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Defection: Saraki supporters shut down Ilorin, hold solidarity rally

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

No fewer than hundreds of youth and women supporters of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki trooped out yesterday in a rally around major parts of Ilorin, Kwara state to drum support for his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). They insisted that Saraki would always win any

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16 APC LG Chairmen in Kwara defect to PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

Sixteen All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government chairmen in Kwara state have officially announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing journalists in Ilorin on Thursday, the state chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the state, who is also the council boss of Oyun local government area of Kwara state, […]

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Kwara APC Exco: Court restrains Oshiomhole, NWC, Bolarinwa, others

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2018 0

An Ilorin high Court yesterday restrained members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) or any person or officers of the party from dissolving or taking any action towards dissolving Kwara state executive committee of the party. The court granted the application after hearing the submission of Abdulwahab Bamidele, counsel […]

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Crisis looms in Senate as Saraki finally dumps APC for PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2018 0

…Showdown imminent over Senate leadership – APC 53, PDP 51 …Tambuwal scenario in 7th NASS imminent. Gov Ahmed joins PDP …News Analysis: Intrigues as the big fish finally defects from ruling party Embattled President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, has dumped the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC), just as the Kwara State Governor

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Oke-Onigbin stool: Court dismisses KWSG, Onigbin’s objection over matter

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2018 0

A High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday dismissed the preliminary objection filed by the Kwara State Government and the embattled appointed Onigbin of Oke – Onigbin, Kamaldeen Salahudeen, in a case filed by members of the Odo-Oja Ruling House of Oke –Onigbin. The aggrieved ruling family had approached the court to unseat the appointed […]

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Kwara House urges NASS to expedite action on arbitrary electricity billing

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2018 0

The Kwara State House of Assembly, has urged the National Assembly, to expedite action on the passage of a bill criminalising arbitrary billing system in the country. The House made the call in its sitting, while considering a report titled “Total Shut Down of Electricity Supply in Offa and Some parts of Oyun Local Government […]

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PDP rejects power sharing arrangement by national leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 27 July 2018 0

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state have rejected a power sharing arrangement formulated by the party’s national leadership to accommodate defecting members of the All Progressive Congress (APC), from the state. State chairman of the PDP, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo said it is impossible for his team and members of the party […]

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APC loses Kwara as Gov Ahmed says he’s leaving ruling party

Ihesiulo Grace 27 July 2018 0

…Confirms Daily Times story on defection of 3 Govs to PDP …We stand by Buhari, says APC Parliamentary Support Group …Defected legislators will campaign for Buhari – Ita Enang Following calls from various stakeholders in Kwara State, the State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has hinted that he might be quitting the ruling All Progressives Congress

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Tambuwal, Ahmed set to defect as Ortom dumps APC for PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2018 0

…Defection of 51 lawmakers, beginning of APC end – ADC As the gale of defection sweeps across the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and other parties, two high profile politicians are set to join the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic P (PDP). The Daily Times can report that Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, and his […]

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2019: Ahmed’s aide warns Christians against losing relevance

Ihesiulo Grace 25 July 2018 0

Former Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara state and Special Assistant on Christian Affairs to the state governor, Reverend Cornelius Fawenu has called on Christians in the state to shun any divisive tendency that can impact negatively on their influence in the forthcoming general elections in the state. Fawenu, who also once […]

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S’Court acquittal: Emir names Saraki 4th Waziri Garin of Ilorin

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2018 0

The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu – Gambari, on Sunday, elevated the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, to the position of Waziri Garin of Ilorin, the traditional Prime Minister of the emirate. The elevation which came as a surprise package to the Senate President was announced […]

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Kwara monarchs to Saraki: We’re proud of your achievements

Ihesiulo Grace 22 July 2018 0

… Pledge continued loyalty, support Traditional rulers in Kwara state have pledged their continuous loyalty to the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. The royal fathers led by their chairman and Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari said they were very impressed and proud by the achievements of the Senate President. They made the pledge […]

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Court Injunction: We were not served summon – Kwara PDP Chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2018 0

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo has said an order of injunction of the State High Court restraining him and his executive as officers of the party is improper because he was not served with any court process. Speaking in a statement signed by Dr Rex Olawoye, the […]

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2019 Guber race: Issa Aremu declares ambition under Labour Party

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2018 0

Comrade Issa Aremu, National Executive Council member of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and General Secretary of Textile Workers Union has formally declared to run for 2019 Governorship election in Kwara State. He is to run under the Labour Party of Nigeria with a declaration that his mission was to rescue the 51 years old Kwara […]

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Kwara Govt targets 105, 000 houses in Ilorin under water reticulation project

Ihesiulo Grace 15 July 2018 0

Kwara State Government has said that about 105, 000 houses in Ilorin will be connection with pipe water as soon as the tertiary water reticulation is completed. The Consultant of the Water Reticulation project, Prof. Suleiman Adeyemi, made this known at the weekend in Ilorin while briefing journalists on the status report of the project. […]

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Kwara launches compulsory health scheme in Ilorin

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2018 0

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed on Thursday launched Kwara State Health Insurance Scheme, making it compulsory for all residents. At the event in the state’s Banquet Hall, Ilorin, Governor Ahmed called on residents to register and take advantage of the state wide scheme to access affordable healthcare delivery in the state. The governor maintained […]

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Fulfil your promise to voters, cleric cautions politicians

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2018 0

Nigerian leaders, particularly politicians have been urged to make the wellbeing of citizens, their priority which is the covenant between them and the people through votes. An Islamic cleric, Khalifa Baba N’Fagba who made the call in Ilorin, Kwara State said the harsh economic situation taking too much toll on the masses is simply an […]

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Gov Ahmed praises Kwara Monarchs for peaceful coexistence

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2018 0

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has commended royal fathers in Kwara North Senatorial district for maintaining peace and harmony in the zone and the state at large. Governor Ahmed gave this commendation on Tuesday when he hosted the royal fathers at the Government House, Ilorin. According to Gov Ahmed, the royal fathers are playing […]

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Saraki compensates victims of electoral violence

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2018 0

The President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday compensated victims of electoral violence during the November 18, 2017 local government elections in Kwara state. The victims, Mr Issa Adaara and Mr Jamiu Adaara whose cars were burnt by some hoodlums in Moro local government area during the council polls were given two brand […]

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Kwara Govt prohibits tree felling, charcoal production

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2018 0

The Kwara State Government is set to up a task force to checkmate illegal tree felling as well as the production, transportation and sale of charcoal in the State. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed made this known on Monday when he signed into law an amendment bill prohibiting the production, transportation, storage or sale […]