Kwara News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:12:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Kwara News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Nigeria has lost a great man with the death of Alhaji Saka Saadu https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-has-lost-a-great-man-with-the-death-of-alhaji-saka-saadu/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:12:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154908 I received the news of the death of Alhaji Saka Saadu, one of the most illustrious Kwara sons, with great shock and sadness. I met the late Alhaji Saadu some years back in Ilorin, and for all the years that I knew him and was honoured to interact with him, he demonstrated an uncommon love, [...]

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]]> My Encounter with Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, a Man of Many Virtues by Lawal Kuburat https://www.theinfostride.com/my-encounter-with-a-man-of-many-virtues-by-lawal-kuburat/ Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:41:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152437 I have dwelled all my life in the home of a prolific author of books rich enough to earn the award of a noble Laurette, yet I have never for once deemed it fit to express my feelings in writing. My first encounter with this man of noble character melted my hard heart about people [...]

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]]> Kwara State International Vocational Technical Centre: An Initiative By Governor Ahmed With Immense Benefits https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-state-international-vocational-technical-centre-an-initiative-by-governor-ahmed-with-immense-benefits/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:36:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152105 The administration of His Excellency, Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed of Kwara State has been working round the clock to ensure that dividends of democracy are brought to the Kwarans’ door steps, since its inception on the 29th of May, 2011. One of the testimonials to the statement above is the completion of International Vocational Technical Centre, [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki: My Leader, Our Leader Was Never Selfish But Patriotic https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-my-leader-our-leader-was-never-selfish-but-patriotic/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:40:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151083 Senate President Bukola Saraki is a man of an impeccable character who derives joy in making his people happy with almost all he has. This, unarguably is an inherited trait from his dad, the late Oloyee whose humanitarian and financial generosity was compared to none in the whole black continent during his lifetime. So, if [...]

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]]> Omoluabi Foundation Puts Smiles On A Poor Mother’s Face https://www.theinfostride.com/omoluabi-foundation-puts-smiles-on-a-poor-mothers-face/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:51:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148719 In its usual spirit of humanitarian and philanthropic services for the needy, Omoluabi Foundation, the NGO established by Mall. Bolaji Abdullahi, the former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, presented cash donation and mother-care items to one Mrs Babatunde Mulikat of Ogbena Ward, Olaje ward of Ilorin West local government area, Ilorin, Kwara State. The [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Commends the Kwara State Governor Ahmed in Achieving 35% Affirmative Appointments https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-commends-the-kwara-state-governor-ahmed-in-achieving-35-affirmative-appointments/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:32:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148269 Wife of the Senate President, Her Excellency, Mrs. Toyin Saraki Commends the Kwara State Governor, Governor Ahmed in Achieving 35% Affirmative Appointments The Wife of the Senate President and immediate past First Lady of Kwara State, Nigeria, Her Excellency, Mrs. Toyin Saraki has commended Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed in Achieving 35% Affirmative Appointments into political and [...]

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]]> TIC Appointment: 35% Women Affirmative, An Unprecedented Feat In The History Of Kwara State, Says APC Woman Leader https://www.theinfostride.com/tic-appointment-35-women-affirmative-an-unprecedented-feat-in-the-history-of-kwara-state-says-apc-woman-leader/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:15:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147593 Kwara women have expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the Senate president, His Excellency, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed (Sai Maigida) for actualizing the 35% women representation in the newly constituted Transitional Implementation Committees (TIC) in the sixteen Local Government Areas of Kwara [...]

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]]> Kwara Women Commend Government over Affirmative Action in Local Government TIC Appointment https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-women-commend-government-over-affirmative-action-in-local-government-tic-appointment/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:01:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147586 Women in Kwara state have expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the Senate president, His Excellency, Dr Abubakar Bukola Sararki and the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed for giving women 36% representation in the newly constituted Transitional Implementation Committees in the sixteen Local Government Areas of the State. In [...]

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]]> Femi Adebayo Addresses The Public At The Awon Mass Wedding Festival 2016 https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-adebayo-addresses-the-public-at-the-awon-mass-wedding-festival-2016/ Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:10:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146235 TEXT OF ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE ON ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM, HON. FEMI ADEBAYO ON THE 2016 EDITION OF SHAO AWON MASS WEDDING CULTURAL TOURISM FESTIVAL, 26TH OCTOBER, 2016 I am highly delighted to welcome you all to this very important press briefing on Awon Mass [...]

