University Don advocates more funds for Agric production
Professor AbdulAzeez Muhammad-Lawal of Department of Agricultural-Economics and Farm Management, University of Ilorin gave the advice in an exclusive interview…
EndSARS: Protesters hijacked Abuja-Kubwa expressway
Protesters said their demand was no longer to put an end to SARS but call for good governance.
UN ambassador Hussaini, tells Buhari to flush EndSARS protesters with military force
UN Ambassador for peace and social justice, Hussaini Coomassie, in a viral video has condemned the activities of the EndSARS…
Cyber attack: CBN reacts
A statement by the CBN's acting director of corporate affairs, Osita Nwanisobi, on Saturday, denied the claim, stating that the…
EndSARS: Osinbajo apologizes to Nigerians
Dear Nigerians I know that many of you are angry, and understandably so. We could’ve moved faster and for this…
EndSARS: man who set up the hated squard says he regrets his action
"Sars of today is not the same Sars I established in 1984," Fulani Kwajafa said.
Labour Unions in Kwara State agreed to suspend strike in the interim
The Kwara State Government has reached a truce with the state Labour Unions over the on going strike
Egyptian woman dies after being allegedly assaulted by group of men
Maryam was walking home from work when three men allegedly harassed her sexually and catcalled her. When she tried to…
Kwara Gov. Signs violence against persons prohibition bill into law
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has signed the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Bill into law.
Food expert Advocates Price control to mitigate hunger
National Coordinator, Zero Hunger Commodities Farmers Association of Nigeria, Dr Tunde Arosanyin made the call in a telephone interview with…
U.S. detains Mexico’s ex-defense minister
U.S authorities have detained the defense minister for Mexican ex-president Enrique Pena Nieto at Los Angeles airport on Thursday on…
Maxilens News ReWIND 15-10-2020
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World Food Day: Kwara committed to food security, says Deputy Governor
The present administration has put in place Agricultural Masterplan which will be unveiled soon. This is the first time there…
Kwara Police Boss drums support for EFCC’s anti-graft war
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Kayode Egbetokun, gave the assurance on Thursday, while receiving the Zonal Head…
NBA Lauds EFCC’s Efforts on fight against Corruption
This is contained in a statement by Head, Media & Publicity, Ilorin Zonal Office of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren.
Aviation workers lock out Minister from airport
Entrances leading to the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were today locked by unions in the…
2023 Election: INEC discloses date
The 2023 presidential election will hold on February 18.
Musician offers help to man whose car was vandalized by EndSARS protesters
Nigerian music star, Mayorkun has offered to help a man whose car was vandalised during one of the EndSARS protests…
I am the only Muslim Governor who returned to Church for Thanksgiving – Sule
He stated this at the Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ (ERCC) while commissioning the ultra modern headquarters secretariat along Keffi…
Coalition of Northern Groups to stage protest
Coalition of Northern Groups, Wednesday declared that it would stage its own version of protest in all the 19 northern…
Kwara Strike: Labour leaders, members to meet tomorrow
The labour leaders directed workers in the state to assemble at the NLC Secretariat tomorrow Thursday by Seven o' clock…
Over 2,000 Moroccans signed against increase in Parliament Members
Eight political parties have recently submitted to the Ministry of Interior, a proposal to increase the membership of the National…
See important facts about the newly created Police Tactical Team
Pictorial: See important facts about the newly created Tactical team -Police PRO, Frank Uba
YSFON: Kwara Assembly member donates trophy for football competition
A member of the Kwara State House of Assembly representing Essa/Shawo/Igboidun Constituency, Abdulwaheed Gbenga Yusuf has presented a trophy to…
FG, ASUU to meet tomorrow over IPPIS
Federal Government will on Thursday meet with Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) to deliberate on the lingering crisis in…
Civil Defence Commandant Meets Transporters and Market Leaders in Kwara
The state Commandant of Nigeria security and civil defence corps Makinde Iskil Ayinla has met with all relevant stakeholders in…
Tourists can now go to the moon in four years time
Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos' space company has tested a technology(rocket) invented to take humans to the Moon in 2024.
