By Abdulwaheed Onikanhun Ilorin, a city widely known as center of learning, and often referred to as “Ilu Alfa,” where Islam and Islamic scholarship spread across South-Western Nigeria is currently experiencing a transformation that calls for concern. The city has traditionally symbolized peace and harmony, aligning with the very essence of Islam, which means “religion […]
• Mohammed Funsho Abdullahi When about a fortnight ago the Governor mentioned that he was doing his best to ensure Kwara State retain the two ministerial slots it had during the Muhammadu Buhari Presidency; I was hopeful that his efforts would yield the desire outcome. Doubtless, His Excellency’s commitment to achieving that noble goal for […]
By: Tom Garba Just like a surprise, Nigerians are beginning to see and feel the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in action. The new president has proven that it is his time to change Nigeria for the better. His swearing-in was the starting point of new activity and the fuel subsidy was removed. I […]
Despite promising to commence operations in 2019, the BUA Group of companies has failed to prioritize the completion of its construction project, leaving stakeholders disillusioned. This critical piece delves into the prolonged construction delays, wastage of valuable lands, neglect of the host community, and the inadequate compensation provided to landowners. With a specific focus on […]
By KOLA OLABISI An election no matter its magnitude which is supposed to become sports like has taken a different dimension in Osun State as the whole state has become unusually tension-soaked and militarized with political hoodlums since the inauguration of the embattled Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration on November 27, 2022. Since then, the state […]
By Oyewale Oyelola In the next 28 days, the people of Kwara Central Senatorial district comprising Asa, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Ilorin West local government areas will go to their respective polling unit to elect a Senator that would represent them in the 10th Senate. The Presidential and National Assembly elections being the first election […]
By Lawal Sharafadeen Arab For a state like Kwara State, which is a civil servant state, one would think our debt would be moderate, but the reverse has been the case. When this government came on board some three years ago, hopes were high, and people across the divides believed in the Wand stick of […]
By Lanre Akeju For days now, the Senator Ademola Adeleke-led administration in Osun has been dishing out lies and half-truths about government, governance and politics of the State, all in an attempt to make immediate past Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola look bad in the eyes of the public. The current Osun government, apparently sensing that its […]
By Abdul Abdul Ooh la la! The enigmatic leader, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki is celebrating his diamond jubilee today. How else do we state that this calls for celebration? How do we put it in words? For several days, I’ve experienced what we call the writer’s block. Haven’t been able to conjure up words and […]
By Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir (ABDUL ABDUL) Earlier this year, precisely February, I remember writing an article with the title: “Bobaselu of Erin-Ile: Congratulations Rafiu Ibrahim, but the People Want You Back.” The article was in honour of my principal and mentor, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, who at the time was being conferred with a chieftaincy title […]
