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Nigeria must look beyond oil – Kwara governor
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for urgent measures to diversify the Nigerian economy and reduce the country’s reliance on crude oil.
2020 Budget: Federal government to reintegrate ex-militants with N65 billion
The Federal Government has earmarked N65 billion for the reintegration of ex-militants under the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
FBI suspect Joseph Oyediran jailed in Ilorin
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, on Thursday, sentenced FBI suspect, Joseph Oyediran, to one year imprisonment for cheating and impersonation.
UNESCO donates N53m to establish smart classroom in Ahmadu Bello university
Prof. Ibrahim Garba, the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, says the institution had secured over N53 million from UNESCO-ICHEI for the establishment of Smart Classroom.
Expert: A man sucking woman’s breasts won’t stop cancer, only breastfeeding a baby does
A medical expert, Mrs. Abigael Shona, has said that, contrary to popular belief that breast cancer could be prevented when a man sucks his spouse’s breasts, only actively breastfeeding a baby can achieve the goal.
APC lauds EFCC for recovering N111 million from treasury looters
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on its recent recovery and handing-over of N111 million allegedly recovered from treasury looters in the state to the state Governor, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq.
Armed robbers attack NNPC mega station, behead sergeant
Dare-devil armed robbers on Saturday attacked Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega station in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
Olori Babes, Pelican Stars secure promotion into Nigeria Women’s Premier League
Olori Babes and Pelican Stars have gained promotion into the Nigeria Women's Premier League for the 2019/2020 season.
Why we need stadium in each Imo local councils – governor
Imo state governor Emeka Ihedioha Thursday defended the construction of a stadium in each of the twenty-seven local government areas of the state.
NNPC raises the alarm over pipeline vandalism
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has raised the alarm on the increasing menace of oil pipeline vandalism which hit a record high of 228 pulverized points in July.
NNPC records N4.26 billion trading surplus in one month
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, declared a trading surplus of N4.26 billion in its operations for the month of July 2019.
Internet fraudster jailed six months in Kwara
Kwara state High Court sitting in Ilorin, the state capital on Wednesday sentenced another internet fraudster Akinbamidele Femi Johnson to six months imprisonment.
Court admits man to N200,000 bail for possession of human hair
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ilorin on Monday admitted a 21-year-old man, Yusuf Shehu, to bail in the sum of N200,000 for allegedly being in possession of human hair.
Kwara governor approves N60 million counterpart fund for CSDP projects
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has approved N60 million counterpart funds for the World Bank-funded Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP) to make the state benefit from projects.
Warri Wolves complete Bright Esieme signing from Abia Comets
Newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League side, Warrior Wolves, have completed the signing of defender Bright Esieme from Abia Comets.
Kwara teachers task government on welfare
Kwara state government has been urged to urgently address challenges facing the teaching profession in the state to ensure maximum output from teachers.
Court remands housewife, two others for allegedly faking kidnap
A Chief Magistrates’ court sitting in Ilorin on Friday ordered that a housewife, who allegedly faked their own kidnap, be remanded in a correctional centre.
Customs chief urges owners of impounded vehicles to pay up duty
Retired Colonel Hameed Ali, the Controller General of Customs, has said that owners of vehicles impounded in recent raid of car dealers’ shops for not paying customs duty could come forward to pay and take their cars.
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Niger Delta leaders back President Buhari on audit of NDDC
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Victor Moses seeks Fenerbahce return against Denizlispor
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Police parade fake officer, others in Abuja
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Corps member jailed for $150 fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Enugu Zonal Office on Monday secured the conviction of one Samuel Orie, a serving National Youth Service Corps member before Justice I.N. Buba of the Federal High Court, Enugu on one count of impersonation and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of $150.
Two arraigned over ‘attempted murder’
Two drivers, Stephen Augustine, 32, and Michael Olabisi, 22, were brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to kill a man.
Report: Donald Trump violently attacks media figures in supporter event meme
A brutal video clip depicting Donald Trump shooting and stabbing media characters and political opponents was shown at a conference for his supporters, the New York Times reported Sunday.
Victor Osimhen returns to former club Charleroi
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen visits his former club Sporting Charleroi after helping the Super Eagles secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Brazil in a friendly game on Sunday.
Preparations underway for 2019 Nigeria Ladies Golf Championship
Organisers of the 2019 Nigeria Ladies Golf Open Championship, scheduled for the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, have begun activities aimed at a successful hosting of the event.