IPPIS: FG considers ASUU’s request
Federal Government has said that it may adopt the University Transparency Account System (UTAS) being presented by the Academic Staff…
Just In: Buhari nominates Media Aide as INEC Commissioner
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated his Special Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, for confirmation as a National Commissioner of…
CONTINUE SARS: Protesters in Borno urge Buhari
Protesters in Maiduguri have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to redeploy all personnel of the disbanded squad to Borno State.
EndSARS: protesters ignore wike’s order
The end SARS protest continues today in Port Harcourt, Rivers State despite the ban on the protests by Governor Nyesom…
Maxilens News ReWIND 12-10-20
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Kwara: Industrial Court stops workers from going on strike
The order was granted by Justice D.K. Damulak of the Akure Division of the Industrial Court.
FG to commence distribution of relief materials to rainstorm victims in Kwara State- Gbemi Saraki
The Minister of State for Transport, Senator Gbemisola Saraki says Federal Government will be on ground to distribute relief materials…
International Day of the Girl-Child: Stakeholders Want Girl-Child to be Determined and Disciplined
Stakeholders have identified determination and discipline as essential attributes needed by Girl-Child to excel and contribute meaningfully to national development.
SARS: University Don wants Buhari to back disbandment with executive order
Dr. Adebayo said this is not the first time the force headquarters is announcing dissolution of SARS, as they have…
Digital learning: Kwara Governor’s wife charges students on improvement
Wife of the Kwara State Governor Dr. Olufolake AbdulRazaq who stated this while speaking to newsmen through Virtual means said…
2021 Budget: Aso Rock Villa to get N4.85 billion for electrical maintenance
Maxilensnews garnered that item listed under the State House budget reads in part, “ERGP 7102245 annual routine maintenance of mechanical/electrical…
Lakers dedicate victory to Kobe Bryant after NBA title win
Five-time NBA champion Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in January alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.
Zimbabwean Journalist narrates how he ended up in prison for exposing corruption
I had been expecting trouble - so when eight men, some with AK-47s, arrived at my gate in an unmarked…
Maxilens News ReWIND 11/10/20
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FOMWAN advocates increased awareness for girl-child education as world marks international day of the girl child
The University Don who went historical lane on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, Peace be upon Him, advised girl child…
Ondo Gov’s victory a reward for good performance: AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his victory at the Saturday…
Ansarul Islam: Stakeholders appeal to Kwara State Government to rehabilitate school
Hajiya Nimota Ibrahim who is also the Chairperson, Central Working Committee for the 50th Anniversary of Ansarul Islam Secondary School…
Girl-Child Day: Kwara Governor’s wife wants Youth to embrace good character
Dr Olufolake said international Day of the Girl Child celebrates the importance and potentials of girls around the world as…
Buhari congratulates Akeredolu on re-election as Ondo Governor
President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, on his re-election as Governor of Ondo State for another four-year term.
Ondo decides 2020: INEC Declares Akeredolu Winner
Akeredolu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Ondo 2020 governorship election won 15 out of the 18 local…
IGP finally bows to pressure, scraps SARS
The IGP who admitted that the dissolution of SARS was in response to the agitations of Nigerians, observes that by…
Trump no longer a COVID-19 transmission risk to others
US President Donald Trump is no longer a Covid transmission risk to others, the White House doctor has said.
