperse roadside traders who have taken over the streets. Speaking with Community News in Ilorin, some residents...
Dredging Brings Relief to Ilorin
The Kwara State Government has embarked on the dredging of canals in Ilorin as parts of measures to combat flooding in the state. The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Dr. Amuda Kannike, in an i...
The Kwara State Government has embarked on the dredging of canals in Ilorin as parts of measures to combat flooding in the state. The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Dr. Amuda Kannike, in an i...
Kwara signs MOU on N70b Rice Project.
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed (@Governor_Ahmed) is signing an MOU on a N70b Joint Venture agreement on Rice Cultivation, Processing and Packaging with a Spanish Consortium today. Details to follow....
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed (@Governor_Ahmed) is signing an MOU on a N70b Joint Venture agreement on Rice Cultivation, Processing and Packaging with a Spanish Consortium today. Details to follow....
Appeal Court affirms Oba Adeyemi as Alapa of Omido
Omido, a sleepy Igbomina community in Irepodun Local Government area of Kwara State went agog recently as the Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, the state capital, resolved the tussle over the stool of Alapa of Omido...
Omido, a sleepy Igbomina community in Irepodun Local Government area of Kwara State went agog recently as the Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, the state capital, resolved the tussle over the stool of Alapa of Omido...
2012-01-25
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Approves Package to Cushion Effect of Fuel Price Increase
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has approved a phased program of palliatives designed to cushion the impact of the increase in the pump price of petroleum on the people of the state starting with the education se...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has approved a phased program of palliatives designed to cushion the impact of the increase in the pump price of petroleum on the people of the state starting with the education se...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed ( @Governor_Ahmed ) Approves Package to Cushion Effect of Fuel Price Increase
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has approved a phased program of palliatives designed to cushion the impact of the increase in the pump price of petroleum on the people of the state starting with the education s...
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has approved a phased program of palliatives designed to cushion the impact of the increase in the pump price of petroleum on the people of the state starting with the education s...
Political revolution imminent, says former Kwara NBA boss
The immediate past chairman of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kwara state branch, Barrister Salman Jowondo, has noted that President Goodluck Jonathan's administration will encounter more problems with Nigerians if the ...
The immediate past chairman of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kwara state branch, Barrister Salman Jowondo, has noted that President Goodluck Jonathan's administration will encounter more problems with Nigerians if the ...
Groups threaten to sue police for parading 13-year-old
Kwara State Coordinator, Child Protection Network, Miss Anthonia Oshiniwe, and Vice-Chairman, Committee for Defence of Human Rights, Mr. Taiwo Otitolaye, have threatened to sue the Kwara State Police Command for parading...
Kwara State Coordinator, Child Protection Network, Miss Anthonia Oshiniwe, and Vice-Chairman, Committee for Defence of Human Rights, Mr. Taiwo Otitolaye, have threatened to sue the Kwara State Police Command for parading...
Kwara N10b loan: ACN ignorant of governance – PDP
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the uninformed outburst of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN's) on the proposed N10 billion loan by the state government as a display of ignor...
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the uninformed outburst of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN's) on the proposed N10 billion loan by the state government as a display of ignor...
Shonga farm gets two foreign milk coy buyers
The Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed that two new foreign milk producing companies have shown interest in the collection system of fresh milk at the Shonga dairy farm to further enhance dairy p...
The Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed that two new foreign milk producing companies have shown interest in the collection system of fresh milk at the Shonga dairy farm to further enhance dairy p...
Allotees at Budo Oso GRA called to develop plots
Prospective allotees at the Government Residential Area (GRA) situated at Budo Oso, Tanke Area, Ilorin, have been called upon to start developing their plots, as provision of infrastructural facilities at the GRA has rea...
Prospective allotees at the Government Residential Area (GRA) situated at Budo Oso, Tanke Area, Ilorin, have been called upon to start developing their plots, as provision of infrastructural facilities at the GRA has rea...
Ahmed wants FG's help as two more firms sign to collect Shonga milk
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed has disclosed that two new foreign milk producing companies are now set to join the collection system of fresh milk at the Shonga dairy farm to further enhance dairy product...