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]]> LEAH Foundation Counsels Female Civil Servants On The Early Detection Of Cancer In Kwara State https://www.theinfostride.com/leah-foundation-counsels-female-civil-servants-on-the-early-detection-of-cancer-in-kwara-state/ Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:05:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146057 All the female civil servants in Kwara state were converged by a Non-Governmental Organization called Leah Foundation at Kwara State Banquet Hall, Opposite Government House Ilorin today for a special concern awareness programme. During the programme, Health talk and aerobic exercise against cancer was anchored by Dr. Femi Adeleye of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Lagos [...]

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]]> Al-Itqon Islamic Society Of Nigeria Bestows Toyin Saraki As Nigeria Women Ambassador https://www.theinfostride.com/al-itqon-islamic-society-of-nigeria-bestows-toyin-saraki-as-nigeria-women-ambassador/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:55:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146046 The Founder and President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, was recognised and awarded the title of Ambassador of Nigerian Women by the Al Itqon Islamic Society of Nigeria last weekend in Ilorin Kwara State, at a ceremony marking Islamic New Year. Mrs. Saraki who was represented by the Wellbeing Foundation Africa’s Alaafia Kwara [...]

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]]> N371m Money Laundering Scandal: Court Adjourns Ex-Kwara Commissioner, Moronfoye’s Case To June 22 https://www.theinfostride.com/n371m-money-laundering-scandal-court-adjourns-ex-kwara-commissioner-moronfoyes-case-to-june-22/ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 20:51:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132359 A case of abuse of office and money laundering preferred against a former  Kwara Information Commissioner, Olatunji Oyeyemi Moronfoye by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again been adjourned for hearing to Wednesday, June 22, 2016 by Justice Rita Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State. Moronfoye was first arraigned on May [...]

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]]> 1st Year In Office: Governor Ahmed Making Our Good Better In The Face Of Economical Turbulence https://www.theinfostride.com/1st-year-in-office-governor-ahmed-making-our-good-better-in-the-face-of-economical-turbulence/ Mon, 30 May 2016 06:30:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129848 It is with delight and pleasure that I put to pen my thought on Maigida’s 1st year of his second term in office and the reasons are very visible to the eyes for all to see, we couldn’t have prayed for a better prudent and resource manager than Dr. Abdulfathai Ahmed who has been able [...]

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]]> Great People of Ilorin: Don’t Let Us Be Ungrateful To Allah On Senator Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/great-people-of-ilorin-dont-let-us-be-ungrateful-to-allah-on-senator-bukola-saraki/ Wed, 25 May 2016 12:52:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128280 Politics is all about authoritative allocation of value; but who is to clinch an atom of that value at a particular time is predetermined by the glorious God. In a democratic system, there are many offices; some require election while some are premised on selection. Those require election, especially the elections of National Assembly’s principal [...]

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]]> A Speech Delivered By The Special Assistant To Kwara State Governor On Arts, Culture And Tourism, Femi Adebayo On 11th May, 2016 https://www.theinfostride.com/a-speech-delivered-by-the-special-assistant-to-kwara-state-governor-on-arts-culture-and-tourism-femi-adebayo-on-11th-may-2016/ Wed, 11 May 2016 19:45:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128287 A SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO KWARA STATE GOVERNOR ON ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM, FEMI ADEBAYO, DURING A PRESS CONFERENCE SHOWCASING THE BEAUTIFUL CULTURES AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN KWARA TO THE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN INVESTORS, AT KAYODE OBEMBE HALL, 56 OLOWU STREET, MOBOLAJI BANK ANTHONY IKEJA TODAY 11TH MAY, 2016. Good day gentlemen [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki: A Round Peg In A Round Hole, Says APC Woman Leader https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-a-round-peg-in-a-round-hole-says-apc-woman-leader/ Wed, 11 May 2016 07:13:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127274 One is no longer in doubt that the emergence of Dr. Bukola Saraki as the President of the 8th National Assembly is a blessing of immerse consequence of positive blessing for the people of Kwara State and the Nation at large. This is simply demonstrated by the progressive steps and show of quality leadership capability [...]

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]]> Saraki’s CCT Trial: An Orchestrated Move To Politically Relegate Kwara State https://www.theinfostride.com/sarakis-cct-trial-an-orchestrated-move-to-politically-relegate-kwara-state/ Wed, 04 May 2016 13:18:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127265 With all indications and events unfolding after the distinguished president of the 8th Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki was dragged to Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in a bid to soil his political credentials which he has built over the year with great passion for humanitarian services; every reasonable Kwaran who fathoms the game of politics [...]