Emir of Ilorin charges new Ajanasi-agba on diligence
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council of Chiefs and Obas, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has charged the…
Maxilens News ReWIND: 10/10/20
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Man United new signing Cavani hopes to do justice to the legendary No. 7 shirt
Cavani, who left PSG after his contract expired last season, joined United on a free transfer, penning a one-year deal…
Ondo Election: Drama as Jegede encountered delay at polling unit
Mild drama played out on Saturday at the Polling Unit of Mr Eyitayo Jegede, the flag bearer of the People’s…
Russia records new all-time record of daily coronavirus cases
Russia's coronavirus cases has increased by 12,846 on Saturday, a new daily record since the start of the outbreak early…
PHOTO NEWS : EFCC on the watch for vote buying and other financial crimes at the riverine community of Ilaje
PHOTO NEWS : EFCC on the watch for vote buying and other financial crimes at the riverine community of Ilaje
PHOTO NEWS: Akeredolu casts vote as Ondo elects governor
PHOTO NEWS: Akeredolu casts vote as Ondo elects governor
PHOTO NEWS: President Muhammadu Buhari arrives Kaduna for Passing Out Parade at Nigeria Defence Academy
PHOTO NEWS: President Muhammadu Buhari arrives Kaduna for Passing Out Parade at Nigeria Defence Academy
Niger Assembly asks Abuja electricity distribution company to leave the state, threatens to shut down hydro dams
Niger State House of Assembly has threatened to shut down the three hydro electric dams in the state unless Abuja…
Covid-19: Abu Dhabi optimistic about potent vaccine
The vaccine uses an inactivated virus; a well-known technology which has been used against diseases such as influenza and measles.
Turkey says its presence in Syria is temporal
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that his country would not stay in Syria indefinitely, pointing out that the Turkish…
Kwara Governor congratulates new Emir of Zazzau
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, a distinguished diplomat and technocrat, on his appointment as…
Entertainment News featuring Morounfolu Tessy
One of the motivations behind the movie is to reawaken the "Africanness" in us and proof to the whole world…
IPPIS: No capturing, No Salary-Buhari tells Federal Workers
The president made this known during the presentation of the proposed 2021 Budget to the National Assembly on Thursday.
2021 BUDGET SPEECH: SEE FULL TEXT
Budget of Economic Recovery and Resilience Delivered By: His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
SARS: Youth in Kwara State protest, kick against reformation
Some youth in Kwara State, Thursday, took to the street on a peaceful protest calling for an outright end to…
Germany records alarming cases of Covid-19
Daily infections soared past 4,000 for the first time since early April.
Ugandan Cheptegei broke 15 year old record in athletics
I'm happy," said Gidey, who won 10,000m silver at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. "This has been a long-time…
PHOTO NEWS: Buhari Presents 2021 Budget
Buhari Presents 2021 Budget
BBNaija: NANS slams Governor Dapo Abiodun over gift to Laycon
Reacting to the development (NANS), in a statement issued by its chairman, Bamgbose Tomiwa faulted the governor’s gestures.
Kwara State Government says staff audit not a precondition for minimum wage
This is according to a statement by state commissioner for communications, Harriet Afolabi-Oshatimehin
El-Rufai appoints New Emir of Zazzau
The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th…
PHOTO NEWS: NSCDC Kwara Command receives a new commandant
NSCDC Kwara Command receives a new commandant. He's Iskil Makinde, Msc, FCNA. He came into Kwara from Lagos State Command
Hushpuppi: US suspends Trial till 2021
His case was originally fixed for October 13 after he earlier pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
Review of service years for Teachers: Honourable Boriya, educators commend Buhari
The recent approval of new salary structure for teachers and review of service years by President Muhammadu Buhari has been…
Internet fraud suspect makes U-turn, changes plea from guilty to not guilty
Abdulsamad was re-arraigned before a Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, Presided over by Justice Sikiru Oyinloye.
Kwara Assembly calls for sanctioning of schools that overcrowd pupils in school buses
Schools in Kwara State have been urged to adhere strictly to COVID 19 safety protocols.
Edo Election: Fresh Anxiety looms in Benin
Anxiety looms in Benin as the APC flagbearer has disclosed that he would pursue eligibility case against the governor and…
Veteran journalists hold meeting Wednesday
The monthly meeting of the Kwara state chapter of the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ) comes up tomorrow.
