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 […]
Dear Mr. Omipidan, You lied, APC and Your Master, Oyetola are the people trying to set Osun State on fire as a vendetta against the people for voting you out I read your recent article, “Testing the will of the court: Who are Gov. Adeleke’s Advisers?” with interest. However, I must address several inaccuracies and […]
I am writing with a heavy heart to express my outrage and disappointment over the unjust termination of the appointment of a brother, Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri, from his position as a lecturer at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. This egregious act, perpetrated by the Kwara State government, is a stark reminder of the dangers of […]
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat Politics often weaves tales of unexpected alliances, and the story of Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim and former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (GCFR), is a compelling example of reconciliation and the transformative power of time. Olawepo-Hashim, a respected politician, businessman, and former presidential candidate, recently led a delegation to pay a […]