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]]> APC’s Infighting Is An Impediment To The Change Agenda The Party Preached https://www.theinfostride.com/apcs-infighting-is-an-impediment-to-the-change-agenda-the-party-preached/ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 19:46:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126847 A cow must not go astray in the presence of the breeder. There are these wide beliefs that when a child falls from the tree, people around him call for the mother, when he falls from the mother, who will nurture him? When clothe is torn, a needle is sought for, when the needle breaks [...]

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]]> After A While, Senator Saraki Says Hello To Kwara https://www.theinfostride.com/after-a-while-senator-saraki-says-hello-to-kwara/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:46:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126191 The arrival of the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, at the Ilorin International Airport, today, April 22, was a display of love where mammoth crowd of loyalists and well-wishers among other Kwarans trooped out to welcome the number three of the country. Saraki, the former governor and political [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Receives Rotary Club Award of Excellence https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-receives-rotary-club-award-of-excellence/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:44:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125410 In recognition of over a decade of dedicated humanitarian service in Kwara State, Nigeria and beyond, the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, received the Rotary Club of Ilorin G.R.A Award of Excellence in Leadership and Humanitarian Service on Saturday 9th April 2016. Presenting the award, the President of the Ilorin [...]

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]]> #Dignity4All: Wellbeing Foundation Africa Seasonal Support to Kwara State, Nigeria Social Welfare Institutions https://www.theinfostride.com/dignity4all-wellbeing-foundation-africa-seasonal-support-to-kwara-state-nigeria-social-welfare-institutions/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:17:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124837 In support of the United Nations global action to attain dignity for all by the year 2030 through the Sustainable Development Goals, the leading maternal and child health empowerment organization – the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), continues to work towards ending poverty and transforming lives in Africa’s most populous nation. Empowering 400 WBFA Dignity4All Citizens [...]

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]]> Ilesha Stood Still For The Wedding Ceremony Between Captain Idris Kisra And Princess Muhinat https://www.theinfostride.com/ilesha-stood-still-for-the-wedding-ceremony-between-captain-idris-kisra-and-princess-muhinat/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:22:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124654 The 2nd of April 2016 will stand as a day of memorable memories to the good people of Ilesha Baruba of Baruten local government in Kwara State as they gave out the hand of their daughter formerly known as Muhinat Mohammed now Muhinat Idris in marriage. The colourful marriage witnessed knotting of the marital tie [...]

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]]> Kwara Political Elites and Their Pull-Down Syndrome; A Perpetual Hypocrisy That Would Perpetually Fail https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-political-elites-and-their-pull-down-syndrome-a-perpetual-hypocrisy-that-would-perpetually-fail/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-political-elites-and-their-pull-down-syndrome-a-perpetual-hypocrisy-that-would-perpetually-fail/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:35:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122522 It is only in Kwara state one finds it difficult to differentiate between the educated class and illiterates because the discerning minds allow their selfish interests to reign while objectivity suffers. The so called Kwara elites, with higher academic certificates and political prowess, out of their political desperation, always tend to either incite the public [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-political-elites-and-their-pull-down-syndrome-a-perpetual-hypocrisy-that-would-perpetually-fail/feed/ 1 Humble Saraki Proves Haters Wrong, Kneels Down For Elders In Ilorin [PHOTO] https://www.theinfostride.com/humble-saraki-proves-haters-wrong-kneels-down-for-elders-in-ilorin-photo/ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 09:15:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122105 In contrary to what political opponents and haters spread about Senate President Bukola Saraki who is the leader of APC in Kwara State and North Central geopolitical zone, claiming he is full of pride and ego, as a very humble, cultured and courteous leader, Saraki was caught kneeling down for elderly people in Ilorin last [...]

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]]> Stakeholders Call On FG To Recognise Gani Cultural Festival In Kwara State https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-call-on-fg-to-recognise-gani-cultural-festival-in-kwara-state/ Sat, 09 Jan 2016 13:43:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117674 The Chairman of 2016 Gani Cultural Festival in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara, Alhaji Ahmed Bello, has advocated the recognition and funding of the festival by both the state and federal governments. Bello made the call in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Kaiama. The festival among others serves as an occasion that princes and [...]

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]]> Kwara NLC Advises FG To Distribute Recovered Loots To States https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-nlc-advises-fg-to-distribute-recovered-loots-to-states/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 23:27:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115811 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kwara State has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to distribute looted public funds recovered from political office holders to states to help them address their financial challenges. The State Chairman of the NLC, Comrade Yekeen Agunbiade, gave the advice in Ilorin over the weekend, while having a [...]

