Politics
Featured: What Has Ayodele Olawande Achieved In One Year As Minister?
By Sunusi Musa Fiction writers, especially those with the creative and imaginary sense to craft what resembles the truth, would most certainly be successful. However,…
Saraki, Clerics Urge Reflection on Mortality at Maja’s Fidau
By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri Former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki joined family, religious leaders, and political associates yesterday, October 15, 2024, to pay tribute…
Olawande Honoured with Honourary Doctorate for Youth Development Efforts
By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri. Minister of State for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has been conferred with an honourary doctorate degree in leadership and development…
Opinion: Did Tinubu Truly Build Lagos?
Bello Olamilekan Kabir-Yesbit, PhD About three months before the 2023 general election, the phrase “he built Lagos” dominated discussions, with many believing Senator Bola Ahmed…
Nigeria’s Youth Minister Olawande Vacates Seat for 17-Year-Old Girl
By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri. In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child 2024, Minister of State for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, vacated…
Entertainment
The Rise of “Play With Kwara Youths” and The Power of Genuine Purpose
By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju anipr When Yusuf Mutiu, a graduate of the University of Ilorin’s Department of Physical and Health Education, launched the “Play With…
Nigerian-Born Bodybuilder Samson Dauda Wins 2024 Mr. Olympia Title
…Earns record-breaking $600,000 prize By Nwosu Collins. Nigerian-born UK-based bodybuilder Samson Dauda has clinched the coveted 2024 Mr. Olympia title, securing the largest prize purse…
Bolaji Aladie Wins Best Yoruba Language Translator Award
…Inducted as a Member of Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters (NITI) By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri Ilorin-born broadcaster Bolaji Aladie has been honoured with the…
Abdullahi joins Sweden Political Head on the Screening Panel of “30 Points of Light”
By Nwosu Collins A panel of five distinguished judges has been selected by I Choose Life Foundation (ICLF), organizers of the “30 Points of Light”…
Movie: Review of Lísàbí: The Uprising (2024)
By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju Lateef Adedimeji’s Lísàbí: The Uprising is a laudable attempt to showcase an often-overlooked chapter of Yoruba history. The story of Lisabi,…
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Olawande Receives Accolades for Exceptional Performance as Youth Minister
By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri The South West Progressive Movement (SWPM) has commended Minister of State for Youth Development, Engr. Ayodele Olawande, for his outstanding performance…
Oct 1st Protest: NYO Advocates for Peaceful Engagement to Address Economic Challenges
By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri In a press release dated September 29, 2024, the Nigeria Youth Organization (NYO) appealed to the people of Kwara to stand…
Saraki Foundation Empowers Kwara Widows with Business Training, Grants
By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Foundation has empowered 200 widows from Kwara Central and Kwara South, with plans to extend support to…
Why the obsession over Oando?
By Michael Chibuzor Oando, Nigeria’s biggest indigenous energy company has become a very easy target for contrived and hollow attacks from mischievous political interests. This…
I regret not buying Arsenal – Dangote
By Edem Christiana Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has revealed his disappointment at not acquiring Arsenal Football Club, an English Premier League team. In a…
FG Committee Reaches Agreement on Consequential Salary Adjustments
By: Balogun Tumininu. Federal Government Committee has agreed on consequential salary adjustments for workers following the new minimum wage of N70,000. The agreed adjustments vary…
Tanke Flyover: Group Demands Answers from Kwara State Govt
By: Balogun Tumininu. A civic organization, Kwara Concerned Group, has expressed concern over the abandoned General Tunde Idiagbon Flyover at Tanke Tipper Garage, Ilorin, nearly…
Youth Ministry, NDPC Sign Partnership to Train 5,000 Youth in Data Protection, Privacy
By: Nafiu Nafiu Abdulqadri. Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth Development has taken a significant step towards empowering the country’s youth in the digital landscape. Yesterday,…
Dangote Donates 1.5B Naira to Flood Victims in Maiduguri
By: Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri. Renowned businessman and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, visited Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, to announce a significant donation to support those…
Editorial
Maiduguri Flood Relief Efforts: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Devastation
Maiduguri Flood Relief Efforts: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Devastation The recent floods in Maiduguri, Borno State, have left a trail of destruction, displacing over…
Mohbad: A Year of Grief, Controversy, and Unresolved Truths
InsiderNg Editorial Today marks a solemn anniversary – one year since the untimely passing of Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, a talented young Nigerian…
When Kwara Express was launched…
By: Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri. Today, at the NUJ secretariat along Offa Road, Ilorin, Kwara Express, a new media outlet, was launched. The brainchild of Basheer…
The Many Firsts of My 2024 Sallah Celebrations in Ilorin
By: Mohammed Funsho Abdullahi The 2024 Ileya festival (Eid-el-Kabir) would go down in my diary as one of the best I ever had, for the…
2023: Presidency cabals move against Osinbajo
By Nimi Princewill. Speculations are brewing as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s influence in the Presidency is reportedly being watered down by a widely believed presidential…
How Buhari’s defence minister allegedly repaid part of $550,000 looted funds
By Nimi Princewill. President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption mantra has been dealt a huge blow, following startling reports by Premium Times which dug up dirt on…
Kwara emblem change: Abdulrazaq’s subtle attempt at political cleansing
By Nimi Princewill. In a subtle but persistent attempt to purge the state of his predecessor’s footprints, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, has yet…
How young politicians take turns in making mockery of youth inclusion in politics
By Nimi Princewill. The advocacy for youth inclusion in politics is constantly being dealt a huge blow by young politicians who seem to take turns…
Abdulrazaq’s body language shows glimpse of APC’s ‘disapproval’ of Gbemi Saraki
By Nimi Princewill. A week ago, the media was agog with the cheering news of Kwara being treated to a fair share of President Muhammadu…
Pressure on Abdulrazaq to sign FOI Bill tears social media apart
By Nimi Princewill. Divergent opinions have trailed the non-committal, cold and distant reception given to the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq…
Kwara: When Gov Abdulrazaq’s marching order brings water to homes
By Ibraheem Solaudeen When two days ago, the Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazak announced that he has given instructions to officials of Water Ministry…