Politics
KWSG makes u-turn, admits TIC chairmen were appointed ‘as a matter of necessity’
*Attorney General makes contradictory claims in court *The Era of Technicality is Gone — Judge Contrary to its earlier claims in an ongoing proceedings instituted…
BOB faction secures nomination forms for aspirants as Kwara APC prepares for Congresses
As the All Progressives Congress, APC, prepares for its nationwide local government and ward congresses, the Bashir Bolarinwa-led caretaker committee in Kwara has secured nominations…
2023: Kwara Attorney General leads charge against opposition figures, orders arrest of three govt critics
* As govt moves to remand arrested critics in prison *PDP warns gov against turning Kwara to a lawless State *This is not the Otoge…
Oyedepo: Gov. Abdulrahman will taste the treatment given to past political traitors in Kwara
Frontline APC Chieftain, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo has said that Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq will taste the same treatment given to past political traitors in Kwara state.…
FEATURED: Why Africa Burns
By Tony Ogunlowo. The fires have been lit and South Africa still burns: widespread looting, pandemonium and killings have erupted since the jailing of former…
Entertainment
I may do a movie on Kwara politics, Femi Adebayo discloses as he hosts ASKOMP members
Celebrated Nollywood actor and politician, Hon. Femi Adebayo has said that he may consider doing a movie on the politics of his home State, Kwara.…
LankoTheory label, OBT Entertainment signs comedian, BabaTojubole
By Balkis Tijani. Ologo Babanla Theory (OBT) Entertainment, the record label owned by the multi-talented first lecturer hip-hop artiste in Africa, Mr. Isiaq Atanda Abdulwaheed…
‘Strip K1 of Mayegun title’ — FIBAN pleads with Alaafin over alleged assault on member
Broadcasters under the aegis of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, on Friday, berated a popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly called KWAM 1,…
Davido signs ex-unilorin student, Liya, as first female artist on DMW
By David Olalekan. David Adeleke, popularly by his stage name, Davido, has reportedly signed an ex-student of the University of Ilorin as the first female…
26-yr-old Laycon wins Big Brother Naija season 5 reality TV show — See prizes, voting patterns
By David Olalekan. 26-yr old Olamilekan Agbelese, popularly known as Laycon, has emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija season 5 reality TV show after…
Business View More
Social Audit: Contractor urges EnetSud on early involvement
The Contractor of Government High School Ilorin Renovation Project, Concel Engineering Nigeria Limited, has written letters to the Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD) over…
FEATURED— KWASSIP loan: Governance or Politics?
By Issa Mutolib Ayobami Applying for the Kwapreneur program was never in my plan, even though I saw various adverts on the initiative, I was…
Madinat Adigun-Oladotun, Ayinke Saka, Others Emerged As KWACCIMA Gets New Exco
The Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, KWACCIMA, has elected Mrs. Madinat Adigun-Oladotun, a fellow of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, APCON,…
Kaduna Strike: NLC President Dares El-rufai, Leads Protesters To Govt House
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, is currently leading union members to the Kaduna State Government House. This is after…
EduTrust Foundation Empowers Kwara youths, doles out seed capital for business takeoff
Rodiat Jokodolu. The Grassroots Education and Empowerment Scheme (GEMS), an intervention sponsored by the Educational Trust Foundation for Sustainable Development (popularly called EduTrust Foundation), has…
Saliu Mustapha receives beneficiaries of his empowerment programme, expresses intention to help boost Kwara economy
APC stalwart and frontline aspirant for the party’s national Chairmanship position, Mallam Saliu Mustapha has expressed his intention to help create more entrepreneurs in Kwara…
“We are in pains. We are hungry” — Disengaged Kwara ‘sunset’ workers took protest to Gov Abdulrahman’s family house
Workers of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB who were disengaged by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq have taken their cry for help to the…
Kwara govt achieves a milestone as Bacita Sugar Company sets for resuscitation
By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri. Following the persistent efforts of the Kwara State governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the Federal Government has given a 2023 tentative timeline…
NEPAD, Kwara govt to partner on food security as Gov Abdulrazaq launches 10-year agric plan