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed has disclosed that two new foreign milk producing companies are now set to join the collection system of fresh milk at the Shonga dairy farm to further enhance dairy product...
Gov Ahmed Seeks FG's Assistance On Irrigation
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has solicited the support of the Federal Government in the area of irrigation for the state's commercial farm in Shonga, Edu local government area, to enable farmers prac...
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has solicited the support of the Federal Government in the area of irrigation for the state's commercial farm in Shonga, Edu local government area, to enable farmers prac...
2012-01-24
Facts About the N10b Loan (by Dr. Femi Akorede SA Media)
1) In 2009, the previous administration sought funding for phased development projects through a Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) approved N30b bond. 2) Government raised N17b to pursue publicised p...
1) In 2009, the previous administration sought funding for phased development projects through a Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) approved N30b bond. 2) Government raised N17b to pursue publicised p...
Emir appoints new Balogun Ajikobi and other district heads
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari has approved the appointment of new Baloguns and District Heads. In a statement by the Magaji Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji Salihu Woru Mohammed, the new Balogun Ajikobi is Alh...
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari has approved the appointment of new Baloguns and District Heads. In a statement by the Magaji Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji Salihu Woru Mohammed, the new Balogun Ajikobi is Alh...
Kwara to embark on large scale farming of rice, maize
AS part of its revenue generation drive, the Kwara State government will soon embark on large scale planting of maize, rice, soya beans and cassava. Speaking during his visit to Shonga Farm, a commercial public-priva...
AS part of its revenue generation drive, the Kwara State government will soon embark on large scale planting of maize, rice, soya beans and cassava. Speaking during his visit to Shonga Farm, a commercial public-priva...
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Restoring Peace In Nigeria's Kwara State
The nationwide industrial action and protests against the removal of petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government have come and gone, leaving in their wake tales of woe across the country. Kwara State had its share of the...
The nationwide industrial action and protests against the removal of petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government have come and gone, leaving in their wake tales of woe across the country. Kwara State had its share of the...
Ad, acn kick against Kwara's N10b loan
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) joined yesterday the Alliance for Democracy (AD) to caution the Kwara state government against obtaining a N10 billion loan it says is needed to undertake some key projects across the...
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) joined yesterday the Alliance for Democracy (AD) to caution the Kwara state government against obtaining a N10 billion loan it says is needed to undertake some key projects across the...
Kwara spends N10m on emergency relief materials
Kwara State government has spent about N10 million on relief materials and provision of cash to victims of various disasters in the state. Speaking with the Community News in Ilorin, the Special Assistant to Governor...
Kwara State government has spent about N10 million on relief materials and provision of cash to victims of various disasters in the state. Speaking with the Community News in Ilorin, the Special Assistant to Governor...
Kwara dredges canals, clears refuse
The Kwara State Government has embarked on the dredging of canals in Ilorin as parts of measures to combat flooding in the state. The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Dr. Amuda Kannike, in an interview with ...
The Kwara State Government has embarked on the dredging of canals in Ilorin as parts of measures to combat flooding in the state. The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Dr. Amuda Kannike, in an interview with ...
Kwara fire disaster : Victims plead for more assistance•Say N40,000 relief fund below expectation
Recently, there were a number of disasters in Kwara State ranging from fire outbreak to rainstorm and flooding at different areas. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Emergency Management Agency...
Recently, there were a number of disasters in Kwara State ranging from fire outbreak to rainstorm and flooding at different areas. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Emergency Management Agency...
The Inter-Religious Council of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has said the killings of innocent Nigerians by the Boko Haram sect is a declaration of war on the country.
The council urged the Federal Government to "recognise that Boko Haram has declared war on the Nigerian nation and government". It added that the government should confront the sect with maximum force. The council s...
The council urged the Federal Government to "recognise that Boko Haram has declared war on the Nigerian nation and government". It added that the government should confront the sect with maximum force. The council s...
Kwara PDP describes ACN's critism of Ahmed as misguided
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the criticism of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) on the proposed N10billion loan by the state government as a misguided view on art of good...
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the criticism of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) on the proposed N10billion loan by the state government as a misguided view on art of good...
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