The political history of Kwara State cannot be told without the name Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim. Long before the Otoge movement swept the Saraki dynasty from power in 2019, Gbenga was already laying its intellectual and organizational foundations. Between 2003 and 2007, he actively led the struggle to challenge Saraki’s dominance, building structures and mentoring the very […]
By Onilemarun Abdulkareem There are many things that can be said about Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, but none quite as fitting as the fact that he fights like a man who enjoys it. Not the kind of fight you find on campaign grounds or election day o, but the kind that outlives its […]
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat As the world evolves, so must our understanding of religious obligations, particularly when their spirit and purpose are already being fulfilled through modern systems. One such obligation is zakat, the Islamic institution of almsgiving, which has long stood as a pillar of faith and a tool for economic justice. But in the […]
By Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir The homecoming of the President of the 8th Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has always been a memorable moment, one that the Kwara people look forward to. Either in his days in office or after, the reception has at all times been warm. The embrace commences right from when the aircraft lowers […]
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat It is often said that “Nigeria is the poverty capital of the world.” This phrase has been repeated so often, it has become a global mantra. Headlines scream about 100 million Nigerians living below the poverty line, and that is indeed a crisis. But in our collective obsession with this statistic, we […]
In the world of politics any where across the globe, one thing seems sacrosanct; that is personal interest. But in the quest for this, many forget that it is a call to public service. They forget the true intent of going into government and get swayed by personal gains. However, there are still a few […]
Controversy Erupts Over Private Account Payments and Unpaid Election Allowances By Oluwatosin Babatunde Weeks after the 2025 local government elections in Osun State, controversy continues to trail the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) over delayed payments and irregular disbursement methods for its ad-hoc staff. At the heart of the storm is the alleged use […]
By Abdullahi Kayode Soliu Over fourteen years after leaving office as Governor of Kwara State, and over six years of being out of office, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki continues to connect with individuals from Kwara State, whether he is at home or outside the State. Of course, the latest is his Iftar programme held during […]
