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Emmanuel Chidiogo February 12, 2015

Abdulmumin Ajia: Don’t be fooled, change is not a destination

by Abdulmumin Ajia What they fail to realize or perhaps understand is that at its most basic level, public service is about affecting peoples’ lives and I am in complete…

Kolapo Olapoju December 12, 2014

APC is strong and ready to reclaim Nigeria – Saraki goes all out for Buhari

by Panshak Ibrahim Senator Bukola Saraki has stated that the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as the presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, shows that the opposition party is…

Op-Ed Editor October 20, 2014

Opinion: @PDPNigeria in Kwara State is finished!

by Lawal Abiola Barely few months to the PDP primaries ahead of the 2014 elections, there seems to be an uneasy calm at the head of the ladder due to…

Sola October 16, 2014

Boy friend joins seven men to gang-rape his girlfriend in Kwara (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs Eight young men have been arrested for gang-raped a young lady (name withheld) in Ilorin. The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, Mr. Salihu Garba said that the…

Op-Ed Editor September 30, 2014

@Mcjarus : Why I may go into politics soon (Y! FrontPage)

by Suraj Oyewale In the last one year I have strongly considered joining the murky waters of politics, specifically in my home state of Kwara. Although my family back home…

Kolapo Olapoju September 24, 2014

Here we go again! Another musician, Tony Tetuila hops aboard the political train

by Kolapo Olapoju Apparently, every Nigerian wants his piece of the national cake, which is evidently in abundance. In the past couple of months, several entertainers have declared their intention…

Op-Ed Editor September 13, 2014

Opinion: Why Oyegun is a blessing to APC and Nigeria

by Wale Bakare It should be said without any misgivings that there are men, and there are extra-ordinary men who on account of their shear brilliance and bravery make substantive…

David Cyril August 15, 2014

7-month old feared to have Ebola in Kwara – We will know if he has it today

by David Cyril Prof. Sunday Opabola, the Chairman, Ebola Viral Disease Control Committee, Kwara State, has announced that there is a suspected case of Ebola disease in the state. "The suspect…

Kolapo Olapoju August 8, 2014

70-year-old pastor and son in court for attempted murder in Ilorin [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Ibigbemi Ajayi, a 70-year-old Ilorin-based pastor and his 17-year-old son, Joel, have been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate’s Court for attempted murder and culpable homicide. Father…

August 1, 2014

This ‘alfa’ was caught with a baby’s placenta in Kwara (PICTURED)

by S'ola Filani A muslim cleric, identified as Alfa Gani, has been arrested after a baby's placenta was found in his residence in the Laduba community, Ogidi area of Ilorin,…

June 24, 2014

Suraj Oyewale: Memoirs of a newspaper boy (Y! FrontPage)

by Suraj Oyewale Then, I could discuss pre-independence and first republic politics with precision, from the London conference to the Operation Wetie crisis. I savoured those moments. I started reading…

June 22, 2014

University VC injured as gunmen attempt to abduct female student

by S'ola Filani Some male students of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State recently stopped three gunmen from abducting a 200 Level female student of the institution. The gunmen had claimed…

April 3, 2014

Joke Silva, Onyeka Onwenu, Gen. Gowon, Gov. Oshiomhole, others honoured at the Nigerian Centennial Gala in London (PHOTOS)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Joke Silva awarded at the event Headlining a weeklong chain of events in London to celebrate the success of Nigeria over the past 100 years, GLEEHD Foundation in…

April 3, 2014

Opinion: But really, is Sen. Saraki a threat to Jonathan?

by Lawrence Okerinsola As earlier said, from recent gestures since defection, it is not difficult to assume Jonathan is politically worried about Saraki's defection, one of one hundred and nine…

March 6, 2014

Why Bolaji Abdullahi was sacked

by 'Jola Sotubo The sudden sack of the Nigerian Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, has continued to cause aftershocks around the country. [READ: BREAKING: Jonathan sacks sports minister, Bolaji Abdullahi…

January 22, 2014

PDP crisis: 20 out of 24 Kwara lawmakers defect to APC

by Oke Efagene The exodus of some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the oppositon All Progressives Congress (APC), seems to be far from over. Out of the…

January 10, 2014

PDP crisis: “When 27 people leave 270,000 more will come” – Tukur boasts

by Oke Efagene The National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, yesterday said the party already knew that the Sokoto Sate House of Assembly members would eventually…

January 2, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: 2014 and the Lazarus at our gate

by Olusegun Adeniyi The moral here is that we should stop pretending that the need of one so near to us is not our concern. To embark on an authentic…

December 5, 2013

Tragic news: 5 children crushed to death in Kwara roadside accident

by 'Jola Sotubo Five young children in Kwara had their lives unexpectedly cut short when a car ran into them while they walking on the side of a road.…

December 1, 2013

Ekerete Udoh: The G-5 governors’ merger with the APC – Matters arising

by Ekerete Udoh Let’s look at Rivers state- will the people of Rivers, jettison their next door son, and embrace a northern candidate simply because their Governor-Amaechi defected to the…

October 23, 2013

Kwara governor dissolves cabinet, advisers sacked

by Adeola Balogun Joining the cabinet reshuffle fever that has been sweeping round the country, the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has sacked his entire cabinet comprising…

October 17, 2013

“I’m deeply saddened” – Bukola Saraki offers condolences to victims of Sallah stampede (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo News was received today of a stampede in Kwara State which led to the deaths of some people and caused varying degrees of injury to others during…

August 13, 2013

EFCC quizzes ex-governor Bukola Saraki over fraud allegations

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have quizzed former Kwara State governor Dr Bukola Saraki over his alleged involvement in fraud-related matters during his eight-year tenure and…

August 6, 2013

Jungle justice: Angry mob set suspected kidnapper ablaze in Kwara

by Oge Okonkwo A middle-aged man who identified himself as Raimi Wasiu, from Osogbo, Osun State, was set ablaze by an angry mob at Odota area of Ilorin, Kwara State, on…

June 12, 2013

Teacher arrested for manslaughter in Kwara

by Rachel Ogbu Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar(Photo:pointblanknews.com) A school teacher was arrested recently in Kwara State after a fight that left another man dead. Bashir Aduragba who…

January 31, 2013

24-hour curfew in Kwara following deadly communal clash

by Rachel Ogbu A 24-hour curfew has taken effect in Offa and Erin-Ile in Offa and Oyun local government councils of Kwara State. The Secretary to the state government, Alhaji…

January 30, 2013

Communal clash: 10 feared dead, properties destroyed in Kwara

by Chi Ibe Two communities fighting in Kwara State has left about 10 people dead and property worth millions of naira destroyed, reports claim. Members of Offa and Erin-Ile communities of…

January 27, 2013

Just terrible: Man allegedly kills his mother in Kwara

by Chi Ibe Villagers of Isanlu-Isin in Kwara experienced two tragedies on Friday January 25 after two elderly women died dreadfully. Reports believe a mentally ill man clubbed his mother…

September 18, 2012

They’ll party hard! Kwara State sets up independence anniversary committee

by Stanley Azuakola The Federal government announced in early September, that just like last year, this year's Independence anniversary event would be a low key one. Apparently, the Kwara Government…

August 7, 2012

“My wife is fond of beating me” – Man tells court

by Isi Esene "My lord, I want an end to this marriage. My wife is impatient, domineering and lousy. She is fond of beating me over any minor issue." This…

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