Alhaji Oba Elegede is the General Secretary of Irepodun United Butcher Association in Kwara State. In an interview with our reporters, Olatidoye Akeem and Layeni Yetunde, Elegbede spoke on the cardinal objectives of his association that enabled it to pride itself with standard in the process of serving community. He emphasised the  association’s zero tolerance...

By Tunde Razaq Adebayo The state Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, Otunba Taiwo Joseph has revealed that the state monthly environmental exercise would hold on Saturday August 27. He revealed this while giving his welcome address at the sensitisation programme on environmental management and sustainability which was centred on the theme “ My Environment my...

From Kayode Lawal, Abuja. The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has sent a powerful technical team to Maiduguri, Borno State, to conduct interviews with domestic and international stakeholders working in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the greater Maiduguri area. The purpose of the visit was to collect information about the emergency relief,...

Devoid of any prejudice, Nigeria, more than ever before, is today jinxed along ethnic sentiments and other divisive tendencies capable of turning the country widely acclaimed as centerpiece for Africa into shred. AHMED ‘LATEEF attended the just concluded maiden National Media Summit convened by Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital where issues...

By Comfort Yakubu Nigerians are not finding   things easy because of economic crises biting hard lately; the economy lacks diversification and   has become weak when compared to industrialized nations. Nigerians in there bid to survive adopted various   means of survival, some trek longer distances; reduce quality and quantity of food, cut down on luxury while...

With Ramat Ayo Ismail The Kwara state Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the state by 2020 The state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Sulaiman Atolagbe Alege stated this yesterday while declaring NTDs State Technical Advisory committee quarterly meeting open, at the state ministry of health Ilorin. Alege who spoke...

By Zarumi Mashood Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad has said that Nigerian youths have a big role to play in the nurturing and sustenance of the nation’s democracy. Ahmad added that aside from playing active roles in governance, youth groups must also serve as veritable watchdogs for the ruling class through...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its determination to partner relevant Non Governmental Organizations, individuals and stakeholders to alleviate the sufferings of vulnerable children and physically challenged people in the society. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Ayinke Asiata Saka said this while receiving members of a Non Governmental Organization, Passionate...

Apeh Reuben, the Commander of the National Drug Law enforcement Agency, Kwara State Command disclose on Friday that the three pilgrims arrested in Saudi Arabia over drug related offences came from Lagos State to avoid being detected at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, which has screening facilities He attributed the arrest of the three pilgrims in...

The Kwara state Government has again stressed the need to support the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for sustainable development in the state. The state government invited the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to a one day stakeholders forum for the purpose of interacting with NGOs and incorporate them for sustainable development in the state. The forum was hosted...

Kwara State Government has again promised to be more transparent and accountable to the people of Kwara in all governmental affairs. The promise was made Friday by the Commissioner of Information and Communications, Alhaji Mahmud Babatunde Ajeigbe in his office yesterday while receiving youths who paid him a courtesy call. The youths commended the state...

Former Special Adviser on infrastructural development to Kwara State Governor, Architect Tunji Ayodele has lauded Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over his various developmental strides in the recent past. The former aide specifically applauded the governor over the completion of the International Vocational Centre at Ajase-Ipo, describing it as future employment generation school and trainer of future...

By Ahmed ‘Lateef A time has come for the nation’s media outfits to rise above regional and political interests in their editorial policies and directions, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) said yesterday. The union noted that spirit of patriotism and nationalism must be prioritized with a view to displacing other parochial considerations. These were part...

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Nasiru Ajanah has expressed the state’s readiness to host the 22nd edition of Chief Justice of Nigeria games which will take place in Lokoja, the state capital. The games will commence on August 28 with over 20 states participating in various events. Justice Ajanah who...

The General Manager of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS), Buhari Sulyman presented a tricycle to the younger brother of the former African Footballer of the Year on behalf of the Senator. NAIJ.com had made several reports on government’s neglect of the family of the player, but close sources explained that the Senate President was moved and...

By Zarumi Mashood The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad has reiterated the House’s commitment towards development of sports in the state. The Speaker gave the assurance when the newly sworn-in executives of the Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Branch paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Represented...

By Tunde Akanbi  The peace- loving people of Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State woke up in the early hours of Wednesday  (17/8/2016) to hear the breaking news of the demise of the most Senior Traditional Chief in the Emirate Council, the Balogun Fulani of Ilorin ,Alhaji Mahmood Atiku Abubakar. He died at the age of Seventy- six...

By Salihu Woru Mohammed Inna li-llahi wainna ilaehi rojihuna – from you O’Lord we came and unto you we shall all return” Death indeed shall be the end of every soul, death is as certain as day and night, death shall occur when the time is ripe for it. It can come in the morning,...

By Tunde Razaq Adebayo Contrary to the earlier report by national dailies on the arrested Nigerians in Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has officially released a statement to counter earlier reports stating that only two Nigerians were arrested and not three. A statement signed by the NAHCON Media and Public Relations Unit...

The Kwara State House of Assembly has commenced the review of this year’s budget. The appraisal of the budget is being coordinated by the joint committee of the House on Public Account as well as Finance and Appropriation. The oversight exercise which kick started with the state Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, State...