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]]> Inferno Engulfs Baboko Market In llorin https://www.theinfostride.com/inferno-engulfs-baboko-market-in-llorin/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 21:05:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115824 A midnight fire outbreak on Sunday consumed goods worth millions of naira at Baboko market in Ilorin, the Kwara capital. It was reported that 20 shops were completely razed by the inferno which lasted several hours. Our source gathered that some shop owners left huge sums of money in their shops when the incident occurred. The inferno was [...]

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]]> Minimum Wage Saga: FG Urged To Initiate Complete Review Of Nigeria’s Salary Structure For Workers https://www.theinfostride.com/minimum-wage-saga-fg-urged-to-initiate-complete-review-of-nigerias-salary-structure-for-workers/ Mon, 28 Dec 2015 12:11:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115688 A micro-economist and life member of Nigeria Economic Society (NES), Sir Ayodele Oyinloye, has recommended a complete review of the Nigerian salary structure for workers. He made the recommendation yesterday in llorin, Kwara State while speaking with newsmen. Oyinloye described the present salary structure as faulty. He noted that some states received billions of Naira from federal allocation while yet [...]

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]]> Education Endowment Fund: Group Raises N20m At 50th Anniversary https://www.theinfostride.com/education-endowment-fund-group-raises-n20m-at-50th-anniversary/ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 20:41:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115480 Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progress Union (IEDPU) has raised the sum of 20 million naira for its Education Endowment Fund at the Annual Conference and 50th Anniversary of the union in Ilorin today. National President of the union, Alhaji AbdulHamid Adi, appealed to Kwara Government to declare state of emergency in public primary and secondary schools in the [...]

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]]> 2016 Budget: Opadokun Hails President Buhari, Says He Made The Best Budget Ever In Nigeria’s History https://www.theinfostride.com/2016-budget-opadokun-hails-president-buhari-says-he-made-the-best-budget-ever-in-nigerias-history/ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 00:26:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115167 The Convener of the Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms (CODER) and former National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) chieftain, Chief Ayo Opadokun, has said that the N6.08 trillion 2016 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, is the best ever in Nigeria’s history. He made the statement while speaking with newsmen during the 13th edition of [...]

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]]> Kwara APC Lifts 1-Year Suspension Placed On Ex-Senator, 5 Others https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-apc-lifts-1-year-suspension-placed-on-ex-senator-5-others/ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 23:36:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115094 Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has lifted the one-year suspension it placed on a former lawmaker, Senator Mohammed Ahmed and five other members in Baruten Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Kwara APC in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Sulyman Buhari, said the suspension was lifted and [...]

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]]> Kwara Assembly Members Call On FG To Relocate Ilorin Prison To Permanent Site https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-assembly-members-call-on-fg-to-relocate-ilorin-prison-to-permanent-site/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:43:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114653 The Members of the Kwara State House of Assembly today, December 22, urged the Federal Government to urgently relocate the llorin Prison to its permanent site. The lawmakers made the call in a resolution after adopting the report of its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Judiciary. The committee had investigated the alleged harassment of residents where the [...]

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]]> Senate President’s Wife Toyin Saraki takes Empowerment of Midwives to Rural Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-presidents-wife-toyin-saraki-takes-empowerment-of-midwives-to-rural-nigeria/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 12:03:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114570 The inaugural Global Goodwill Ambassador of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM, an alliance of midwives’ associations from over 100 countries of the world), H.E. Mrs Toyin Saraki has taken empowerment, through skills training, mentoring and incentives, to practicing and student midwives in Kwara, north-central Nigeria. Mrs Saraki met these midwives, as well as community [...]

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]]> Kwara Community Area Courts Resolve More Than 30 Divorce Suits Since January https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-community-area-courts-resolve-more-than-30-divorce-suits-since-january/ Sun, 13 Dec 2015 20:06:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112519 Area Courts in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, have amicably resolved more than 30 divorce suits between warring couples, since January. Investigation revealed that 15 other civil matters, especially those bordering on land disputes, were also resolved within the same period. Some of the reasons submitted for filing the divorce suits were lack of love between the parties, desertion, [...]

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]]> Kwara Governor Approves N3.2b For The Completion Of On-Going Projects https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-governor-approves-n3-2b-for-the-completion-of-on-going-projects/ Sun, 13 Dec 2015 09:50:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112385 Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has approved the release of 3.2billion naira for the completion of outstanding capital projects in the Education, Energy, Health, Roads, Works and Justice sectors in the state. A statement issued by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Dr. Muyideen Akorede, quoted Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed as saying that the [...]

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