Politics
2023: Why Maryam Yusuf Aladi Remains APC’s Best For Ilorin South Constituency
By Abdulakeem Azeez. Come Sunday, 22nd May, 2022, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, like every other chapter of the party across the…
Alajagusi, history isn’t a bastard
A friend of ours, Muyideen Temitope alias Convydence, will at any historic moment, either bad or good say, “history isn’t a bastard” which explains that…
Maryam Yusuf Aladi Attends APC Aspirants’ Debate Ahead of Primaries
Philanthropist and business woman, Hajia Maryam Yusuf Aladi on Tuesday attended the maiden edition of the Kwara APC intra-party debate ahead of the primaries slated…
Alleged Link To PDP — ENetSuD Demands Apology From Kwara State Govt
The Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD), an anti-corruption Civil Society Organization reputed for its selfless efforts to promote good governance, transparency, and accountability, has…
Editorial
Edo guber: Gov Obaseki’s commissioner resigns ahead of primary
By David Olalekan. Barely six weeks after the resignation of Taiwo Akerele as the Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, another…
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…
Sports
Kwara to name stadium after Rashidi Yekini
By Shola Abayomi. Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has pledged to immortalise late Super Eagles legend, Rashidi Yekini, by naming the Kwara State Sports Stadium…
ABS FC seals partnership deal with Kanu International Football Academy
By Ibraheem Solahudeen. The Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Football Club yesterday in Lagos signed a historic and developmental partnership deal with Kanu International Football Academy.…
Sports Ministry visits Kwara, pledges monthly stipend for Yekini’s mum
By Kennedy Pwaspo. The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has promised to pay a monthly allowance to Alhaja Sikirat Yekini, mother of late…
Fans want NPFL scrapped as player slumps, dies during league match
By Kennedy Pwaspo. Reactions have continued to trail the death of Chineme Martins, a defender with Nasarawa United FC, who slumped on the pitch during…
Rohr names rejuvenated Iheanacho, Akpeyi in squad for S/Leone clash (Full list)
By Kennedy Pwaspo. Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr has unveiled his 24-man squad ahead of the double header 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier…
Education
Foundation thanks Maryam Yusuf For Sponsoring COED Student
A Foundation, STOFED International, has expressed gratitude to philanthropist and politician, Hajia Maryam Yusuf Aladi for funding the education of its candidate at the Kwara…
Nollywood Star Actor, Adedimeji, Sponsors JAMB tutorial At Lankotheory Education Services Ltd
Popular Nollywood Star, Abdullateef Adedimeji has sponsored FREE tutorial for prospective JAMB students for the year 2022. The sponsorship is done in collaboration with Lankotheory…
UNIMAID Alumni Association Congratulates Abdul Tope on Her Book Launch
…charges her to remain resolute and hardworking The University of Maiduguri Alumni Association, Kwara Chapter has rejoiced with one of her members, Abdul Tope Nimat…
Unilorin Hosts 23 Universities, 250 Delegates For Debate, Quiz Challenge
….Lautech wins quiz category, Bowen, Unilag emerge 2nd, 3rd Runners-up The week long activities marking this year’s edition of the All Nigeria Universities Debating Championship,…
Award ceremony for Bolaji Abdullahi Literature Prize 2021 Takes Place In Ilorin
The presentation of cash prizes to winners of the maiden edition of the Bolaji Abdullahi literature prize took place yesterday in Ilorin. The brief, but…
Special Reports
For Provost, FCOE Kontagora, It’s One Good Turn Deserving Another
By Nuru Kamal, Sub-Editor, Personality & PR Reports. It was the late American poet and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou who said “you can only…
The Story And The Strides of Professor Faruk Rashid Haruna, Provost COE Kontagora (2)
As someone with an inclusive style of administration, the students are not left out of Professor Haruna’s impressive and record breaking performance. Among other laudable…
The Story And The Strides of Professor Faruk Rashid Haruna, Provost COE Kontagora (1)
By Nuru Kamal, Sub-Editor, Personality & PR Reports. Not all great achievers are excellent at marketing their achievements and courting commendation and validation. Some are…
Ilorin-based entrepreneur, Islamiyat Olodo docked for character defamation, criminal intimidation
…Kwara Attorney General moves to take over prosecution An Ilorin-based entrepreneur and ManagingDirector of CTF Exhibition, Islamiyat Oyin Olodo was on Friday arraigned in an Ilorin…
Maryam Yusuf Commends Gov Abdulrazaq Over Constitution Of IREC, Calls On Religious Stakeholders To Promote Inter-faith Dialogue
Business woman and politician, Hajia Maryam Yusuf has hailed the setting up of a 12-man Inter-Religious Council (IREC) by the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrasaq…
Opinion
Alajagusi, history isn’t a bastard
A friend of ours, Muyideen Temitope alias Convydence, will at any historic moment, either bad or good say, “history isn’t a bastard” which explains that…
FEATURED: #NotTooYoungToRun Story – The Struggle, Lessons and Gains
By Olasupo Abideen. In his famous treatise, ‘The Prince’, Niccolo Machiavelli wrote, “there is nothing more difficult and dangerous, or more doubtful of success, than…
Kaduna 2023: Will El-rufai Walk The Talk?
By Mohammed Abdullahi. Malam Nasir Ahmed El-rufai, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State is a man driven by excellence and merit. He, being not someone…
BBYDI raises grey areas in Kwara 2022 Budget estimates
Kwara-based Civil Society Organisation, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative has taken a deep search into the strengths and weaknesses of the 2022 Kwara State Budget…
FEATURED: Kwara —Tanke Flyover As Another Symbol Of Banality
By Seun Awogbenle. In Downton Abbey – a 2010 British historical, television drama series, which recount the British aristocratic system before and after the World…
Re: Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye and the burden of office
By Comr. Tajudeen Habeeb (Tallest). Positions, be it appointed or elected, come with burden of responsibilities. As rightly noted by the executive Governor of Kano…
Kwara: It does not take 15 years. By Bolaji Abdullahi
My attention has been drawn to a video circulating on the social media, which shows the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq speaking while playing host…
Saraki At 59: All Hail The Leader!
I must first of all say it is a great pleasure to know and celebrate a personality of Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s status. I have…
ANNIVERSARY: ‘You’ve Tutored Me To Be A Better Person’ — Saraki’s Aide Celebrates Senator Rafiu At 55
By. Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir (Abdul Abdul). In my journey of life, I have met several people who have influenced me in special ways. I however must…