Police Negotiates with Naira Marley
The Nigeria Police Force says, Today it will discuss with controversial music star, Naira Marley on planned protest against operatives…
Kwara State government promises improved welfare as the world marks Teachers Day
Abdulrazaq said that his administration is spending a lot to reposition schools across the State and stressed that the welfare…
Enemies of Nigeria are manufacturing weapons for Terrorists, borrowing us money we cannot repay
The cleric stated this at a service to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary at RCCG headquarters, Throne of Grace, Ebute-Metta,…
PHOTO NEWS: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for teachers and increased years of service from 35 to 40
He directed the minister of Education and Head of Service to ensure quick implementation.
Exclusive: University Don advocates citizen-driven intitiative to enhance rural development
A developmental analyst, Dr. Muhammed Idris Danjuma has emphasised the need for government to kick-start citizen-driven initiative for rural development.
Radio Nigeria reiterates commitment to Kwara football coverage, as Adebara gets new appointment with Kwara Football Association
The head of sports Desk, Radio Nigeria, Harmony FM idofian, Mr Sodiq Kayode Adebara made the pledge during an interaction…
Darulkitab wa Sunnah commences academic activities, prays for founder, Dr. Oba Sholagberu
The Management of Darul Kitab wa Sunnah College wishes to inform the general public, parents and students of Darulkitab wa…
Jealous house wife kills her children in Kano
A house wife in Kano identified as Hauwa has allegedly killed two of her children because her husband, one Ibrahim…
PHOTO NEWS : Umrah resumes after seven months of suspension due to Covid-19 Pandemic
A total of 108, 041 permits have been issued for pilgrims according to official statistics by Saudi Arabia Ministry of…
See Approved School Calendar for 2020/2021 Academic Session -Kwara State
First Term - 5th October 2020 to 18th December, 2020
Exclusive: President Soil Science Society, Professor Raji calls for construction of more dams to curb flooding
Professor Raji said construction of more dams across the country would stop negative effects of flood on the populace, noting…
Schools Reopening: No School Should Collect Third Term Fees -Kwara State Government
Kwara State Government has warned Principals and private schools owners not to collect third term school fees from parents and…
Kwara House of Assembly Service Commission pledges commitment to sports development
The Kwara State House of Assembly Service Commission has promised to join hands with the state Sports Council to reposition…
Appeal Court overtunes nullification of Diri’s election as Bayelsa State Governor
The court said that the Bayelsa Election Petition Tribunal acted outside its jurisdiction by nullifying the election of Governor Diri.
I Am Learning From Buhari’s Visionary Leadership -Goodluck Jonathan
Jonathan stated this at the Independence Day Celebration on Thursday.
Friday Tadhkirah: Sheikul Azhar denounces use of Islamic terrorist by Western media
The Grand Imam of Egypt's Al-Azhar Al Shareef, Ahmad El-Tayyeb has frowned at some Western officials’ insistence to use the…
Donald Trump tests positive for covid-19
US President Donald Trump has announced the he and his wife Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus and are…
Lebanon-Israel hold negotiations to end ancient border dispute
Lebanon and Israel are to dailogue to put an end to a long term maritime border dispute between the two…
Nigeria at 60: NOA urges all and sundry to work towards protecting the unity of the nation
Mr. Olusegun Adeyemi, the Kwara State Director, National Orientation Agency, stated this on Thursday in his independence day message to…
BREAKING: Kano State Government lifts ban on closure of schools, Resumption commences on 11 October
The commissioner for education Alhaji Mohammad sanusi kiru stated this while briefing journalists in Kano
Fashola asks Nigerians to look beyond Federal Government for good governance
Minister for works and housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola has asked Nigerians to look beyond FG for governance results.
Queen of England congratulates Nigeria on her 60th Anniversary
Her Majesty, The Queen of England, has felicitated with Nigeria on the occasion of her 60th anniversary.