By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri. Kwara State government will be partnering with the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) to deliver food security in the State.…
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
BBYDI Announces theme for 2021 International Youth Day event, releases registration link
Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative, BBYDI, has unveiled the theme for the planned 2021 edition of the International Youth Day event. This year’s IYD theme…
NUT Chair says no Kwara worker earns below N30,000 minimum wage
*Praises Gov Abdulrazaq’s impacts in education sector No goverment worker or member of the Nigerian Union of Teachers earns below the national minimum wage of…
INSIDER Editor Bags Reuters’ Certificate In Digital Journalism
*Takes part in Saliu Mustapha Foundation’s training for online media practitioners In a bid to advance his skills and deepen his knowledge of new media…
BBYDI M&E Director, 23 others to join Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship
The Director of M and E Research and Innovation at Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative, Mr Abdulhakeem Abdulkareem is set to join 23 others to…
NANS Disowns Fake Official Hired By ‘His Grace’ Schools To Defend Alleged Ritual, Child Molestation
[Featured above: Photo of Comr. Adebayo Kayode and the frontage of His Grace Schools] The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has denied…
Special Reports
BBYDI Executive Director, Olasupo, Adebola Williams, Ethiopian Minister of Youth, Others to speak at UNDP-AFcTA fireside chats
The CEO and Co-Founder of dHub Innovation Centre-Nigeria, Abideen Olasupo is among discussants billed to speak at the United Nations Development Program, UNDP Fireside Chats…
Why We Are Empowering Online Media Practitioners — Saliu Mustapha
The founder of the Saliu Mustapha Foundation, Mallam Saliu Mustapha has said the need for improved efficiency and better standards was the reason his Foundation…
Saliu Mustapha Foundation Organizes Training Workshop For Kwara-based Online Media Practitioners
… Partners BBC, Dataphyte, Premium Times journalists, others The Saliu Mustapha Foundation has announced a 3-day media workshop for Kwara-based online journalists. The workshop will…
Senator Umar, KWHA Deputy Speaker, Media Houses, Others To Receive Symbol Magazine Award
Symbol Magazine, a foremost Media outfit in Nigeria would honour the Senator Representing Kwara North Senatorial District, Senator Sodiq Umar Suleiman at the 2021 Media…
June 12: FOI is part of Democracy gifts, ENetSuD tells Kwara Assembly
The Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD), an anti-corruption Civil Society Organization promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability, has reminded the Kwara State House of…
Opinion
Re: On Differentiating Crime From Free Speech
By Ishowo Oluwatosin. What Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye is saying is simple. Freedom of speech is assured, but freedom after the speech is not guaranteed. Such…
FEATURED: Differentiating crime from free speech
By Rafiu Ajakaye. Debate is raging across the world on individual freedom, free speech, security, and taking responsibility. Nations — including older, liberal democracies like…
TRIBUTE: The Special One, Kongi At 87
By Abdullateef Ishowo. Yesterday, Tuesday 13th July 2021 marks the 87th birth-date of the Kongi, the Irunmonle of African literature, Professor Wole Soyinka; and it…
THROWBACK: Again, Pareto Speaks In Minna
By Muhammed Abdullahi. One bright morning during the 18th century, the great economist, Vilfredo Pareto, was in his farm when he suddenly happened on a…
2023 Voters Registration: Now, We Have The Chance In Our Hands
By Seun Awogbenle. You can wager that one of my favourite songs of all time is the popular “One Moment in Time” – a song…
Now That We Must Stay Here
By Mohammed Abdullahi. A friend, a father of three, who had been without any reasonable job for as long as I can remember, told me…
OPINION: Gov Abdulrazaq Should Guide His Loins
By Abdul-Rahoof Bello (Làbẹ́làbẹ́) It is sickening note that the character and quality of leadership in Kwara, a State of Harmony, continue to depreciate like…
FEATURED: Nigeria’s Failed State and Elitist’s Conspiracy of Silence
By Prince Ejeh Josh. We have been railroaded by those who led us to the land of the dead. We have been treated with scorn…
FEATURED: Open Letter To Kwara State Governor
By: Aiyelabegan AbdulRasaq Babatunde. The record of your performances within the length of two years in Kwara State has thrown your supporters, the party men,…
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