By Omotayo Ayanda The tragic death of 35-year-old Jimoh Tunji AbdulQodir in police custody in Kwara State on December 20, 2024, has reignited urgent calls for a comprehensive overhaul of …
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Kwara IPAC, Foundation advance women’s political participation
by Editorby Editor 74 viewsBy Omotayo Ayanda In a significant effort to empower women in politics, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Kwara State, in collaboration with the Royal Heritage Health Foundation, hosted a …
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Community seeks justice over mysterious death of member in Police custody
by Editorby Editor 32 viewsThe Erubu-Asunnara Community in Balogun Fulani Ward I of Ilorin South LGA, Kwara State, is reeling from the tragic loss of one of its members, Jimoh Tunji AbdulQodir. The community …
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Kwara NUJ Executives accused of hoarding govt’s rice donation for journalists
by Editorby Editor 156 viewsBy Omotayo Ayanda In a shocking and disheartening turn of events, the executive committee of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by Abdullateef ‘Lanre …
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The Managing Director of the Lower Niger River Basin Authority, Dr. Adeniyi Aremu has been described as innovative, hardworking and fair in attitude towards staff. The Legal Director of LNRBA, …
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2027: Kwara South Youths disown proposed summit, accuses organizers of being political jobbers
by Editorby Editor 73 viewsIn a recent development, the Kwara South Youth Congress has issued a strong statement disowning the proposed “Kwara South for Kwara North 2027 Agenda” summit, describing it as a “make-believe …
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Local Government autonomy: State Governors may not comply with Supreme Court ruling, says Manzuma… Proposes Constituent Assembly formation
by Editorby Editor 363 viewsA former gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Barrister Issa Manzuma, has expressed doubts about the compliance of state governors with the Supreme Court’s judgment …
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UNICEF staff in Kwara for workshop on value reorientation, behavioural change against open defecation
by Editorby Editor 54 viewsBy Adeleke Gbenga Still basking in the euphoria of the 19th November 2024 “World Toilet Day” celebration, during which five communities in Iloffa, the Oke-Ero Local Government Area Headquarters—namely Iloffa, …
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Bolaji’s departure from PDP not a betrayal but choice and strategy
by Editorby Editor 28 viewsBy Comrade Gesua Abduyekini Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). For many, this decision is seen as a betrayal …
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Media crucial in promoting transparency, accountability in Tax Reforms – Prof. Ali Ahmad
by Editorby Editor 65 viewsProfessor Ali Ahmad, former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, has emphasized the important role of the media in fostering transparency and accountability in tax reform legislation. Speaking …